Black Girl Nerds

Whether you’re recording a podcast, filming YouTube videos, hosting a livestream, conducting interviews, or creating content for social media, your home studio doesn’t have to look like a professional production facility to produce professional-looking content. For Black Girl Nerds who are building their platforms, growing their businesses, or simply tired of filming from the corner of their…

BGN interviews the cast of Fightland now playing on STARZ. Featured in the interviews are: Howard Charles (Maduka ‘Duke’ Kilroy) Nicholas Pinnock (Kingsley Marshall) Deborah Ayorinde (Joy Marshall) Richard Pepple ( Gary ‘Gazzer’ Kilroy) Anita-Joy Uwajeh (Cebella ‘Cece’ Marshall) & Charles Babalola (Ezekiel ‘Zeek’ Marshall) Tyler Conti (Justin ‘Jay’ Hall) & Tahirah Sharif (Kim…

This week’s episode of House of the Dragon, which is our season finale, begins with terrifying news to Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) about her brother, Aegon Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney). She’s awoken from her slumber by Maester Orwyle (Kurt Egyiawan). Rhaneyra yells “He is risen” as an angel once told Mary when Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) queries…

The Quintessence shorts block during the 15th annual BlackStar Film Festival, showcased a narrative of short films with a theme around inexplicable energy as described in the festival’s program. Each film brought a unique sense of identity that sent the audience on a roller coaster of emotions. From laughter, to fear, to intrigue and mystery.  The following films were featured in the shorts…

Afro-Caribbean Canadian director Maya Annik Bedward takes us on a spiritual journey with her latest project Black Zombie. Part documentary, part fictional narrative, part animation the experimental amalgamation of storytelling explores the lore behind zombies through the lens of Haitian and Vodou culture. Black Zombie aims to break stereotypes, debunk myths and reveal the truth of what this…

Today the BlackStar Film Festival highlighted its Luminiferous Shorts. These are films that illustrate light bearers and revolutionaries. Within this shorts block, the three films featured were the documentary Old Man River, the documentary Free Joan Little and the experimental film A Bundle of Silences. Among the three, I want to review the following film Free Joan Little. From Peabody…

Kicking off the BlackStar Film Festival on Thursday was the panel Revisioning ‘A Different World‘ presented by Netflix. Showrunner and executive producer Felicia Pride and director of cinematography Shawn Peters discussed the highly anticipated reboot of A Different World and the enduring influence of the beloved series. First premiering in 1987 as a spinoff of the industry-altering series The…

For fans of Martin, few supporting characters left a lasting impression quite like Varnell Hill. The smooth-talking, self-absorbed late-night talk show host—played with scene-stealing charisma by Tommy Davidson—has remained one of the sitcom’s most memorable recurring characters. Now, nearly three decades later, Varnell is stepping back into the spotlight. Tommy Davidson reprises his beloved…

Black Girl Nerds sits down with the cast and creative team behind Universal Pictures’ One Night Only to discuss the film’s bold premise, unforgettable characters, and exploration of modern love. In this exclusive interview, Este Haim, who serves as the film’s co-composer and appears as the “Door Girl,” shares how she balanced scoring the film with stepping in front of the camera. Callum Turner…

Whether you’re planning a tropical escape, a weekend road trip to the coast, or simply chasing sunshine wherever you can find it, packing the right essentials can make all the difference. At Black Girl Nerds, we love a vacation that combines relaxation, adventure, and style—and we’re all about products that work just as hard as we do. From beach-ready fashion to travel accessories that keep…

For 15 years, the BlackStar Film Festival has stood as more than a destination for groundbreaking cinema. It has become a cultural home—a place where filmmakers, artists, and audiences gather to challenge perspectives, celebrate Black and global storytelling, and imagine new possibilities for the future. Returning for its milestone 15th anniversary, the 2026 BlackStar Film Festival will take…

This week’s episode of House of the Dragon begins with Helaena Targaryen (Phia Saban), the dreamer, having a dream about a gray mare when she is suddenly woken by Rhaenrya Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy). In a quiet but emotionally charged exchange, Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen seeks answers from her sister, Helaena Targaryen, whose prophetic visions have become increasingly significant as the Dance of the…

Nearly four decades after Spaceballs blasted into theaters, the beloved sci-fi parody continues to occupy a unique place in comedy history. While Mel Brooks’ rapid-fire satire of Star Wars and Hollywood blockbuster culture remains endlessly quotable, one of the film’s most enduring legacies belongs to the late John Candy. Candy’s portrayal of Barf—the lovable half-man, half-dog “Mog” and loyal…

The world of Avatar: The Last Airbender is expanding once again, and San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H gave fans an emotional first look at what’s next. The cast and creative team behind Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender took the stage to discuss revisiting beloved characters, honoring the original animated series, and introducing audiences to a more mature Team Avatar. The upcoming Paramount+ original…

After a two-year wait, showrunners Bruce Timm (Batman: The Animated Series) and James Tucker (Batman: The Brave and the Bold) are back with their noir-infused spiritual BTAS successor, Batman: Caped Crusader. And now with episode title cards.  Set in the 1940s, the first season followed Bruce Wayne (Hamish Linklater) in his early Batman days. His only ally is Alfred Pennyworth (Jason Watkins),…

BGN interviews Diarra Kilpatrick and discusses season 2 of the Paramount + series Diarra From Detroit which makes its premiere on July 29th. Created by Diarra Kilpatrick, Diarra From Detroit follows a divorcing schoolteacher who refuses to believe she’s been ghosted by her rebound Tinder date. Her search for the missing man pulls her into a decades-old mystery involving the Detroit underworld.…

BGN interviews director Christine Swanson (Chicago PD), stunt coordinator La Faye Baker (Family Reunion, Kingdom Business), and stunt performer Tiffany Abney (Obi-Wan Kenobi) about their work in action filmmaking. Their essential collaboration between directors and stunt performers, explores how trust, preparation, creativity, and precision come together to create compelling cinematic…