Exploring FX’s ‘The Beauty’ with Anthony Ramos, Ashton Kutcher, and Jeremy Pope

January 15, 2026 Sophia Soto

Anthony Ramos, Ashton Kutcher, and Jeremy Pope star as The Assassin, The Corporation, and Jeremy in The Beauty. The drama is based on the comic book series written by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley. I recently spoke with the actors about the show’s timely questions and the importance of focusing on the internal aspects of their characters.

Interview, Streaming, Television

The ‘Tell Me Lies’ Cast Talks Season 3 and the Important Larger Conversation

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 Sophia Soto

The third season of Tell Me Lies has arrived, and I recently had the opportunity to catch up with stars Sonia Mena, Alicia Crowder, Branden Cook, and Spencer House! We talked about how the series highlights the harm of toxic relationships, what each of their characters is dealing with, and more. Please note: these interviews will contain spoilers for the first three episodes, which are now streaming on Hulu.

Interview, Streaming

‘Laughing Voodoo’ Brings the Funny With Haitian American Comedian Malik S.

January 9, 2026 Nikita Francois

Malik S. delivers a hilarious hour-long comedy special that peels back the curtain on dating, growing up in a single-parent household, and the stereotypes of Haitian voodoo. The Nerds of Color had an exclusive opportunity to chat with Malik S. about his new special.

Interview, Movies, Reviews

‘Anaconda’ is a Fun Jungle Adventure That Tackles Having a Midlife Crisis

December 23, 2025January 5, 2026 Nikita Francois

Anaconda is a fast-paced jungle adventure that serves up a slithering good time. Starring Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Steve Zahn, and Thandiwe Newton, we had the opportunity to chat with the cast and take a look at how this film explores life, friendships, and handling a midlife crisis.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Lily Collins and Ashley Park Discuss Their ‘Emily in Paris’ Friendship and Season 5

December 20, 2025 Sophia Soto

With the fifth season of Emily in Paris officially streaming on Netflix, I’m thrilled to share my spoiler-filled interview with Lily Collins and Ashley Park, who star as Emily Cooper and Mindy Chen. We discussed the importance of avoiding outdated female tropes and how they inspire each other.

Animation, Interview

Adam McArthur: The Heart, Humor, and Chaos Behind His Characters

December 11, 2025 Ainsley 'LadyL' Landry

Actor Adam McArthur offers a thoughtful and often surprising look into the art of character-building. Known for voicing an eclectic mix of earnest heroes, unlikely fighters, and delightfully chaotic menaces, McArthur approaches each role with a level of emotional intelligence that elevates even the wildest premises.

Interview, Movies

Entrevista con director Rodrigo Moreno Fernández de ‘El llorón’

December 8, 2025 Rosana Maris Arias

Director de películas cortas Rodrigo Moreno Fernández de Texas y México se sentó con los Nerds de color para hablar sobre su nueva película corta El llorón. En esta entrevista, Moreno Fernández nos habló sobre los funerales, los plañideros (lloradores profesionales) y la inteligencia artificial.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Rick Riordan and the Stars of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Discuss Season 2

December 7, 2025February 4, 2026 Sophia Soto

To get ready for our adventure into the Sea of Monsters, I spoke with Percy Jackson and the Olympians author/co-creator/executive producer Rick Riordan, along with cast members Walker Scobell, Leah Sava’ Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Dior Goodjohn, and Daniel Diemer. We talked all about the second season, which premieres December 10 with the first two episodes on Disney+ and Hulu.

Interview, Television

Lili Reinhart and Cooper Raiff Talk ‘Hal & Harper’ and Heartbreak

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 Kelly Martinez

Despite the rosy picture that sitcoms like Friends have painted for decades, young adulthood can be incredibly challenging, confusing, and even lonely at times. This formative time in life brings so many changes: new financial responsibilities, shifting family dynamics, relationships beginning and ending… the list goes on.

Animation, Interview, Streaming

‘WondLa’ Star Jeanine Mason Discusses Season 3 and Keeping Her Characters Close

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 Sophia Soto

Jeanine Mason stars as Eva in WondLa, based on Tony DiTerlizzi’s bestselling book series, The Search for WondLa. The third and last installment includes six episodes and premieres November 26 on Apple TV.

Interview, Movies, Sci Fi

Jayme Lawson and Daniel Ezra Break Down Edgar Wright’s ‘The Running Man’

November 16, 2025 Michael Lee

The Running Man is one of Stephen King’s bleakest futures, where working-class bodies are fed into state-approved spectacle. First adapted in 1987, the story now finds new life in Edgar Wright’s reimagining, with Glenn Powell in the lead and Jayme Lawson and Daniel Ezra grounding the reality TV carnage in emotional nuance and human stakes.

Interview, Television

‘Reasonable Doubt’ Star Brandee Evans on Protecting Our Youth From Predators

November 14, 2025November 15, 2025 Nikita Francois

Brandee Evans joins Season 3 of Reasonable Doubt as Monica, the talent manager of a popular musician who’s carrying a sinister secret. We chat with Evans about her role and what she hopes viewers can learn from her storyline.

Animation, DC Comics, Interview1 Comment

Yonas Kibreab, Haley Tju, and Michael Benyaer on Bringing the ‘Bat-Fam’ to Life

November 6, 2025November 13, 2025 Swara Salih

We speak to the actors Bobby Moynihan, Yonas Kibreab, Haley Tju, and Michael Benyaer about their roles in the new Prime series Bat-Fam.

Interview, Movies

The Micheaux Film Festival Highlighted Impactful Independent Films

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 Nikita Francois

This past weekend, the Micheaux Film Festival celebrated independent films with exclusive premieres, informative panels, and awards ceremonies. We had the opportunity to screen The Interview, Flight 182, and I’m in Love, three very different films that had us on the edge of our seats in unique ways.

Interview, Television

Elijah M. Cooper Discusses Bringing a “New, Fresh Perspective” to ABC’s ‘9-1-1’

October 23, 2025 Sophia Soto

The ninth season of 9-1-1 sees Elijah M. Cooper promoted to series regular status as Harry Grant, giving him a bigger role in the beloved first responder drama and ensuring that the younger generation has a main character to relate to. I recently spoke with the actor about the importance of diversity on network TV, this season’s first two episodes, Harry’s grief, the 118 family, growing with his character into adulthood, and more.

Books, Interview

Suezette Yasmin Robotham Examines What’s Left at Your Core ‘Beyond Titles’

October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 Nikita Francois

In the most meaningful and actionable ways, Beyond Titles encourages you to dig deep, confront what matters most, and reflect on how your life can move forward with intentionality.

Horror, Interview

Director Ritesh Gupta on the Meta Horror of ‘The Red Mask’

October 16, 2025October 27, 2025 Swara Salih

We interview Ritesh Gupta about directing the indie horror film The Red Mask and its meta commentary on the current state of Hollywood.

Interview, Movies

Tonatiuh of ‘Kiss of the Spiderwoman’ on Becoming an Actor and the Birthright to Joy

October 9, 2025 Rosana Maris Arias

Tonatiuh plays Molina in the 2025 rendition of Kiss of the Spiderwoman, slated to hit theaters on October 10. We had the opportunity to speak to Tonatiuh about their journey to becoming an actor, one’s birthright to joy, and what this film can teach audiences in light of ongoing ICE raids in the United States.

Animation, Interview, Music

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Creators and Vocalists on the Unifying Power of Fandom

October 7, 2025October 6, 2025 Kelly Martinez

When KPop Demon Hunters premiered on Netflix in June, nobody could have predicted the global phenomenon the animated movie would become. Clocking in at over 236 million views to date, it’s secured the crown as the most popular Netflix film of all time. Months after its release, the hype is still going strong.

Interview, Television

‘One Chicago’ Returns This Fall to NBC and the Stars are Ready for Major Drama

October 3, 2025 Nikita Francois

NBC’s One Chicago casts and showrunners have major storylines headed this way for the fall. We caught up with some of the actors and producers from Chicago P.D., Chicago Med, and Chicago Fire for all of the latest details.

Interview, Television

‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Sprinkles Magical Character Growth Among its Actors

October 1, 2025October 2, 2025 Nikita Francois

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place has shown a beautiful camaraderie between the cast of the Russo family throughout Season 2. We had a chance to chat with stars David Henrie and Janice LeAnn Brown to get a glimpse of how the show has shaped their relationships and what we can expect during the rest of the season.

Interview, Television

‘The Paper’ Star Ramona Young on Building a Character from Scratch

September 30, 2025October 2, 2025 Nikita Francois

The Paper has quickly proven to be the perfect follow-up to The Office. The new show picks up a few years after the events of The Office and introduces us to several new characters. We had the opportunity to speak with Ramona Young who portrays the no-nonsense and emotionally guarded Nicole Lee.

Animation, Interview, Movies

‘Zootopia 2’ Creators Break Down the Sequel’s Themes and Animation

September 29, 2025 Michael Lee

Zootopia 2 marks Walt Disney Animation Studios’ return to the bustling animal metropolis nearly a decade after the original. The Nerds of Color caught up with directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard, as well as the creative team behind the film, to discuss expanding the world, creating new characters, and bringing the film’s themes of empathy and connection to life.