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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Andrew Ahn On Writing a Love Letter to Asian-American Queer Family ‘The Wedding Banquet’

3 days ago | thenerdsofcolor.org | Michael Lee

Andrew Ahn isn’t just remaking The Wedding Banquet—he’s reimagining it. In our interview, the director delves into how he transformed Ang Lee’s 1993 classic into a modern queer Asian American narrative by finding the delicate balance of humor and drama, the evolution of storytelling in 2025, and the cultural nuances that shape his characters.
‘Andor’ Season 2 Chronicles the Humanity of a ‘Star Wars’ Revolution

3 days ago | thenerdsofcolor.org | Michael Lee

Star Wars prides itself on blending epic storytelling with groundbreaking visual effects while exploring timeless themes of heroism and redemption. It’s a galaxy we all know and love — populated by Jedi knights, Sith lords, dashing smugglers, greedy bounty hunters, and villainous emperors. So, even though it can be fantastical, it is also grounded with human stories.
‘Andor’ Stars on Their Season 2 Character Journeys and Telling Stories without Agendas

4 days ago | thenerdsofcolor.org | Michael Lee

Of all the untold stories in the Star Wars universe, the theft of the Death Star plans stands out as one of the most compelling. Rogue One brought that story to life, following Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) and his crew on their fateful mission. The film’s impact sparked the creation of Andor, led by Rogue One writer Tony Gilroy, with Luna returning as the thief-turned-rebel leader.
A New Silver Surfer Arrives with a New Trailer for ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’

1 week ago | thenerdsofcolor.org | Mike Manalo

Prepare yourselves because Galactus is coming! The herald of Galactus has come to this world to inform us that tonight, the role will be played by an actual purple planet-eating humanoid Goliath and not a storm cloud of nothing. More than that, they brought the official trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps with them, and boy, it looks phenomenal!The latest trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps appeared out of nowhere, just like Sue Storm, and my goodness it looks amazing.
Culture, Music, and Makeup with Delroy Lindo, Omar Miller, and Li Jun Li from ‘Sinners’

1 week ago | thenerdsofcolor.org | Mike Manalo

You cannot deny that few people have done as much for POC cinema as the collective talents of Director Ryan Coogler, screen legend Delroy Lindo, and incredible actors Omar Miller and Li Jun Li. Coogler has changed every genre he’s touched, from superhero movies to horror films, by adding deeper social meanings that honor Black and POC culture to all of them.
Dreamworks Unveils Filipino Animated Film ‘Forgotten Island’ for September 2026

1 week ago | thenerdsofcolor.org | Mike Manalo

Okay, this one is close to the heart for me. To date, there hasn’t been a single (long-form) animated film centered around Filipino mythology from any of the major Hollywood animation studios. However, as of today, Dreamworks Animation has finally announced, we have one coming!Don’t get me wrong, I’m incredibly glad we got South Asian and LATAM representation in films like Raya and the Last Dragon, Encanto, and Coco.
Three Minutes with Three ‘Sinners’ - Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, and Wunmi Mosaku

1 week ago | thenerdsofcolor.org | Mike Manalo

The Sinners are coming this week, and it’s hands down the best movie of the year so far! Director Ryan Coogler (Fruitvale Station, Creed, Black Panther) never misses! Once more, he’s teamed up with Michael B. Jordan to bring us a stunning horror masterpiece with deeper themes. However, Jordan is not alone. Coogler has assembled an amazing ensemble of actors to bring this amazing piece of survival horror to life, including A-listers Hailee Steinfeld and Wunmi Mosaku.
Dropping the Mic with the Cast and Crew of ‘Drop’ at the Red Carpet Premiere

1 week ago | thenerdsofcolor.org | Mike Manalo

Drop is now out in theaters! It’s one of the most fun in-theater experiences I’ve had this year, and I encourage everyone who hasn’t seen it yet to absolutely grab the popcorn, and go enjoy the ride. We were fortunate enough to attend the incredible evening of the film’s premiere where we got to speak with the terrific cast and producers of the film.
NOC Review: ‘Sinners’ is a Profound Masterpiece of Survival Horror!

2 weeks ago | thenerdsofcolor.org | Mike Manalo

There’s room in this world for all sorts of horror, be it schlock or awe. For every Exorcist there’s a Paranormal Activity. For every Fly there’s a Re-Animator. And for every Halloween there’s a Terrifier. They all can exist without conflict for every horror fan to embrace.
The Final Mission Begins in New ‘Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning’ Trailer

2 weeks ago | thenerdsofcolor.org | Mike Manalo

The Mission: Impossible films have given us so much, and never asked for anything in return other than for our jaws to drop. And drop they have, just as fast and far as Tom Cruise does whenever he’s filming a big stunt. The films are a love letter to the magic of practical stunt work, and the power of fun, escapist popcorn cinema at its finest.