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‘The Running Man’ Delivers Sharp Truths Even When it’s a Bit Overhyped In a world where entertainment thrives on dehumanization, Stephen King’s The Running Man remains one of the most unsettlingly relevant dystopias. The book made for a memorable 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, and now Edgar Wright’s adaptation pays clear homage to the source while recalibrating it for an era of algorithms, streaming spectacle, and disposable labor. The premise still excites, but the film’s frantic energy sometimes scatters its sharpest ideas.

The Running Man Delivers Sharp Truths Even When It's A Bit Overhyped

NOC Review: ‘Predator: Badlands’ is an Enjoyable Sci-Fi Romp Redefining a classic franchise is a difficult thing to do. Countless remakes and reboots of beloved classics from Poltergeist to Child's Play have withered and died at the cinema. The Predator franchise, specifically, has even seen its share of wasted potential (see Shane Black's failed attempt from 2018). Thankfully, in the hands of gifted filmmaker, Dan Trachtenberg, the Predator series has found exhilerating new life, starting with the incredible…

NOC Review: ‘Predator: Badlands’ is an Enjoyable Sci-Fi Romp

Redefining a classic franchise is a difficult thing to do. Countless remakes and reboots of beloved classics from Poltergeist to Child's Play have withered and died at the cinema. The Predator franchise, specifically, has even seen its…

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

'Reasonable Doubt' Star Brandee Evans on Protecting Our Youth From Predators

In Your Dreams Balances Candy Colored Chaos with Real Heart Dreaming is one of the most powerful ways kids make sense of chaos or imagine what comes next. Whether it is school pressure, first crushes, or home shifting under their feet, dreams turn fear into something they can face. In Your Dreams, streaming on Netflix on November 14, director, channels that instinct into a bright, breathless adventure that helps younger audiences process complex emotions as they navigate the uncertainty of parents drifting apart.

In Your Dreams Balances Candy Colored Chaos with Real Heart

Dreaming is one of the most powerful ways kids make sense of chaos or imagine what comes next. Whether it is school pressure, first crushes, or home shifting under their feet, dreams turn fear into something they can face. In Your Dreams,…

Ginnifer Goodwin Discusses ‘Zootopia 2’ and Voice Acting Ginnifer Goodwin reprises her role as Judy Hopps in Zootopia 2, which opens in theaters on November 26. While covering the 2025 Disney Upfront red carpet, The Nerds of Color spoke to the actress about making projects that the whole family can enjoy, what surprised her most about voice acting, and more.

NOC Interview: Ginnifer Goodwin Discusses ‘Zootopia 2’ and Voice Acting

@ginnifergoodwin #Zootopia2 @disneyanimation @disney #DisneyUpfront

Yonas Kibreab, Haley Tju, and Rafael Manayer on Bringing the ‘Bat-Fam’ to Life We interview Yonas Kibreab, Haley Tju, and Rafael Manayer on starring in the new Prime series "Bat-Fam."

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

Into the ‘Predator: Badlands’ with the Stars and Director of the New Film It's incredible to think that in just three years, director Dan Trachtenberg has reinvented the Predator franchise in such a profound way! From taking the film far into the past, and exploring the badass roots of both the Yautja and the Comanche Nation in Prey, to exploring how the Yautja have persisted as hunters through all of history in…

Into the ‘Predator: Badlands’ with the Stars and Director of the New Film

It's incredible to think that in just three years, director Dan Trachtenberg has reinvented the Predator franchise in such a profound way! From taking the film far into the past, and exploring the badass roots of both the…

Experience Global Holiday Flavors at the Disneyland Resort The most wonderful time of the year returns to the Disneyland Resort beginning November 14, 2025, bringing sparkling décor, dazzling entertainment, and festive flavors to both parks. Guests can indulge in seasonal bites and sips, from cozy comfort dishes like the Philly Cheese Potato at Disneyland to a global lineup of holiday-inspired offerings at Disney California Adventure’s Disney Festival of Holidays.

Experience Global Holiday Flavors at the Disneyland Resort

The most wonderful time of the year returns to the Disneyland Resort beginning November 14, 2025, bringing sparkling décor, dazzling entertainment, and festive flavors to both parks. Guests can indulge in seasonal bites and sips, from cozy…

At First Glance, Universal’s ‘Mummy’ Sequel is Orientalist Regression Swara explains why the announcement of Universal doing a "Mummy" Sequel may not be so exciting, and in fact may be regressive.

At First Glance, Universal’s ‘Mummy’ Sequel is Orientalist Regression

Swara explains why the announcement of Universal doing a "Mummy" Sequel may not be so exciting, and in fact may be regressive.

NOC Review: ‘Palestine 36’ Is An Epic Historical Film Of Resounding Importance Annemarie Jacir's Palestine 36 is an epic historical film that takes the audience back to 1936 when Palestine began to make a great push resisting British colonial rule. It is not only an astoundingly well made film with incredible performances, it is a film that is a much needed history lesson that needs to be shown in every school and university in western nations and around the world. At its core, the film shows the Palestinian resistance for what it really is: a fight for freedom and independence which has been going on for many, many decades.

NOC Review: ‘Palestine 36’ Is An Epic Historical Film Of Resounding Importance

Annemarie Jacir's Palestine 36 is an epic historical film that takes the audience back to 1936 when Palestine began to make a great push resisting British colonial rule. It is not only an astoundingly well made film…

‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ Star Vincent Rodriguez III is First Talent to Sign with Tremendous Tremendous has a mission to help spotlight marginalized voices in media and entertainment from AAPI and LGBTQ+ to other multi-cultural audiences and beyond. In the dynamic landscape of media and entertainment, the company stand's as a beacon of authenticity, passionately advocating for truthful representation on and off the screen.

'Tremendous' Welcomes Vincent Rodriguez III To Their New Publicity Branch

‘In Your Dreams’ Stars on Turning Childhood Fantasy into a Story About Letting Go Netflix’s In Your Dreams may look like that burst of color and imagination coming alive in the world of a child’s dreams, but underneath the sugar-coated chaos and sweet soundtrack is a story about an older sister and younger brother refusing to let their parents separate and relying on the myth of the Sandman to pull a drifting family back together.

'In Your Dreams' Cast and Creators on Turning Childhood Fantasy into a Story About Letting Go

Pokémon’s Mega Evolution — Phantasmal Flames May Finally Shake Up the Meta As you’d expect from the TCG, collectors have plenty of chase cards to look forward to, but the real strength of the set comes from the potential of its meta-shifting cards. The Nerds of Color received a review sample courtesy of The Pokémon Company International.

Pokémon’s Mega Evolution — Phantasmal Flames May Finally Shake Up the Meta

As you’d expect from the TCG, collectors have plenty of chase cards to look forward to, but the real strength of the set comes from the potential of its meta-shifting cards. The Nerds of Color received a review sample…

The Micheaux Film Festival Highlighted Impactful Independent Films 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.

The Micheaux Film Festival Highlighted Impactful Independent Films

The Cast of ‘Black Phone 2’ on Continuing the Story and Exploring Their Characters While covering New York Comic Con for The Nerds of Color, I had the chance to speak with Black Phone 2 stars Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Miguel Mora, and Demián Bichir! We discussed the pressure of making a sequel, having Finn and Gwen's sibling relationship as the heart of the story, bringing their own experiences to the characters, and more.

NOC Interviews: The Cast of ‘Black Phone 2’ on Continuing the Story and Exploring Their Characters

@masonthames @madeleinemcgraw @miguelmora @demianbichiroficial @blackphonemovie @universalpictures @blumhouse #BlackPhone2 #NYCC

Visiting Derry at the Red Carpet of ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’

IT: Welcome to Derry premieres tonight! And earlier this week, we got a glimpse at the highly anticipated (and frankly highly enjoyable and truly terrifying) prequel to Andy Muschietti's IT and IT: Chapter Two. We were seeing red…

YouTube video by 12 Valentines COSTUME PARTY | Official Music Video (SDCC Cosplay) | 12 Valentines

Here's a music video with lots of #cosplay candids for your #Halloween prepping, from #SDCC #Wondercon #NYCC etc, the song is called "Costume Party" from my group #12Valentines at bandcamp or on the streamers, it's sort of an ode to social anxiety at parties

Edgar Wright, Glen Powell, and Lee Pace Talk ‘The Running Man’ at NYCC While covering New York Comic Con for The Nerds of Color, I had the opportunity to interview Edgar Wright, Glen Powell, and Lee Pace about all things The Running Man. The film hits theaters on November 14.

NOC Interviews: Edgar Wright, Glen Powell, and Lee Pace Talk ‘The Running Man’ at NYCC

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Floating High with the Cast and Creators of ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ Every 27 years, something bad happens in the town of Derry, Maine. Children go missing, as fear and evil run rampant. Beneath the heart of this sleepy town lies a horrifying secret that threatens to divide its residents and cause chaos. However, is it just the supernatural terrors that plague this place? Or is there something deeper, sadder, and more real that is behind it all?

Floating High with the Cast and Creators of ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’

Every 27 years, something bad happens in the town of Derry, Maine. Children go missing, as fear and evil run rampant. Beneath the heart of this sleepy town lies a horrifying secret that threatens to divide its residents and cause…

Reflections on Watching Shorts at the Hawai’i International Film Festival as a New Filmmaker I’ve been covering the Hawai’i International Film Festival (HIFF) for several years for The Nerds of Color, yet haven’t attended its festival in-person since 2019. When I obtained many ticket vouchers from serving on the screening committee for its 45th iteration, I realized before me I had a really good excuse to actually travel back to Honolulu this year to attend it.

Reflections on Watching Shorts at the Hawai’i International Film Festival as a New Filmmaker

I’ve been covering the Hawai’i International Film Festival (HIFF) for several years for The Nerds of Color, yet haven’t attended its festival in-person since 2019. When I obtained many ticket vouchers from…

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

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

@realelijahmcooper @911onabc @abc #911onABC

‘Wayward’ Star Brandon McLaren Reflects on Career, Craft, and Humanity

‘Black Phone 2’ Star Madeleine McGraw Answers the Call

Black Phone 2 is terrifying audiences everywhere now! While the first film was all about Mason Thames' character, Finney, the amazing Madeleine McGraw takes center stage this time as Gwen. What does The Grabber have in store for this…

A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘नेहा & Neel’ For better or worse, one of the oldest tropes in Asian American identity stories is often the generational & cultural divide between the immigrant parents and their American-born children. Ankita Raturi's नेहा & Neel, now having its world premiere at Latino Theater Company in collaboration with Artists At Play, manages to breathe new life by bridging the gaps closer between the two while still finding great comedy in the frustrations parents and children have towards each other that is both entirely universal and culturally specific.

A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘नेहा & Neel’

For better or worse, one of the oldest tropes in Asian American identity stories is often the generational & cultural divide between the immigrant parents and their American-born children. Ankita Raturi's नेहा & Neel, now having its world premiere at…

Charlie Cox and Krysten Ritter Talk ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 at NYCC While covering the Marvel press line for The Nerds of Color at NYCC 2025, I was lucky enough to speak with fan favorites Charlie Cox and Krysten Ritter about Daredevil: Born Again season 2, coming to Disney+ in March 2026.

NOC Interview: Charlie Cox and Krysten Ritter Talk ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 at NYCC

@krystenritter @daredevil #DaredevilBornAgain @marvel @marvelstudios @disneyplus #NYCC

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Sir Ben Kingsley on The Identity of Marvel’s ‘Wonder Man’ While covering the Marvel press line for The Nerds of Color at NYCC 2025, I got to speak with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Sir Ben Kingsley about their 8-episode new Marvel series, Wonder Man, which premieres on January 27, 2026, at 6:00 pm PT.

NOC Interview: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Sir Ben Kingsley on The Identity of Marvel’s ‘Wonder Man’

@yahya #WonderMan @marvel @marvelstudios @disneyplus #NYCC

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

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

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.

NOC Review: Blumhouse Phones It In with ‘Black Phone 2’ Traveling back to 2022, I remember leaving my screening of The Black Phone, touched, thrilled, and genuinely surprised having seen what became one of my favorites of that year. It was a terrific, self-contained adaptation of Joe Hill’s haunting short story, serving as an unorthodox coming-of-age tale with a grounded, terrifying villain, in Ethan Hawke’s The Grabber and a breakout performance from star Mason Thames.

NOC Review: Blumhouse Phones It In with ‘Black Phone 2’

Traveling back to 2022, I remember leaving my screening of The Black Phone, touched, thrilled, and genuinely surprised having seen what became one of my favorites of that year. It was a terrific, self-contained adaptation of Joe Hill’s…

Director Ritesh Gupta on the Meta Horror of ‘The Red Mask’ We interview director Ritesh Gupta on his new meta horror film, "The Red Mask."

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

We interview director Ritesh Gupta on his new meta horror film, "The Red Mask."

Paul Bettany Previews ‘VisionQuest’ and the Show’s Powerful Themes While covering the Marvel press line for The Nerds of Color at NYCC 2025, I had the opportunity to speak with MCU veteran Paul Bettany about VisionQuest, which will serve as the conclusion of the WandaVision and Agatha All Along trilogy. The new series will premiere in 2026 on Disney+.

NOC Interview: Paul Bettany Previews ‘VisionQuest’ and the Show’s Powerful Themes

@paulbettany @marvel @marvelstudios @disneyplus #NYCC #VisionQuest