Black Girl Nerds

With the introduction of anime to its extensive library, Netflix has become an integral player in the anime industry, with original shows like Aggretsuko and Castlevania garnering critical acclaim. If you haven’t had a chance to check out one of their original titles, allow us to give you a sneak peek of what Netflix has to offer.   Kotaro Lives Alone Kotaro Lives Alone follows a 4-year-old boy…

The SCAD Savannah Film Festival is returning for its 29th year, bringing eight days of screenings, star-powered conversations and emerging creative talent to Savannah from Saturday, Oct. 24 through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Organized by the Savannah College of Art and Design, the festival has grown into one of the largest university-led film festivals in the Southeast, welcoming more than 74,000…

BGN interviews Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly for season 2 of Dark Matter now streaming on Apple TV + Hailed as one of the best sci-fi novels and celebrating the 10th anniversary of its release this year, “Dark Matter” is a story about the road not taken. In season one, the series followed Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton), a physicist, professor and family man who — one night while walking home…

Written by: Venise Blow Every main character deserves a good getting-ready montage! Whether the plan is dinner, drinks, a concert, a movie, or something a little more low-key, this is your excuse to add a little sparkle. The good news is that you do not need a complicated lineup to make it happen. A few solid products that add shine, warmth, and polish can do the heavy lifting.  Here are the…

The 2026 Toronto International Film Festival is right around the corner, returning to Toronto from September 10–20, and once again the festival is bringing together filmmakers, performers, and cinephiles from around the world for one of the most anticipated events on the movie calendar. Among this year’s expansive slate are a number of films highlighting stories, talent, and perspectives from…

After being accepted into the prestigious Star Fire Academy, young twelve year old dancer Josie must learn to believe in herself and her art to protect herself against dark forces at bay. Josie relies on the magical Firebird and her fellow Star Fire peers and mentors to make her passion thrive.  Black Girl Nerds had the honor and privilege to interview the author of Firebird Waltz, the first…

BGN interviews comedian Tommy Davidson for the new series The Varnell Hill Show The series brings back Tommy Davidson as the flamboyant, smooth-talking late-night host Varnell Hill, a character he first played in a memorable 1993 guest appearance on Martin. Interviewer: Jamie BroadnaxVideo Editor: Jamie Broadnax The Varnell Hill Show is now streaming on Paramount +

There is something deeply personal about fragrance. The right scent can remind you of a person, transport you to another place, or become so closely associated with you that your friends immediately know you’ve entered the room. And while the fragrance aisle has historically been dominated by the same luxury houses, Black perfumers and founders are creating some of the most interesting scents in…

The inaugural “You Can Do It Too!” Farm Stand welcomed neighbors and visitors on Saturday for a three-hour community event featuring affordable plants, herbs, eucalyptus, coffee, and practical conversations about growing food at home. Held August 15, the farm stand featured basil plants grown from seed on the property, vegetable starts, fresh herb bouquets, and eucalyptus. Guest vendor Gary…

When it comes to X-Men villains, Magneto tends to dominate the conversation, while Apocalypse has the whole ancient mutant warlord thing down to an art form. But lurking behind some of the most disturbing moments in X-Men history is a pale-faced, red-eyed geneticist with a diamond planted squarely on his forehead. Mister Sinister is one of those villains whose fingerprints are seemingly…

BGN chats with the cast of HBO’s Lanterns. Featured in the interviews are: Aaron Pierre, Jason Ritter, Kelly Macdonald, Poorna Jagannathan and Garret Dillahunt. Based on the DC comic “Green Lantern,” drama series “Lanterns” follows new recruit John Stewart and “Lantern” legend Hal Jordan. These two intergalactic cops are drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the…

Marvel Studios brought the heat to D23, giving fans plenty to geek out over with first looks at some of the studio’s biggest upcoming projects—including VisionQuest, Avengers: Doomsday, the next X-Men film, and Marvel’s Wolverine. The showcase kicked off with none other than the Vision himself. Paul Bettany (Avengers: Infinity War, Amadeus) took the stage alongside James Spader, reprising his…

What happens when True Detective and X-Files got together and had a baby? The new HBO series Lanterns is what you get. And by the way I’m speaking of season one True Detective here. The parallels to the other HBO series is not that far off given the fact that Lanterns writer Chris Mundy also worked on True Detective. Based on DC Comics characters John Stewart and Hal Jordan, Lanterns take us on…

With Waller and Paradise Lost pushed out of active development, the cancellation of Batgirl, and the disappointing box office performance of Supergirl, DC Studios is raising uncomfortable questions about its commitment to women-led superhero stories. There is a pattern beginning to emerge at DC Studios, and for fans of its female superheroes, it is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. The…

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…