The Cast of Color: Recent Episodes
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Happy New Year! 2024 is here baby and the cast wraps the year with a movie review of Zack Snyder's expensive, science fiction, action film Rebel Moon (2023) on Netflix and some of their favorite shows & movies of 2023. Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
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Happy holidays y'all! Loki season one was absolutely dope, it is only right we review the second season as well. The cast also reviews the first half of season two of Amazon Prime's Invincible, one of our favorite shows by far. Gerardo catches us up with the many entertainment updates that happened during our month break and Jon leads a brief diversity report.
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Happy Halloween! Spooky season is upon us and the cast is hyped to be joined by a special guest all the way from Dallas, Texas- Omar Leo Zendejas. Omar is a Dallas, Texas native, enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2009, and is married with three children. The two long-time homies chop it up about their favorite zombie movies and review Zack Snyder's Dawn of the Dead (2004).
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A long time ago, on a podcast far far away... Star Wars prequels! The cast is joined by special guest Michael Orear. Michael is a Nashville, Tennessee native, father of three, and one half of the Stark Wars Podcast- a show with a Star Wars and MCU emphasis. The three cinephiles review episodes one through three of the Star Wars prequels and give their personal connections to one of the most famous brands ever. Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
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Comedian Alex Durazzo joins the cast!
Alex Durazzo is a comedian based out of the Glendora area of Los Angeles county. With an Associates Degree in Theatre Arts from Citrus College, Alex has performed at venues such as Chatterbox and currently hosts his own quarterly show- Basement Dwellers Comedy Show in Covina, California. @basementdwellerscomedy
The cast reviews one of the first DC films of James Gunn's new universe, Blue Beetle (2023) starring Xolo Maridueña and George Lopez. Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
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Barbenheimer is upon us! Barbie and Oppenheimer, two of the biggest movies of 2023 meet on the same weekend. The cast meets up for a double-feature movie review of Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' (2023) and Chris Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' (2023). Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
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All it takes is a Minisode to wrap up our thoughts on Marvel's newest series Secret Invasion (2023). Loosely based on the iconic 2008 comic book series written by Brian Bendis, this miniseries stars Samuel L. Jackson reprising his role as Nick Fury. The cast discusses some of the parallels of black culture & Skrulls (yeah did not hit the way Disney hoped), the original Super Skrull, and how this show may impact the MCU moving forward.
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I don't need gravity, I got family. Minisode time baby! The Fast and the Furious franchise; what started as a story about the Los Angeles street racing scene has evolved into a high-stakes, logic defying, never-ending, space traveling, family driven experience. The cast discusses each movie starting from the 2001 classic that started it all, leading up to this year's 'Fast X' (2023), which apparently is yet another part one. Damn you part ones, just make a separate movie.
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Episode 87, maximize! The cast meets virtually to review the latest in one of Jon's most beloved childhood properties- Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023). Beyond grateful Michael Bay is no longer in charge of this! Gerardo walks us through some of the latest updates in the writers and SAG strike and the cast discusses their disappointment with the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action,
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Episode 86! The Skrulls are here baby. The cast meets virtually to review the first two episodes of the latest MCU show on Disney+, Secret Invasion (2023) starring the one and only Samuel L. Jackson. Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
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(02:30) Superman and Lois Lane cast in Superman: Legacy
(06:35) the future for DC
(09:00) Beyond the Spider-Verse delay
(13:35) the part one trend
(18:45) the Diversity Report
(19:00) Gavin Newson 28th Amendment
(28:40) show review: Secret Invasion
Let's get nuts! The DC Universe is about to reset, as the cast reviews the newest and the last DCEU movie The Flash (2023) starring Ezra Miller. The final movie in a decade long chapter that has been rocky for DC. Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
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Minisode time baby! No entertainment updates, no diversity report, only reviews. The cast meets virtually to discuss the entire DC Extended Universe before the release of The Flash. Jon and Gerardo rank all 13 DCEU movies from best to worst, discuss the only DCEU show Peacemaker (2022), and their hopes for the future of DC under the leadership of James Gunn.
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Yeah, I'm thinking I'm back! The cast talks the newest John Wick movie, John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) and dives deep into reviewing each of the four movies, arguably one of the best franchises in all of recent action movies. Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
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Minisode time baby! No entertainment updates, no diversity report, only reviews. The cast meets virtually and reviews Shazam! (2019) and Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) starring Zachary Levi.
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Minisode time! No entertainment updates, no diversity report, only reviews, minisodes are back. The cast meets virtually and reviews the new Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) starring Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez.
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Episode 80! The cast talks the latest chapter in the animated life of Miles Morales 'Across The Spider-Verse' (2023). You are going to enjoy this review! Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
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Return of the minisodes! No entertainment updates, no diversity report, only reviews, minisodes are back baby. The cast meets virtually and reviews the new Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) starring Chris Pratt and Jack Black.
Episode 78, we know it's been a while! The cast meets virtually to review perhaps one of the greatest endings to an MCU trilogy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, written and directed by the boy James Gunn. Gerardo on the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
Episode 77, back like we never left! After a few months off, the cast meets virtually to review the latest movie in the MCU, Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania (2023). Gerardo with the entertainment updates, Jon leads the diversity report, the rest is history baby!
Episode 76, Wakanda Forever! Get your tissues ready when you watch the newest MCU blockbuster Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) starring Letitia Wright and Tenoch Huerta. Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
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Episode 75, the hierarchy of power in the DC Universe has shifted! Or nah? The cast reviews the latest DC movie Black Adam (2022) starring Dwayne the Rock Johnson. This week's diversity report includes Kanye's latest comments regarding antisemitism. Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
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(00:48) Episode outline
(01:15) SOCIAL MEDIA Handles
(01:43) Special Guests
(02:35) Incluvie guest
(02:58) Harrison Ford, Red Hulk
(05:45) Sacha Cohen, Mephisto
(06:40) James Gunn replaces Walter Hamada at DC studios
(08:16) Green Lantern, John Stewart
(09:07) Kevin Feige
(10:50) Ezra Miller
(11:13) Trevor Noah leaves The Daily Show
(14:05) The Diversity Report
(14:25) Women 29.2% of show creators in digital scripted tv
(15:18) Nicole Scherzinger
(15:25) Filipino American Heritage Month
(16:15) Kanye West
(19:20) Movie review: Black Adam
Minisode with special guest Cathy Yee! The cast is joined by Cathy Yee, co-founder of Incluvie, the IMDB for diversity in film based out of the east coast. The cast reviews the MCU's latest short series, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022) and hears a woman's perspective on Marvel's newest crime fighting attorney. Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history baby.
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Episode 73, we out here! The cast reviews the latest in the 'Predator' franchise, the Hulu original that should have been in theaters- 'Prey' (2022). Good damn movie! This week's diversity report includes Hispanic Heritage month and new looks of Mexican actor Tenoch Huerta as Namor in 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.' Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
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(00:48) Episode outline
(01:05) Time stamps
(01:55) SOCIAL MEDIA Handles
(02:55) Dragon Ball Super
(04:15) Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
(07:55) Deadpool 3
(08:00) Hugh Jackman
(08:50) Wolverine
(14:50) Armor Wars the movie
(16:30) Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
(17:55) Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
(22:13) Bruce Willis
(23:48) Grand Theft Auto
(27:12) Iron Man video game
(28:08) Captain American and Black Panther video game
(28:40) Marvel's Spider-Man 2 video game
(28:59) Wolverine video game
(29:38) Mufasa movie
(31:35) Diversity Report
(31:43) Drag Race Philippines
(33:20) Hispanic Heritage month
(34:15) Namor in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
(37:25) Ryan Coogler
(37:48) Movie review: Prey
Episode 72, the Minisode! The cast talks the 'Predator' (1987) franchise, from the first movie starring the boy Arnold to the latest installment 'Prey' (full episode of Prey available). Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
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Episode 71! The cast talks Jordan Peele's latest hit Nope (2022) starring the boy Daniel Kaluuya. This one is definitely worth the watch y'all, definitely recommend! Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
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Episode 70, Minisode baby! The cast talks the modern classic Get Out (2017) starring the boy Daniel Kaluuya, the underwhelming Us (2019) and Jordan Peele's body of work dating all the way back to Mad TV.
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Episode 69, Minisode time! The cast talks Captain Marvel (2018) starring Brie Larson, the woman can act can't she? The cast dives deep into some of their favorite female comic book characters from both Marvel and DC.
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Episode 68! The cast is hyped to talk about all the exciting news, trailers, and updates that came out of San Diego Comic-Con 2022. Marvel did not hold back, sheeeeeesh. This week's diversity report includes a story of University of Michigan medical students making a statement. Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
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(00:50) Episode outline
(01:22) SOCIAL MEDIA handles
(01:53) The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power trailer
(03:45) John Wick: Chapter 4
(05:05) Marvel News
(05:09) She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
(09:48) I am Groot
(10:50) Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
(23:18) The Multiverse Saga
(25:50) Secret Invasion
(26:20) Echo
(26:50) Ironheart
(29:55) Spider-Man: Freshmen Year
(32:00) X-Men '97
(32:17) Shazam: Fury of the Gods
(34:48) Black Adam
(37:52) The Diversity Report
(38:05) University of Michigan medical students walk out
(42:55) TV Show review: Ms. Marvel
Episode 67, the Minisode! The cast reviews the latest season of what they consider one of the best pieces of superhero media EVER- The Boys, season three.
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Episode 66! The cast is absolutely hyped to review yet another MCU movie this year, Thor: Love and Thunder. What a year 2022 has been for movies. We have our Minisode dropping tomorrow, if you enjoy the best show on TV, Amazon Prime's 'The Boys' you will really dig it. Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
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(01:12) Episode outline
(01:20) SOCIAL MEDIA
(02:00) Timestamps
(02:45) Day Shift- Netflix
(06:07) Stranger Things
(06:54) Running Up That Hill- Kate Bush
(08:13) Duffer Brothers
(08:30) Death Note
(11:27) Game of Thrones
(11:57) Harley Quinn- Season 3
(13:00) Harvey Guillén
(14:10) Baron Mordo
(16:30) Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio- Echo
(17:15) Ms. Marvel
(17:36) She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
(19:18) Emmy Nominations
(28:50) The Diversity Report
(29:05) Shinzo Abe
(30:40) Sri Lanka
(32:17) U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom
(32:28) Megan Rapinoe
(32:38) Simone Biles
(33:00) Twitter sues Elon Musk
(36:15) Thor: Love and Thunder movie review
Back like we never left! The cast gets together for the first time in weeks for a full movie review episode of Disney Pixar's latest film- Lightyear (2022). Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history. Happy Pride Month!
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(01:20) New Episode Release schedule
(03:41) Barbie movie
(06:00) Joker 2
(08:22) Black Adam trailer
(11:15) Ezra mf Miller
(15:15) Henry Cavill Superman
(16:45) Star Wars: Andor
(18:02) new Daredevil series on Disney
(19:06) She-Hulk
(21:15) Next MCU Saga
(24:04) Morbius theater re-release
(24:45) Spider-Man theater re-release
(25:55) Game of Thrones: Jon Snow spin-off
(27:32) Guy Ritchie live action Hercules
(28:44) Namor: Sub-Mariner
(30:38) The Diversity Report
(30:48) Pride Month superheroes: DC and Marvel
(31:46) Gun laws
(32:15) Roe v. Wade
(35:09) Lightyear movie review
(48:00) Cast movie rating
It feels good to be back! After a short hiatus the cast is absolutely hyped to return and review the latest Star Wars live action short series on Disney+, Obi-Wan Kenobi- the boy. Happy pride month! Join us this month as we celebrate the LGBTQ community and their contributions to media. Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
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Happy Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month! The cast brings back the minisodes and reviews MCU's latest Disney+ original series, Moon Knight (2022) starring Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke. Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
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Happy Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month! The cast is hyped to review MCU's latest blockbuster, Sam Raimi's 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' (2022). Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
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(00:50) Episode outline
(02:13) Loki season 2
(03:08) Ewan McGregor recent interview
(05:19) Ahsoka
(07:10) Marvel and Star Wars
(07:45) Netflix is not what they used to be
(12:05) Fast X
(13:55) Black Adam
(15:20) Avatar 2 trailer
(19:30) That 90's Show
(19:55) Barbie
(22:40) Andrew Garfield takes acting break
(23:50) Sonic the Hedgehog 2
(24:50) Chris Pratt- Mario movie
(25:30) Kendrick Lamar- Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers
(26:32) The Diversity Report
(26:48) Jesse Williams Broadway nude scene
(28:14) Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
(30:32) Young Thug and Gunna
(33:53) Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
(37:45) Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness- movie review
Happy Arab American Heritage month! The cast gets together to review Morbius starring Jared Leto. Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
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International Transgender Day of Visibility! The cast gets together to review the newest Pixar movie 'Turning Red' on Disney+ as well as the 94th Oscars including the slap heard around the world. Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
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(00:59) Episode outline
(02:43) Ms. Marvel trailer
(05:52) Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer
(09:27) Darth Maul background
(15:10) Moon Knight
(16:52) DC movie slate changes
(19:35) Ezra Miller
(20:45) Kite Man spinoff
(22:33) The Batman deleted scene with the Joker
(24:40) The Oscars
(26:36) Best Animated feature upset
(28:58) Podcast shoutout: The Dive-In Moviecast, The Kyber Culture Podcast
(30:21) The Diversity Report
(30:27) Will Smith slaps Chris Rock
(46:10) Lia Thomas
(50:55) movie review- Turning Red
Happy women's history month! The cast gets together to review one of the most anticipated movies of 2022, 'The Batman' starring Robert Pattinson directed by Matt Reeves. Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
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(01:15) Episode Outline (02:14) Kraven the Hunter, Aaron Taylor-Johnson (04:33) Blue Beetle (05:50) Hulu's Aliens (07:52) Amazon's God of War
(12:01) I am Legend 2
(13:53) She-Hulk
(18:20) Amazon's Diabolical
(21:42) Invincible season 2
(22:48) Bullet Train
(23:30) Futurama
(25:04) The Diversity Report
(25:40) actresses who played Catwoman in the films
(27:41) Russia invades Ukraine
(30:25) movie review: The Batman (2022)
Happy black history month! The cast gets together to review the recently finished 'The Book of Boba Fett' original series on Disney+ as well as Disney studios new Colombian story 'Encanto.' Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
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(00:50) Episode Outline (01:30) Episode Outline Continued (02:13) Oscar Nominations 2022 (06:24) Denis Villeneuve (11:31) Obi-Wan Kenobi (11:54) Futurama update (13:50) Robert Pattinson, Andrew Garfield, Eddie Redmayne: Batman audition (15:46) Buzz Lightyear trailer (17:54) Jurassic World Dominion (22:15) Diversity Report (22:21) Bob Saget (23:18) Amir Locke (28:00) black history month facts (30:09) Encanto movie review (40:00) The Book of Boba Fett show review
New year same pod! The cast meets in person for the first time in 2022 for the much needed review of the Disney+ original series Hawkeye (2021). Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
SPOILER Review
The cast meets in person for the long awaited movie review of the biggest film of 2021, Spider-Man: No Way Home! This is it people, sit tight and enjoy. Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
(02:21) Entertainment updates
(02:30) Hawkeye season finale
(03:07) DC's Blue Beetle
(04:07) Warner Bros. CEO Ann Sarnoff
(05:31) Pixar movies
(07:05) Flash movie cameos
(08:40) Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
(17:30) Marvel and DC comic book crossover
(17:51) Diversity Report
(18:53) family Christmas movies
(20:53) Christmas movies highlighting diversity
(21:02) Single All the Way
(22:27) Best Man Holiday
(22:52) Happiest Season
(23:50) Office Christmas Party
(25:27) Steven Spielberg's Westside Story
(28:30) Spider-Man: No Way Home movie review
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Spidermania continues! The cast is honored to be joined by our friends from up north, Hayden Koutras and Wesley Giffen from The Dive-In Moviecast to continue the build up to Spider-Man: No Way Home. This week the cast reviews Spider-Man: Homecoming and Spider-Man: Far From Home starring Tom Holland. Because the word 'home' is essential to these movies lol. Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
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(01:12) Episode Outline (01:57) Instagram Survey, Tom Holland Best Spider-Man
(02:44) Spider-Man: No Way Home presale tickets fuckery
(06:35) Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One) teaser
(09:36) Hawkeye series
(10:28) Wesley's going to New York
(13:25) Alaqua Cox as Echo
(14:58) Halo and EA news
(17:00) Spider-Man videogames
(25:50) Marvel Ultimate Alliance
(26:57) Spider-Man PS4
(33:22) MCU Spider-Man
(33:36) Captain America: Civil War
(35:35) Spider-Man: Homecoming
(39:53) Marisa Tomei as Aunt May
(42:20) Hayden's take with Zendaya as Mary Jane
(55:02) Avengers: Infinity War
(58:30) Spider-Man: Far From Home
Spidermania continues! The cast meets to continue the build up to Spider-Man: No Way Home, this week reviewing The Amazing Spider-Man 1 and 2 starring the boy Andrew Garfield. Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
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(01:00) Episode Outline (01:37) The Dive-In Moviecast (04:07) Grammy Nominations (08:46) Ridley Scott (09:59) Jon Sneezes (11:02) Star Wars: Ahsoka series (12:02) Spider-Man: No Way Home poster (12:43) Euphoria Season 2 (14:45) Hawkeye (17:29) Doctor Strange 2 (19:26) The Diversity Report (19:32) Alaqua Cox (21:50) Tom Holland (23:41) Kyle Rittenhouse (24:22) Ahmaud Arbery trial (25:25) The Amazing Spider-Man (39:23) The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Spidermania is upon us! The cast links up to review one of the BEST superhero franchises in history, Sam Raimi's entire Spider-Man trilogy. The cast will review each Spider-Man movie franchise leading up to No Way Home. Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history.
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(01:22) Eternals (01:40) Episode outline (02:43) Disney+ day (02:59) X-Men '97 (03:57) She-Hulk (04:41) What If...? Season two (04:51) Miss Marvel (05:36) Moon Knight (06:05) Echo (06:54) Hawkeye (07:42) House of Harkness (08:21) Marvel Zombies (08:42) Secret Invasion (09:14) Spider-Man:Freshman Year (10:05) The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (10:53) Kenobi (13:06) Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer (19:04) Halo- live action series on Paramount Plus (20:33) Diversity Report (20:37) Native American Heritage Month (21:06) DaBaby and DaniLeigh (23:11) Kyle Rittenhouse trial (26:24) Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy movie review (45:22) Spider-Man 2 (1:00:43) Spider-Man 3
It is only fitting that the cast links up on Day of the Dead to review Disney Pixar classic 'Coco' (2017) and rank their top ten Pixar short films. Gerardo leads the entertainment updates, Jon runs the diversity report, the rest is history. follow the Cast of Color on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @castofcolor ya dig! (01:35) Entertainment Updates
(01:39) Brendan Fraser- 'Batgirl'
(02:41) Hayden Christensen- 'Ahsoka'
(03:17) 'The Book of Boba Fett' (06:15) Ana De Armas- 'John Wick' spinoff, 'Ballerina' (07:15) Ryan Gosling- 'Barbie' movie (07:44) 'The Eternals' (08:36) 'Morbius' (10:48) The Diversity Report (11:06) Tiktok star Ali Nassar Abulaban (JinnKid) (12:08) Domestic violence (13:40) 'Coco' movie review (25:20) Pixar short film rankings.
The cast meets on a Friday for a jam packed episode to end October! Gerardo starts with entertainment updates including the upcoming Pixar movie 'Lightyear' and also his thoughts on the new 'Guardians of the Galaxy' video game (01:43). The cast speaks of the tragedy of Halyna Hutchins on the set of the western film 'Rust' starring Alec Baldwin (15:30) and Jon dives just a little deeper into Dave Chappelle's 'The Closer' once more for the diversity report (18:34). The cast wraps with a double feature movie review on both the 2021 DC animated movie 'Injustice' (21:51) and a final movie review on Denis Villeneuve's 2021 film 'Dune' (31:39).
The cast gets together on a Sunday evening for a jam packed episode this week! Gerardo leads the entertainment updates with some major news from DC Fandome 2021 (01:56)! Jon has a brief diversity report including the controversial Netflix stand-up comedy special 'Dave Chappelle: The Closer' (11:08). The cast's first review is on the Netflix hit series taking the world by storm- 'Squid Game' (13:58), the cast then reviews Marvel's latest series on Disney+ 'What If...?' and ranks each episode(23:44). The cast wraps with a movie review on the new Michael Meyers movie 'Halloween Kills' (44:03).
The cast meets in person for a double feature this week reviewing both Malignant (2021) and Sony's Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021). Gerardo opens with entertainment updates including the announcement of the upcoming 2022 film, 'Super Mario Bros: The Movie' with Chris Pratt (02:09). Jon leads a very brief diversity report about R. Kelly being convicted (08:45) and the cast heads right into the movie review section of Malignant (10:14) and Venom: Let There Be Carnage (21:12).
The cast opens with discussing entertainment updates- this time talking the Christmas vibes of the new 'Hawkeye' trailer coming to Disney+ this November (2:00). Jon leads the diversity report section with a brief conversation on the 2021 Emmy's; the backlash the show received as all major acting wins went to white actors, prompting the hash tag on social media #Emmysowhite (9:30). The cast wraps the show with Gerardo taking us into the movie review section, a double feature this week with both Snake Eyes (2021) starring Henry Golding and Space Jam: A New Legacy with LeBron James (2021) to close out the show (11:50).
The cast meets up for a long awaited movie review on the newest MCU blockbuster Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021). Special guest, University of La Verne Alumni, PR professional and long time friend of the podcast- Mulan Novilla joins the show to weigh in on Marvel’s latest hit.
The cast returns after a very brief hiatus to catch up on life and the many things going on in entertainment. The cast opens with some updates including the much discussed lawsuit against Disney by superstar Scarlett Johansson (03:25). Jon takes us into the diversity report this week which includes a conversation on rapper Da Baby's recent comments at Rolling Loud in Miami (11:24). The cast wraps with Gerardo leading the much anticipated movie review section, this week- DC's 'The Suicide Squad' (2021) written and directed by James Gunn (18:36).
The cast meets after a very heavy MCU week and brings to the show new entertainment updates including conversations on the Emmy's, 'Black Adam' and 'Space Jam: New Legacy' (01:43). Jon goes into the diversity report including MJ Rodriguez being the first transgender woman nominated for a major actor category for the Emmy's (11:20). The cast wraps with their weekly movie review of Disney's newest MCU film and summer blockbuster- 'Black Widow" (2021) starring the girl Scarlett Johansson (19:56).
The cast is joined once again by the boy Jackson Marcy for a review on the Loki season finale and their thoughts on the first season!
The cast begins the new season with welcoming long time friend of the podcast, musical theatre actor- Jackson Marcy. The entertainment updates include the MCU's latest 'What If...?' trailer (2:23) and Jon goes into the diversity report with discussion on the recent backlash the film being reviewed this week received for their lack of Afro-Latino representation (8:38). Gerardo takes the cast into the movie review section of the stage play turned film, 'In the Heights' (2021) directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda in theaters and on HBO Max (15:13).
The cast welcomes guest, long time friend, and musical theater actor Jackson Marcy to the show and reviews episodes four and five of the Disney+ Original series Loki.
The cast gets together for a quick minisode to discuss Loki episode three! The cast opens with conversation on the new trailer for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (01:30).
The cast meets for a mid week review on Loki, the newest MCU series on Disney Plus. Joe and Gerardo talk a little E3 (1:51), Jon discusses Chrissy Teigen (7:47), and the cast reviews episodes one and two of the Disney Plus original series- Loki (13:29).
Season three episode fifteen! That is a wrap for season three and what better way to end this season than with our favorite people from up north, The Dive-In Moviecast. After a brief wedding and honeymoon hiatus, the cast is back to collaborate with Hayden and Wesley to review Zack Snyder's new zombie heist movie. Joe leads the entertainment updates as the cast gives their thoughts on the Amazon purchase of MGM and the newest trailer for Marvel's The Eternals (2021)- which everyone is unanimously hyped for (3:35). The Dive-In boys and the cast give some of their favorite zombie thrillers of all time (26:48); the boy Gerardo leads us into the much anticipated movie review section of the Netflix original film- Army of the Dead (2021) (42:55).
The cast meets up over the weekend to discuss recent entertainment updates with Joe including some recent casting with the upcoming Green Lantern series on HBO Max (01:40). Jon's diversity report includes the beginning of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and a conversation on the once hit reality show, Cops and discuss a podcast that breaks down how this show was filmed called Running from the COPS (07:15). The show wraps with Gerardo leading the cast in the movie review section, this week on Tom Clancy's Amazon Prime original Without Remorse starring Michael B Jordan; and the cast had to go in on the dope ass season finale of another Prime original, Invincible (16:48).
The cast links up on a quick Thursday afternoon for this minisode to discuss the 2021 Oscar's, the finale of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier and episode seven of Invincible.
The cast is joined once again by long time friend, supporter, filmmaker and actor, the boy Alex Benjamin. Gerardo opens with entertainment updates while the boy Joe is out this week (01:28). Jon drops the news that the annual UCLA diversity report has been published and gets Alex's perspective on the Derek Chauvin trial verdict, as well as the recent rise of awareness for Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders (09:30). The cast wraps with their weekly movie review, this week on Warner Bros. long awaited Mortal Kombat (31:38).
The cast gets together for another minisode to discuss episode 6 of Invincible and episode five of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.
Joe has some exciting entertainment updates this week in the MCU department as Disney drops the new teaser trailer for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (1:44). Jon leads the diversity report as the cast discusses the unfortunate and tragic deaths of Daunte Wright and Adam Toledo at the hands of law enforcement (20:12). Gerardo takes the cast into the movie review section as they wrap with their weekly review, this week on the highly praised Amazon Prime original, Sound of Metal (25:18).
The cast is joined by Marine Corps veteran, long time friend & frequent supporter of the podcast Omar Zendejas. Omar joins virtually from Dallas, Texas and gives some insight on Episode 4 of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier titled- The Whole World is Watching. The cast wraps with their thoughts on episode five of Amazon Prime's Invincible.
The cast gets together for a quick session opening with quite a few entertainment updates with the boy Joe talking DC updates including Black Adam and Shazam! Fury of the Gods (1:35). This week's diversity report includes an article on United Airlines and their plan to hire more pilots who are women and people of color within the next decade (12:30). The cast wraps with their weekly movie review, this week on Hulu's critically acclaimed Nomadland directed by Chloe Zhao (16:52).
The cast meets on Easter Sunday 2021 and has quite a few entertainment updates this week with Joe (01:31). Jon does the brief diversity report (23:23) and the cast wastes no time going into their movie review section of the show by dissecting Warner Bros. Godzilla vs. Kong (24:36).
The second Minisode for the Cast of Color! The cast reviews the second episode of the Disney Plus original series The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.
After a big week of news, Joe goes into his weekly entertainment updates with quite a few announcements (01:45), Jon then goes into the diversity report (15:23) which includes highlights from the trial of Derek Chauvin- the former police officer who murdered George Floyd that began this week. The cast wraps with Gerardo leading the weekly movie review with no actual movie this week, instead the cast reviews the first three episodes of the Amazon Prime original series Invincible (21:53).
The first ever minisode! The cast hangs out for the first ever mini episode, look for these every Wednesday or Thursday each week and our regular full episodes every Monday. The cast reviews the first episode of the Disney Plus original series The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.
Season three episode eight: special collaboration with the Dive-In Moviecast! The cast is joined by their friends north of the border; long time supporters- the homies from Canada stop by the show for the first time to take on the long awaited Snyder cut movie review. Hayden Koutras and Wesley Giffen are two best friends and "unqualified critics" who give their opinions on film and try to differentiate themselves from every other podcast out there. Their weekly podcast is available where all major podcasts can be found. The cast describes their relationship with DC Comics dating all the way back to their respective childhood memories (04:05) and go through very brief entertainment updates from a slow week of news (19:30). The cast then heads straight into their weekly movie review of Zack Snyder's Justice League on HBO Max (21:24).
The cast opens with Joe's entertainment updates including the Snyder cut leak on HBO Max and Oscar nominations. Jon then leads the diversity report going over some directing statistics from 2020 in honor of women's history month (19:59). The cast wraps with Gerardo leading the weekly movie review- this week is Apple TV's original movie Cherry starring Tom Holland (22:41).
The cast welcomes special guest comedian Corina Sagun; the LA and Inland Empire based comedian has performed at venues such as the world famous Comedy Store in Hollywood and Flappers Comedy Club, hosts frequently at Chatterbox and Ironbark Ciderworks (when the world is open), and just published her very first illustrative project Butterflies and Tall Bikes, now available for pre-order today @corinasagun (60:15). The cast opens with entertainment updates including their different takes on Warner Bros. Space Jam: A New Legacy starring NBA star LeBron James, as well as a recent tweet by artist Taylor Swift (03:00). Jon then goes into this week's diversity report- mostly an interview with Corina; her different life experiences that led to becoming a comedian and specifically, a female in comedy (17:10). The cast wraps with their weekly movie review with Gerardo walking us through the plot of the Amazon Prime original movie and long awaited sequel, Coming 2 America (42:19).
The cast has some exciting entertainment updates this week as Joe leads the discussion with news on season three of Amazon Prime's The Boys, DC's newly announced Blue Beetle project, and a potential Superman reboot (2:13). In this week's diversity report, Jon discusses a recent Yahoo article with Grammy and Golden Globe nominated artist and lead of this week's movie review- Andra Day; where she compares former FBI director J. Edgar Hoover to Adolf Hitler (15:05). Gerardo leads the weekly movie review section as the cast wraps with their take of the Hulu original movie The United States vs. Billie Holiday (18:54).
The cast meets virtually and discusses some exciting entertainment updates with Joe, including Amazon Prime's Invincible Trailer and that comic book line, the cast also talks the new Mortal Kombat trailer courtesy of HBO Max (3:40). Jon leads the diversity report with the recent news of Emmy nominated Young and Restless actress Sasha Calle being cast as DC’s first ever Latina Supergirl in the upcoming Flash movie (11:57). The cast wraps with Gerardo leading the movie review section on the Netflix original movie Malcolm & Marie, written and directed by Sam Levinson starring John David Washington and Zendaya (18:20).
The cast catches up on yet another week living in a global pandemic as Joe opens with some exciting entertainment updates such as Superbowl trailers and the game itself, the cast then expresses their excitement of watching Zack Snyder's Justice League after the final trailer dropped just yesterday. Jon discusses the increased violence against Asian-Americans during COVID-19 in this week's diversity report and Gerardo takes the cast into the final act with a weekly movie review of Judas and the Black Messiah on HBO Max.
The cast catches up and opens with recent Golden Globe nominations as Joe describes the good and bad from this years noms. Jon goes over a Twitter article in the diversity report section about Twitter's new mission to combat misinformation and Gerardo takes the cast into the movie review portion of HBO Max's new thriller, The Little Things starring Denzel Washington. The cast has their opinions on what they hoped would be a cool collaboration of very talented actors and detail their hopes for weekly episodes this season.
The cast opens with the first episode of the new season catching up on recent movie and TV shows they have been watching, and Jon getting ready to become a homeowner this week. This week's diversity report, the casts discusses British actors playing American roles- including some of our favorite Marvel and D.C. super heroes, inspired by a recent Deadline article featuring Regina King. The cast wraps with a movie review on the Amazon Prime original One Night in Miami; the relationships these historical figures have with each other in the film, our thoughts on Oscar winner Regina King's directorial debut, as well as a few comparisons with actual historical context. Jon and Gerardo discuss how playwright & screenwriter Kemp Powers (Soul) translated this one-room play from the stage to the movie screen and elaborate on the diverse perspectives in the film of such prolific black figures.
The cast opens with a heated discussion on the U.S. Capitol building. Gerardo gets specific with how social media can be more dangerous than the actual news media in today's social climate. Joe commends his fellow cast mates for having the fortitude to clap back at social media trolls on the Cast of Color Instagram page as Jon gives his thoughts on how he thinks the response from law enforcement towards people of color is night and day in comparison to white people. The cast wraps with their usual movie review, Disney Pixar's 'Soul' (2020). Gerardo discusses the consistency of the film's jazz music, Joe admires the score (per usual) and Jon acknowledges the cultural nuances in what the cast describes as one of the first adult Pixar films.
The cast gets together for the final episode of 2020! The cast opens with catching up and kick some quick study highlights from the 2020 Hollywood Diversity Report part 1 and 2 and also have a spicy discussion on the Instagram page @donewithdiversity for the diversity report section. The cast wraps with our movie review portion; a thorough dive into Warner Bros. latest DC Comics movie Wonder Woman 84- as Gerardo walks us through the plot while Jon and Joe give their unique feedback on the latest superhero film.
The cast is joined by special guest Anita Dashiell-Sparks from USC School of Dramatic Arts! Jon and Gerardo open the show and have a brief but opinionated discussion on the MCU 2021 slate, particularly the future of Disney's version of Spider-Man. The cast goes right into their interview with Anita. Anita explains her role as the Associate Dean of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and what that role entails. She and Jon discuss the importance of an inclusive entertainment industry and Anita gives her expertise on the the importance of story-telling by under-represented groups. Anita puts Jon on game on how the pandemic has inspired theatre students to broaden their forms of creativity.
Anita Dashiell-Sparks is an associate professor of theatre practice at the USC School of Dramatic Arts. She is a graduate of the prestigious New York University, Tisch School of the Arts’ graduate acting program. Anita is a Maryland distinguished scholar who pursued undergraduate work at the University of Maryland at College Park, earning a degree in theatre. As an actor based in New York and Los Angeles, she has graced the stage on Broadway in Night Must Fall, starring Matthew Broderick, and The Sunshine Boys, starring Tony Randall and Jack Klugman. She has also appeared in numerous off-Broadway and regional theatre productions, including House of Bernada Alba with Chita Rivera at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, as well as directed Letters From Zora at The Pasadena Playhouse. Her recent television appearances include Huff, Friends, The West Wing, The Division and the Hallmark film McBride: The Doctor Is Out.
Alex Benjamin returns! The actor/film maker joins the cast once more as they open with a discussion on HBO Max and the Warner Bros 2021 movie slate.
The cast talks white savior films, what they are and how they are relevant to today’s racial climate.
The cast wraps with a review on the Hulu movie 'Happiest Season' and Alex gives his thoughts on director Clea DuVall’s personal connection to the new Christmas classic.
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Gerardo Molina returns to the cast. Jon opens with this week’s diversity report including a recent interview Brooklyn 99’s Andy Samberg had with Variety.
The cast then discusses chapters 12 and 13 of 'Mandalorian' as Joe and Gerardo explain the connection to Clone Wars and Rebels. FYI we get into SPOILERS.
The cast wraps with a thorough conversation on one of their all time favorite shows the Amazon Prime Original 'The Boys'.
Host Jon Carter returns and talks about his recent movie gig and his first experience with make-up prosthetics.
We then dive into Jon’s recent Facebook post about racism that drew many different perspectives on the topic.
The cast then gives thoughts on the upcoming presidential election, and Joe talks about potential civil unrest with either candidate winning.
We wrap up with Jon expressing his admiration for DC’s animated Harley Quinn show.
Hosted solo by Joe, the cast is joined by host of the Chris Collins Show, Chris Collins himself!
We dive in to a variety of topics such as social media censorship, Lovecraft Country, 'No Time To Die' possibly going straight to streaming, and a whole lot more. We wrap the episode with a review on Sacha Baron Cohen's politically charged 'Borat: Subsequent MovieFilm'.
The cast gears up for a special guest episode as they are joined by LA based comedian Josh Michaels.
Josh gives his insight on the comedic landscape and how the quarantine has challenged comedians to be creative. In addition, he explains his upbringing with being both white & Mexican and how that influences his character, the many podcasts he hosts from 'Joshrardo' to 'Volume One', and what it means to be funny.
Joe covers some entertainment news highlights and the cast discusses being funny in 2020, and how some of the expectations people have for comedy to be culturally conscious in the today's world.
The cast wraps with diving into an in depth review of Judd Apatow and Steve Carrell's 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin'.
The cast reviews the Netflix original film 'Enola Holmes' (2020) starring Millie Bobby Brown.
The Cast of Color is back for episode five with just the boys Jon and Joe. The cast discusses the first trailer that dropped for the sure to be sci-fi blockbuster film 'Dune' and Joe breaks down the stacked ensemble cast.
Jon has a moment discussing his clap back with online Instagram trolls that do not agree with the Academy's new diversity requirements for Best Picture nominations come 2024. Shout out to war films.
The cast wrap the show with their thoughts on Disney's new live action 'Mulan' and how Disney continues to release these constant live action movies that may or may not live up to the originals.
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The cast is joined by fellow diversity advocates Incluvie! Cathy Yee- CEO and founder of the film diversity organization, 'Incluvie' joins the cast along with software developer Mo Seck.
Cathy tells of her passion for diversity in the entertainment industry as an Asian-American woman and explains the long term hopes of what Incluvie can do for Film and TV for underrepresented groups. Jon is curious about how Cathy made the transition from biomedical engineering during her time at UCONN and USC to diversity in film.
Mo gives his personal anecdote on the black lives matter movement, the current march on Washington, and how being a black engineer can motivate other young people of color.
The cast joins Incluvie on paying homage to the passing of the King- Chadwick Boseman as Joe closes out with how the passing of the one and only Black Panther effected him.
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The cast has the honor of being joined by Alex Benjamin, an African-American/Korean actor & filmmaker and Shea Vanderpoort- Filipino-American film director/filmmaker/DP for the second episode of season two!
Shea tells his story of bouncing around the creative world from music in his early years, to his passion for comic books in college, to his experience working as a DP on Issa Rae's YouTube hit series 'Awkward Black Girl.'
Alex discusses his early work in independent action films, his unique experience being a mixed race actor in Hollywood, and is humble enough to tell us about his work in Jhene Aiko's 'Trip' (2017).
The cast listens to Alex and Shea's own thoughts on diversity in the ever changing film industry and how that inspired their collaborative work in their YouTube mini series 'Thor Buck$.'
Jon and Joe are more than impressed with Alex's Mortal Kombat commercial and the group ends the show with a short, but sweet film review on A24's 'Good Time.'
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Jon and Joe decide to come back and re-record the entire episode in light of the recent Black Lives Matter movement. The two discuss the aftermath of the death of George Floyd at the hands of law enforcement and how each of them feel about the country's current state. Joe gives his take on how people are using social media to be active for the cause and how many are speaking up in support of BLM.
Jon then takes the lead in breaking down Netflix new Spike Lee joint 'Da Five Bloods' starring Black Panther himself Chadwick Boseman and a performance by Delroy Lindo that may very well be Oscar worthy.
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The cast is just Jon and Joe, recording remotely for the first time ever. The cast talks about everyday life currently in the world as everyone adjusts to life during the COVID-19. The cast talks about the Netflix hit that is taking over the internet, Tiger King. Jon describes how he feels about the villain and plot of Bad Boys for Life and Joe explains some original content from the cell phone streaming platform Quibi.
The cast is joined by special guest, Marcus Salaz. Marcus talks about student life as a film minor at UCLA, his disagreement with Joe on “Birds of Prey”, as well as the devastation of hurricane Katrina and it’s relation to classism in Spike Lee’s HBO documentary “When the Leeves Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts.” Marcus speaks of his respect for the Inglewood native rap-metal/activist group- Fever 333 and their stance on social injustices. Joe talks about his trip to the homie’s independent film festival in San Diego- James and Ally catch up with the cast for the first time this year and talk a little YG & Kehlani break up.
First episode of 2020! The cast begins the decade with guests Amanda Calhoun and Anthony Nappier to talk a little Oscars, Golden Globes, Watchmen and Marriage Story. Amanda gives us a run down on the Tulsa race massacre and her Oklahoma roots. Anthony gives his perspective on diversity this awards season while Jon and Joe have conflicting feelings about Marvel's The Eternals.
The cast opens with their usual catch up with Ally leading the discussion on reality TV hits like 90 Day Fiance, Love & Hip Hop and Black Ink Crew while James talks about his take on the Netflix original American Son. The cast speaks about Jon's recent stage production with the University of La Verne theater department, Facing Our Truth and the relevance that show has with representation across the industry. Joe leads the charge in our heated discussion about living in the age of reboots.
This episode begins with co-hosts Joe and Jon Carter catching up on what is new in the industry; such as HBO's new Watchmen and Chris Brown's indigoat tour. The crew touches on diversity and Jon's brother James Carter joins the cast to tell his experience about coming out while in the Marine Corps.
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