NOC Review: ‘Werewolf by Night’ is a Bloody, Brilliant Good Time

October 6, 2022October 5, 2022 Mike Manalo

We’ve talked at length about how Phase 4 is the most controversial of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And while I’ve been perfectly satisfied with it, not everything has worked for everyone, even many of the entries I’ll proudly defend. But for the most part, if there’s one thing you simply cannot deny about this phase, it’s how ambitious it’s been; both in the risks Marvel Studios has taken, and the creative liberties it has given its directors. Case in point, the latest risk the studio has to offer, the terrific Werewolf by Night!

Interview, Movies

‘Lightyear’ Composer Michael Giacchino on Storytelling Through Music

June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 Michael Lee

A movie score is one of the emotional hooks that draws audiences into that world. Whether the film is a sci-fi thriller or romantic comedy, it’s the kind of music that connects you with what’s going on within the frame. But for Lightyear composter Michael Giacchino, the score is much more than an assembly of notes that makes a movie sound good. It’s also something that tells a story.

DC Comics, Movies

‘The Batman’ is Returning in Sequel Announced at CinemaCon

April 26, 2022April 27, 2022 Mike Manalo

As we speak, Warner Bros. is currently flying through their slate of films at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. And right from the opening, they showed they weren’t playing around! Matt Reeves came out on stage, and together with the studio announced that they are moving forward with the next installment of The Batman.

DC Comics, Interview, Movies

Falcone on Film with ‘The Batman’ Star John Turturro

March 3, 2022March 2, 2022 Mike Manalo

There aren’t many folks in Hollywood that can do everything from crime, to comedy, to comic book films! But among the names of those select few individuals is one that truly stands out: legendary actor, John Turturro! He plays crime boss Carmine Falcone in The Batman! What does Falcone have to do with The Bat, The Cat, and The Riddler? We sat down with him to find out!

DC Comics, Interview, Movies

‘The Batman’ Cast on Becoming the Riddler, Gordon, and Alfred

March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 Mike Manalo

The Batman is here! After many long months of waiting and speculating, the first reviews for Matt Reeves’ take on the Dark Knight Detective dropped yesterday to a stellar 87% on Rotten Tomatoes. We at The Nerds of Color also dropped our review of the film, which you can read right here. However, what does it take to bring a Batman story to life? We were recently given the opportunity to discuss this topic and many others with some of the cast of The Batman!

DC Comics, Movies, Reviews2 Comments

NOC Review: Behold ‘The Batman’

February 28, 2022April 20, 2022 Mike Manalo

What does it mean to truly capture the essence of Batman? In the past 33 years, we’ve had three big budget, big screen franchises starring The Caped Crusader. And each time, at one point or another, we’ve more than likely heard the phrase “the definitive version of Batman” uttered among colleagues, friends, and fanboys. However, in these 33 incredible years, which have seen their shares of highs and lows with adaptations of the mythology, there surprisingly has never been a truly detective-oriented Batman story put to live action film. Until now.

DC Comics, Movies

‘The Batman’ Featurette Explores His Wonderful Toys

February 25, 2022February 26, 2022 Mike Manalo

We’re officially one week away from the debut of The Batman! And to celebrate, WB released an inside look at the new Batmobile, Batsuit, and Bat-Gadgets, with the new Batman himself, Robert Pattinson!

DC Comics, Movies

Breaking Down ‘The Batman’ Press Event with the Cast and Crew

February 15, 2022February 13, 2022 Mike Manalo

The light shone brightly on the dimly lit backdrop of the Warner Brothers studio lot during a random night in February. Displayed high above was the familiar shape that represented vengeance and justice: the sleek silhouette of a bat! In a week that was uncharacteristically warm during this time of year, even for Los Angeles, things were about to heat up even more. For shortly, before a limited number of members of the press, The Batman would soon appear!

DC Comics, Movies1 Comment

New Spot for ‘The Batman’ Hits, Plus Tickets Now On Sale

February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 Mike Manalo

We’re getting closer and closer to the coming of The Batman! And you can feel the anticipation punching its way across the internet like a bat out of Hell, with IMAX tickets for the Fan First event selling out this past week! And who can blame folks? Matt Reeves’ interpretation of the Caped Crusader looks epically spectacular!

DC Comics, Movies

The New Poster for ‘The Batman’ is Coming in Hot

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 Mike Manalo

I actually mean that literally. There’s a lot of fire in this one.

To be honest, I’m not sure what it is with studios giving us some really gorgeous artwork, then slapping together obligatory “disembodied faces” with Photoshop for final posters. The MCU is guilty of it. DC is guilty of it. Star Wars is guilty of it. And it’s not my favorite trend overall.

DC Comics, Movies, Music

Hear Michael Giacchino’s Theme for ‘The Batman’

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 Mike Manalo

Just a few minutes ago, director Matt Reeves revealed the new Batman theme from Academy Award-winning composer Michael Giacchino (The Incredibles, Up, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man: No Way Home) via Twitter. And it already sounds epically iconic!

DC Comics, Hard N.O.C. Life, Movies

Hard NOC Life: Sir Gawain and the Dark Knight

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020 Hard NOC Media

This week on Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Keith continue their discussion of Birds of Prey and share their thoughts on Robert Pattinson as Batman. Later, Friend of the NOC Preeti Chhibber returns to the show to talk about a couple of new Dev Patel movie trailers.

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DC Comics, Movies

Matt Reeves Teases Robert Pattinson as ‘The Batman’

February 14, 2020February 14, 2020 Keith Chow

It’s that time of year again where I become irrationally excited for a Batman movie. Last night on twitter, director Matt Reeves sent out a link to camera test footage for his new movie and lit the entire internet on fire.

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