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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.

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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Markus Lehmusruusu and Mimosa Willamo Talk THE SQUIRREL Ahead of Fantastic Fest Premiere

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We sit down with acclaimed Finnish filmmaker Markus Lehmusruusu and actress Mimosa Willamo to discuss their exciting new project, ‘THE SQUIRREL‘! The duo takes us behind the scenes of this remarkable film, discussing the creative process, bringing the story and characters to life, and how challenging it is to have a woodland creature as one of your stars.

THE SQUIRREL‘ makes its premiere on September 20 at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, one of the world’s premier genre film festivals.


Synopsis: In the far future, in a sterile world without nature or animals, Pasi (Miro Lopperi), a lonely designer of synthetic pets, unexpectedly discovers the last surviving squirrel. He decides to defy the rules and keep it alive, but things don’t go quite according to plan: the squirrel gets depressed, Pasi falls in love, and his carefully controlled life begins to unravel.

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Dayo Okeniyi on ‘Dark Matter’ Season 2, Alternate Realities and Raising the Stakes

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We sit down with actor Dayo Okeniyi to talk about Season 2 of Apple TV’s mind-bending sci-fi thriller ‘Dark Matter’! Okeniyi discusses returning to the world of alternate realities, what fans can expect from the new season, and the challenges and excitement of continuing the story.

Get an inside look at what it’s like working on one of Apple TV+’s most intriguing science-fiction series, along with Dayo Okeniyi’s experience bringing his character to life as the stakes get even higher in Season 2.

Catch up on the second season on Apple TV today!



Based on the best-selling novel by Blake Crouch, “Dark Matter” is a story of the road not taken. In season one, the series followed Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton), a physicist, professor and family man who — one night while walking home on the streets of Chicago — is abducted into an alternate version of his life. Wonder quickly turns to nightmare when he tries to return to his reality amid the mind-bending landscape of lives he could have lived. Season two picks up with the Dessen’s as they settle into a quiet life in a world that finally seems safe until the unimaginable forces them to run once again.

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‘Deep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers’ Filmmakers Ben Masters and Austin Alvarado Discuss the New Documentary

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We sit down with director Ben Masters and cinematographer Austin Alvarado to discuss their breathtaking new documentary, Deep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers. The filmmakers take us behind the scenes of this highly anticipated follow-up, exploring the beauty, wildlife, and importance of Texas’ incredible river systems while sharing their experiences capturing these remarkable environments on film.

Deep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers premieres September 25, tickets go on sale on the 15th and the project features narration by acclaimed Texas actor Ethan Hawke. In this interview, Masters and Alvarado discuss the filmmaking process, the challenges of documenting Texas’ rivers, and what they hope audiences take away from this powerful celebration of the Lone Star State’s natural landscapes.

For more information on the documentary visit the Fin & Fur Films website and find showtimes near you on Fandango.

Deep in the Heart 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2022 hit documentary Deep in the Heart: A Texas Wildlife Story. Where the original film celebrated Texas’ diverse wildlife and landscapes with Matthew McConaughey as narrator, Texas Rivers narrows its focus to the state’s most vital natural resource: water. Made in association with H-E-B and Texan by Nature, the film sheds light on the urgent opportunities to ensure future generations can explore, enjoy, and protect our wild waters. 


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