Feeling the Love with ‘Kissing is the Easy Part’ Stars Asher Angel and Paris Berelc

February 12, 2026February 11, 2026 Kelly Martinez

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and so is another YA rom-com from Tubi. Directed by Fawzia Mirza, Kissing is the Easy Part follows straight-A student Sean (Asher Angel), who agrees to tutor the rebellious Flora (Paris Berelc) in exchange for a recommendation letter to MIT. Opposites attract, so naturally, it doesn’t take long for sparks to fly between the study buddies — but with great chemistry also comes great complications.

Movies, Streaming

Sara Waisglass and Chase Hudson are a Dream Team in ‘How to Lose a Popularity Contest’

November 21, 2025January 11, 2026 Kelly Martinez

Opposites attract and teen drama worlds collide in Tubi’s How to Lose a Popularity Contest. The upcoming YA rom-com stars Sara Waisglass (Ginny & Georgia) and Chase Hudson (Downfalls High) as overachiever Ellie (fittingly nicknamed Max) and charming slacker Nate, who join forces to win the student body presidency — we can feel the sparks flying already!

Interview, Movies, Streaming

Ali Fumiko Whitney Talks ‘Worth the Wait,’ Her Favorite Ships, and Rom-Coms

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025 Sophia Soto

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.

Interview, Movies

‘The Wedding Banquet’ is Andrew Ahn’s Love Letter to Queer Asian American Family

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 Michael Lee

Andrew Ahn isn’t just remaking The Wedding Banquet — he’s reimagining it. In our interview, the director delves into how he transformed Ang Lee’s 1993 classic into a modern queer Asian American narrative by finding the delicate balance of humor and drama, the evolution of storytelling in 2025, and the cultural nuances that shape his characters.

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NOC Review: Prime Video’s ‘Picture This’ is a Cute Cliché

March 5, 2025March 6, 2025 Laura Sirikul

In the first few minutes of Picture This, the main protagonist, Pia (Simone Ashley), tells her conservative mother (Sindhu Vee) that she wants to focus on her career as a photographer who owns her studio rather than get married. “I’m building a life for myself on my own,” says Pia. “I don’t need a man to do that.”

Interview, Movies

Shekhar Kapur on Directing ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It’

May 6, 2023 Swara Salih

Shekhar Kapur is an acclaimed Indian filmmaker whose credits range from directing The Bandit Queen to the Elizabeth films starring Cate Blanchett. He is now finally directing a rom-com, What’s Love Got to Do With It, starring Shazad Latif, Lily James, Shabana Azmi, Jeff Mirza, Asim Chaudry, Emma Thompson, and more in a heartwarming funny time that highlights Pakistani and Muslim culture in a refreshing way for western audiences.

Interview, Movies

Shazad Latif on the Nuanced Relatability of ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It’

May 5, 2023May 5, 2023 Swara Salih

In anticipation of What’s Love Got to Do With It releasing in the US this weekend, we spoke with one of the stars, Shazad Latif, on his role as Kaz in the film.

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Emma Thompson on the Cross-Cultural Connections in ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It’

May 1, 2023October 28, 2025 Swara Salih

We interview THE Emma Thompson, one of the stars of What’s Love Got to Do With It, premiering in the US May 5!

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Rachael Leigh Cook on Keeping it Authentic for ‘A Tourist Guide to Love’

April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 Laura Sirikul

Rachael Leigh Cook is no stranger to romantic comedies. She starred in the hit teen rom-com She’s All That and became the princess of the genre, now working with Hallmark and Netflix as both an actress and producer on the 2020 film Love, Guaranteed and this week’s rom-com A Tourist’s Guide to Love.

Animation, Movies

‘Elemental’ Director Peter Sohn on Sharing His Personal Story Through Animation

March 30, 2023April 1, 2023 Michael Lee

Pixar is at its element when they are delivering original storytelling. It’s something that they pride themselves in doing. And while sequels expand upon some of their classics, nothing beats a Pixar original. Especially when those stories come from a personal place, like director Peter Sohn‘s Elemental.

Movies, Streaming, Trailers

The Trailer for ‘Ghosted’ Starring Chris Evans and Ana de Armas is Here

March 6, 2023March 7, 2023 Sophia Soto

Apple Original Films has just unveiled the trailer and key art for the new romantic action-adventure movie, Ghosted. The cast includes Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Adrian Brody, Mike Moh, Amy Sedaris, Tim Blake Nelson, and Tate Donovan.

Movies, Reviews

Say ‘I Don’t’ to ‘Shotgun Wedding’

January 19, 2023January 20, 2023 Laura Sirikul

It’s hard to believe that rom-com royalty — Jennifer Lopez (The Wedding Planner, Maid in Manhattan) and Josh Duhamel (Life As We Know It, When in Rome) — have never made a movie together until Amazon Studio’s Shotgun Wedding. It makes sense to put these two together in a romantic movie as both are beautiful people with experience in the genre. But unlike their sappy romantic films that follow the same formula, Shotgun Wedding gets mixed in with some action and adventure with pirates, money laundering, and lots of explosions.

Books, Podcasts

Southern Fried Asian: Suzanne Park

October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 Southern Fried Asian

Southern Fried Asian returns to feature stand-up-comic-turned-young-adult-romance-author, Suzanne Park! She and Keith discuss growing up in the suburbs of Nashville, stumbling into stand-up comedy, writing her newest book, The Christmas Clash — about warring food court restaurants, her mother’s Korean American fried chicken, and more.

Interview, Movies

Talking Rom-Coms with ‘Ticket to Paradise’ Star Lucas Bravo

October 21, 2022 Mike Manalo

The rom-com is back! It’s been a while since a proper romantic comedy has hit theaters, but today, the two most legendary names in the genre are back: Julia Roberts and George Clooney star in Ticket to Paradise! But as the two superstars will confirm, it takes more than just two stars to craft an iconic rom-com. Which is where co-star Lucas Bravo comes in!

Interview, Movies

A ‘Ticket to Paradise’ with Kaitlyn Dever and Maxime Bouttier

October 19, 2022October 20, 2022 Mike Manalo

You can’t get any more charming than Julia and George, can you? At least, that’s what I thought prior to meeting Ticket to Paradise stars Kaitlyn Dever and Maxime Bouttier!

Movies, Reviews

‘Moonshot’ Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Enjoyable

March 31, 2022April 1, 2022 Lyra Hale

Moonshot is the kind of rom-com that leaves you well-fed when it comes to cheesy goodness. It’s not perfect. Let’s clear that up, first and foremost. And I don’t expect perfection when it comes to rom-coms or for things to make sense. (The space fan in me was like, “That doesn’t make sense” every five minutes.)

Interview, Streaming

Brenda Song and Lana Condor Discuss AAPI Representation in Entertainment

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 Mike Manalo

The Nerds of Color absolutely loves Brenda Song and Lana Condor! And yesterday, the two leading Asian American actresses had a chance to sit down with one another to discuss their portrayals of multi-faceted Asian women on-screen and the importance of having representation in mainstream media.

Movies, Streaming

Seeing Stars at the ‘Moonshot’ Premiere

March 25, 2022March 28, 2022 Mike Manalo

This past Wednesday the stars aligned on the blue carpet for the premiere of HBO Max’s upcoming original film, Moonshot! Among those in attendance were, of course, the amazing Lana Condor and Cole Sprouse. Read more to check out some photos of some really, really, really ridiculously good looking people!

Movies, Sci Fi

Trailer for ‘Moonshot’ Starring Lana Condor and Cole Sprouse has Launched

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 Mike Manalo

We, at The Nerds of Color, have always been proud fans of Lana Condor and Cole Sprouse. The To All the Boys I’ve Loved trilogy stands as a favorite of ours. And you know our girl, Sophia Soto is always bringing you the latest on Riverdale. So when we heard these two crazy kids were making a movie together, we knew it was going to be out of this world!

Interview, Movies, Streaming

NOC Interview: Jenny Slate and Manny Jacinto Discuss ‘I Want You Back’

February 11, 2022 Sophia Soto

Jenny Slate and Manny Jacinto star in the new rom-com, I Want You Back. The film premieres today, exclusively on Prime Video. Slate portrays Emma while Jacinto takes on the role of Logan.

Movies, Streaming

Get a First Look at Netflix’s New Rom-Com, ‘Love Hard’

October 5, 2021October 7, 2021 Sophia Soto

Nina Dobrev, Darren Barnet, and Jimmy O. Yang star in Netflix’s next holiday rom-com obsession, Love Hard. The film will begin streaming on November 5. Netflix has just released some new first look images to get fans in the holiday spirit, which will have you counting down the days until Love Hard is released!

Movies, Reviews

‘Americanish’ Shines a Heartwarming Light on its Community

August 21, 2021August 20, 2021 Bray Lawrence

Iman Zahawry provides a refreshing and heartwarming romantic comedy centered in a community that is so often ignored in media. What might feel like a run of the mill indie film straight from the early 2010s, the films sets itself apart and elevates itself with its likable characters and message of trying to find one’s independence and what it means to be Americanish.

Streaming, Television

Official Trailer Debuts for the Second Season of Amazon’s ‘Modern Love’

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 Mike Manalo

Last year, Amazon debuted its groundbreaking anthology series, Modern Love to solid reviews and an enthusiastic fanbase. I’m happy to report that the acclaimed series is coming back for another season, and this time it’s bringing some heavy acting talent with players like Dominique Fishback and Gbenga Akinnagbe, along with Zoe Chao, Kit Harrington, Anna Paquin, and a host of others!