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Part One of Dean Alioto’s fascinating documentary series, ‘The Alien Perspective’, drops today on digital – Interview

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Director and writer Dean Alioto is an award-winning filmmaker and documentarian with an impressive track record across film and television. He has produced acclaimed specials for A+E, Bravo, and Discovery, and served as a consultant on James Fox’s hit UFO documentary The Phenomenon. And today, Dean has released an all-new documentary project that brings together experts, philosophers, and credible eyewitness testimony to answer some of the most impossible questions regarding extraterrestrials. See part one of ‘The Alien Perspective‘ today on Prime Video or Apple TV+.

Written & Directed by Award-Winning Filmmaker Dean Alioto

World class animation by Arvid Steen (Academy Award-Winning Searching For Sugar man)

The Alien Perspective offers a bold and groundbreaking take on the UFO and alien phenomenon. This first installment of a two-part movie series takes audiences on a journey unlike any before exploring the UFO phenomenon not from humanity’s viewpoint, but for the first time, from the perspective of the visitors themselves. Seven years in the making, this unique project features insights from world-renowned scientists outside the UFO field, including NASA directors and esteemed professors from Oxford and more. These experts delve into the possible motivations and reasons behind extraterrestrial visits to Earth and their interactions with humans. The film not only examines compelling evidence from the most credible UFO cases but also explores how these encounters impact humanity on a deeper level. Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, The Alien Perspective invites you to consider the phenomenon in a whole new light.


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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Apple TV+ Star City: DP Brendan Uegama on Visual Storytelling & this week’s finale

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In this interview, we sit down with Brendan Uegama, Director of Photography for Apple TV+’s ‘Star City’, to explore the visual storytelling behind one of the platform’s most compelling new series. Uegama shares insight into crafting the show’s distinct look, balancing cinematic scope with intimate character moments, and the creative collaboration that brings the world of ‘Star City’ to life.

Throughout the conversation, he discusses the technical and artistic choices that define the series. From lighting and camera movement to building atmosphere and tone across each episode. As the story builds toward its highly anticipated conclusion, Uegama also reflects on the journey of Season 1 and what audiences can expect as the narrative reaches its peak.

Don’t miss the Season 1 finale of Star City, airing July 10th on Apple TV+.



“Star City” is a propulsive paranoid thriller that takes us back to the key moment in the alt-history retelling of the space race – when the Soviet Union became the first nation to put a man on the moon. But this time, we explore the story from behind the Iron Curtain, showing the lives of the cosmonauts, the engineers, and the intelligence officers embedded among them in the Soviet space program, and the risks they all took to propel humankind forward.

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Indie Horror Spotlight: Britt Bankhead and Grace Patterson on ‘The Town That Takes’

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Join us for an interview with writer, director, and lead star Britt Bankhead alongside co-star Grace Patterson as they dive into their indie horror film The Town That Takes. The duo shares an inside look at bringing this chilling story to life, from the film’s eerie concept and creative inspirations to the challenges of producing independent horror.

The film itself is based on American folklore. That inspiration led the creative team and the cast to make an ambitious project that’s part drama, horror and suspense.

Catch the film in select theaters July 10th and for more info visit TheTownThatTakes.com.


Synopsis: The film follows Dean Richardson, a troubled Army veteran attempting to rebuild a relationship with his estranged twelve-year-old son, Wyatt, following the sudden death of his ex-wife. Their journey takes a terrifying turn when they stop in a remote backwoods’ town haunted by whispers surrounding the word CROATOAN. After a brutal murder leaves Dean as the prime suspect and Wyatt suddenly disappears, he is forced into an uneasy alliance with veteran Detective Douglas O’Shea and rookie Detective St. Clair as a series of unexplained deaths, disappearances, and impossible encounters begin spreading throughout the region. As evidence points toward something far older and more sinister than a simple murder investigation, Dean races to uncover the truth behind the legend before an ancient evil claims another victim.

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Dylan Flashner on Breaking into Acting, Working with Hollywood Legends, and His Music

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Boston-born actor Dylan Flashner sits down for an in-depth interview where he shares his unexpected journey into acting and how it all began by being spotted on the set of a music video. A proud Boston Celtics fan, Flashner also talks about his roots, his passion for sports, and how his upbringing has shaped his career.

He reflects on working alongside Hollywood heavyweights like Mel Gibson and Morgan Freeman, offering behind-the-scenes insights from set. Beyond acting, Flashner dives into his creative life as a rapper, revealing another side of his artistry. It’s a candid and entertaining conversation you won’t want to miss.

His latest film THE CURE is now out on video on demand.


Synopsis: A chronically ill teenager (Samantha Cochran) begins to suspect her ultra-wealthy biotech philanthropist parents (David Dastmalchian and Ashley Greene) may be engineering her illness, and her body, for sinister purposes she never imagined.

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