New ‘Wonka’ Trailer Teases A Candy Coated War Between the Haves and the Have-Nots

October 12, 2023October 13, 2023 Michael Lee

The Willy Wonka, played by the late Gene Wilder, that most of us know was an enigmatic man who hatched an elaborate plan to pass his candy company to a child by disguising it as a factory tour. In reality, the tour tested each of their integrities, and he would base his decision on which one was the most honest and deserving. But before all of that, he was just a humble dreamer who wanted to share his innovative candy concoctions with the world. Now, a newly released trailer gives us a better look at the man who would change the candy making industry by providing to those who were less-fortunate, all the while starting a war with the rich candy company CEOs.

Movies, Trailers

‘Wonka’ Trailer Teases a Sweet and Whimsical Origin Story

July 11, 2023July 12, 2023 Michael Lee

When Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory came out in 1971, it was a fun, delightful, slightly dark in tone musical escapade that explored the morality of humanity and how some of the characters got just what they deserved for their unruly behavior.

Movies, Sci Fi, Trailers

Here’s the New Trailer for ‘Dune: Part Two’

June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 Sophia Soto

Denis Villeneuve is bringing the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s novel to the big screen with Dune: Part Two and it looks epic!

Movies, Sci Fi

Watch the Official Trailer for ‘Dune: Part Two’

May 3, 2023May 4, 2023 Sophia Soto

The saga continues with Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two, which serves as the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s novel. The film’s all-star cast includes Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Léa Seydoux, Stellan Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Movies

Hard NOC Life 240: ‘Dune’ is Coarse, Rough, Irritating, and it Gets Everywhere

October 25, 2021 Hard NOC Media

On a new episode of Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Britney review Denis Villeneuve’s remake of Dune, break down Hayden Christensen’s official return to the Star Wars universe, and discuss on-set safety after Alec Baldwin shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and Ruby Rose revealed the working conditions on the Batwoman set.

Interview, Movies, Sci Fi

Paging Dr. Yueh: An Interview with Chang Chen from ‘Dune’

October 21, 2021 Mike Manalo

Tonight’s the night! It’s been a long road for Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, and the country is finally going to see his faithful, epic, visually stunning adaptation hit the big screen, in the way it was meant to be seen! And to celebrate, we are finally going to reveal that were given the very exciting opportunity to speak with Dune star, Chang Chen, who plays the complex Doctor Yueh.

Movies, Sci Fi

‘Dune’ Comes to Life at Texas SandFest 2021

October 20, 2021October 21, 2021 Mike Manalo

Your ship to Arrakis is almost here folks! Dune is at long last finally hitting theaters this weekend! And when you think about the epic, monumental scale of the film, and the hauntingly beautiful but harsh environments that create the desert planet of Dune, only one thing comes to mind — sandcastles in Texas!

Manga, Movies, Sci Fi

New Manga-Inspired ‘Dune’ Poster Debuts

October 4, 2021October 4, 2021 Mike Manalo

The countdown for Denis Villeneuve’s Dune is on! And though much of the world has seen the film already, a few territories are still waiting in anticipation for their journey to Arrakis. We in the US are still, of course, waiting for the film to hit theaters on October 22. However, Japan only has 11 days more, since the film hits cinemas there on October 15!

Movies, Streaming

Jennifer Lawrence and Adam McKay Share an Exclusive Clip of ‘Don’t Look Up’

September 25, 2021September 25, 2021 Sophia Soto

Writer and director Adam McKay and star Jennifer Lawrence joined TUDUM: A Netflix Global Fan Event to show an exclusive clip of their new film, Don’t Look Up! The rest of the insanely talented cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Rob Morgan, Jonah Hill, Tyler Perry, Timothee Chalamet, Ron Perlman, Cate Blanchett, Meryl Streep, Ariana Grande, Scott Mescudi, Melanie Lynskey, Himesh Patel, Michael Chiklis, and Tomer Sisley.

Movies, Sci Fi, Streaming

Netflix Has Shared a Teaser Trailer and First Look Images for ‘Don’t Look Up’

September 8, 2021September 9, 2021 Sophia Soto

Written and directed by Adam McKay, Don’t Look Up starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Rob Morgan, Jonah Hill, Mark Rylance, Tyler Perry, Timothée Chalamet, Ron Perlman, Ariana Grande, Scott Mescudi, Cate Blanchett, and Meryl Streep. Netflix has just shared a bunch of new images and a teaser trailer for the film, which is only adding to the already high anticipation for the film!

Movies, Reviews, Sci Fi2 Comments

NOC Review: ‘Dune’ is Decent

September 3, 2021September 3, 2021 Mike Manalo

Sometimes there are movies that just come into your life, and live rent free in your brain days or weeks after you’ve seen them. That’s how you know you generally love them, and they make a profound impact on you. Either you replay or relive scenes that made you smile or blew you away. Furthermore, when you see them again, you still smile, or laugh, or get goosebumps. The Matrix in 1999. The Fellowship of the Ring in 2001. The Dark Knight in 2008. The Avengers in 2012 and Endgame in 2019.

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Is ‘Dune’ Truly a White-Savior Story?

September 3, 2021September 3, 2021 Mike Manalo

Not according to Denis Villeneuve.

Recently, members of the press, including The Nerds of Color, were given the privilege of speaking directly with the visionary director behind Dune. During the conversation, Villeneuve was asked about Dune being an example of the White Savior trope, among many other questions, and he wanted to make it specifically clear that while many have taken the surface-level concept of the story and expressed condemnations for it based on that, interpreting the story as such would actually be missing the true point of it.

Fantasy, Movies, Sci Fi, Trailers1 Comment

The New Trailer for ‘Dune’ is Here

July 22, 2021September 13, 2022 Mike Manalo

It’s here, nerds! The official trailer for the most anticipated (certainly the most gorgeous looking) film of the year has arrived — Dune! In our previous post this week, we discussed the trailer would be coming soon. Those who attended last night’s IMAX event were treated to the trailer ahead of its release today, as well as several minutes of the film that looked mind blowing!

Fantasy, Movies, Sci Fi

‘Dune’ Will Be A Game-Changer

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 Mike Manalo

Tonight and tomorrow, audiences are going to to have their eyes rocked to the core, because Warner Bros. and Legendary are holding an exclusive first look event at Denis Villeneuve’s visionary adaptation of the sci-fi classic Dune in IMAX screens all over the world! And if you have not gotten your tickets yet, I highly encourage you to do so now by clicking here. We were lucky enough to get to see the preview a bit earlier this week, and I can honestly tell you, IT IS AMAZING! And we’d like to describe and recap what we saw now, and what makes it so special.

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The New ‘Dune’ Trailer has The Spice! Plus Q&A from the Cast and Director

September 9, 2020September 9, 2020 Mike Manalo

This morning, Warner Bros. unveiled the first trailer for the most anticipated movie event of the year — the long awaited, big budget adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune. Directed by visionary master, Denis Villeneuve (Blade Runner 2049, Arrival, Sicario), and starring literally every big name in Hollywood — Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, and Javier Bardem — the trailer gave us our first glimpse of the members of House Atreides, Arrakis (the planet commonly referred to as Dune), and of course, giant motherf**king sandworms! Given Villeneuve’s work visually and thematically, as well as the charismatic, strong leads anchoring his vision, I think it’s safe to say WB has a utter game changer on their hands! See for yourselves: