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Director Drew Kirsch breaks down ‘He Bled Neon’ ahead of its SXSW Premiere – Interview

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In this interview, we talk with director Drew Kirsch about his new film ‘He Bled Neon’, which is premiering Monday March 16th at SXSW. Drew shares the inspiration behind the project, the creative process of bringing its striking visual style to life, and what it means to debut the film at one of the most exciting festivals for emerging and innovative filmmakers.

We dive into the story and tone of He Bled Neon, discuss the challenges and praise his talented young cast, and explore how Drew approached building its unique atmosphere. From filmmaking influences to the energy of SXSW, Drew gives us an inside look at the making of He Bled Neon and what’s next for him as a director.

For SXSW showings visit: SXSW.com

Synopsis: After learning his brother’s death may be murder, Ethan returns to Las Vegas to uncover the truth, and confront the violent past he buried. Once a street kid, he’s now living the good life in L.A., engaged to his dream girl and working for her father’s real estate firm. But when he gets a text saying his brother overdosed, the promise he made to never return home shatters, pulling him back into the world he thought he’d escaped.

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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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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