Following Films Podcast: Mika Boorem on HOLLYWOOD.CON, John Carpenter, Tucson, and Calling In Favors to Make an Indie Film

Mika Boorem is an actress, screenwriter, and director. She is best known for her work in THE PATRIOT, ALONG CAME A SPIDER, BLUE CRUSH, and the often overlooked John Carpenter gem THE WARD.

I had Mika on the show to discuss her latest film Hollywood.con, that she directed, wrote, and stars in. We also talk about her hometown and my current residence Tucson AZ, our shared love of John Carpenter, and the importance of asking for favors when you are making an independent film.

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A Bronx Tale 4K Available for Pre-Order Now!

A Bronx Tale (30th Anniversary Edition), which will be available on 4K UHD Blu-Ray and VOD platforms on September 12, 2023. For the first time, the film will be released in newly-restored, Ultra High Definition Dolby Vision and Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround sound. A Bronx Tale will also be available on VOD on AppleTV, Amazon Prime Video, and more. The new edition will include brand-new exclusive interviews with director and star Robert De Niro, and writer and star Chazz Palminteri, who reflect on how the film has become a beloved classic with audiences – recalling the original production process, adapting the screenplay, and the characters’ authenticity. To close the curtains on this year’s Tribeca Festival, there will also be a 30th-anniversary commemoration of A Bronx Tale on Saturday, June 17. After the screening, producer and Festival co-founder Jane Rosenthal, and writer and co-star Chazz Palminteri will join director and star Robert De Niro to celebrate the film. The live conversatio

Following Films Podcast: Steven Luke on COME OUT FIGHTING

Today I’m joined by Steven Luke to discuss his film COME OUT FIGHTING Set during WWII, in this military adventure, a small, specialized squad of U.S. Army African American soldiers are sent on an unofficial rescue mission behind enemy lines to locate their missing commanding officer. The squad upon battling their way through the German defenses encounter more than they bargain for when they locate a downed U.S. Army fighter pilot. With the help of their friends at the 761st tank battalion, known as “The Black Panthers,” the squad must find a way to survive and make it back in one piece. COME OUT FIGHTING is currently in theaters and available on demand

LOREN AND ROSE Starring Jacqueline Bisset & Kelly Blatz In Theaters June 23rd

Written & Directed by award-winning filmmaker Russell Brown (Search Engines, The Blue Tooth Virgin) Starring : Jacqueline Bisset (Airport), Kelly Blatz ("Fear The Walking Dead," What Lies Ahead ), Gia Carides (My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Letters From A Killer), Paul Sand (Sweet Land, Simple Being), Erin Cahill (“Sleepy Hollow,” Church People), Rebecca Noble ("CSI: Vegas," "Nightmares") Rose is a legendary actress trying to revive her career. Loren is a promising filmmaker. Over the course of their many encounters, a deep friendship evolves as their love of art, understanding of grief, and faith in life’s potential guide them through personal and creative transformations. Kelly Blatz and Jacqueline Bisset star with a chemistry that is at once authentic and intoxicating. Loren & Rose — Official Trailer from The Simon Productions on Vimeo . *Santa Barbara International Film Festival (WORLD PREMIERE)** **Studio City Film Festival — Winner Best Ac

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