‘Fingernails’ Actress Amanda Arcuri Talks Graduating From ‘Degrassi’ to Indie Films

December 2, 2023December 4, 2023 Kelly Martinez

Amanda Arcuri was in high school when a single voicemail from a casting director changed the entire trajectory of her life. The Toronto native first dove into the world of acting in 2014 when she landed the role of fan-favorite Lola Pacini on the acclaimed Canadian teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation. What started with a casual “sure, why not?” after-school audition would eventually snowball into a full-blown career.

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Watch the Official Trailer for ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’

November 30, 2023December 1, 2023 Sophia Soto

Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth star in George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, which serves as the highly-anticipated return to the dystopian world that he created over 30 years ago with the Mad Max movies. Today, Warner Bros. Pictures has excited fans by dropping the official trailer!

Movies

Here’s All the Details on ‘The Beekeeper’

November 30, 2023December 1, 2023 Sophia Soto

David Ayer’s The Beekeeper is set to hit theaters and IMAX on January 12, 2024 and Amazon MGM Studios has just shared two new posters with Jason Statham, who stars and produced the film.

Interview, Movies, Streaming

Jennifer Garner, Ed Helms, Emma Myers, and Brady Noon Talk Netflix’s ‘Family Switch’

November 30, 2023 Sophia Soto

Jennifer Garner, who is also a producer, Ed Helms, Emma Myers, and Brady Noon make up the Walker family in Family Switch! The new holiday movie, based on the book Bedtime For Mommy, is now streaming on Netflix.

Interview, Movies, Streaming

‘Family Switch’ Director McG on Making a Holiday Film for the Whole Family

November 29, 2023 Sophia Soto

McG directed and produced the new holiday comedy Family Switch, which is based on the book Bedtime For Mommy. The movie begins streaming tomorrow, November 30 on Netflix.

Horror, Movies

New Trailer for ‘Night Swim’ Emerges from the Deep End

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 Mike Manalo

These days, so many critics of the current film landscape like to point out the lack of originality in storytelling. But the horror genre is and always has been a breeding ground for that originality to flourish. Many directors are able to tell their stories in short film form, and go on to adapt them for feature-length films. David F. Sandberg did this with Lights Out. And now Bryce McGuire is doing it with his and Rod Blackhurst’s short film, Night Swim.

Interview, Movies

Anne Hathaway and Thomasin McKenzie Share Why ‘Eileen’ Intrigued Them

November 28, 2023 Sophia Soto

Anne Hathaway and Thomasin McKenzie star in Eileen, which is based on Ottessa Moshfegh’s novel of the same title. Neon will release the film in theaters on December 1.

Horror, Interview, Movies

Jess McLeod on Their Role in ‘It’s A Wonderful Knife’ and the Fun of the Horror Comedy Genre

November 25, 2023November 26, 2023 Sophia Soto

Jess McLeod portrays Bernie in It’s A Wonderful Knife, which is in theaters and will begin streaming on Shudder on December 1. This interview will contain spoilers for the new horror comedy.

Animation, Interview, Streaming

Cecily Strong Discusses the Fun of Netflix’s ‘Leo’

November 22, 2023November 22, 2023 Sophia Soto

Cecily Strong voices the character of Mrs. Malkin in Leo. The new animated comedy is currently streaming on Netflix.

Animation, Interview, Streaming

Adam Sandler Talks All Things ‘Leo’

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 Sophia Soto

Adam Sandler co-wrote, produced, and stars in Leo. The animated musical comedy is officially streaming on Netflix.

Interview, Movies, Streaming

Director Todd Haynes and Charles Melton Talk ‘May December’ Inspirations

November 20, 2023 Sophia Soto

Charles Melton stars as Joe in Todd Haynes’ May December. The movie is currently playing in select theaters and will begin streaming on Netflix December 1.

Horror, Interview, Movies

‘Night Swim’ Director Bryce McGuire Previews His New Horror Film

November 18, 2023 Sophia Soto

This year at New York Comic Con, I interviewed Bryce McGuire, who wrote and directed Night Swim. The supernatural thriller, which is also based on his short film, is coming soon to theaters.

Interview, Movies, Streaming

Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore Discuss Working Together on ‘May December’

November 17, 2023 Sophia Soto

Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore star as Elizabeth and Gracie in May December. The film is currently playing in select theaters and will begin streaming December 1 on Netflix.

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.

Interview, Marvel, Streaming

Tom Hiddleston Reflects on the Rewarding Journey of ‘Loki’

November 14, 2023February 14, 2024 Sophia Soto

Tom Hiddleston executive produces and stars as the title character in Marvel Studios’ Loki. In the MCU, he has portrayed the character for a total of six films (so far) and the incredible season 2 finale is currently streaming on Disney+.

Interview, Movies

Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi on Telling the Long Overdue Story of ‘Priscilla’

November 6, 2023 Sophia Soto

Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi star in Priscilla, which is based on the memoir Elvis and Me by Priscilla Beaulieu Presley. The movie is currently playing in theaters nationwide.

Interview, Movies

Matthew Vaughn Discusses ‘Argylle’ at NYCC 2023

October 30, 2023October 31, 2023 Sophia Soto

At New York Comic Con, I had the chance to interview Matthew Vaughn. His upcoming film, Argylle, which he directed and produced, is set to release in theaters on February 2, 2024.

Horror, Interview, Movies1 Comment

Jason Blum on Why He Loves Horror Movies and What’s Coming Up for Blumhouse

October 28, 2023October 30, 2023 Sophia Soto

This year at New York Comic Con, I had the chance to interview Jason Blum, who is the founder and CEO of Blumhouse. Along with being a three-time Academy Award-nominated, two-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning, and three-time Peabody Award-winning producer, he has done over 150 movies and television series through Blumhouse. Most recently, the company released Five Nights at Freddy’s, which is in theaters and streaming on Peacock. 

Horror, Interview, Movies

Emma Tammi Discusses ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ and the Fan Excitement

October 24, 2023October 26, 2023 Sophia Soto

While at New York Comic Con, I had the opportunity to chat with Emma Tammi, who directed and co-wrote Five Nights at Freddy’s. The movie, which is based on the terrifying horror game phenomenon, will hit theaters and begin streaming on Peacock this Friday. So can you survive five nights?

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Megan Suri Discusses ‘It Lives Inside,’ the Horror Genre, and Building Her Character

September 22, 2023 Sophia Soto

Megan Suri stars as Sam in It Lives Inside. The new horror film is now playing exclusively in theaters.

Interview, Movies, Sci Fi, Streaming

Director Brian Duffield Talks ‘No One Will Save You’ and Character-Driven Stories

September 22, 2023 Sophia Soto

Brian Duffield wrote, directed, and produced the new sci-fi psychological thriller, No One Will Save You. The movie is officially streaming, exclusively on Hulu, and this interview will contain spoilers.

Movies, Podcasts

The Middle Geeks Episode 56: ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 ‘Review

September 15, 2023September 14, 2023 Swara Salih

We review the latest in the My Big Fat Greek Wedding franchise, discuss the natural disasters in Morocco and Libya that have killed, injured, and displaced thousands, the genocide by starvation in Artsakh, and the one year anniversary of the start of the current Iran protests.

Comics, Interview, Movies

Randall Park on Connecting to the Story of His Directorial Debut, ‘Shortcomings’

August 7, 2023August 7, 2023 Sophia Soto

Randall Park makes his directorial debut with Shortcomings! The film, which is officially in theaters, is based on the graphic novel by Adrian Tomine.