Interviews
Action Film Evolution: Talking with the cast and director of ‘The Furious’
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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Kill Code Interview: Justin Price & Franzi Schissler Talk New Action Thriller
Join us for an interview with writer and director Justin Price alongside actress Franzi Schissler as they discuss their latest film Kill Code. With the film set to debut on digital platforms on July 24, the duo shares an inside look at bringing this intense project to life, from the story’s origins to the challenges of independent filmmaking.
In this conversation, Justin Price dives into his vision as both writer and director, while Franzi Schissler talks about her role, character preparation, and on-set experience. Together, they break down the film’s themes, its stellar cast, and what audiences can expect when Kill Code arrives this week on digital July 24th.

Synopsis: Kill Code is set in a fractured crime-ravaged future where a power-hungry corporation has taken over the conventional prison system and made the criminals the new law enforcers. The owner of this corporation, nanoscientist Eion Prescott (Harvey Keitel), created a deadly nano-virus which is distributed through lethal watches. These prisoners, soon infected with the virus, are forced to eliminate each other in exchange for their own freedom. When cyber-operative Elera (Franzi Schissler) uncovers a shocking truth, she turns against her creator, sparking a rebellion to destroy the system before it enslaves humanity.
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Apple TV Star City: DP Brendan Uegama on Visual Storytelling & this week’s finale
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’
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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