Frank Grillo on Leading the ‘Creature Commandos’

December 3, 2024December 2, 2024 Mike Manalo

It’s here, folks! This week, we’re finally getting the first official installment in James Gunn’s DCU, with DC Studios’ Creature Commandos. To celebrate we have a series of interviews dropping throughout the week from the latest band of badass misfits to come from Gunn’s insanity! And what better way to kick off Creature Commandos week than with the leader of Task Force M, Rick Flag Sr., himself, the one and only Frank Grillo!

Interview, Movies

Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey, and Omar Apollo Discuss ‘Queer’

December 2, 2024 Sophia Soto

Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey, and Omar Apollo star in Queer, which is based on the novel by William S. Burroughs. The movie is now playing in NY and LA theaters and will be released nationwide on December 13.

Interview, Movies

Talking Trauma, Black History, and Inspiration with RaMell Ross and the Cast of ‘Nickel Boys’

November 26, 2024 Elijah Isaiah Johnson

The Four Seasons in Beverly Hills set the stage for what was to be a fun and insightful afternoon of dialogue and inspirations between myself and the cast of RaMell Ross’ newest cinematic offering, Nickel Boys. We took up the space of the 12th floor, which had a stunning view of the 90210 zip code; several rooms were reserved for the junket specifically — rooms that hosted my four interviews of the day, RaMell Ross, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and a joint meeting with Ethan Heriss and Brandon Wilson.

Animation, Interview, Streaming1 Comment

Vicky Jenson and the Stars of ‘Spellbound’ Discuss the Movie’s Ending and Themes

November 25, 2024November 29, 2024 Sophia Soto

With Spellbound now streaming on Netflix, I’m thrilled to share my spoiler-filled interviews with director Vicky Jenson and cast members Rachel Zegler, Javier Bardem, Jenifer Lewis, Tituss Burgess, and Nathan Lane.

Animation, Interview, Streaming1 Comment

Simone Ashley on Voicing Alice in ‘The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland’

November 22, 2024November 25, 2024 Sophia Soto

Simone Ashley brings the character of Alice to life in The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland. The new animated film is now streaming on Hulu and Prime Video!

Podcasts, Television

FDI Cast 194: We Say Goodbye to ‘Power Rangers’

November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 Jamie

Is it possible to talk about Power Rangers for two hours?? With guest hosts Shawn Pryor and Julian Lytle, the FDIC discusses the end of Power Rangers as a television franchise here in the US and what possibly awaits the teenagers with attitude in the future.

Interview, Movies, Streaming

Britt Robertson and Chad Michael Murray on ‘The Merry Gentlemen’ and Their Rom-Com Favorites

November 21, 2024 Sophia Soto

Britt Robertson and Chad Michael Murray star as Ashley and Luke in The Merry Gentlemen. The film is now streaming on Netflix.

Interview, Movies, Music

‘Wicked’ Star Michelle Yeoh is Ready to Have Her Voice Heard

November 21, 2024November 21, 2024 Laura Sirikul

There are many superlatives that best describe Michelle Yeoh: Legendary. Iconic. Stunning. Talented. Brilliant. And, now… Triple Threat.

Animation, Interview

‘Ultraman: Rising’ Embraces its Japanese Origins through Direction, Music, and VFX

November 20, 2024November 21, 2024 Laura Sirikul

Since 1966, Ultraman has been a popular character from Japan. Over 100 television series, movies, specials, and video games have been made based on the Ultra series.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Tom Bateman and Liana Liberato Talk ‘Based on a True Story’ Season 2

November 20, 2024 Sophia Soto

Tom Bateman and Liana Liberato star as Matt and Tory in Based on a True Story. The second season will premiere Thursday, November 21 on Peacock.

Interview, Streaming, Television

‘Interior Chinatown’ Cast and Crew Discuss Adapting Charles Yu’s Novel

November 20, 2024November 21, 2024 Michael Lee

The streaming adaptation of Interior Chinatown leaps off the pages of Charles Yu’s award winning-novel of the same name and comes alive on Hulu. And for lead Jimmy O Yang, co-stars Chloe Bennet, Ronnie Cheing, Tzi Ma, Archie Kao, Lisa Gilroy, and Sullivan Jones, and showrunner Charles Yu and pilot episode director Taika Waititi, the series does more that subvert police procedurals, it also spotlights dreamers breaking out of being background characters and balancing humor with cultural commentary.

Interview, Movies3 Comments

Lucy Liu and Kiernan Shipka Discuss Their ‘Red One’ Characters

November 18, 2024 Sophia Soto

Lucy Liu and Kiernan Shipka star as Zoe Harlow and Gryla in Red One. The fun new holiday film is now playing in theaters!

Art, News

Tariffs and Generative AI: Challenges Artists Face With the Incoming US Administration

November 16, 2024November 25, 2024 Jamie

I tried my best to stay relatively calm while filming this. But on the inside I am screaming so loudly. I wanted to try to look at 47’s second term from a working artist’s point of view. Things are going to be challenging and there are so many unknowns right now.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Rosie Perez on Her Role in ‘Before’ and the Psychological Thriller Genre

November 15, 2024 Sophia Soto

Rosie Perez portrays Denise in Before. New episodes premiere every Friday through December 20 on Apple TV+.

Horror, Interview, Sci Fi

Taking a Haunted Hayride with ‘Alien: Romulus’ Co-Supervising Sound Editor Lee Gilmore

November 4, 2024November 27, 2024 Mike Manalo

Spooky Season is officially over folks, but like the best horror films, there’s still time for one final scare. Alien: Romulus is coming to 4K, Blu-ray, and VHS (!) December 3, and to celebrate the release of our favorite Alien film in years, we were given the opportunity to chat with the film’s co-supervising sound editor, himself, Lee Gilmore.

Horror, Interview, Movies

‘Your Monster’ Star Melissa Barrera Discusses the Movie’s Ending and What She Learned

November 1, 2024 Sophia Soto

Melissa Barrera portrays Laura Franco in Your Monster. The film, which is an excellent mix of horror, romance, comedy, and musical numbers, is now playing in theaters nationwide.

Streaming, Television

NOC Exclusive Clip: Get Ready for an All-New Episode of NBC’s ‘Found’ Season 2

October 31, 2024 Sophia Soto

Before tonight’s Found, The Nerds of Color has an exclusive clip featuring Shanola Hampton and Kelli Williams! You can watch episode 2×05, “Missing While Presumed Dead,” at 10 PM ET/PT on NBC and streaming on Peacock.

Horror, Interview, Movies

Hannah Macpherson, Madison Bailey, and Antonia Gentry Break Down the Ending of ‘Time Cut’

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 Sophia Soto

Madison Bailey and Antonia Gentry star as Lucy and Summer in Hannah Macpherson’s Time Cut. The new movie premieres today on Netflix and these interviews will contain major spoilers.

Interview, Movies

Talking Passion, Pride, and Promise with the Nominees of the 2024 Micheaux Film Festival

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 Elijah Isaiah Johnson

The Micheaux Film Festival, named after revolutionary African American filmmaker Oscar Micheaux, geared up for its sixth annual celebration from Monday, October 21 to Sunday, October 27, 2024.

Animation, Interview, Star Trek

The Cast of ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Discuss the Fifth and Final Season

October 23, 2024October 23, 2024 Swara Salih

We speak with the main cast of Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 5 on what adventures wait for the USS Cerritos.

Horror, Interview, Television

The Cast of ‘Hysteria!’ Talks Their New Peacock Series

October 22, 2024October 23, 2024 Sophia Soto

All episodes of Hysteria! are now streaming on Peacock and I spoke with stars Anna Camp, Nikki Hahn, Chiara Aurelia, Emjay Anthony, and Kezii Curtis. USA Network will also air episodes of the series on Fridays.

Interview, Movies, Sci Fi

Bursting Out of ‘Alien: Romulus’ with Breakout Star David Jonsson

October 21, 2024October 22, 2024 Mike Manalo

You may recall this past July that I had the esteemed pleasure of interviewing the full cast of Alien: Romulus at San Diego Comic Con. Hands down, one of the greatest highlights of my year. Now of course we hadn’t seen the film at that point. But now that it has become one of the biggest and most successful blockbusters of the year (critically and commercially), I find myself honored once more to this time sit down one-on-one with the film’s breakout star, (the man playing my absolute favorite character from the film, Andy) the incredible David Jonsson!

Interview, Streaming, Television

The Stars of Hulu’s ‘Tell Me Lies’ Reflect on the Drama of Season 2

October 16, 2024 Sophia Soto

The season 2 finale of Tell Me Lies is officially streaming on Hulu and to celebrate, I’m dropping my spoiler-filled interviews with Grace Van Patten, Jackson White, Sonia Mena, Alicia Crowder, Branden Cook, Spencer House, and Thomas Doherty.