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Fate and Violence Converge in new drama “5 LBS of Pressure” from Writer/Director Phil Allocco

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This week in select theaters and on video on demand you can catch 5 LBS of Pressure which is the latest from writer/director Phil Allocco and has a talented cast that features Luke Evans, Rory Culkin, and Rudy Pankow. I had the honor of chatting with Phil about his inspiration for the film and how music has helped in his quest of filmmaking.

Filmmaker Phil Allocco is a feature film and commercial writer/director. His work has garnered over 60 awards and nominations. He was one of the short-listed directors picked by Steven Spielberg from a world-wide search of over 12,000 directors for his US TV series ‘On the Lot’ for FOX TV. His feature film ‘The Truth About Lies,’ was released theatrically in 2017 and won 14 awards at festivals including “The Best of Fest” at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

In this gripping action-thriller, Adam (Luke Evans), an ex-con back in his old neighborhood after serving a 16-year stretch for murder, walks a rocky path of forgiveness toward the son who grew up without him, while the bitter, volatile brother of the youth he killed looms in the background. Meanwhile, Mike (Rory Culkin), sick of doing the bidding of his drug-dealing uncle (Alex Pettyfer), is desperate to leave his sordid life behind. When Adam and Mike’s paths converge, inescapable destiny will give way to violence…and a final, fleeting shot at redemption. 

Ted aka Steady is a film critic and the managing editor forCountdownCityGeeks.com. He has covered some of the largest pop culture events in the world including SXSW and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also hosted a variety of events such as eSports Tourneys, film festivals, to moderating panels for some of the biggest names in entertainment including Josh Brolin, Rosario Dawson and Giancarlo Esposito.

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Heather Graham Talks ‘What Happened to Doris?’ at the Fantastic Fest 2026 World Premiere

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The Countdown City Geeks hit the Fantastic Fest film festival for a red-carpet interview with actress Heather Graham at the World Premiere of her latest film, ‘What Happened to Doris?’.

Graham talks about the new film, her experience working on the project with co-star Island Austin, and what it was like bringing the story and her character to life. She also shares her excitement about premiering the Prime Video ‘Carrie’ series written by Mike Flanagan.

Lastly, we take a short dive into her filmography to reminisce about her time on Austin Powers, Lost in Space and the upcoming 30th anniversary of Boogie Nights.



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Rising Scream Queen Cameron Dawson Gray takes audiences inside the chilling world of ‘Family’

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Actress Cameron Dawson Gray sits down with Countdown City Geeks to discuss her new horror film, ‘Family’, and her experience bringing the chilling story to life. In this exclusive interview, Gray talks about her character, the filmmaking experience, working with writer/director Benjamin Finkel, and what audiences can expect from this unsettling new horror movie.

Gray also shares insights into the challenges and excitement of working on ‘Family’, the film’s themes, and what drew her to the project.



Ten-year-old Johanna and her parents Naomi (Ruth Wilson) and Harry (Ben Chaplin) have moved back to Naomi’s childhood home in the suburbs of Philadelphia. When Johanna hangs a magic birdhouse to protect her ailing father, his illness worsens, dark visions creep in, and her beloved dog vanishes without a trace. Convinced a sinister spirit is to blame, Johanna spirals into a haunting fantasy world that mirrors her deepest fears.

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‘Family’ Horror Movie Interview: Benjamin Finkel on His Terrifying New Film

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Writer and director Benjamin Finkel sits down with Countdown City Geeks to discuss his new film, ‘Family’, and the inspiration behind this terrifying new movie. In this exclusive interview, Finkel takes us behind the scenes of ‘Family’, sharing details about the story, filmmaking process, characters, and his creative vision for the film.

Finkel discusses the challenges of bringing ‘Family’ to the screen, the themes explored throughout the movie, and what audiences can expect from his latest directorial project.



Ten-year-old Johanna and her parents Naomi (Ruth Wilson) and Harry (Ben Chaplin) have moved back to Naomi’s childhood home in the suburbs of Philadelphia. When Johanna hangs a magic birdhouse to protect her ailing father, his illness worsens, dark visions creep in, and her beloved dog vanishes without a trace. Convinced a sinister spirit is to blame, Johanna spirals into a haunting fantasy world that mirrors her deepest fears.

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