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Wishes, Wizards, and Self-Discovery: Emanuela Galliussi & Dean Ronalds on their film ‘Zoe’ – Interview

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Emanuela Galliussi and Dean Ronalds are the dynamic duo behind the fantastical comedy, Zoe. In our chat the two describe the origins for the project, how Emanuela found the essence of her character, and which other films/directors inspire their work. The next public screening of Zoe takes place during the Dances with Films Festivial this Friday at 2:45pm at the Regal Union Square Theater in New York City.

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Synopsis: Zoe, an Italian woman, has all the things that should make a person happy, unfortunately she’s not. On Mardi Gras a little boy dressed as a wizard grants her a wish at three chances to live the life she’s always yearned for. If she doesn’t find it, she’ll be stuck with him forever. In the following three days Zoe discovers herself living in Ibiza, London and Paris experiencing three new lifestyles, new lovers and completely different Zoes. Although she doesn’t find exactly what she’s looking for, she’ll soon realize she has found much more. On this magical journey she’ll reconnect with her inner child finding a balance between body, mind and spirit. On returning home from her magical adventure of “what if”, this Zoe begins to live anew. She, once again, meets the little wizard only to discover his magic was much more than she could have ever imagined. Free for the first time, Zoe starts this new chapter of her life quite possibly stuck with the little wizard forever. #ZoeMovie #DancesWithFilms #Film


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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Heather Graham Talks ‘What Happened to Doris?’ at the Fantastic Fest 2026 World Premiere

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The Countdown City Geeks hit the Fantastic Fest film festival for a red-carpet interview with actress Heather Graham at the World Premiere of her latest film, ‘What Happened to Doris?’.

Graham talks about the new film, her experience working on the project with co-star Island Austin, and what it was like bringing the story and her character to life. She also shares her excitement about premiering the Prime Video ‘Carrie’ series written by Mike Flanagan.

Lastly, we take a short dive into her filmography to reminisce about her time on Austin Powers, Lost in Space and the upcoming 30th anniversary of Boogie Nights.



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Rising Scream Queen Cameron Dawson Gray takes audiences inside the chilling world of ‘Family’

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Actress Cameron Dawson Gray sits down with Countdown City Geeks to discuss her new horror film, ‘Family’, and her experience bringing the chilling story to life. In this exclusive interview, Gray talks about her character, the filmmaking experience, working with writer/director Benjamin Finkel, and what audiences can expect from this unsettling new horror movie.

Gray also shares insights into the challenges and excitement of working on ‘Family’, the film’s themes, and what drew her to the project.



Ten-year-old Johanna and her parents Naomi (Ruth Wilson) and Harry (Ben Chaplin) have moved back to Naomi’s childhood home in the suburbs of Philadelphia. When Johanna hangs a magic birdhouse to protect her ailing father, his illness worsens, dark visions creep in, and her beloved dog vanishes without a trace. Convinced a sinister spirit is to blame, Johanna spirals into a haunting fantasy world that mirrors her deepest fears.

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‘Family’ Horror Movie Interview: Benjamin Finkel on His Terrifying New Film

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Writer and director Benjamin Finkel sits down with Countdown City Geeks to discuss his new film, ‘Family’, and the inspiration behind this terrifying new movie. In this exclusive interview, Finkel takes us behind the scenes of ‘Family’, sharing details about the story, filmmaking process, characters, and his creative vision for the film.

Finkel discusses the challenges of bringing ‘Family’ to the screen, the themes explored throughout the movie, and what audiences can expect from his latest directorial project.



Ten-year-old Johanna and her parents Naomi (Ruth Wilson) and Harry (Ben Chaplin) have moved back to Naomi’s childhood home in the suburbs of Philadelphia. When Johanna hangs a magic birdhouse to protect her ailing father, his illness worsens, dark visions creep in, and her beloved dog vanishes without a trace. Convinced a sinister spirit is to blame, Johanna spirals into a haunting fantasy world that mirrors her deepest fears.

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