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Adele Lim Takes All-Star Asian American Cast on a Hilariously Raunchy ‘Joy Ride’

Michael Lee

Following in the footsteps of buddy comedies like Rough Night and Girl’s Trip, we are getting to see a new spin on friends going on one of those unforgettable trips where everything seems to go hilariously wrong. Directed by Crazy Rich Asians and Raya and the Last Dragon scribe Adele Lim, Lionsgate has released the red band trailer for Joy Ride.

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Streaming, Television

‘Our Flag Means Death’ and the Importance of Clear Queerness

Adonis Gonzalez

The pirate’s life is a hard one indeed. They don’t talk about that enough, do they? The swashbuckling escapades of Jack Sparrow and our other favorite fictional pirates might seem like a boatload of fun, but real pirating is dangerous.

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Interview, Television

NBC’s ‘American Auto’ Finds Humor in Corporate America’s Flawed Executives

Laura Sirikul

Exploring the inner workings of Corporate America seems to be gaining traction with shows like Succession and Billions. Now, NBC is getting into the business game with their new workplace comedy, American Auto. 

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‘Never Have I Ever’ Charms as it Deals with Grief and Growing Up

Laura Sirikul

Never Have I Ever returns this week for its sophomore season, and it seems like our protagonist, Indian American teenager Devi (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan), has not learned her lesson from last season on how to be a better person. As shown in the trailers, the second season starts with Devi having to deal with two romantic suitors — Paxton Hall-Yoshida (Darren Barnet) and Ben Gross (Jared Lewison) — and attempting to juggle them both. Of course we know it will lead to heartbreak for the trio and leaves Devi in a really difficult place trying to make things right. There were many times I felt aggravated watching Devi make mistake after mistake and felt like she was never really growing as a person. The thing is, nobody is perfect and as annoying as Devi is when mistakes are made, Never Have I Ever still finds a way to make it as charming and relatable as possible. 

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Streaming, Television

‘Never Have I Ever’ Season 2 Returns July 15; Trailer Drops Next Week!

Laura Sirikul

Never Have I Ever has finally dropped the release date for the second season — July 15 on Netflix. Unfortunately, we will have to wait for the trailer to drop next week, but in anticipation for the trailer — the cast and creators of the series will be coming together on June 17 at 8pm PST/ 11pm EST to host a fan-focused trailer event.

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Get All the Details of Hulu’s ‘Only Murders in the Building’

Sophia Soto

Hulu’s new original Only Murders in the Building, had many waiting on the edge of their seat for news and now, we finally have some! The series will premiere on August 31 with weekly release and based on the teaser trailer that was also just released, it’s safe to say that Only Murders in the Building will definitely be worth the wait.

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NOC Interview: Paula Pell on Her New Peacock Original Series, ‘Girls5eva’

Sophia Soto

Paula Pell is ready to bring the laughs in Peacock’s newest comedy Girls5eva, which premieres on Thursday, May 6. The best part is all eight episodes will drop at once, making it your next binge-worthy show! In the female-led series, Pell is joined by Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Busy Philipps.

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NOC Interview: Troy Gentile Discusses ABC’s Hit Comedy, ‘The Goldbergs’

Sophia Soto

Troy Gentile plays everyone’s favorite passionate middle child, Barry Goldberg, also known as Big Tasty, on The Goldbergs. The comedy takes fans back to the ‘80s and is the perfect family show, filled with comfort, laughs, and plenty of heart. It is currently on season 8 with new episodes airing Wednesdays at 8 PM ET.

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AMC’s ‘Kevin Can F Himself’ Finally Has a Release Date

Sophia Soto

Fans fell in love with Emmy-winner Annie Murphy for her role as Alexis Rose in the hit series, Schitt’s Creek. Now, she’s taking on the role of sitcom wife, Allison in AMC’s Kevin Can F**k Himself, and fans are ready to see the actress back on their screens. The show premieres June 20 on AMC and even earlier on AMC+, which is a premium streaming bundle featuring the best of AMC, exclusive series, Shudder, Sundance Now, and IFC Films Unlimited.

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Why ABC’s ‘The Goldbergs’ is a Show That the Whole Family Can Enjoy

Sophia Soto

Finding a show the entire family can enjoy is near impossible, but ABC has managed to do it! The Goldbergs airs new episodes Wednesdays at 8 PM ET and if you’re new to the show, you have an entire eight seasons you can binge; trust me, you won’t want to stop watching.

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Reviews, Television

NOC Review: ‘Chad’ is Good, but Revels in Cringe

Swara Salih

Being a Middle Eastern kid in an American high school can be an awkward experience. You may struggle to fit in and have an unclear sense of your identity, making friends and relationships as a result. With the new show Chad on TBS, in which she plays the titular 14-year old character, Nasim Pedrad seeks to encompass that experience through reveling in the awkwardness that being an insecure MENA teenager can often entail. And it works for the most part, though the humor sometimes falls flat, especially when it leans too much into the awkwardness.

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SNL Superstars Kenan Thompson and Chris Redd Talk New NBC Comedy ‘Kenan’

Jamal Michel

If you’re like me, Kenan Thompson was your on-screen older brother growing up in the ’90s. If you’re also like me, seeing SNL pair Thompson with the rising star that is Chris Redd should make your heart soar. The two have established so much chemistry it’s no wonder NBC’s new comedy Kenan showcases their incomparable wit and charm to its fullest extent.

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First Impressions of HBO Max

Keith Chow

After months of anticipation, HBO Max has finally arrived. And while we’re still a year out from Zack Snyder’s Justice League, the latest entrant into the Streaming Wars has a lot to offer, and a few things to work out. Granted, it’s only been available for a few hours, but many of the bells and whistles promised during a WarnerMedia event in October — such as the ability to combine viewing profiles and celebrity-curated recommendations — were not ready at launch.

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Jake Choi Proves that He’s the Ultimate ‘Bae’

Laura Sirikul

Jake Choi is heating up our television screens as the lovable single dad on ABC’s Single Parents and will be steaming up on the big screen in this week’s release of The Sun is Also a Star.

When the new ABC’s hit series Single Parents was picked up for a full season last year, actor Jake Choi could only think of one word to describe it: surreal.

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Netflix’s ‘Always Be My Maybe’ Reveals Release Date and Teaser

Laura Sirikul

The most anticipated romantic comedy of the year Always Be My Maybe has finally released a teaser. Well, most anticipated rom-com for Asian Americans everywhere. The film is set to release on May 31 on Netflix and stars comedian Ali Wong (Baby Cobra) and Randall Park (Fresh Off the Boat).

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Hard N.O.C. Life, Movies

Hard NOC Life: Foxy Talks to ‘Night School’ Director Malcolm D. Lee

Hard NOC Media

Extra Hard NOC Life this week! Foxy Jazzabelle goes one-on-one with the director of the new hit comedy starring Tiffany Haddish and Kevin Hart, Malcolm D. Lee!

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