The critically acclaimed video game The Last of Us, developed by Naughty Dog has received widespread recognition as one of the best games of recent history and possibly of all time. Its success has led to excitement as well as apprehension among fans … [Read more...] about HBO’s The Last of Us proves that game adaptations don’t have to suck
How JAWS, and Tiktok influenced Akela Cooper’s writing on M3GAN
Happy New Year everyone! theblerdgurl podcast is back! For my first episode of the year I had the pleasure of welcoming back to the podcast screen writer and producer Akela Cooper. Akela Cooper is the writer for James Wan’s return to horror, … [Read more...] about How JAWS, and Tiktok influenced Akela Cooper’s writing on M3GAN
I was invited to the ‘Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ special pop-up event in NY
Sponsored post Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody is an upcoming biographical musical film based on the life of American pop singer Whitney Houston. The film is directed by Kasi Lemmons, known for her work on "Harriet" and "Eve's Bayou," … [Read more...] about I was invited to the ‘Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ special pop-up event in NY
New “Willow” is a rambling romp for fans of the original
The sequel Willow series created by Jon Kasdan and airing on Disney Plus, is a nostalgic tribute to the original movie and includes numerous references and elements from the "Willow" novel Chronicles of the Shadow War to delight die-hard fans. Having … [Read more...] about New “Willow” is a rambling romp for fans of the original
Martinbrough and Illidge collaborate on “Judge Kim and the Kids’ Court” to teach kids about the Justice System
If you ask the average person on the street (that isn’t a lawyer) where they learned the most about the U.S. Court System, they will probably quote you, “Law and Order.” That, coupled with the fact that many people in marginalized communities don’t … [Read more...] about Martinbrough and Illidge collaborate on “Judge Kim and the Kids’ Court” to teach kids about the Justice System
Podcast: Simone Missick is here for the “Lola-Coaster” of ‘All Rise’
I'm convinced that actress Simone Missick is unstoppable. And if you're a fan of "All Rise" (OWN), then you already know Missick's character, Judge Lola Carmichael, is a force. Her star has risen quickly over the past few years, starting with … [Read more...] about Podcast: Simone Missick is here for the “Lola-Coaster” of ‘All Rise’
Podcast: Preeti Chhibber and ‘Spider-Man’s Social Dilemma’
Preeti Chhibber is having quite a year! Not only has she just dropped the Spider-Man's Social Dilemma, the first of a middle grade trilogy, but earlier this year she wrote her first comic, Women of Marvel #1 and in September, her X-Men book X-Change … [Read more...] about Podcast: Preeti Chhibber and ‘Spider-Man’s Social Dilemma’
Podcast BONUS: EP Jenny Lumet thinks grandmother Lena Horne would love The Man Who Fell to Earth
In this episode I speak to Jenny Lumet, someone who I think has become one of the important Black Women in episodic franchise science fiction in Hollywood. The daughter of legendary director Sidney Lumet and the granddaughter of the … [Read more...] about Podcast BONUS: EP Jenny Lumet thinks grandmother Lena Horne would love The Man Who Fell to Earth