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‘The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist’ is a Rousing Call for Humanity to Take Action

Swara Salih

Artificial Intelligence, or “AI,” is an intentionally misrepresented term. A vast collection of machine learning algorithms using vast quantities of human-made data for predictive analytics, it is ultimately more simple than we’re led to believe. Mainly this is the design of the capitalist tech CEOs who insist that towering and complicated AI simply must be part of our daily lives when in most ways we have no practical use for it and we can get by.

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Movies, Reviews

‘The Phoenician Scheme’ is Charming Yet Predictable

Edward Hong

One thing is for sure, Wes Anderson will keep repeating the same signature formula he has honed and defined over the years and film lovers and movie stars will flock to whatever he has to offer. Such is the case for his latest, The Phoenician Scheme, which stars Benicio Del Toro and a whole cast of his usual favorites alongside some newcomers like Riz Ahmed and Mia Threapleton.

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Interview, Movies

The Cast of ‘Black Bag’ on Why Spy Movies Never Go Out of Style

Kelly Martinez

From James Bond movies to Spy Kids to Netflix’s The Recruit, audiences of all ages and backgrounds have always been fascinated by the world of espionage. While some genres have waned in popularity over the years (westerns, for instance), spy films and shows never really seem to go out of style.

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NOC Review: The Darkness Beckons You to Succumb to ‘Nosferatu’

Mike Manalo

The holiday season is one commonly associated with red, and this year, director Robert Eggers wants to ensure that your holidays are blood red. Eggers new vision of the legendary Nosferatu is finally hitting theaters on Christmas Day.

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Dissecting the Darkness with Robert Eggers and the Cast of ‘Nosferatu’

Mike Manalo

The dusk has fallen. The master of darkness rises. And evil has come to theaters! From acclaimed director Robert Eggers (The Witch, The Lighthouse, The Northman) comes a new vision of evil with his remake of Nosferatu. To celebrate the upcoming Christmas release of the gothic tale of terror, we had the opportunity to sit with Eggers, himself, as well as cast members Lily-Rose Depp, Emma Corrin, and the legendary Willem Dafoe.

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New Character Posters for ‘Nosferatu’ Arise from Hell

Mike Manalo

This Christmas, visionary director Robert Eggers will be showcasing his terrifying new vision of the classic story, Nosferatu. And while the trailers have recently given us a glimpse of the horror that awaits, this week we got a series of creepy new posters for us to sink our teeth into!

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Succumb to the Darkness with the Latest Trailer for ‘Nosferatu’

Mike Manalo

Director Robert Eggers (The Northman, The Lighthouse, The Witch) is back! And this Christmas, he’s giving us a jolly, feel good holiday family comedy to unwrap. Just kidding. Get ready for the terrifying new trailer for Nosferatu!

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Lego Yourself with the New Minifigure Generator Inspired by ‘Piece by Piece’

Mike Manalo

Piece by Piece, the upcoming biopic of Pharrell Williams, is not your average biographical film. Nope! As he does with all his work, Williams is teaming up with documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville to give us something with flair! And that’s a biopic that has been Lego-fied! And now they’re giving you a chance to Lego-fy yourself too!

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The Trailer for ‘Nosferatu’ Awakens

Mike Manalo

Robert Eggers is back! The visionary horror director behind The Witch, The Lighthouse, and The Northman is now reimagining a classic this Christmas with Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, and more. And now we have a new trailer, and it looks horrifying!

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PC Williams on Costume Designing ‘We Are Lady Parts’ Season 2

Swara Salih

We speak with the costume designer of of We Are Lady Parts and frequent collaborator with Nida Manzoor, PC Williams!

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Nida Manzoor on ‘We Are Lady Parts’ Season 2 and the Role of the Artist

Swara Salih

We speak once again with the brilliant creator of We Are Lady Parts, Nida Manzoor!

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Movies, Reviews

NOC Review: ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ is a Macabre and Quirky Cult Classic!

Mike Manalo

The ’80s are alive! THEY’RE ALIVE (sorry I couldn’t resist). Honestly, it’s been a while since we’ve seen a movie like Lisa Frankenstein: a tribute to Tim Burton, Georges Méliès, and the ’80s all rolled into one. The directorial debut of Zelda Williams, with a biting and hilarious script from Diablo Cody, this is a fun, dark, and oddly cute movie that’s not afraid to let its freak flag fly! And that rareness makes it even more special when a film like this comes along.

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Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, Diablo Cody, and Zelda Williams Talk ‘Lisa Frankenstein’

Kelly Martinez

A new kind of romcom is headed to theaters this Valentine’s Day in horror comedy Lisa Frankenstein. Ahead of the film’s upcoming release, The Nerds of Color sat down to chat with Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, writer Diablo Cody, and director Zelda Williams.

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‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Cast and Creatives Discuss Their Killer Film at Los Angeles Premiere

Kelly Martinez

Ahead of its February 9 theatrical release, highly anticipated horror comedy Lisa Frankenstein held its premiere Monday in Los Angeles.

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‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Star Liza Soberano on Filipino Representation

Kelly Martinez

Lisa Frankenstein may be Liza Soberano’s first Hollywood production, but she’s certainly no stranger to show business. At just 26 years old, she’s already one of the most accomplished actresses in the Philippines.

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Check Out the Official ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Poster

Kelly Martinez

Focus Features has dropped the official poster for its upcoming horror comedy Lisa Frankenstein. The new art shows off Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse in character as misfit teenager Lisa Swallows and her corpse in shining armor.

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Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse are a Deadly Duo in ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Trailer

Kelly Martinez

A killer romance is headed to theaters just in time for Valentine’s Day. Focus Features recently debuted the official trailer for its upcoming horror comedy Lisa Frankenstein, starring Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse.

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NOC Review: ‘The Holdovers’ is a Delightful Holiday Present

Mike Manalo

It’s been a while since we’ve seen director Alexander Payne team up with the always welcome presence of Paul Giamatti. The duo previously collaborated on eventual Best Picture nominee, Sideways way back in 2004, almost 20 years ago. And after seeing The Holdovers, one thing is surely apparent: These two are a match made in heaven!

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Movies, Podcasts

The Middle Geeks Episode 53: ‘Polite Society’ Review with Roxana Hadadi

Swara Salih

We welcome Rocky back on the podcast to review Nida Manzoor’s Desi martial arts-comedy-epic, Polite Society! We also discuss the harrowing news out of Sudan, a new African animation anthology that includes Egypt and Egyptian creators, give our recommendations for the week, and much more!

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Nida Manzoor on ‘Polite Society’ and Breaking Barriers for South Asian and Muslim Women

Swara Salih

In anticipation of Nida Manzoor’s thrilling masterpiece Polite Society, premiering this weekend, we speak with the writer/director herself about her career and the messages she aims to convey with her debut feature film.

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Priya Kansara and Ritu Arya on Leading Nida Manzoor’s ‘Polite Society’

Swara Salih

In anticipation of Nida Manzoor’s thrilling masterpiece Polite Society premiering in theaters, we spoke with stars of the film Priya Kansara and Ritu Arya on taking the lead roles of the Khan sisters.

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‘Polite Society’ is an Action-Packed and Poignant Masterpiece

Swara Salih

The Pakistani-British Khan sisters, Ria (Priya Kansara) and Lena (Ritu Arya) have dreams that deviate from what their community and family expect from them, namely to work in STEM and marry well to guarantee socioeconomic security. But Ria and Lena have dreams to work in the arts, whether that be stunt choreography for Ria or painting for Lena.

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Watch the Official Trailer for Wes Anderson’s ‘Asteroid City’

Sophia Soto

Focus Features has just shared the trailer for Asteroid City, which will be released in select theaters on Friday, June 16 and nationwide on Friday, June 23. The new Wes Anderson film takes place in a fictional American desert town circa 1955.

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