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A Mutant from Planet Cripton, An Origin
In 1974, a baby arrived in the suburbs of Indianapolis, Indiana from the planet Cripton. She looked like the offspring of two Chinese immigrants, Ma and Pa Wong, but something was different.
The Earth’s gravitational force made it difficult for this baby to raise her head. She couldn’t crawl and went straight from sitting to walking. Perplexed, Ma and Pa Wong took their baby to the doctor and found out: she is a mutant from Cripton!
This is her origin story.
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‘How to Lose a Popularity Contest’ Stars on the “Universal” Appeal of Rom-Coms
Valentine’s Day is still a month out, but Sara Waisglass (Ginny & Georgia) and Chase Hudson (Downfalls High) are already feeling the love in Tubi’s new rom-com How to Lose a Popularity Contest.
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Exploring FX’s ‘The Beauty’ with Anthony Ramos, Ashton Kutcher, and Jeremy Pope
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.
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The ‘Tell Me Lies’ Cast Talks Season 3 and the Important Larger Conversation
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.
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Going Bananas with ‘Primate’ Star Victoria Wyant
Audiences are going ape for Primate, which surprisingly became the #1 thriller in the country this past weekend! It’s been a while since horror fans were treated to an old school creature feature, and thankfully the monkey shines of a rabid chimpanzee named Ben were what they needed to satisfy that itch. More rare than any simian-based horror movie, however, is one with prominent Asian cast members. Which is why we were so pleased when we got the opportunity to chat with one of the film’s stars, mixed-Asian actress, Victoria Wyant, who is wonderful as Kate in the new chiller!
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‘A Thousand Blows’ Star Malachi Kirby on Tapping Into His Jamaican Heritage
Malachi Kirby continues to deliver a moving and nuanced performance as Hezekiah Moscow in A Thousand Blows on Hulu. Kirby’s Jamaican heritage has influenced his portrayal of this character, and he hopes the audience can relate to the story’s portrayal of forgiveness and acceptance.
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‘Laughing Voodoo’ Brings the Funny With Haitian American Comedian Malik S.
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.
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Monkey Shines with the Cast and Director of ‘Primate’
The first big horror film of the year is here! Primate, starring Academy Award-winner Troy Kotsur, Johnny Sequoyah, Victoria Wyant, Benjamin Cheng, and Jessica Alexander is swinging into theaters this week. And to celebrate we had the opportunity to sit down with the director/co-writer of the film, Johannes Roberts, as well as Kotsur and Sequoyah, to get an inside look at the terror and chaos of their monkey problems!
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Dr. Manhattan, Your 2026 Recap is Here!
(in the style of Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, with regards to Watchmen the 2019 HBO adaptation, and also year-end recap lists)
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UPDATED: Breaking Down All ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailers So Far
Happy New Year, folks! 2025 was definitely a tough year for many, but frankly, perhaps more so for Marvel Studios than most. While the House of Feige arguably put out a pair of its best post-Endgame films with Thunderbolts and The Fantastic Four: First Steps, none of its three releases last year grossed anywhere close to the heights of many of the studio’s previous wins.
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Investigating on the Set of ‘The Hunting Party’ Season 2 with the Stars and Creator JJ Bailey
Back in November, I had the chance to visit the set of NBC’s The Hunting Party. Along with touring some of the season 2 filming locations, I spoke with creator/co-showrunner/writer/EP JJ Bailey as well as cast members Melissa Roxburgh, Patrick Sabongui, Josh McKenzie, and Sara García. We discussed growing with their characters, upcoming guest stars, collaborating on storyline details, and much more.
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Randy Ribay on Returning to Write the Last of the ‘Roku’ Duology
Avatar Roku is back in The Awakening of Roku. It is the latter half of his respective duology, as part of the Chronicles of the Avatar series — the young adult fiction series set within the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
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‘Anaconda’ is a Fun Jungle Adventure That Tackles Having a Midlife Crisis
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.
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Elaine Miles Speaks Out and Copes with Humor Following Encounter with ICE
On November 3, actor Elaine Miles was waiting at a bus stop in Redmond, Washington, when four U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers approached her, demanding to see her ID. Miles, a registered member of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, stood her ground and in what – as she described – “felt like a lifetime, but it was only maybe 30 minutes, 45 minutes long,” they were arguing.
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Lily Collins and Ashley Park Discuss Their ‘Emily in Paris’ Friendship and Season 5
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.
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The Joy of Pasadena Dance Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’
With the holiday season in full swing, one will find numerous renditions of The Nutcracker in their area for their own enjoyment. Here in the Los Angeles area, we had last week’s coverage of American Ballet Theatre but now I would love to put a spotlight on Pasadena Dance Theatre with their fresh and imaginative production of this timeless Tchaikovsky classic coming to the historic San Gabriel Mission Playhouse on December 20 and 21, 2025.
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is a Technical Marvel Trapped in a Familiar Story
Every trip to Pandora brings in a visually stunning new adventure and family drama with Jake Sully and Neytiri. The new Avatar: Fire and Ash doubles down on both, throwing the family into a firestorm of grief, resilience, and jaw-dropping world-building that keeps expanding Pandora in bold, unexpected directions. Unfortunately, despite being epic in scale and scope, the film’s lack of a compelling story frustrates, and its many setups lead to surprisingly few satisfying payoff.
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Chloe Bennet Reflects on ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ and the Impact of Daisy Johnson
For seven seasons, Chloe Bennet starred as Daisy Johnson/Quake on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Since the series ended in 2020, fans have been desperate to see her powerful character appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a testament to how loved she remains today. I had the incredible opportunity to interview the actress at NYCC about her connection with the show’s fans, stepping into a role that allowed young women of color to feel seen within the franchise, and more.
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The Global Majority Beauty in the 10th Anniversary of American Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’
The prestigious American Ballet Theatre celebrates its tenth season of The Nutcracker at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts as it returns to the stages for 14 spell-binding performances from December 11 to 21. This landmark season features ABT’s international all-star cast under the leadership of artistic director Susan Jaffe, with choreography by Alexei Ratmansky, costumes by Tony winner Richard Hudson, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky‘s iconic score performed live by Pacific Symphony. With this significant milestone, we wish to highlight the incredible global majority artists that will grace the stage!
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Introducing the Woman of Tomorrow at the ‘Supergirl’ Trailer Press Conference
James Gunn’s vision for the DCU is on fire, with Superman debuting to incredible acclaim and terrific box office grosses,and Peacemaker receiving universal acclaim for its second season this year. Now he and director Craig Gillespie (I, Tonya) are coming together to adapt Tom King’s acclaimed Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow run into next year’s highly anticipated Supergirl!
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Adam McArthur: The Heart, Humor, and Chaos Behind His Characters
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.
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Thanks to ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Black Girls Can be the Main Love Interest Too
While last year’s announcement of Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth Chase caused significant discourse, Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians begins to shift its spotlight onto the developing relationship between Annabeth and Percy (Walker Scobell). If the show stays true to following the course of the books, that very relationship will cause many to engage in some deep introspection.
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Entrevista con director Rodrigo Moreno Fernández de ‘El llorón’
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.
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Rick Riordan and the Stars of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Discuss Season 2
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.
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