Blumhouse Mastermind Jason Blum on His New Masterpiece, ‘The Black Phone’

June 24, 2022June 20, 2022 Mike Manalo

There’s no argument that the Blumhouse of Horrors (aka Blumhouse Productions) has made as profound an impact on the horror genre as Marvel Studios has on comic book films. With just a few low-budget hits, Jason Blum put his stamp, not just on horror, but the entire film industry as a whole. We had a chance to sit with the head of Blumhouse, himself, to talk about his latest upcoming masterpiece, The Black Phone. Check out our interview here!

Horror, Interview, Movies2 Comments

Ethan Hawke on Creating a New Horror Icon in ‘The Black Phone’

June 20, 2022June 20, 2022 Mike Manalo

Four-time Academy Award nominated actor, Ethan Hawke, is no stranger to the horror game. In fact, some of his most memorable turns came from two of the biggest hits Blumhouse has ever seen: The Purge and Sinister. Nearly a decade since both, and Hawke is back in the genre, teaming up with the mega-horror studio again. However, this time, things are different. Because unlike his previous horror works, in The Black Phone, Hawke is the horror!

Horror, Movies, Reviews11 Comments

NOC Review: ‘The Black Phone’ is the Best Modern Ghost Story Since ‘The Sixth Sense’

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 Mike Manalo

This will be a weird way to start a review, but there’s a part of me that’s mixed on how I feel about Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill departing Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. On one hand, though I enjoyed the Marvel Studios romp, I can’t help but wonder how much better it would have been if they had stayed on board to write and direct. On the other, and most importantly, I’m glad they were able to leave, because it meant that we got The Black Phone — honestly one of my favorite movies this year so far!

Marvel, Streaming

‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Hitting Disney+ This Month

June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 Mike Manalo

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is continuing to possess the box office, officially becoming the highest grossing movie of 2022 worldwide and domestic in the past two weeks. But on the heels of that massive success, Disney is looking to cast that same spell over the Disney+ platform, officially announcing the streaming date for the blockbuster.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Marvel

Hard NOC Life 265: ‘Doctor Strange’ in the Multiverse and ‘Moon Knight’

May 9, 2022 Hard NOC Media

Keith and Britney dive deep into the Multiverse after a brief detour to the Field of Reeds to break down the Moon Knight finale and review Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. They also share thoughts on the latest Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer and mourn the passing of iconic comic book artist, George Perez.

Marvel, Movies

Uncovering the Secrets of the Multiverse at the ‘Doctor Strange’ Press Conference

May 5, 2022May 6, 2022 Mike Manalo

The madness has begun! Earlier this week, members of the press, including The Nerds of Color, were invited to partake in the press conference for the highly anticipated Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Interview, Marvel, Movies

Benedict Wong and Xochitl Gomez Talk ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’

May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 Mike Manalo

Guess what nerds! In-person interviews are back! And for our first one, in what seems like forever, we’re taking you into the heart of the MCU Multiverse with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness stars, Benedict Wong and Xochitl Gomez!

Marvel, Movies, Reviews

‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ is Far from Perfect

May 3, 2022May 6, 2022 Laura Sirikul

Ever since audiences were introduced to the multiverse in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, storytellers had to figure out a way to incorporate that into future storylines. With Marvel’s Loki and Spider-Man: No Way Home, it made sense to include multiple worlds and versions of our favorite characters, while also providing a little bit of fan service along the way.

Horror, Movies

New Trailer for ‘The Black Phone’ Dials Up the Scares

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 Mike Manalo

Today, Universal released the latest trailer for Scott Derrickson’s latest horror thriller, The Black Phone. The new film features a shockingly unsettling performance from Ethan Hawke as “the year of villain Hawke” continues (witness his terrific performance as Arthur Harrow in Moon Knight for more)! Click here for more.

Marvel, Movies

The Madness Continues with New “Doctor Strange” Character Posters

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 Mike Manalo

The countdown to the Multiverse of Madness continues! And as with any good MCU marketing campaign, we are getting a good look at our key players with six new character posters for the eagerly anticipated film. Wanna get a look at some really good looking actors on some fabulous looking posters? Then click here for more!

Marvel, Movies

New Posters and Teaser for ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 Mike Manalo

Tickets are now officially on sale for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. I know I’m super psyched about this one! Do you have your tickets yet?

Marvel, Movies

New ‘Multiverse of Madness’ Spot Reveals Ticket Sale Dates

April 2, 2022April 3, 2022 Mike Manalo

This Wednesday, April 6, your tickets to The Multiverse will be available! Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness hits theaters May 6 and fans are super excited to uncover all of the insane secrets that await them! In anticipation of this Marvel Studios has released a new spot for the next highly anticipated installment in the MCU!

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New Trailer for ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Unleashed

February 13, 2022February 14, 2022 Mike Manalo

Get ready to enter a new dimension of Strange! During the Super Bowl today, Marvel Studios proudly touted its new trailer for the Sam Raimi-directed Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. And. It. Is. Trippy! I’m incredibly psyched!

Marvel, Movies

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Rejects Rugged Individualism in the Face of Mass Catastrophe

January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 Joy Hui Lin

There’s a running joke that we will never run out of superhero sequels; I, myself an Xennial elder, have lived through nine Spider-Man movie releases thus far. I’ve watched almost all nine in theaters, not even counting Spider-Man’s appearances in the Avengers films and am happily surprised to find Spider-Man treading new ground.

Marvel, Movies

Deconstructing the ‘Multiverse of Madness’ Trailer

December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 Mike Manalo

It’s that time again, folks! A new Marvel Studios trailer means a new breakdown. Now that everyone’s had a chance to see the trailer, let’s put on our conspiracy theory hats, and discover some sorcerer-sized secrets! We’re breaking down the Multiverse of Madness trailer!

Marvel, Movies

New Trailer Unleashed for ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’

December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 Mike Manalo

Doctor Strange will return! We’ve seen these words before; first in 2016 after the Sorcerer Supreme’s original solo adventure, and perhaps more recently as well. And as they’re known to do, Marvel Studios has delivered on this promise.

Interview, Marvel, Movies

Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Jacob Batalon on ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’

December 8, 2021December 8, 2021 Sophia Soto

Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Jacob Batalon star in Spider-Man: No Way Home. The film will be released exclusively in movie theaters on December 17. Holland leads as Peter Parker (Spider-Man), Zendaya continues the role of MJ, and Batalon portrays Ned Leeds.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Marvel

Hard NOC Life 233: Did ‘Shang-Chi’ Live Up to the Hype?

September 6, 2021 Hard NOC Media

Now that it’s breaking box office records, Keith, Britney, and Dominic are joined by HK cinema and martial arts movie expert Raymond Chow to break down Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings on a new episode of Hard NOC Life.

Marvel, Movies

The ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Trailer Breaks Global Records

August 25, 2021August 26, 2021 Sophia Soto

The new trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home broke both the 24-hour global record for the most watched and talked about trailer ever! The film stars Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jon Favreau, Jacob Batalon, and Marisa Tomei. It will premiere exclusively in movie theaters on December 17.

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Here’s All the Latest Details on ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’

August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 Sophia Soto

Spider-Man: No Way Home stars Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jon Favreau, Jacob Batalon, and Marisa Tomei. Based on the Marvel comic book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, the film will be directed by Jon Watts as well as written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal serve as producers.

Marvel, Movies2 Comments

Watch the Official Trailer for ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’

August 23, 2021August 24, 2021 Sophia Soto

After much anticipation, the time has finally come… Sony just dropped the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer and it is INSANE! Spider-Man: Far from Home ended on a major cliffhanger, so it’s no surprise that fans have been eagerly waiting on the edge of their seats for any news regarding the third film. This first trailer definitely seems to prove that the wait will be 100% worth it (as expected).

Comics, Marvel

Marvel Celebrates Miles Morales’ 10th Anniversary with Variant Covers

June 23, 2021June 23, 2021 Adonis Gonzalez

Like most folk, I’m not too keen on reminders of my ever-increasing age. But this one, well, it’s not too bad of a milestone reminder.

Miles Morales, Marvel’s best Spider-Man, debuted nearly 10 years ago! You read that right, it’s been almost a decade since Miles inherited the Spidey title from Peter Parker and immediately one upped the kid from Queens.

Animation, Hard N.O.C. Life

Hard NOC Life 218: The Animated Series

May 24, 2021 Hard NOC Media

Dominic, Britney, and Keith break down all of the recently announced animated series, including a slate of DC series on HBO Max and a trio of Asian American-led series on Netflix. They also discuss Kevin Feige’s revelation that whitewashing is bad, and Dominic speaks with author Claire Light about her upcoming book, Monkey Around, and the pop culture relevance of the Monkey King.