‘Meg 2: The Trench’ is a Summer Blockbuster to Sink Your Teeth Into

August 3, 2023August 4, 2023 Laura Sirikul

There is something to be said about movies that know their own ridiculousness and fully embrace it. The Sharknado films, Snakes on a Plane, and just about all B-grade monster movies know they need a hero, greedy antagonists, and a deadly monster. Meg 2: The Trench, the sequel for 2018’s The Meg – based on the popular books by Steve Alten, does just that.

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NOC Review: ‘Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One’ is a Non-Stop Thrill Ride

July 5, 2023August 9, 2023 Mike Manalo

Franchise resurrection. That’s a feat in Hollywood rarely ever achieved by most franchises, outside of, perhaps, Fast and Furious. Much like that movie series, there was a time when the Mission: Impossible faced the relative threat of extinction. But suddenly, it came skyrocketing back in 2010, with Ghost Protocol and the insane stunt work of its maestro, actor and star, Tom Cruise.

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Choose to Accept the Latest Trailer for ‘Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One’

May 17, 2023May 18, 2023 Mike Manalo

Tom Cruise is flying high off of Top Gun: Maverick; the movie that saved Hollywood’s box office… after Shang Chi, Venom 2, and Spider-Man: No Way Home also saved Hollywood’s box office! Nevertheless, the one thing we know about Cruise is he brings the quality, the excitement, and the commitment to all his projects. And because of this, the Mission: Impossible franchise has just gotten better and better with each installment. Now we have the latest trailer for this summer’s Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One. And it looks as astonishing as ever!

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NOC Review: Fun ‘Fast X’ is X-ceptionally Stupid

May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 Mike Manalo

At this point, I don’t have to preface this with any sort of message warning people about the Fast and Furious franchise being incredibly stupid. I did this for F9 in 2021. And it should be obvious we’re getting more of the same from Fast X. These aren’t good movies. But why in the world would you go in expecting them to be? You go to a Fast and Furious movie looking for guilty-pleasure fun. And honestly, for better or worse, they still deliver on that lowest common denominator sense of entertainment.

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The Final ‘Fast X’ Trailer Goes into Overdrive

May 15, 2023May 16, 2023 Mike Manalo

This Friday marks the beginning of the end for the Fast and Furious franchise! And we’ll have a review of Fast X for everyone coming later this week. But before we begin the countdown, Universal has just dropped a final trailer for the latest installment in the “family” franchise today. Check it out right here!

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Hiroyuki Sanada and Shamier Anderson Unload on ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’

March 23, 2023March 27, 2023 Mike Manalo

Yeah, I’m thinking he’s back. This Friday, Keanu Reeves returns in action as the Baba Yaga himself, in John Wick: Chapter 4! And this time, he’s not alone. Along for the ride are the terrific Shamier Anderson (Stowaway) and the legendary Hiroyuki Sanada (Bullet Train). And we, at The Nerds of Color, had a chance to speak with the new stars of the franchise about all the excitement the latest installment has to offer!

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The Trailer for ‘Ghosted’ Starring Chris Evans and Ana de Armas is Here

March 6, 2023March 7, 2023 Sophia Soto

Apple Original Films has just unveiled the trailer and key art for the new romantic action-adventure movie, Ghosted. The cast includes Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Adrian Brody, Mike Moh, Amy Sedaris, Tim Blake Nelson, and Tate Donovan.

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Thoughts and Reactions to Watching ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum’ For the First Time

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 Lauren Lola

We have arrived in the month of release for the next John Wick film. As our coverage on the latest installment really kicks into gear, I wanted to make sure I got in my thoughts about its 2019 predecessor well before then.

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‘Cocaine Bear’ is a Ridiculously Good Time with Over-the-Top Gore

February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 Wendy Lee Szany

Cocaine Bear — a dark comedy about a 500-pound black bear, who consumes an obscene amount of cocaine and goes on a killing rampage — is just about as over the top as the title suggests.

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The End of the Road Begins with the New ‘Fast X’ Trailer

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 Mike Manalo

The engines are revving up once again, as Dom, Letty, Han, Roman, Tej, and the rest of the Fast Family gear up for one more ride in Fast X!

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Thoughts and Reactions to Watching ‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ For the First Time

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 Lauren Lola

Two months to go until the latest chapter of the John Wick franchise drops. I’m moving right along as I continue exploring its three predecessors for the first time.

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‘Plane’ Stars Daniella Pineda and Remi Adeleke Discuss the Film’s Depiction of Filipinos

January 16, 2023January 18, 2023 Mike Manalo

Plane hit theaters this past weekend. And if you’re interested to see what we thought of the film, feel free to check out our review here. While it’s no surprise that I’m personally not the movie’s biggest supporter, I do still admire the talent and work of its stars, and was given the opportunity to speak with Daniella Pineda and Remi Adeleke about the movie.

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NOC Review: ‘Plane’ is Just Plain Offensive

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 Mike Manalo

January is often said to be a dumping ground for studios to release their pretty terrible films. And in some cases you’ll see a movie like M3GAN and be pleasantly surprised when it’s actually quite good. But then a movie like Plane comes along that’s just so horribly offensive and, simply put, bad, that it reinforces the stereotype of this being the month for garbage movies.

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New Trailer for ‘Plane’ Lands Online

January 4, 2023January 5, 2023 Mike Manalo

It’s certainly the magical post-Christmas time of year where only the best tongue-in-cheek, high concept movies arrive in theaters. In addition to getting the trailer for Evil Dead Rise today and dropping our review for M3GAN, the fun continues with the new trailer for Plane starring Gerard Butler, Mike Colter, Yoson An, Daniella Pineda, and Remi Adeleke.

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Thoughts and Reactions to Watching ‘John Wick’ For the First Time

December 23, 2022December 22, 2022 Lauren Lola

In 2019, in the midst of the Keanussance, I watched and documented my thoughts and reactions to watching The Matrix for the first time. Over two years later, in the lead-up to the release of The Matrix Resurrections, I watched and reacted to its sequels and anime anthology film as well. Now I am doing so once again, but this time for a different franchise.

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Jae-rim Han’s ‘Emergency Declaration’ Sticks the Landing

August 13, 2022August 15, 2022 Laura Sirikul

When a pilot declares an “emergency declaration,” everything is given priority to that plane as it is in the most imminent danger. All other planes are rerouted or grounded as resources are then directed to that plane until it can land safely. It is the first note to be shown in Jae-rim Han’s new film Emergency Declaration to establish the importance of this statement by the pilot.

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Check Out the New Dolby Poster for ‘Bullet Train’

July 20, 2022July 28, 2022 Mike Manalo

The summer movie season is winding down, but it’s not dead yet! Bullet Train is still coming up ahead, and to celebrate the film’s release on August 5, Sony and Dolby have teamed up with artist 17th & Oak to bring you a new Dolby-exclusive poster for the film. Check it out here.

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New Character Posters for ‘Bullet Train’ Arrive on Schedule

June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 Mike Manalo

Going to be honest, I have no idea what I mean by “on schedule” but I thought it would be a fun pun because… well… trains. Anyway, Sony Pictures has dropped new posters for the upcoming late summer action romp, Bullet Train! And wow, this is an attractive as hell cast! Check them out here!

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Brand New Trailer for ‘Bullet Train’ Zips its Way Online

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 Mike Manalo

Sony Pictures has released the second official trailer for its upcoming, high-octane action vehicle, Bullet Train!

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First Poster for ‘Bullet Train’ Packs a Punch

June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 Mike Manalo

Flying under the radar for the Summer Blockbuster Season is a movie that is near the top of my most anticipated movies for the Summer: Sony Pictures’ Bullet Train.

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Why You Should See ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ on the Biggest Screen Possible

May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 Mike Manalo

Yesterday, we were invited to experience Top Gun: Maverick at a Screen X theater in Los Angeles. And let me tell you: it took our breath away!

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First Trailer for ‘Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One’

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 Mike Manalo

Next year, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and the IMF will accept a brand new, insanely treacherous mission: Getting a new movie into theaters before another COVID outbreak hits! Pandemic delays stalled production on the latest installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise, but today, Paramount Pictures dropped a trailer that shows it’s all going to be worth it! Check here to check out the first trailer for Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One!

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NOC Review: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is a Fun, Feel-Good Flight

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 Mike Manalo

Once again, audiences will feel the need! The need for speed! So thank god Tom Cruise exists. There’s no stopping the nearly 60-year old supersonic super star. And even after a generation of iconic roles and box office hits, he still keeps on soaring.