The Nerds of Color

We are a group of enthusiasts who are passionate about superheroes, sci-fi, fantasy, and video games, while also being open to examining geek and nerd culture from a critical perspective. In 2013, spoken word artist Bao Phi captured the essence of the Nerds of Color movement with insight and clarity in his article for the Star Tribune.

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Sharon Duncan-Brewster on Training the ‘Ballerina’

4 days ago | thenerdsofcolor.org | Mike Manalo

Get ready to return to The World of John Wick! Ballerina opens up in theaters this Friday! And to celebrate we were able to sit down with the cast and director of this awesome, ass-kicking epic! We’d love to start by bringing to you the amazing badass woman behind the badass woman, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, who plays Nogi, the mentor of Ana de Armas’ Eve, aka “The Ballerina.”The John Wick franchise has always been amazing about representation.
The ‘Ginny & Georgia’ Cast Teases ‘Crazy, Fun, Wild’ Season 3

5 days ago | thenerdsofcolor.org | Kelly Martinez

Pack your bags, because it’s time to head back to Wellsbury! It’s been over two years since Netflix’s Ginny & Georgia ended its sophomore season on a stunning cliffhanger. But if you thought things couldn’t get any wilder after that explosive finale, fasten your seatbelt. Season 3, which hits Netflix this Thursday, just might be the show’s most chaotic chapter yet.
Ben Wang Is Ready To Kick Stereotypes and Tropes in ‘Karate Kid: Legends’

1 week ago | thenerdsofcolor.org | Laura Sirikul

Actor Ben Wang was just six years old when he moved from Beijing to a small rural town in Minnesota. He recalls having to start all over and figure out his place in this new life and city. It’s one of the reasons he feels closely connected to his character, Li Fong, in the new Karate Kid: Legends. “This is a character from Beijing moving to America,” Wang tells The Nerds of Color over Zoom. “He has to figure out his life in New York – and I had the same exact story. I’m now [living] in New York.
NOC Review: ‘Bring Her Back’ is as Horrifying and Heartbreaking as Cinema Gets

1 week ago | thenerdsofcolor.org | Mike Manalo

As a critic and film fan, I find myself drawn to movies that make me smile and weep in equal measures. I’m much less accustomed to movies that make me scream and weep. However, surprisingly, those are just as effective, as I have recently discovered with The Philippou Brothers’ Bring Her Back, a modern-day horror masterpiece. I’ll be the first to admit that as much as I liked Talk to Me, a part of me was expecting to love it a lot more than I did. It was well written and scary enough.
Rick Gonzalez Talks ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’

1 week ago | thenerdsofcolor.org | Sophia Soto

Rick Gonzalez plays Bobby Reyes in Law & Order: Organized Crime, which is in its fifth season. New episodes stream weekly, Thursdays on Peacock. I caught up with the actor to discuss the experience of evolving with his character, Bobby’s goodbye scene with Jet, the franchise’s truthful storytelling, and more. Season five explores the dangerous worlds of cross-border smuggling, high-tech domestic terrorism and a crime family intent on repaying Stabler for the injury he did them in Rome.
Talking Fears and Tears with the Cast and Directors of ‘Bring Her Back’

1 week ago | thenerdsofcolor.org | Mike Manalo

When The Philippou Brothers showed the world that low-budget original concepts can make a huge splash on the industry with their incredible horror film Talk to Me, the world waited with baited breath to see what these two horror nerds would come up with next. They didn’t disappoint. Bring Her Back is one of the scariest films you’ll see this year, but also one of the most emotional.
138 Awesome Things About ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’

1 week ago | thenerdsofcolor.org | Dominic Mah

Because, honestly, I think this game is pretty awesome. Also, it’s a vast sprawling open-world experience. Story SPOILERS follow. STORY1. Answers the question, “Weren’t ALL the Assassin’s Creed games kind of about ninjas anyway?”2, The long-running Ubisoft franchise previously has been set in Europe, the Middle East, and, uh, Boston. 3. The protagonist, generally, is a hooded dude striking from the shadows with archaic weapons. Hmm, what known pop-culture warrior archetype does that sound like? 4.
‘Star Trek’ Actor Bruce Horak on His New Crowdfunded Documentary, ‘Boldly Going’

1 week ago | thenerdsofcolor.org | Swara Salih

We speak with actor and artist Bruce Horak, who played Hemmer on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, on his new crowdfunded documentary Boldly Going. Bruce Horak is a legally blind actor, best known for his ground-breaking role as Lieutenant Hemmer in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Playing the Aenar, a species who is genetically blind, Horak’s role marked one of the few times where a blind actor plays a blind role in the Star Trek universe.
‘Elio’ Footage Navigates Loneliness with a Heartfelt Cosmic Adventure

1 week ago | thenerdsofcolor.org | Michael Lee

Pixar has always been a story-first studio. They prioritize strong narratives, character development, and emotional impact over animation. As such, their films resonate on a deeply human level, no matter how fantastical the setting or plot. This approach fits perfectly with Elio, a film about an 11-year-old Latinx boy who struggles with the anxieties of loneliness and embarks on a journey of connection in an intergalactic world.
Sheryl Lee Ralph Talks Her Magical ‘Abbott Elementary’ Journey

1 week ago | thenerdsofcolor.org | Sophia Soto

Sheryl Lee Ralph stars as Barbara Howard in Abbott Elementary. The series will return for a fifth season as part of ABC’s fall 2025 primetime schedule, airing Wednesdays at 8:30 PM. While covering the 2025 Disney Upfront red carpet, I spoke with the actress about the importance of comedy and the opportunity to grow with her character.