Author: The DHK

The film may be called “The Marvels,” but the show belongs to Iman Vellani’s Ms. Marvel. In a powerful trio of heroes, she brings a light and buoyancy to the role that is a refreshing tonal dopamine hit. She’s paired with Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers (aka Captain Marvel) who gives us a much more stoic performance in this. Rounding out the trio is Teyonah Parris as the grown up Monica Rambeau, who we last saw powered up in “WandaVision.” Director Nia DaCosta does an admirable (though oft uneven) job of weaving in the trio, whose powers get intertwined. She and…

Call your therapist, your favorite and least favorite animated emotions are back in the new trailer for “Inside Out 2.” The sequel film follows a now teenage Riley navigating a torrent of feelings, including newcomer Anxiety. Maya Hawke joins to voice the new character, and we sense she’ll live up to her namesake.  Picking up the directorial torch from Pete Docter (who directed the first and now serves as Chief Creative Officer for Pixar Animation Studios) is Kelsey Mann. Mann is credited with the story for “The Good Dinosaur” and directed the “Monsters University” related short, “Party Central.” While Amy…

We had the chance to speak to director Jessica Yu about her new Sandra Oh / Awkwafina led comedy, “Quiz Lady.” Television trivia show fanatics will delight in the not so subtle homages to one of the longest running quiz shows in history. In the film, Awkwafina plays a savant level font of factoids. Oh plays her reckless and irresponsible older sister. The duo run into trouble when their mother’s gambling debts come to haunt them. Oh proposes participating in the show Awkwafina is obsessed with as a fast way to earn the cash. The host of said show is…

We had the opportunity to chat with “The Continental: From the World of John Wick” executive producer/director Albert Hughes, and action director/stunt coordinator Larnell Hughes. Hughes is best known for “The Book of Eli,” “Menace II Society,” and “Dead Presidents.” We chat about minority representation, particularly in period pieces, intersectional influences, and having to get creative with weaponry and sound. Stovall has worked on the “John Wick” franchise directing action and stunt coordinating. He goes over the challenges of adapting traditional martial arts (particularly karate) for the screen, translating the movements of Ian McShane’s Winston to Colin Woodell’s younger interpretation…

Everyone’s favorite god(s) of mischief return for “Loki” season two, and things are going to get more complicated than ever. Picking up directly where season one left off, Tom Hiddleston’s Loki returns to a post Kang / He Who Remains Time Variance Authority (TVA). If your memory is feeling a little fuzzy about season one (of note this is the first time a Marvel show has gotten a second season, but likely not the last), thankfully Miss MInutes (voiced by the prolific Tara Strong) is on hand to give you a reminder in the first episode.  The high level arc…

NerdBot is delighted to debut this exclusive clip from “Night 3” of “The Continental: From the World of John Wick.” In this preview of what’s to come we find Yen (Nhung Kate) facing off against Gretal (Marina Mazepa) in a brutal, bone crunching, brawl. As a refresher, Gretal is the twin NOT sporting the Lord Farquad haircut… “Night 3” finds a young Winston Scott (Colin Woodell) in the final throes of preparing to mount his assault on the Cormac (Mel Gibson) controlled Continental. Along with his cohort of criminals (and civilians), Winston must figure out how to outwit his former…

Directly out of a page from “The Boys” textbook comes “Gen V,” set at supe school. The new series centers around an ensemble class of up and coming superheroes attending Godolkin University (aka God U). While you can certainly see the familiar DNA of the brilliantly crafted universe of “The Boys” in “Gen V,” the new show it isn’t quite ready to graduate… yet.  Trying to straddle the well woven world of corporate greed established in the main series, along with the angst of young adulthood, sometimes it feels like “Gen V” bites off a little more than it can…

“The Creator” from Gareth Edwards is the exact type of original sci-fi we want to see more of at the box office. It’s set in a not too distant future where the east and west are divided on how to handle artificial intelligence. One has to note the timing of the release couldn’t be more relevant given the ongoing discussions in Hollywood around the very topic. Though the scope of “The Creator” spans much larger than contract negotiations. In the world of “The Creator” western forces, the United States in particular, have taken an aggressively anti-AI stance. They are seeking…

One hundred years of Disney animation is no small feat to celebrate! We had the opportunity to take a sneak peek at the historic 100th anniversary animated short, “Once Upon a Studio” and feature film, “Wish.” Honoring Walt Wishes Disney history is riddled with stars and wishes, so what better motif to rely upon for their momentous one hundredth feature film? Co-directors Chris Buck (“Frozen,” “Frozen 2”) and Fawn Veerasunthorn (Head of Story “Raya and the Last Dragon”) helm this fantastical feature. Walt Disney Animation Studios own Chief Creative Officer, Jennifer Lee, serves as writer and executive producer. It stars…

Wickans rejoice, the world of the High Table is expanding with “The Continental: From the World of John Wick.” The new three part event just premiered its first episode on Peacock and brings big screen action directly to your home. The series explores the origins of young Winston Scott and Charon (played by the legendary Ian McShane and Lance Reddick respectively in the films). Colin Woodell and Ayomide Adegun assume their more youthful mantles for the series.  Joining from the “John Wick” franchise this time around are producers Erica Lee, Basil Iwanyk, sound supervisor Luke Gibleon, production designer Drew Boughton,…