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Jason Butler Harner talks hot Texas summers and gorgeous landscapes for his new movie, ‘The Big Bend’ – Interview
Jason Butler Harner (The Walking Dead, The Handmaids Tale) sat down with Ted aka Steady to discuss his new film out on VOD, THE BIG BEND. Hear about the challenges he and the crew faced while shooting during the summer in west Texas, how the environment dictates when you work and which climate is more brutal…Texas or Georgia during the summer months.
For more information on where you can see the movie visit the film’s website here: THE BIG BEND.
Currently standing at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, THE BIG BEND is written and directed by Brett Wagner and stars Harner alongside Virginia Kull (BIG LITTLE LIES), David Sullivan (ARGO), and the late Erica Ash (OUTLAW JOHNNY BLACK).
Synopsis: Two families meet for a long overdue reunion in the remote West Texas desert—where events quickly don’t go as planned. Harboring secrets and facing private crises, they explore one of the wildest places in America, testing the boundaries of marriage, friendship, and parenthood, and doing their best to survive the experience.
Jason Butler Harner Bio:
JASON BUTLER HARNER made his feature film debut in Clint Eastwood’s Oscar nominated CHANGELING (with Angelina Jolie). With a wide variety of roles and mediums, independent film has been a constant passion and priority. THE BIG BEND is, without question, one of the most remarkable, shooting in the height of summer in the far-off-the-grid Big Bend of Texas, atop a cliff.
Recent indies of note also include EDGE OF EVERYTHING (SBIFF Winner) and the Oscar shortlisted THE ANNE FRANK GIFT SHOP, in which he stars and co-produced. In addition to memorable work on SCANDAL, RAY DONOVAN, HOMELAND, HIGH MAINTENANCE, and ALACTRAZ, recent screen work includes SUGAR (with Colin Farrell), MONSTERS: THE LYLE AND ERIK MENENDEZ STORY, RABBIT HOLE (opposite Kiefer Sutherland), THE HANDMAIDS TALE, as well as his much-lauded turn as Agent Roy Petty on the Netflix hit OZARK. Harner has performed on and off-Broadway, on London’s West End, and across the country in an array of classics, groundbreaking revivals, and world premieres.
On Broadway, he’s appeared in Tom Stoppard’s landmark trilogy and Tony Award winning THE COAST OF UTOPIA, as well as THE CRUCIBLE (with Saoirse Ronan and Ben Whishaw), and most recently opposite Janet McTeer in BERNHARDT/HAMLET. He won an Obie Award for Ivo VonHove’s HEDDA GABLER and has multiple Drama Desk nominations. Other notable stage productions include THE VILLAGE BIKE (opposite Greta Gerwig), THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY (opposite Carey Mulligan), THE CHERRY ORCHARD (Mark Taper Forum with Annette Bening and Sarah Paulson), THE GLASS MENAGERIE (opposite Sally Field), HAMLET, and Mike Bartlett’s hilariously moving COCK (opposite Corey Michael Smith). He holds an MFA from NYU’s acclaimed Graduate Acting Program and currently resides in Los Angeles with his phenomenal dog Toupeé.
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Lukas Hassel & Director Lisa Belcher talk Cult leaders and filming in Texas for their new thriller, ‘House of Abraham’ – Interview
Opening in select theaters tomorrow is the gripping thriller, ‘House of Abraham’ which is directed by Austin’s own Lisa Belcher and stars Natasha Henstridge and Lukas Hassel. Join Lukas and Lisa as they discuss the film’s production, the inspiration behind the story, and the potential impact on the friendship between Natasha and Lukas moving forward.
Haunted by her childhood memories of finding her mother dead, a conflicted Dee arrives at a mysterious secluded property looking for answers. Upon checking in, she meets six other weekend guests there for the same reason as herself — ending their lives with the assistance of the enigmatic host, Abraham. Abraham assures everyone that their deaths will happen under his guidance, cleanly, safely, and most importantly, lovingly. When someone is ready to end their life, they will ring the bell of death outside, gathering everyone for their end. As he states: Life is not for everyone.
He informs the guests that they are, of course, free to change their minds and leave if they so choose. One of the guests, Victor, takes Abraham up on the offer but not before pleading with others to leave with him. No one does. When Dee stumbles upon evidence that Victor never left at all, but mysteriously disappearing, leaving all his things behind, she has the chilling realization that Abraham lied. No one leaves the House alive.
As more guests take their own lives, Dee becomes desperate to stop Abraham’s manipulative intentions. A final confrontation between Dee and Abraham leads to a twist that no one can foresee. The future of the House of Abraham is on the line and the stakes are truly life and death.
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Natasha Henstridge talks ‘Species’ reboot and surviving a cult in her latest film, ‘House of Abraham’ – Interview
Natasha Henstridge, widely recognized for her breakout role in the sci-fi thriller Species, returns to the screen in a gripping new horror film, House of Abraham. The suspenseful feature opens in select theaters on June 13 and also stars Lukas Hassel and Lin Shaye.
Haunted by her childhood memories of finding her mother dead, a conflicted Dee arrives at a mysterious secluded property looking for answers. Upon checking in, she meets six other weekend guests there for the same reason as herself — ending their lives with the assistance of the enigmatic host, Abraham. Abraham assures everyone that their deaths will happen under his guidance, cleanly, safely, and most importantly, lovingly. When someone is ready to end their life, they will ring the bell of death outside, gathering everyone for their end. As he states: Life is not for everyone.
He informs the guests that they are, of course, free to change their minds and leave if they so choose. One of the guests, Victor, takes Abraham up on the offer but not before pleading with others to leave with him. No one does. When Dee stumbles upon evidence that Victor never left at all, but mysteriously disappearing, leaving all his things behind, she has the chilling realization that Abraham lied. No one leaves the House alive.
As more guests take their own lives, Dee becomes desperate to stop Abraham’s manipulative intentions. A final confrontation between Dee and Abraham leads to a twist that no one can foresee. The future of the House of Abraham is on the line and the stakes are truly life and death.
Toby Huss, Pamela Adlon, Lauren Tom, and showrunner Saladin K. Patterson join us for a roundtable discussion at the ATX TV Festival to talk about the highly anticipated reboot of the beloved series.
The new season takes a leap forward in time: Bobby is now 21 and working as a sushi chef, while Hank and Peggy have entered retirement. Notably, Toby Huss joins the cast to voice Dale, taking over the role in honor of the late Johnny Hardwick, who passed away in 2023.
The reboot premieres August 4th on Hulu, and you can watch the newly released opening credit sequence below.
SYNOPSIS: After years working a propane job in Saudi Arabia to earn their retirement nest egg, Hank and Peggy Hill return to a changed Arlen, Texas to reconnect with old friends Dale, Boomhauer and Bill. Meanwhile, Bobby is living his dream as a chef in Dallas and enjoying his 20s with his former classmates Connie, Joseph and Chane.
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