‘Fast Color’ is a sci-fi feature that follows a young girl through the discovery of her powers. Credit: Photo via Jacob Yakob/Codeblack Films

Calling all the “Blerds” to the Tampa Theatre, the Black Love classic movie series is back, now focusing on Black heroes on screen.

This year’s theme is “Rise of The ‘Blerds,’” a shortened word for Black nerds, and will screen four different movies every Sunday during the month of February.

The series kicked off last Sunday with a screening of the Oscar-winning 2018 film “Black Panther.” It continues this weekend with “Fast Color,” a sci-fi feature that follows a young girl through the discovery of her powers. Having to run away from her known life, Ruth finds her family.

For those who have thoughts on old stereotypes and pop culture in hero movies, Blerds are invited to meet other members of their community in a discussion at 2 p.m., one hour prior to the screening on Sunday, in the theaters lobby.

Details on the last two films of Tampa Theatre’s Black Love series—”Nope” and “Hidden Figures”—are below.

Tickets for this month’s Black Love Film Series screenings at Tampa Theatre are $7-$10.

“Nope” Jordan Peele’s 2022 flick is the only rated R film to be screened in the festival. The piece focuses on siblings attempting to grab footage of a UFO, and finding horrifying truths along the way. Guests can stick around at the end of the movie for a discussion on the director’s storytelling. 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb.16

“Hidden Figures” The last screening features the 2017 BET Best Film winner “Hidden Figures,” inspired by three Black women that worked at NASA. Their mathematical expertise aided early American space missions, but did not receive the proper recognition. The 2016 movie features actors Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monae. 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 23

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This article appears in Jan 30 – Feb 5, 2025.