Interviews
Pasqual Gutierrez and Ben Mullinkosson change the indie game with their unorthodox comedy hit – Interview
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.
Interviews
Tribeca Spotlight: The Team Behind Last Minute on Crafting a Timely Short Film
Step into the world of Last Minute in this in-depth interview with director Michael Cusumano and actress Charity Schubert. In this conversation, they dive into the creative process behind their new short film, the challenges of bringing its story to life, and the themes that make it so timely and compelling.
The duo shares behind-the-scenes insights, from the film’s origins to on-set experiences, as well as what audiences can expect when Last Minute premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival this June. Whether you’re a film enthusiast, an aspiring filmmaker, or just curious about the storytelling process, this interview offers a candid look at the passion and collaboration that shaped the project.
Don’t miss this inside look at one of this year’s heartfelt festival entries and be sure to catch Last Minute at Tribeca!

Synopsis: In the days before the Internet, a single mom must scramble to bail out her 12-year-old son when he waits until the night before to start a major homework assignment.
Interviews
Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo Tease Darker Stakes and Shifting Power in Criminal Record Season 2
In this interview, Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo sit down to talk about the highly anticipated return of the hit crime drama Criminal Record. From evolving character dynamics to the darker, more complex themes of the new season, both stars share what fans can expect as the story unfolds.
Hear how Capaldi approaches the morally complex DCI Daniel Hegarty, and how Jumbo’s DS June Lenker is pushed to her limits in a season filled with tension, consequences, and tough choices. They also discuss the shifting power dynamic between their characters and why Season 2 raises the

Season 2 Synopsis: The eight-episode, season two of “Criminal Record,” the critically hailed crime thriller starring Academy Award and BAFTA winner Peter Capaldi, and Laurence Olivier Award and Critics Choice Award nominee Cush Jumbo, will make its global debut on Apple TV with the first episode on Wednesday, April 22, followed by new episodes weekly through Wednesday, June 10.
From BAFTA Award nominee Paul Rutman, “Criminal Record” is a powerful, character-driven drama set in the heart of contemporary London, exploring the impossibility of policing when the truth is up for grabs. In season two, when a young man is stabbed to death at a political rally, rival police officers June Lenker and Daniel Hegarty are forced into an uneasy alliance. But what starts as a hunt for a murderer escalates into an undercover operation to foil a Far-Right bomb plot in the heart of London. Season two reunites Capaldi as ‘Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Hegarty’ and Jumbo as ‘Detective Sergeant June Lenker.’ Dustin Demri-Burns, Luca Pasqualino, Luther Ford, Lyndsey Marshal and Peter Sullivan join the cast in addition to the returning ensemble that includes Shaun Dooley, Stephen Campbell Moore and Charlie Creed-Miles.
Comics
From Page to Screen: Jeremy Haun & Jason A. Hurley on ‘The Beauty’ and Building a Hit Comic Universe
Step inside the world of comics and television with this in-depth interview featuring Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley, the creative minds behind the hit FX tv series, ‘The Beauty’.
In this conversation, we explore their individual journeys through the comic industry, how their paths crossed, and the creative spark that led to the creation of ‘The Beauty’ —a bold, genre-bending series that captivated readers and eventually made the leap to television.
Jeremy and Jason share behind-the-scenes stories about developing the concept, building its unsettling yet compelling world, and navigating the challenges of adapting a creator-owned comic into a TV series. From storytelling philosophy to industry insights, this interview is packed with inspiration for comic fans, aspiring creators, and anyone curious about the evolution of an idea from page to screen.

Synopsis: In FX’s The Beauty, when international supermodels begin dying in gruesome and mysterious ways, FBI Agents “Cooper Madsen” (Evan Peters) and “Jordan Bennett” (Rebecca Hall) uncover a conspiracy that threatens the future of humanity. The investigation leads them directly into the crosshairs of “The Corporation” (Ashton Kutcher), who will stop at nothing to protect his trillion-dollar empire.
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