Heading Back to ‘Westworld’ with the Stars and Showrunners of Season 4

June 24, 2022June 20, 2022 Mike Manalo

Black hats and white hats assemble. It’s time to return to the Westworld. Westworld Season 4 is coming. And to celebrate our latest trip to the new world, we were given the opportunity to join the hosts and guests of the famed Delos park to discuss what’s in store for their characters and what new mysteries will be unlocked for the show’s return this coming Sunday, June 26 on HBO and HBO Max.

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FDI Cast 146: Storytime With the FDIC

June 24, 2022 Jamie

This week we debut and probably end a new segment, Storytime with the FDIC. If you would like to follow along, get your own copy of Brandon Spots His Sign by Sheletta Brundidge and Lily Coyle, illustrations by Darcy Bell-Meyers.

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Steven Moffat and David Nutter Talk HBO’s ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’

June 18, 2022 Sophia Soto

Writer Steven Moffat and director David Nutter executive produce The Time Traveler’s Wife. The season one finale will air on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max this Sunday.

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FDI Cast 145: Brandon Spots His Sign

June 17, 2022June 19, 2022 Jamie

It’s another random episode filled with A.I., Star Wars, and Brandon!

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Desmin Borges and Natasha López on Their Roles in ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’

June 17, 2022 Sophia Soto

Desmin Borges and Natasha López play Gomez and Charisse in The Time Traveler’s Wife. The season one finale will air on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max this Sunday.

Streaming, Television

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

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 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.

Movies, Podcasts

FDI Cast 144: Do it for Your Mother

June 5, 2022 Jamie

This is very random catch up episode. But also, we don’t need any more Avatar movies.

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HBO Max Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of ‘The Wire’

June 2, 2022 Keith Chow

Fresh on the heels of the finale of We Own This City, HBO is commemorating David Simon’s original and uncompromising look into corruption and policing in Baltimore, The Wire, two decades after it transformed the television landscape forever.

Music, Podcasts

FDI Cast 143: Claptons of Fun

May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 Jamie

Let it be known that on this podcast, Bradon predicts that when old Slow Ass, Eric Clapton, recovers from COVID, he’ll write a song about it called “Nothing to Fear” or “ No Reason to Fear” and we will a groan.

Interview, Television

Theo James and Rose Leslie Discuss ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’

May 15, 2022 Sophia Soto

Theo James and Rose Leslie star in The Time Traveler’s Wife as Henry and Clare. The HBO original six-episode drama series premieres Sunday, May 15, and will also be available to stream on HBO Max.

Interview, Streaming, Television

The Cast of ‘The Staircase’ Preview Their New HBO Max Original Limited Series

May 4, 2022 Sophia Soto

The Staircase debuts on Thursday, May 5 with three episodes, followed by one new episode each week on HBO Max. The new limited series is based on a true story and before the premiere, I had the chance to speak with stars Sophie Turner, Odessa Young, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Dane DeHaan!

Books, Movies, Television

More AAPI Supernatural Recommendations for Fans of Disney’s ‘So Weird’

May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 Lauren Lola

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month everyone! Last year, to acknowledge both this annual commemoration of contributions from the AAPI community and the ever-present following of the ’90s Disney Channel original series, So Weird, I compiled together a list of supernatural recommendations, created by and about people of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

Movies, Streaming, Television

HBO Max Highlights AAPI Content and Announces Short Film Competition For May

April 28, 2022April 29, 2022 Laura Sirikul

Asian Pacific American (APA)/Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is approaching and that means we’re about to get more AAPI spotlights and movements coming out way.

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Kaley Cuoco Previews the New Season of ‘The Flight Attendant’

April 20, 2022 Sophia Soto

Kaley Cuoco stars as Cassie Bowden in the critically acclaimed Max Original series, The Flight Attendant. The actress also serves as an executive producer. Season two of the dark comedy premieres on Thursday, April 21 with two episodes.

Movies, Reviews

‘Moonshot’ Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Enjoyable

March 31, 2022April 1, 2022 Lyra Hale

Moonshot is the kind of rom-com that leaves you well-fed when it comes to cheesy goodness. It’s not perfect. Let’s clear that up, first and foremost. And I don’t expect perfection when it comes to rom-coms or for things to make sense. (The space fan in me was like, “That doesn’t make sense” every five minutes.)

Interview, Streaming

Brenda Song and Lana Condor Discuss AAPI Representation in Entertainment

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 Mike Manalo

The Nerds of Color absolutely loves Brenda Song and Lana Condor! And yesterday, the two leading Asian American actresses had a chance to sit down with one another to discuss their portrayals of multi-faceted Asian women on-screen and the importance of having representation in mainstream media.

Movies, Streaming

Seeing Stars at the ‘Moonshot’ Premiere

March 25, 2022March 28, 2022 Mike Manalo

This past Wednesday the stars aligned on the blue carpet for the premiere of HBO Max’s upcoming original film, Moonshot! Among those in attendance were, of course, the amazing Lana Condor and Cole Sprouse. Read more to check out some photos of some really, really, really ridiculously good looking people!

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‘Moonshot’ Stars Cole Sprouse and Lana Condor on What Makes the Perfect Rom-Com

March 25, 2022 Sophia Soto

Cole Sprouse and Lana Condor portray Walt and Sophie in the new sci-fi romantic comedy, Moonshot. The movie will be released March 31, exclusively on HBO Max.

Streaming, Television

Here’s All the Details for Season 2 of ‘The Flight Attendant’

March 18, 2022 Sophia Soto

The Flight Attendant will return for a second season on Thursday, April 21 with two new episodes on HBO Max! The dark comedy series stars Kaley Cuoco, who also serves as an executive producer.

Movies, Sci Fi

Trailer for ‘Moonshot’ Starring Lana Condor and Cole Sprouse has Launched

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 Mike Manalo

We, at The Nerds of Color, have always been proud fans of Lana Condor and Cole Sprouse. The To All the Boys I’ve Loved trilogy stands as a favorite of ours. And you know our girl, Sophia Soto is always bringing you the latest on Riverdale. So when we heard these two crazy kids were making a movie together, we knew it was going to be out of this world!

Interview, Streaming, Television

Jamie Dornan and Danielle Macdonald Discuss ‘The Tourist’

March 3, 2022 Sophia Soto

Jamie Dornan and Danielle Macdonald star in the new series, The Tourist. Dornan takes on the role of The Man, who has forgotten his identity, while Macdonald portrays Helen Chambers, a Probationary Constable in the Cooper Springs police force. All six episodes of the character-driven thriller are now streaming on HBO Max.

Sports, Television

One on One with ‘Winning Time’ Stars John C. Reilly and Quincy Isaiah

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 Adonis Gonzalez

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty takes viewers on a stylized journey through one of the most important times in the team’s legacy; the beginning of the 1980s. Known as the “Showtime Era,” this moment in NBA history changed the league immensely, revitalizing public interest in basketball, and introducing the world to the Lakers dynamo squad of Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Norm Nixon. These star players ball alongside the rest of the packed Lakers team, coached by Jerry West, and led by Jerry Buss.

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Hard NOC Life 254: DJ Benhameen in the Multitude of Podcasts

February 21, 2022 Hard NOC Media

Keith, Dominic, and Britney welcome special guest host DJ Benhameen of the For All Nerds podcast to break down the Peacemaker finale, discuss 50 Cent’s foray into superhero movies, and reflect on the four-year anniversary of Black Panther.