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Interview With Director/Actor James Sweeney (Twinless)

Francesco Bacci — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:36:49 +0000

Actor-writer-director-producer James Sweeney stars alongside Dylan O’Brien in a bracing dramedy about grief, friendship, and empathy. In Twinless, Roman is grieving the death of his twin, Rocky, killed in a car accident. A support group for twinless siblings introduces him to Dennis, and an unexpected friendship takes root. We spoke with Sweeney about the journey behind this brilliant […]

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Martin A. Gottlieb on Finding ‘The Addiction of Hope’

Liz Rodriguez — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:30:20 +0000

Following the recent acquisition of The Addiction of Hope by Random Media, the award-winning ensemble behind this poignant new indie drama reflects on the journey of bringing the film to life. The story, which follows Jo Stock, an aging actress forced to confront her identity, family ties, and the cost of fame, is a moving […]

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Don Worley on Second Chances, Making Movies and Stand-Up Stages

Liz Rodriguez — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:28:48 +0000

Actor, producer, and comedian Don Worley has built a career defined by reinvention. Originally from Texas, Don’s first passion was performance, from sneaking into Dallas bars to perform comedy to studying acting at The University of Texas. After appearing in D.O.A., True Stories, and a Clint Black music video, he pivoted into law, where his […]

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Venice Film Festival 2025 – Interview With Director Jaume Claret Muxart (Strange River)

Rehna Azim — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:52:27 +0000

Strange River recently screened at the 2025 Venice Film Festival. It is the debut feature film by Catalan director Jaume Claret Muxart and is co-written by himself alongside Meritxell Colell. The film recalls the family cycling holidays Muxart enjoyed as a boy but is not autobiographical, as such. It’s the story of a teenager (Dídac), […]

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Up Close with Actor Javier Galvez

Liz Rodriguez — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:42:17 +0000

Los Angeles-based actor Javier Galvez was born and raised in Tijuana, Mexico, surrounded by the crafty, rich, alternative artistic community. He began acting in elementary school, with his first role being the lead in a stage adaptation of the animated film Rango, which sparked his passion for the theatre. Between middle school and high school, […]

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Interview With Director Sophie Dupuis/Actor Felix Maritaud (Solo)

Gavin Spoors — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:40:51 +0000

It’s been a long journey for queer drama Solo. Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival back in 2023, UK audiences can finally see the French-Canadian feature in cinemas later this week (19 Sep). It follows a young drag queen, Simon (Theodore Pellerin), who enters a complicated relationship with new boy on the block, Oliver […]

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Up Close with Frank Cappello

Liz Rodriguez — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:55:52 +0000

Frank Cappello: A Maverick Filmmaker Embracing the Future of Storytelling Frank Cappello’s career has always been a dance between two worlds: the precision of technology and the beauty of pure artistry. Born in Oxnard, California, he grew up surrounded by his military father’s machines and his mother’s paintings. Those early influences shaped a filmmaker who […]

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