Author: Derrick Murray

Derrick Murray is a Los Angeles based stand up comedian, writer, and co-host for The Jack of All Nerds Show.

For all the follies of social media and instant access to information everywhere, the exposure of corrupt and sexually abusive men in Hollywood has become a positive. Deeds often done in the dark or narratively manipulated continue to be brought to light, and “Phoenix Rising” is a gigantic spotlight on the worst of it. Evan Rachel Wood bravely reveals the years and years of abuse she suffered at the hands of Brian Warner, better known to the public as Marilyn Manson. Told in a two part documentary directed by Amy Berg, “Phoenix Rising” is an unflinching examination of grooming, gaslighting,…

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To the request of no one, Disney+ has moved forward with an order of 10 episode of a “National Treasure” tv series. Without Nicolas Cage. Which admittedly, doesn’t really feel like a true spinoff of the well received series. Nevertheless, the show is happening, with a full season order, and a first look of the Cage-less cast. The new series stars Lisette Alexis (“Total Eclipse”) as Jess Morales, Zuri Reed (“Flatbush Misdemeanor”) as Tasha, Jordan Rodrigues (“Lady Bird”) as Ethan, and Antonio Cipriano (“City on a Hill”) as Oren. These young treasure hunters seek to discover new treasures, and will “end…

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Time to get absolutely diabolical, mate. The long awaited return of popular Amazon Prime series “The Boys” has finally gotten a release date! Fans have been patiently waiting for more episodes, and the creators have done a great job in providing us with plenty to tide us over with things like the animated series “Diabolical,” and their in universe news show web series release of “Seven on 7 With Cameron Coleman.” The marketing for season 3 has been stellar, giving us just enough to keep us intrigued without revealing anything. Fans are probably most excited about the introduction of Soldier…

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It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to a beloved mainstay of “Sesame Street.” Emilio Delgado served as an actor on the longstanding show for 40 years. He was known for playing Luis, the Fix It shop owner on the children’s show. Delgado loved working, and in addition to his role on “Sesame Street,” he also had a prominent career in both stage productions and other television roles. Delgado was also a strong activist, and was recently appointed to the board of directors for the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice in Princeton, New Jersey, which is…

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