The wait is almost over, fellow vampire fans — the horror-comedy flick Renfield arrives in theaters April 14! Per the film’s official description:
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On this episode of Hard NOC Life, Keith and Britney say the magic word while breaking down the latest DCEU entry, Shazam! Fury of the Gods and its place in the dysfunctional DC Movie Universe(s). Britney also shares her thoughts on last week’s Academy Awards and the latest episode of The Mandalorian.
We interview Indira Varma and Tahar Rahim of the new Apple TV+ series, Extrapolations, which explores the global near future effects of climate change.
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It’s Shazam! Week at The Nerds of Color. And so far, we’ve been incredibly lucky to have been able to chat with stars Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, and Jack Dylan Grazer about their new film Shazam! Fury of the Gods. And it has been a true honor for us because the first Shazam! film was an absolute delight. However, with Fury of the Gods coming to theaters this Friday, the question becomes — will lightning strike twice? Let’s break down the answer for this right now!
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Fuse’s standout original series Made From Scratch invites viewers into the kitchens of their favorite celebrities, like comedian Atsuko Okatsuka, as they cook their favorite dishes while sharing their most cherished memories with loved ones.
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Part of the charm of the first Shazam! film was watching the sweet coming-of-age friendship between foster brothers Billy Batson and Freddie Freeman develop, as they navigated the superhero business together. Portrayed by Asher Angel and Jack Dylan Grazer, the two actors sparked the characters to life with their chemistry and relatable comedic timing. Now, with Shazam! Fury of the Gods coming out, we get to see both the characters and the actors mature further as the adventures of Freddie and Billy, as well as the rest of the Shazam-ily, continue!
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Keith is joined by his friend, writer and critic Jeff Yang — author of the forthcoming book, The Golden Screen: The Movies That Made Asian America — to reflect on a historic Oscars ceremony that saw Everything Everywhere All at Once become the most awarded film in Academy history.
Tati Gabrielle stars Marienne Bellamy in You. Part 1 and Part 2 of season four are currently streaming on Netflix.
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Welcome to Shazam! week folks! Back in 2019, Billy Batson made his glorious film debut with the release of the utterly charming Shazam! The film ended up gaining some of the best reviews in the DCEU, and was a financial success. And a large part of that was due to the terrific performance from star Zachary Levi, who truly embraced the zany Big-meets-DC wish fulfillment concept of the picture.
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A bevy of stars descended upon Beverly Hill’s high-end Tatel restaurant for the ILBE Gala on a lively Thursday night: organized by Dynamita Productions in association with Iervolino and Lady Bacardi Entertainment, the party celebrated the newly released movies The Ritual Killer, the Oscar-nominated Tell It Like a Woman, and Lamborghini: The Man Behind The Legend.
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Jay Ellis, Josh Gad, and Zazie Beetz are taking viewers through different periods of human history in History of the World, Part II. The series serves as a sequel to the Mel Brooks film, History of the World, Part I. All episodes are currently streaming on Hulu.
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Disney+’s Chang Can Dunk is now streaming on Disney+! We speak with the producer Rishi Rajani on the process of getting the film out there and how he sees the landscape changing for Asian American stories.
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Well folks, today is March 10, or Mar10 for short. Which, for those unfamiliar, is the feast of Mario, patron saint of the Mushroom Kingdom, who defeated the evil King Koopa to save the princess and all the little toadstools from tyranny. It is a religious holiday for many, and to commemorate this, Nintendo and Illumination have released the final trailer for the highly anticipated The Super Mario Bros. Movie!
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In Scream VI, Melissa Barrera, Jasmin Savoy Brown, and Mason Gooding return to their leading roles in the beloved franchise. The new film hits theaters on March 10.
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When Disney+’s Chang Can Dunk was first announced, many questioned the idea of an Asian person centering their story on basketball and — from the look of the photos released at the time — his style of dress, which could be construed as appropriating Black culture to benefit another race’s story.
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It may be almost spring, but it’s not too late to get spooky! Season 1 of School Spirits premieres March 9 on Paramount+ and we couldn’t be more excited for our newest YA obsession.
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Ike Barinholtz and Wanda Sykes write, executive produce, and star in History of the World, Part II. The series serves as a sequel to the Mel Brooks film, History of the World, Part I, and features a variety of sketches that take viewers through different periods of human history. Two new episodes drop daily on Hulu, with the finale on Thursday, March 9.
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Keith is out this week, so Britney brought back her Lituation Room partner Vanessa Shark to break down the season 3 premiere of The Mandalorian and share some thoughts on the evolution of her podcast, now titled the DC Studios Podcast.
In 2020, Executive Producers (and geniuses) Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey unveiled a gritty HBO Max reboot of the iconic legal hero, Perry Mason, to the world. Audiences who were unsure of how the change in tone would work for the 1930s character were quickly wowed by the grounded, and relevant take on the character Team Downey, the cast, and the showrunners took with the material.
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The Mandalorian finally makes its season three debut tomorrow after a year-long hiatus. The season promises to be its most ambitious as Din Darjin (Pedro Pascal) seeks redemption for breaking the Mandalorian code after he had to off his helmet twice in season 2.
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The anticipation is high, and buzz must be good! Because the Mario Bros. are coming out sooner than you expected! Today, Universal has announced a new release date for The Super Mario Bros. Movie! Let’s-a-go!
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On Hard NOC Life, Keith and Britney take a look at how Everything Everywhere All at Once is doing during the current awards season on its way to the Oscars ceremony in March.
I had an incredible time chatting with Outer Banks stars Chase Stokes, Rudy Pankow, Jonathan Daviss, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Carlacia Grant, Drew Starkey, and Austin North about the new season, which is now streaming on Netflix. The series has also already been renewed for a fourth season. These interviews will include spoilers!
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