Laura Sirikul
Laura Sirikul is a freelance writer, researcher, and managing editor of The Nerds of Color. Throughout her career, she has written for Nerd Reactor, What To Watch, Nerdist, IGN, Movie View Magazine, Red Carpet Report, Mental Floss, Trek News, The Hollywood Reporter, Character Media, Bitch Media, and many other outlets. She has been on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour, Nerdist's Fangirls, and many other news shows. For almost ten years, she has covered film and television extensively along with in-depth interviews with major studios such as Disney, WB, and FOX. She is also a member of the Asian American Journalist Association and the Hollywood Critics Association. Apart from addressing topics covering film and television, Laura is a strong advocate for social awareness for the underrepresented in the entertainment industry.
Latest articles by Laura Sirikul
Netflix's 'Shadow and Bone' is sexy as hell
By Laura Sirikul last updated
Netflix’s anticipated fantasy series Shadow and Bone is finally available to watch. And it's hot.
'Titans' 1.06 Review: Lady Vic
By Laura Sirikul published
There is so much to unpack in this week’s episode ‘Lady Vic’ as we continue on with life in Gotham for Dick (Brenton Thwaites) and the rest of the Titans.
'Titans' 1.05 review: Lazarus
By Laura Sirikul published
Of course, Jason Todd (Curran Walters) would get his own episode since this entire season so far seems to revolve around him and his descent from Robin to Red Hood.
Titans 1.04 review: 'Blackfire'
By Laura Sirikul published
With the fourth episode titled ‘Blackfire’, we finally get to meet Starfire’s (Anna Diop) infamous and jealous sister, Blackfire (Damaris Lewis).
'Titans' 3.01-3.03 review: Barbara Gordon, Red Hood, and Hank & Dove
By Laura Sirikul published
The first three episodes of the third season of Titans have finally dropped and there’s a lot to digest.
First thoughts on 'Titans' Season 3
By Laura Sirikul published
Welcome to the Bat-Family Show!
'Kung Fu' Season 1 Finale Review: Transformation
By Laura Sirikul published
A fitting finale for the Shen family, but lots of sneak peeks for Season 2
'Kung Fu' 1.12 review: Sacrifice
By Laura Sirikul last updated
So many shocking moments that sets up for an epic battle next week
'Kung Fu' 1.11 review: Attachment
By Laura Sirikul published
Kung Fu is really laying out the punches in this week’s episode. Fans finally got what they wanted: a showdown between Nicky/Henry and Zhilan/Kerwin!
'Kung Fu' 1.10 Review: Choice
By Laura Sirikul published
There is a lot going on for the Kung Fu characters - whether it be in their personal lives, dealing with outside forces that invade their space or just helping a friend out with their criminal case.
'Kung Fu' 1.09 review: Isolation
By Laura Sirikul published
Isolation ups the drama, but downplays the 'Kung Fu'
'Kung Fu' 1.08 review: Destiny
By Laura Sirikul published
This was an emotionally-packed episode filled with betrayal, revelations, and trying to put the pieces back together again.
'Kung Fu' 1.08 Review: Guidance
By Laura Sirikul published
With the shocking events from the mid-season finale two weeks ago, we finally have Kung Fu back in an episode that immediately answers some of our burning questions.
'Kung Fu' 1.06 review: Rage
By Laura Sirikul published
In what appears to be a heist-centered episode, Nicky (Olivia Liang) and Henry (Eddie Liu) find out one of the ancient weapons will be held at their local museum.
'Kung Fu' 1.05 Review: Sanctuary
By Laura Sirikul published
The topic of Black Lives Matter is a tricky one to explore in an episode of a series that does not revolve around the heavy subject matter or even have a Black series regular.
'Kung Fu' 1.04 Review: Hand
By Laura Sirikul published
I gotta HAND it to them, that was pretty good
'Kung Fu' 1.03 Review: Patience
By Laura Sirikul published
Kung Fu is getting into the good stuff now
How 'Shadow and Bone' embraces the Asian experience
By Laura Sirikul published
Netflix’s anticipated fantasy series Shadow and Bone is set to premiere this week.
'Kung Fu' 1.02 Review: Silence
By Laura Sirikul published
"Silence" loses sight of Kung Fu's greatest strength
'Kung Fu' 1.01 Review: More Than Just Kung Fu Fighting
By Laura Sirikul published
The CW’s martial arts reboot Kung Fu has finally premiered featuring a predominantly Asian cast to right the wrong of yellow-face that was done in the original series.
'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier': Maybe Sharon Carter wasn't blipped after all
By Laura Sirikul last updated
Something doesn't quite add up for Sharon in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.
'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier': Let's talk about Bucky's love life
By Laura Sirikul last updated
Give us average Joe's a shot!
'My Love: Six Stories of True Love' Review: Much needed stories for a messy world
By Laura Sirikul published
We all need 'My Love: Six Stories of True Love' right now
Disney's 'Raya and The Last Dragon' has a bit of an East Asian problem
By Laura Sirikul last updated
With the recent casting news for Disney's 'Raya and The Last Dragon', the Southeast Asian-inspired film is a beautiful tribute to the culture, but falls into the same problems Hollywood has with Asians.
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