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‘The Unexpecteds’ – A well balanced comedy with an endearing cast.

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When a group of friends discover they were scammed into a frivolous investment, they band together to recoup their money with the help of a special force agent, who happens to be the estranged father of one of their friends. The Unexpecteds is a well balanced comedy that hits every punchline with a cast that has heart. It inspires hope and redefines what it means to be a supportive father, mother and friend. Believers are not schlubs.

I had a chance to meet up with Alejandro Montoya Marín, the director and writer of the comedy – action film The Unexpecteds. Marín discussed how he came up with the storyline, and the influences that helped him develop the characters. Joining in the conversation were cast members Chelsea Rendon (Pati), John Kaler (Metal Mike), and Alejandro De Hoyos (Felipe Fuscas), who is also a producer of the film. Marín and De Hoyos also recount about how Kevin Smith got involved as an executive producer, which is truly captivating.

The Unexpecteds is available to purchase or rent on Prime Video and Apple TV.

Sabrina "Kiddo" is the newest member of Countdown City Geeks and is a contributor of movie and television show reviews. Her passion for film derived from her college days where her rhetoric-writing professor focused on the aspects of screenwriting and music lyrics. She also has a knack for memorizing and repeating movie quotes, catchphrases.

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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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From Script to Screen: The Filmmakers Behind ‘CHUM’ Discuss Their New Movie – In theaters now

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Director Jonathan Zuck and producer Eamon O’Rourke join us for an exclusive conversation about their new film Chum, which opened Friday. Starring Alice Eve, hear from the team behind the film as they talk about the challenges of filming on the open ocean, training the cast went through and how they wanted to set themselves apart from other shark attack films.


Synopsis: A dream destination wedding in Malta explodes into chaos when a bloodthirsty shark attacks and a sinister fisherman with a hidden agenda turns the celebration into a deadly trap. Forced between open water and a relentless human predator, the wedding party must fight for survival as secrets surface and loyalties shatter. As the newlyweds are pushed to their limits, they’re forced to confront the cracks in their relationship to determine who lives, who dies and who stays married.

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Action Film Evolution: Talking with the cast and director of ‘The Furious’

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The Furious kicks into theaters June 12 and this has all the makings of the classic action thriller. The two leads Joe Taslim and Xie Miao are superstars in the martial arts world. Director Kenji Tanigaka is a legend in the industry with nearly 4 decades of stunt work and choregraphing action scenes. And the supporting cast is made up of martial arts all-time greats who all elevate this film to one of the best martial arts films to date. See our chat with the leads Joe Taslim and Xie Miao and director Kenji Tanigaka below.

In this interview, Joe shares insights into the making of The Furious, the intense training behind the film’s action sequences, and what audiences can expect from his latest role. He also reflects on his incredible career journey, from helping redefine modern action cinema with The Raid: Redemption to bringing fan-favorite characters to life in Warrior and Mortal Kombat.


Martial arts superstar Xie Miao joins us for an exclusive interview to discuss his explosive new action film, The Furious. Known for his incredible screen presence, athletic fight choreography, and standout performances in modern martial arts cinema, Xie shares insights into bringing this intense new project to life.


In this interview, acclaimed action director and filmmaker Kenji Tanigaki discusses his latest film, The Furious. Known for his groundbreaking stunt choreography and dynamic action sequences, Tanigaki shares insights into the making of the film, the creative challenges behind its intense fight scenes, and the vision that brought the story to life.


Synopsis: After the daughter of Wang Wei (Xie Miao) is kidnapped by a criminal network and he receives no help from the corrupt police, Wei sets out on a rampage to find her himself. His only ally is Navin (Joe Taslim) – a relentless journalist whose wife has mysteriously disappeared. Fueled by a furious vengeance, the unlikely duo ruthlessly fights against the kidnappers in this explosive martial arts showdown.

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