To celebrate Bride Hard, I spoke with Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Gigi Zumbado, and Sherry Cola about what they want to see when it comes to female leads, memorable bonding moments between the cast, their hopes for a sequel, and more. The new action comedy will be released in theaters on June 20.
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The Nerds of Color is thrilled to share an exclusive new clip from Bride Hard featuring Sherry Cola and Rebel Wilson! The female-led comedy-action will be released in theaters on June 20.
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Ali Fumiko Whitney executive produces and portrays Riley in Worth the Wait, which is now streaming on Tubi. I had the chance to ask the actress about working with an entirely Asian and Asian American cast, resonating with the different storylines, her all-time favorite movie/TV relationships, and more.
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Tom Hiddleston stars as Charles ‘Chuck’ Krantz in The Life of Chuck. The film will be released by Neon in select cities on June 6 and everywhere on June 13. I caught up with the actor to talk about a choice he made in the moment for his character and the magic of embracing life’s uncertainty.
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Spring is in the air, and so is love. So, what better way to close out AAPI Heritage Month than with a swoon-worthy romcom starring Lana Condor and Ross Butler?
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The creatives behind Prime Video’s Lee Soo Man: King of K-pop documentary have heard your outcry about the controversial trailer. The trailer features snippets of SHINee’s Jonghyun’s funeral as the discussion of “the Dark Side of K-pop” plays over it. The negative impact of K-pop culture has been discussed from the lens of the West, as if K-pop is the only problematic industry.
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We review the 1984 film, Leila and the Wolves, which chronicles the revolutionary role of women in the Levant.
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The Life List is now streaming on Netflix, and I recently had the chance to speak with stars Sofia Carson, Connie Britton, Kyle Allen, and Sebastian de Souza. The film is based on Lori Nelson Spielman’s novel of the same name.
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Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo star as Lily and Bob in Bob Trevino Likes It. The film is currently playing in theaters. I recently spoke with the actors about their outlook on social media and which character moment helped them unlock something new in their performances.
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While covering NYCC 2024, I caught up with the founder and CEO of Blumhouse, Jason Blum. We discussed the company’s many exciting projects that are coming up this year, including The Woman in the Yard on March 28, Drop dropping on April 11, M3GAN 2.0 premiering June 27, and Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 out December 5.
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With The Electric State premiering on Netflix, I had the chance to discuss the new film with directors/producers Anthony and Joe Russo as well as stars Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, and Giancarlo Esposito! Please note: these conversations will contain spoilers.
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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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Lucy Hale and Virginia Gardner star in Laura Murphy’s F Marry Kill, which is now on digital and playing in select theaters. This discussion will contain major spoilers.
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Miles Teller, who also serves as an executive producer, and Anya Taylor-Joy star as Levi and Drasa in The Gorge. The new thriller is now streaming on Apple TV+.
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Tariq Ra’ouf and Kate Sánchez of But Why Tho? join us to review the second and last season of Palestinian comedian Mo Amer’s critically acclaimed Netflix series.
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While covering New York Comic Con 2024, I had the chance to speak with Drop director Chris Landon and star Meghann Fahy after the Blumfest panel. The thriller will be released in theaters on April 11.
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Sarah Jeffery plays Dolores Washington in The Six Triple Eight. The movie, which was inspired by the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in WWII, is currently streaming on Netflix.
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As long as Universal Pictures has been around, there have been monsters. Through the ages, the Universal Monsters have been terrifying audiences, making their way into the annals of cinematic history as icons.
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At New York Comic Con 2024, I had the chance to speak with Leigh Whannell, who directed, co-wrote, and executive produced Wolf Man. The movie will be released in theaters on January 17.
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Brenda Song and Kiernan Shipka star as Mary-Anne and Jodie in The Last Showgirl. The film will be released in theaters on January 10.
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We’re joined by activist Andrew Kadi to review the harrowing yet hopeful documentary compilation From Ground Zero, in which 22 Palestinian filmmakers document their genocide from Gaza.
Continue reading “The Middle Geeks Episode 70: ‘From Ground Zero’ and 2024 in Review”
Milauna Jackson portrays Lt. Campbell in The Six Triple Eight. The film, which is inspired by the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in WWII, is now streaming on Netflix.
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Sasha Pieterse and Mitchell Slaggert star in A Carpenter Christmas Romance. The new film, which is part of this year’s “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” slate, is now available to stream here and on the Lifetime app.
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