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Pasqual Gutierrez and Ben Mullinkosson change the indie game with their unorthodox comedy hit – Interview

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The witty, charming and outright absurd indie comedy was a hit at Sundance and is continuing its tour with stops in NYC this month. Serious People stars Pasqual Gutierrez and is co-directed along with Ben Mullinkosson. The film follows music video director Pasqual as he looks to find a doppelganger to take over his work duties so he can attend the birth of his first child. The hysteria ensues from that point forward.

The Countdown City Geeks attended the Los Angeles premiere of the film and had a chance to interview the directors as well as producer Laurel Thomson and actor Miguel Huerta. Hear about how indie movie magic is made, how going with your instincts is always the way to go and how fulfilling it is to film in LA for this crew.

Find out more information about the film here: MEMORY — SERIOUS PEOPLE


Synopsis: Successful Music Video director Pasqual Gutierrez is faced with a dilemma on the due date of his first-born child: a job offer for his biggest video yet. Frustrated with his poor work/life balance, Gutierrez casts a doppelgänger named Miguel to take over his work duties in his director duo Cliqua as he prepares to take an extended paternity leave. But as Pasqual starts to spend more time with Miguel to teach him how to step into this new role, Pasqual’s relationship and his work suffer, ending with a disastrous music video shoot. SERIOUS PEOPLE explores what it means to be a “director,” a parent, and the replaceability of people in clout-heavy Los Angeles.

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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