‘The Bad Guys 2’ Walks a Fine Line Between Redemption and Hilarious Chaos

The Bad Guys 2 delivers fast-paced action, high-concept heists, and plenty of laughs as the lovable criminal crew returns. Things are different this time as they find themselves teaming up with an all-female trio of criminals while struggling to prove they’ve truly turned over a new leaf.

Continue reading “‘The Bad Guys 2’ Walks a Fine Line Between Redemption and Hilarious Chaos”

‘The Phoenician Scheme’ is Charming Yet Predictable

One thing is for sure, Wes Anderson will keep repeating the same signature formula he has honed and defined over the years and film lovers and movie stars will flock to whatever he has to offer. Such is the case for his latest, The Phoenician Scheme, which stars Benicio Del Toro and a whole cast of his usual favorites alongside some newcomers like Riz Ahmed and Mia Threapleton.

Continue reading “‘The Phoenician Scheme’ is Charming Yet Predictable”

Pixar’s ‘Dream Productions’ Has Fun Satirizing Filmmaking in the World of ‘Inside Out’

Pixar’s Dream Productions is a brand new four-episode series that bridges the gap between Inside Out and Inside Out 2. The new docu-style animated series is in the same vein as The Office and What We Do In Shadows but explores the inner workings of Riley’s mind through the lens of moviemaking. The result is something that is fun and sweet while remaining grounded through real-world research on dreams.

Continue reading “Pixar’s ‘Dream Productions’ Has Fun Satirizing Filmmaking in the World of ‘Inside Out’”

A “Short” Conversation with ’22 Vs. Earth’ Director Kevin Nolting and a Mini-Review

They may have won the Oscar this year, but Pixar has not lost its “Soul.” That’s right! As we reported recently, this Friday, Pixar is debuting its latest short, 22 Vs. Earth on Disney+. The film is a prequel to last year’s Oscar winner for Best Animated Film, and recipient of the highly coveted “Mike Manalo’s Favorite Movie of the Year Award,” Soul. It reunites us with the hilarious Tina Fey as 22, as well as the unborn souls and the Jerrys, prior to 22 meeting Joe Gardner. And to commemorate the return to The Great Before, The Nerds of Color was given the opportunity to participate in a short press event with other members of the press, to speak to the short film’s director, Kevin Nolting.

Continue reading “A “Short” Conversation with ’22 Vs. Earth’ Director Kevin Nolting and a Mini-Review”