NOC Review: ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ is a (Subdued) Blast

April 16, 2024April 15, 2024 Mike Manalo

Guy Ritchie is arguably one of the most stylish directors in Hollywood. Notable for his slow motion shots, and quick cuts, the director behind Snatch and Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels has developed several trademarks throughout his notable career that really establish his unique brand. This is something incredibly evident in his Sherlock Holmes films and even Aladdin. So I was expecting more of the same (in a good way) from The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. However to my even more pleasant surprise, I found a more mature, subdued Ritchie within the fun and wit of this enjoyable war romp.

Movies

‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ Hops Aboard the HMS Belfast

March 25, 2024March 26, 2024 Mike Manalo

We’re less than a month away from the release of Guy Ritchie’s latest star-studded action ensemble, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. And to commemorate the upcoming release, Ritchie and the all-star cast paid a visit to the historic WWII navy vessel and museum, the HMS Belfast!

Movies, Trailers

Check Out Bill Skarsgård & FKA twigs in ‘The Crow’ Reboot Trailer

March 15, 2024March 20, 2024 Laura Sirikul

The Crow director Rupert Sanders set out to reboot James O’Barr’s graphic novel for this generation of viewers who may not have been aware of Alex Proyas’ 1994 adaptation. That film, which starred Brandon Lee who tragically died while filming, became a cult classic over the last 30 years.

Horror, Movies, Reviews

NOC Review: Lackluster ‘Imaginary’ is More Fantasy Than Horror

March 9, 2024March 10, 2024 Mike Manalo

This time last year, Blumhouse was on a roll. M3GAN was making a killing at the box office. And the year prior they released the final film of David Gordon Green’s Halloween trilogy, and the critical and commercial hit, The Black Phone, paving the way for the juggernauts of Insidious: The Red Door and Five Nights at Freddy’s. Unfortunately, following the disappointing Night Swim, the house that Jason Blum built has seen a rough 2024. And sadly the streak continues with the new lackluster film, Imaginary.

Horror, Movies, Trailers

Get Ready for ‘The Strangers: Chapter 1’ Starring Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez

March 1, 2024 Sophia Soto

It’s time to find out how The Strangers became The Strangers in Renny Harlin’s The Strangers: Chapter 1. Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez lead the horror film, which is based on The Strangers written by Bryan Bertino.

Movies

New Poster for ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ Bursts onto the Scene

February 27, 2024February 27, 2024 Mike Manalo

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, the latest from director Guy Ritchie, is getting ready to explode into theaters!

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Prepare to Enter Chauncey’s ‘Imaginary’ Playhouse

February 24, 2024February 29, 2024 Mike Manalo

Horror fans in the LA area, this one’s for you! Missing Halloween Horror Nights? Well Blumhouse has the cure for you! Enter the world of their newest film, Imaginary, and meet the cuddly terror known as Chauncey… if you dare!

Movies, Trailers, Video Games

Watch the Official Trailer for ‘Borderlands’

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 Sophia Soto

Welcome to Eli Roth’s Borderlands! That’s right, the best-selling video game franchise is being brought to the big screen by an insanely talented cast, which includes Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Edgar Ramírez, Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu, Gina Gershon, and Jamie Lee Curtis.

Interview, Movies

Simu Liu and the Cast and Crew of ‘Arthur the King’ Speak at the LA Premiere

February 20, 2024 Mike Manalo

There are no greater examples of loyalty and friendship in this world than the bonds between canines and their humans. One such story occurred in 2014, between a dog named Arthur and an adventurer named Mikael Lindnord. And now that story is getting the big screen treatment it deserves in the new film, Arthur The King!

Horror, Movies

Creepy Trailer for Blumhouse’s ‘Imaginary’ Comes to Life

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 Mike Manalo

We got another one from the house of horror that never sleeps (which also means we’ll never sleep!). After the release of Night Swim, not too long ago, Blumhouse is releasing another one this March: the creepy looking horror flick Imaginary!

Movies, Trailers

The Explosive Trailer for Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’

January 30, 2024January 30, 2024 Mike Manalo

Whoo! This one looks like a real trip! The latest from director Guy Ritchie (Sherlock Holmes, Snatch) is here. And for this endeavor Ritchie has assembled the most “ungentlemanly” band of rogues imaginable. Here’s the explosive new trailer for The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare!

Books, Interview, Movies

Rachel Zegler and Tom Blyth on the World of ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’

November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 Sophia Soto

On behalf of The Nerds of Color, I attended the press conference for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes with stars Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth, Hunter Schafer, and Josh Andrés Rivera! The film takes place 64 years before Katniss Everdeen volunteered as tribute, and decades before Coriolanus Snow became the President of Panem.

Streaming, Television

Director Albert Hughes Sets the High Table for ‘The Continental’

September 21, 2023 Mike Manalo

John Wick may be done for now. But his world lives on in the epic three-part mini-series event, The Continental, streaming only on Peacock starting September 22. The Continental comes to us from director Albert Hughes, who brought us such classics as Menace II Society and Dead Presidents. But now, Hughes takes on the world of assassins and hotel management. We had a chance to sit down with Hughes about joining the world of John Wick.

Streaming, Television

Designing the Deadly with the Action Director and Production Designer of ‘The Continental’

September 20, 2023September 21, 2023 Mike Manalo

If there’s one thing a John Wick movie is known for, it’s the action. And when creating a show like The Continental, the latest project in the John Wick franchise premiering on Peacock September 22, it’s important to keep true to the look and spirit of that action.

Streaming, Television

Making ‘The Continental’ Look and Sound Epic

September 19, 2023September 20, 2023 Mike Manalo

The world of John Wick is just getting started. The Continental is premiering on Peacock September 22, and to make a show of this caliber takes a team of the most talented experts in the industry.

Streaming, Television

Checking In with the Director and Executive Producers of ‘The Continental’

September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 Mike Manalo

Earlier this year, we got to witness the final chapter of John Wick’s story. But we are far from over with his world. On September 22 only on Peacock, get ready to dive in further with The Continental.

Movies, Reviews

NOC Review: Strap in for a Smart, Sweet, and Hilarious ‘Joy Ride’

July 3, 2023July 3, 2023 Mike Manalo

Name me a single raunchy R-rated comedy prior to 2022, starring Asian leads. Okay, you probably said the Harold and Kumar trilogy. But what about Asian women? That becomes a bit more challenging. It’s hard to find many Apatow-level comedies outside of Bridesmaids and Girls Trip even led by female ensembles or directed by female filmmakers, let alone a predominantly Asian one. But we now finally have one in Joy Ride.

Interview, Movies

‘Joy Ride’ Cast and Crew on Being Unapologetically Funny and Changing the Narrative

June 26, 2023June 27, 2023 Michael Lee

Joy Ride is just as much a celebration of friendship as it is of finding your identity and family. And all of that is seen through the Asian lens. So while there may be cultural specificities, there’s a universal story that should resonate with audiences abroad.

Movies

‘Joy Ride’ Celebrates Individuality with Character Posters

May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 Laura Sirikul

It’s the last day of AAPI Heritage month, Lionsgate gifted audiences with special character posters from their new comedy, Joy Ride. The posters speak for themselves on each of their unique personalities. The four main characters consists of Audrey (Ashley Park), the responsible one; Lolo (Sherry Cola), the mouthy fun one; Kat (Stephanie Hsu), the almost-famous one; and, Deadeye (Sabrina Wu), the chaotic — and unexpected — one.

Interview, Movies

‘Invitation to a Murder’ Editor Kristi Shimek on Crafting a Successful Murder Mystery

April 25, 2023April 30, 2023 Kelly Martinez

For film editor Kristi Shimek, assembling a movie is a bit like working with a giant puzzle: you have to place all of the pieces perfectly. Each shot needs to help achieve the goal of the story, all of the sequences must flow seamlessly, and no detail can afford to be overlooked.

Interview, Movies

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

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 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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NOC Review: ‘John Wick Chapter 4’ is the Most Epic Installment in the Franchise

March 13, 2023March 24, 2023 Mike Manalo

Who would have predicted back in 2014 that John Wick, a movie starring Keanu Reeves as a former legendary assassin avenging the death of his puppy, would become a four-installment franchise phenomenon?