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Netflix Lost in Space Set Visit: Molly Parker & Toby Stephens Interview

While on the set of the Netflix reboot of Lost in Space, we got to speak with the Robinson parents, Molly Parker & Toby Stephens.

Netflix Lost in Space Set Visit: Parker Posey Interview

While on the set of the Netflix reboot of Lost in Space, we got to speak with the new Dr. Smith, Parkey Posey!

Hell Fest Interview (Raw Audio) - Gregory Plotkin, Gale Anne Hurd, Roby Attal, and Christian James

Earlier this year Meagan Navarro (Bloody Disgusting), Zach D Roberts (ComicBook.com), and I got to visit the set of 'Hell Fest.' During this set visit, a lot of information was on hand that could be considered a spoiler: who dies, who survives, who the killer is, what weapons our villain uses, etc. If you’re like me, then spoilers take away all the fun from a horror flick. So, we’ve tailored this set visit to be quite spoiler-free. From the highway on this cold winter day, a particular seasonal water park appears to be alive. Lights are ablaze. Bodies are moving to and fro. Fog is building between the pine trees and the various rides. A telescoping boom lift can be seen slowly maneuvering the twisting walkways with its precious cargo of high-powered lighting rigs. Yes, there is life in this park, but not sparked by thrills seekers. The commotion is result of an ongoing film production from CBS Films! Gregory Plotkin, the director of ‘Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension’ and the man responsible for editing 2017’s seminal masterpiece ‘Get Out’ helms the theme-parked slasher, ‘Hell Fest.’ Set amongst the tall pine trees, Plotkin and his team have disguised a cheery waterpark into a believable Halloween-themed event, where not all the scares are manufactured by ghastly props or masked employees.

Joseph Culp Talks 'Welcome to the Men's Group' & 'Fantastic Four'

The director of Welcome to the Men's Group and the only man to ever accurately portray Dr. Doom on screen, Joseph Culp, sat down to discuss the dissection of the male ego and how it affects the species in these turbulent times. Welcome to the Men's Group is currently available on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon! Synopsis: Joseph Culp and Scott Ben-Yashar bring you a film that explores what happens in a men’s group when people are no longer willing to hide behind social conventions. Welcome to the Men’s Group is a comedy-drama that explores real-life issues that affect everyone (not just men). The modern male is under pressure like never before, and WTTMG explores how men deal, or don’t deal, with these issues, and how it effects their lives and families. #Doomed #FantasticFour #MensGroupFilm

Kevin Sorbo Talks CineAbility, Religion and Politics

Recently I spoke to director Jenni Gold about her documentary CinemAbility which shed light on the lack of representation for handicapped actors in Hollywood. It was an eye opening experience into the atmosphere the industry has created that not only misrepresents disabilities on screen, but the culture it creates which keeps handicapped actors from pursuing a career. One of those actors interview was Kevin Sorbo, who had a role in Soul Surfer, a the tale of a surfer who lost her arm in a shark attack (Bethany Hamilton). Mr. Sorbo and I spoke about the movie industry and quite a bit about politics. CinemAbility is available on iTunes, GooglePlay, and Amazon. #KevinSorbo #GodsNotDead #Religion

Gabe Bartalos Talks 'Saint Bernard'

Gabe Bartalos has had his hand in many classic cult films throughout the years. From Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 to the Leprechaun series, this man knows his stuff when it comes to special effects and makeup. Now he has used those talents to tackle a different task: directing.Gabe spoke with us this week about his unique and visually compelling film Saint Bernard, a tale of a man sleeping off the edge of sanity and into a world of oddities and horrors. Along the way, Bernard meets up with a number of interesting characters, with a couple of them being played by familiar faces like Warwick Davis and comedy legend Bob Zmuda. Saint Bernard will be available to purchase on May 14th.

Stefanie Bloom Talks Robot Love in '2050'

Actress Stefanie Bloom spoke with FanBolt about her new sci-fi drama '2050.' Synopsis: 2050 tells the story of a married video game developer who is introduced to a warehouse that customizes androids for human companionship. Dean Cain (Lois and Clark, God’s Not Dead, Supergirl) plays the role of Maxwell, the mastermind behind the warehouse. Along with Cain, the film stars a strong ensemble of actors including David Vaughn, Irina Abraham, Devin Fuller, Stefanie Bloom, Stormi Maya, Jace Nicole, Shannone Holt, Hope Blackstock, and more.

Brad Michael Elmore Talks Nicole Maines, 'Bit' and OutFest LA

Writer/director Brad Michael Elmore and Supergirl's Nicole Maines have managed to reinvigorate the vampire genre by injecting a sociopolitical twist on the mythic monsters. Bit, a tale of a runaway transwoman who encounters a group of ideologically strict lady vampires is no fluffy romantic romp with sparkles and six-pack abs. This is a power fantasy and an important step for representation in the horror genre

Nicole Maines Talks 'Bit' and Transgender Representation

Writer/director Brad Michael Elmore and Supergirl's Nicole Maines have managed to reinvigorate the vampire genre by injecting a sociopolitical twist on the mythic monsters. Bit, a tale of a runaway transwoman who encounters a group of ideologically strict lady vampires is no fluffy romantic romp with sparkles and six-pack abs. This is a power fantasy and an important step for representation in the horror genre. Check out our interview with Mr. Elmore and Ms. Maines below! Bit will be at both Outfest in L.A. on the 26th and next month at Popcorn Frights in Fort Lauderdale, Florida! https://www.outfest.org/ http://www.popcornfrights.com/ #trans #NicoleMaines #Bit

Ken Sagoes Talks 'The McHenry Trial' Indiegogo

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/th... Ken Sagoes is someone I truly admire. Where others just talk about social change or other ills that plague American society, Mr. Sagoes actually does something about it: charities, scholarships, and awareness programs. All of these are aimed at communities that are often overlooked by many in our country. To say that Ken Sagoes is a beacon would be an understatement. The current project that he is working on concerns a film adaptation of his new book The McHenry Trail, a story about a fifteen-year-old prodigy who is looking to free his wrongfully convicted father with the use of his exceptional legal skills. To get the full film made, however, Ken needs to prove to the studio suits that he has the chops to make a feature of this weight. So, with the power of Indiegogo and the goodwill of those willing to pledge funds, Ken will make a short film surrounding a few key scenes from the book. #Indiegogo #KenSagoes #BlackCinema

 

 

 

 

Frederick Schmidt Talks 'The Marker,' 'Supergirl,' and 'Mission Impossible'

Frederick Schmidt sat down with FanBolt this week to discuss his upcoming Justin Edgar directed film The Marker and his appearance as Metallo on The CW's Supergirl and The Flash. Synopsis: In The Marker, A criminal seeks redemption by connecting with the daughter of the woman he killed. Along the way he is haunted by his guilt in the guise of the woman's ghost.

Peter Hearn Talks 'Scrawl' and Daisy Ridley

Before she became the face of the Disney-owned Star Wars franchise, Daisy Ridley was a part of my specialty: indie cinema. Today we talked with professor, writer, and director Peter Hearn, the writer, and director of a unique horror film called Scrawl. Scrawl is currently available on VOD and the DVD is a Walmart exclusive. Synopsis: Simon Goodman (Liam Hughes) is a 16-year boy living in a rundown seaside town. With his best friend Joe Harper (Joe Daly), they create a comic book called SCRAWL as a way to escape their reality, gain some notoriety and more importantly pick up girls. Annie Williams (Annabelle Le Gresley), a girl who hides behind her camera and cannot forget the past gets wrapped up in the boys new world, along with Joe's sister Rosie (Ellie Selwood) and suddenly, with the appearance of a mysterious girl, Hannah (Daisy Ridley), events in the comic book start to invade their reality and situations in the comic book come to life.

Lin Shaye Talks 'Room for Rent' and 'Penny Dreadful'

Here's an interview I'd been looking forward to for quite some time. Lin Shaye has been in some of my favorite films, even a number of flicks outside of the horror genre for which I am synonymous with. I had the opportunity to screen Room for Rent recently and was blown away by the sympathetic and equally disturbing character of Joyce who Shaye brought to life.  Lin also spoke to us briefly about her role in the return of Penny Dreadful on Showtime. Announced yesterday on Deadline, she will be appearing alongside Nathan Lane, Amy Madigan, and Brent Spiner as a Nazi hunter in 1930s Los Angeles. Room for Rent is currently available on DVD and VOD. Synopsis: Lonely widow Joyce rents out a room in her house and becomes dangerously obsessed with one of her guests.

Michael Rowe Talks 'Crown and Anchor'

Michael Rowe, who's steely gaze graced us in the CW's Arrow as Deadshot is now being put to good use in his brother Andrew's newest film Crown and Anchor. This week we spoke with the Newfoundland native about this project and what it's like working with your kin. Crown and Anchor will be available on DVD and Digital July 2nd. Synopsis: Crown and Anchor follows James Downey (Michael Rowe), who is living a disciplined and straight edge lifestyle as a result of growing up with an abusive alcoholic father. His estranged cousin Danny (Matt Wells) is drowning his own trauma with drugs and booze. When their lives are forced to intersect once more, they each begin to unravel as the past returns with violent and tragic consequences.

Exclusive: John Massari Talks Killer Klowns at Halloween Horror Nights 2018

FanBolt sat down for an exclusive interview with Killer Klowns composer John Massari. What did the maestro think about the Killer Klowns scare zone at Halloween Horror Nights? How did it feel to hear his score playing at one of the most popular Halloween attractions in America? Find out at FanBolt.com! Video of John Massari at the scare zone is from Geek Notice: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe3... #HHN #KKFOS #JohnMassari

Scary Stories Documentary Interview W/ Cody Meirick

Remember that first time you cracked open a Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark book? The words of Alvin Schwartz and the art of Stephen Gammell penetrating your brain and leaving a lasting impression that you'd carry with you well into adulthood? That cultural phenomenon that thrilled kids and perturbed overprotective adults is going strong over thirty since the first book was published. Filmmaker Cody Meirick sat down with yours truly to discuss payoff, pitfalls, and public school pandemonium associated with this particular book series as the subject of his documentary Scary Stories. Check out my review of the documentary here: https://syxxsense.com/2019/04/11/scar... You can catch Scary Stories on video-on-demand May 7th, and a special feature-loaded DVD come July 16th.

Actor Chris Hahn Talks Wrestling, Acting, and Stunts

A few years ago I was on the set of Christopher Lawrence Chapman’s film Inoperable and met former WWE wrestler and actor Chris Hahn. The man who once wrestled under the name Johnny Paradise has seen a huge spike in his career in the entertainment industry, in part to collaborations with our mutual friend Jeff Miller (executive producer extraordinaire) and his appearance on ABC’s “The Proposal.” Having seen the number of projects Chris was working on recently, I decided to reach out to the Ax Giant actor to talk about these upcoming films and the hard work he puts in to not only landing roles, but in maintaining his signature look.

Tennessee Wraith Chasers Talk 'Haunted Live' on the Travel Channel

Tennessee Wraith Chasers Talk 'Haunted Live' In our early twenties, my best friend Eric and I would wander around the Lutz cemetery with our cameras, EMF meters, and attempt to catch some form of evidence of the supernatural. While the setting was a bit spooky, the most we ever caught was the chilling site of a homeless man talking to a bag of potatoes. Many of those scientific outings ended with us going to the Winn-Dixie, buying AmberBoch, and playing Road Rash drunkenly on the Genesis. Let’s leave the ghost hunting to the professionals, we thought. Then the hobby turned into an entertainment powerhouse. And today I got to speak to two men who are part of this reality TV giant. Chris Smith and Doogie of the Tennessee Wraith Chasers have an upcoming live show on the Travel Channel, where each week they’ll be exploring a secret location, and viewers can interact with the show as it unfolds via social media. https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/h... ‘Haunted Live’ will make its debut on September 14th at 10PM ET on the Travel Channel. Connect with the Tennessee Wraith Chasers on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tennesseewra... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tennessee_w... Twitter: https://twitter.com/TNWRAITHCHASERS

 

 

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Exclusive: Oliver Harper Talks 'In Search of the Last Action Heroes'

I am a child of the ‘80s. Growing up in the back of a VHS rental shop with nearly every movie at my disposal, there’s no mystery as to why the action and horror genres were my favorites. There is a magic that came along with the ‘80s that cannot be replicated in today’s action films. The balance of overblown machismo, unlimited ammunition, and violence on tap worked only during that decade of decadence. Attempts to recreate it in recent years, while OK, just can’t match the brawn of Arnold, or the steely stare of Stallone in their prime. While I could wax nostalgic for quite some time, the visual medium is far more effective. Over the years, we’ve seen a number of indie and amateur filmmakers emerge in the digital realm to scratch our itch for the action heroes of old. On YouTube, where thankfully the time of the ‘Angry Reviewer’ has come to a close, what has taken their place is far superior in quality. As I mentioned in my Kim Justice interview, this new batch of genre fans are turning streaming sites into the true next gen landscape for documentaries. I reached out to one such creators, Oliver Harper. Like myself, Oliver grew up during the heights of the action genre and saw it slowly fade from greatness. His YouTube channel is loaded with several great retrospectives, and he can cut together one hell of a trailer. Now, he is putting those skills to good use by creating a documentary that will no doubt please all of us who were raised on muscles, big guns, and big explosions: ‘In Search of the Last Action Heroes.’ Oliver and his producer, Ti Singh, sat down with me to discuss how this project came about, and the tough road that any documentary filmmaker faces.

Kim Justice Talks Retro Gaming and Trans Representation

The day of the angry reviewer has thankfully passed on YouTube. No longer do profanity-laden diatribes hold prominence when it comes to retro video games and classic films of the ‘80s and ‘90s. From the ashes of AVGN and Nostalgia Critic have come a group of creators who focus on the more detailed aspects of our favorite pastimes. Folks like DJ Slope, Guru Larry, Oliver Harper, and Kim Justice have taken up the mantle of suppliers of retro-focused information with documentary styled videos that are rife with facts, yet retaining that perfect degree of charisma that keeps us from clicking elsewhere. This week I sat down with Kim Justice to speak about a bevy of topic: how to deal with the ups & downs of being at the whim of YouTube’s arbitrary rules and the evolution of acceptance and representation of trans people in media.