Cassondra Feltus

2 weeks ago | blackgirlnerds.com | Cassondra Feltus

Two years after Black Mirror’s polarizing sixth season hit Netflix, the dark, satirical sci-fi anthology is finally back with six new tales of terrifying tech. Series creator and executive producer Charlie Brooker (Cunk on Life) wrote all six episodes, two of which are more like films. Each episode centers on a story that reflects on the past, whether looking through old Polaroids, revisiting an anniversary destination, or looking back at past actions that led to a current disaster.

3 weeks ago | blackgirlnerds.com | Cassondra Feltus

Body horror is having a moment, and we can thank French auteur Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance for that. The Best Picture nominee (and winner for Best Makeup and Hairstyling) hit theaters in September 2024, and we’re still talking about its themes, acting performances, practical effects, music, cinematography, and more. From The Thing and The Fly to Hellraiser and Videodrome, plenty of classics exist in the body horror subgenre, along with new buzzy titles like Together.

1 month ago | blackgirlnerds.com | Cassondra Feltus

If you’re looking for your next murder mystery binge, creative powerhouse Shonda Rhimes (Bridgerton) and Netflix have you covered with The Residence, hitting the platform on March 20. The eight-episode series comes from showrunner, writer, and executive producer Paul William Davies, known for other Shondaland projects including Scandal and For The People, who was inspired by Kate Andersen Browe’s nonfiction book The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House.

1 month ago | blackgirlnerds.com | Cassondra Feltus

When Final Destination premiered on March 17, 2000, no one really expected it to be the long-running franchise it became. Creator and multi-hyphenate Jeffrey Reddick (Day of the Dead) originally penned the idea as a spec script for The X-Files. However, after he shared it with colleagues at New Line Cinema, they encouraged him to write a feature-length film treatment instead.

1 month ago | blackgirlnerds.com | Cassondra Feltus

Writer-director Nastasya Popov makes her feature directorial debut at SXSW with Idiotka, a fashion-fueled story about chasing your dreams, which she developed with producing partner Tess Cohen (They Call Me Magic). Inspired by aspects of her own experience growing up in a Russian immigrant household, Popov tells a unique tale that’s personal, comical, smart, and all-around fun. The film opens with frenetic energy and smash-cut editing that sets a chaotic tone.