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Actor, Writer and Director Mark O’Brien Talks ‘Voices of Our Mother’ In Our Interview

Some people are just overachievers. Take Mark O’Brien—not content with a stellar acting resume that includes dodging killer in-laws in Ready or Not, decoding aliens in Arrival, or navigating the gritty streets of “City on the Hill,” is cementing his status as a formidable force behind the camera. His latest film, Voices of Our Mother, is heading your way this June. O’Brien’s latest project as writer-director is the indie horror film The Voices of Our Mother. Now, it is officially headed to Shudder this month. I sat down with the triple-threat filmmaker to talk grief, family drama, and the kind of maternal baggage that requires an exorcist rather than a therapist. Family Reunions Are Hell The story centers on a woman who has barely finished burying her own mother before a sudden, violent health crisis throws her life into a tailspin. Naturally, her four estranged children come scurrying back to the family nest under the guise of “caring” for her.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 19, 2026

Legendary Producer Bill Kong Takes Us Inside the Making of ‘The Furious’ in Our Interview

When it comes to martial arts cinema, executive producer Bill Kong is an absolute titan. He’s the legendary mind behind genre-defining masterpieces like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Hero, and House of Flying Daggers. Now, his latest film, The Furious, stormed into theaters this weekend. And it’s already creating a massive wave of buzz world-wide. I’m referring to the balls-to-the-wall crime thriller The Furious, which we confidently crowned “the action film of the summer” in our recent review. I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Kong. We had a chat about a spectacular, high-octane feature that came to be, the grueling reality of its production, and what it takes to push modern action cinema to its absolute limit. An Unlikely Duo Directed by the masterful Kenji Tanigaki (interview), The Furious tracks two desperate men on a devastating, violent collision course with a ruthless criminal syndicate. The phenomenal Xie Miao (interview) stars as Wang Wei, an ordinary tradesman whose world

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 13, 2026

Director Kenji Tanigaki Talks ‘The Furious’ In Our Interview

If you’ve spent any time watching action cinema over the last few decades, you’ve probably seen Kenji Tanigaki’s work. After cutting his teeth orchestrating mind-boggling stunts for over fifty films (including Snake Eyes), he leaped into the director’s chair with the Shinobi franchise. Now, he’s back with The Furious. And it’s an absolute adrenaline shot of a movie! In fact, we confidently dubbed “the action movie of the summer” in our spoiler-free review. I had the pleasure of sitting down with the maestro himself. We discussed the chaos, the choreography, and how he pulled off some of the year’s most jaw-dropping set pieces. The Plot: John Wick Meets a Hardware Store The Furious follows two desperate men on a brutal collision course with a ruthless criminal empire. The Father: Xie Miao plays Wang Wei, an ordinary tradesman whose life is shattered when human traffickers abduct his young daughter. After the corrupt local police department gives him the cold shoulder, he

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 12, 2026

Martial Arts Icon Joe Taslim Talks Bone-Breaking Stunts in ‘The Furious’ In Our Interview

If you call yourself a martial arts connoisseur, the name Joe Taslim should instantly cause your adrenaline to spike. The man has spent over a decade delivering some of the most electrifying physical performances in modern cinema history. He froze the competition as Sub-Zero in Mortal Kombat. He tore up the tarmac in Fast & Furious 6. And he impressed us as Li Yong in the absolutely magnificent action series “Warrior” ( Netflix and Max). However, before he became a cinematic icon, Taslim was a world-class professional Judo athlete. He collected gold medals at national and Asian championships. Now, he’s translating that elite, real-world mastery into what is officially tracking as the action movie of the summer: The Furious. To celebrate the upcoming theatrical carnage, we caught up with Taslim for an exclusive interview. We discussed the film’s relentless choreography, the heavy emotional weight driving the story, and more. A Double-Barrel Shot of Righteous Vengeance What truly elevates The Furious

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2026

Interview: Martial Arts Master Xie Miao Talks Brutal Action and the Heart of ‘The Furious’

If you are a martial arts purist who has been begging for an old-school, bone-crunching action film, one that values high-velocity practical stunt work just as much as it values emotional stakes, your summer salvation has officially arrived. The Furious is locked and loaded to smash its way into theaters this week on June 12, 2026! So, to celebrate what is on track to be the undisputed martial arts movie of the summer, we sat down for an exclusive chat with the film’s star, Xie Miao. The Story The narrative framework of The Furious is a beautiful, no-nonsense vehicle designed entirely for maximum cinematic carnage. Wang (Xie Miao), a father, witnesses his young daughter being snatched off the street by a human trafficking ring. However, the corrupt local authorities offer absolutely zero help. Refusing to let his daughter become a statistic, Wang decides to tear the criminal underworld apart piece by piece. Along his path of absolute destruction, he crosses

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 10, 2026

Film Editor Brian Philip Davis Takes Inside ‘Hokum’ in Our Interview

When it comes to films, one of the most important jobs behind the camera doesn’t get the credit it deserves. I’m talking about the editors who take a string of shots and images and turn them into the movies we know and love. It’s not an easy job, and it truly makes a film what it is. I was excited when I got the confirmation that I would be sitting down with film editor Brian Philip Davis. The man knows horror. After all, he served as editor for some great films, including the vampire movie Boys from County Hell. And he recently reunited with Oddity filmmaker Damian McCarthy for Hokum, one of the biggest horror films of the year. And if you’ve seen it, you know exactly why I’m so excited about it. If not, you should check out my review in which I called it “creepy AF” and a “must-see.” In Hokum, Adam Scott (Severance) stars as Ohm Bauman,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 6, 2026

An Interview with the Showrunners of “The Terror: Devil in Silver”

After a seven-year hiatus that felt longer than a winter in the Arctic, AMC’s prestige horror anthology is finally back to remind us that being trapped in a room is much worse than being trapped in the tundra. “The Terror: Devil in Silver” officially premiered on May 7, 2026, on AMC+ and Shudder. This six-episode descent into madness moves the franchise away from historical shipwrecks and internment camps, landing squarely in the claustrophobic nightmare of a modern psychiatric ward. One Way Ticket to Hell Based on the 2012 novel by Victor LaValle, the season follows Pepper (Dan Stevens), a working-class man whose “bad luck and bad temper” land him in New Hyde Psychiatric Hospital. Pepper quickly realizes that New Hyde is where society sends the people it wants to forget. Between the gaslighting doctors, the hostile patients, and a mysterious entity known as “The Devil” lurking in the shadows, Pepper’s struggle isn’t just about escaping—it’s about surviving a hellscape where

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 11, 2026

Hanna Cheramy (“Julie”) Talks Season 4 of MGM’s “FROM”

MGM’s “FROM” continues to keep viewers on the edge of their seats as the town descends into darkness, and things that go bump in the night are getting more terrifying. As everyone fights to survive, one character, Julie, steps up to help and find a way to save those they love. Played by Hannah Cheramy, Julie has grown from a sassy teen to a badass willing to put her body and mind on the line. I sat down with Cheramy to discuss Julie’s life in the town and her evolution. And also, her Julie playlist that gets her into Julie’s mindset. Before Cheramy joined “FROM,” an absolutely fantastic, nightmare-inducing series, she had already worked in the horror genre. She starred in films like The Hollow Child and Colossal, and in the TV series “Van Helsing.” With “FROM” already mid-season, you might be wondering what new horrors the characters will encounter. We’re not telling, but I will say this: with it

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 9, 2026

An Interview with the Showrunners of “The Terror: Devil in Silver”

After a seven-year hiatus that felt longer than a winter in the Arctic, AMC’s prestige horror anthology is finally back to remind us that being trapped in a room is much worse than being trapped in the tundra. “The Terror: Devil in Silver” officially premieres this May, on AMC+ and Shudder, with a linear run on AMC to follow later this year. This six-episode descent into madness moves the franchise away from historical shipwrecks and internment camps, landing squarely in the claustrophobic nightmare of a modern psychiatric ward. The series, which is based on the 2012 novel by Victor LaValle, follows Pepper (Dan Stevens), a working-class man whose “bad luck and bad temper” land him in New Hyde Psychiatric Hospital. Pepper quickly realizes that New Hyde is where society sends the people it wants to forget. Between the gaslighting doctors, the hostile patients, and a mysterious entity known as “The Devil” lurking in the shadows, Pepper’s struggle isn’t just about

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 6, 2026

Surviving the Nightmare of MGM’s “FROM”: An Interview with Catalina Sandino Moreno

If you aren’t watching the MGM+ series “FROM,” you are missing out on pure televised terror. The show is currently in its fourth season, and the town is descending into absolute chaos and carnage. At the center of the storm is Tabitha, played by the brilliant Catalina Sandino Moreno. Catalina brings a raw, haunting vulnerability to a character pushed to the edge. She’s joined by a fantastic cast, including Harold Perrineau, Eion Bailey, David Alpay, and Elizabeth Saunders. Together, they bring a visceral reality to a town that defies every law of nature. A Family Shattered Tabitha is one of the strongest female characters on television right now. However, her strength is being tested like never before. She recently suffered the brutal death of her husband, Jim. This trauma will undoubtedly scar her children for the rest of their lives. As the town searches for a way out, the stakes have never been higher. Every night is a desperate fight

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 4, 2026

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Actor, Writer and Director Mark O’Brien Talks ‘Voices of Our Mother’ In Our Interview

Some people are just overachievers. Take Mark O’Brien—not content with a stellar acting resume that includes dodging killer in-laws in Ready or Not, decoding aliens in Arrival, or navigating the gritty streets of “City on the Hill,” is cementing his status as a formidable force behind the camera. His latest film, Voices of Our Mother, is heading your way this June. O’Brien’s latest project as writer-director is the indie horror film The Voices of Our Mother. Now, it is officially headed to Shudder this month. I sat down with the triple-threat filmmaker to talk grief, family drama, and the kind of maternal baggage that requires an exorcist rather than a therapist. Family Reunions Are Hell The story centers on a woman who has barely finished burying her own mother before a sudden, violent health crisis throws her life into a tailspin. Naturally, her four estranged children come scurrying back to the family nest under the guise of “caring” for her.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 19, 2026

Legendary Producer Bill Kong Takes Us Inside the Making of ‘The Furious’ in Our Interview

When it comes to martial arts cinema, executive producer Bill Kong is an absolute titan. He’s the legendary mind behind genre-defining masterpieces like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Hero, and House of Flying Daggers. Now, his latest film, The Furious, stormed into theaters this weekend. And it’s already creating a massive wave of buzz world-wide. I’m referring to the balls-to-the-wall crime thriller The Furious, which we confidently crowned “the action film of the summer” in our recent review. I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Kong. We had a chat about a spectacular, high-octane feature that came to be, the grueling reality of its production, and what it takes to push modern action cinema to its absolute limit. An Unlikely Duo Directed by the masterful Kenji Tanigaki (interview), The Furious tracks two desperate men on a devastating, violent collision course with a ruthless criminal syndicate. The phenomenal Xie Miao (interview) stars as Wang Wei, an ordinary tradesman whose world

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 13, 2026

Director Kenji Tanigaki Talks ‘The Furious’ In Our Interview

If you’ve spent any time watching action cinema over the last few decades, you’ve probably seen Kenji Tanigaki’s work. After cutting his teeth orchestrating mind-boggling stunts for over fifty films (including Snake Eyes), he leaped into the director’s chair with the Shinobi franchise. Now, he’s back with The Furious. And it’s an absolute adrenaline shot of a movie! In fact, we confidently dubbed “the action movie of the summer” in our spoiler-free review. I had the pleasure of sitting down with the maestro himself. We discussed the chaos, the choreography, and how he pulled off some of the year’s most jaw-dropping set pieces. The Plot: John Wick Meets a Hardware Store The Furious follows two desperate men on a brutal collision course with a ruthless criminal empire. The Father: Xie Miao plays Wang Wei, an ordinary tradesman whose life is shattered when human traffickers abduct his young daughter. After the corrupt local police department gives him the cold shoulder, he

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 12, 2026

Martial Arts Icon Joe Taslim Talks Bone-Breaking Stunts in ‘The Furious’ In Our Interview

If you call yourself a martial arts connoisseur, the name Joe Taslim should instantly cause your adrenaline to spike. The man has spent over a decade delivering some of the most electrifying physical performances in modern cinema history. He froze the competition as Sub-Zero in Mortal Kombat. He tore up the tarmac in Fast & Furious 6. And he impressed us as Li Yong in the absolutely magnificent action series “Warrior” ( Netflix and Max). However, before he became a cinematic icon, Taslim was a world-class professional Judo athlete. He collected gold medals at national and Asian championships. Now, he’s translating that elite, real-world mastery into what is officially tracking as the action movie of the summer: The Furious. To celebrate the upcoming theatrical carnage, we caught up with Taslim for an exclusive interview. We discussed the film’s relentless choreography, the heavy emotional weight driving the story, and more. A Double-Barrel Shot of Righteous Vengeance What truly elevates The Furious

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2026

Interview: Martial Arts Master Xie Miao Talks Brutal Action and the Heart of ‘The Furious’

If you are a martial arts purist who has been begging for an old-school, bone-crunching action film, one that values high-velocity practical stunt work just as much as it values emotional stakes, your summer salvation has officially arrived. The Furious is locked and loaded to smash its way into theaters this week on June 12, 2026! So, to celebrate what is on track to be the undisputed martial arts movie of the summer, we sat down for an exclusive chat with the film’s star, Xie Miao. The Story The narrative framework of The Furious is a beautiful, no-nonsense vehicle designed entirely for maximum cinematic carnage. Wang (Xie Miao), a father, witnesses his young daughter being snatched off the street by a human trafficking ring. However, the corrupt local authorities offer absolutely zero help. Refusing to let his daughter become a statistic, Wang decides to tear the criminal underworld apart piece by piece. Along his path of absolute destruction, he crosses

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 10, 2026

Film Editor Brian Philip Davis Takes Inside ‘Hokum’ in Our Interview

When it comes to films, one of the most important jobs behind the camera doesn’t get the credit it deserves. I’m talking about the editors who take a string of shots and images and turn them into the movies we know and love. It’s not an easy job, and it truly makes a film what it is. I was excited when I got the confirmation that I would be sitting down with film editor Brian Philip Davis. The man knows horror. After all, he served as editor for some great films, including the vampire movie Boys from County Hell. And he recently reunited with Oddity filmmaker Damian McCarthy for Hokum, one of the biggest horror films of the year. And if you’ve seen it, you know exactly why I’m so excited about it. If not, you should check out my review in which I called it “creepy AF” and a “must-see.” In Hokum, Adam Scott (Severance) stars as Ohm Bauman,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 6, 2026

An Interview with the Showrunners of “The Terror: Devil in Silver”

After a seven-year hiatus that felt longer than a winter in the Arctic, AMC’s prestige horror anthology is finally back to remind us that being trapped in a room is much worse than being trapped in the tundra. “The Terror: Devil in Silver” officially premiered on May 7, 2026, on AMC+ and Shudder. This six-episode descent into madness moves the franchise away from historical shipwrecks and internment camps, landing squarely in the claustrophobic nightmare of a modern psychiatric ward. One Way Ticket to Hell Based on the 2012 novel by Victor LaValle, the season follows Pepper (Dan Stevens), a working-class man whose “bad luck and bad temper” land him in New Hyde Psychiatric Hospital. Pepper quickly realizes that New Hyde is where society sends the people it wants to forget. Between the gaslighting doctors, the hostile patients, and a mysterious entity known as “The Devil” lurking in the shadows, Pepper’s struggle isn’t just about escaping—it’s about surviving a hellscape where

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 11, 2026

Hanna Cheramy (“Julie”) Talks Season 4 of MGM’s “FROM”

MGM’s “FROM” continues to keep viewers on the edge of their seats as the town descends into darkness, and things that go bump in the night are getting more terrifying. As everyone fights to survive, one character, Julie, steps up to help and find a way to save those they love. Played by Hannah Cheramy, Julie has grown from a sassy teen to a badass willing to put her body and mind on the line. I sat down with Cheramy to discuss Julie’s life in the town and her evolution. And also, her Julie playlist that gets her into Julie’s mindset. Before Cheramy joined “FROM,” an absolutely fantastic, nightmare-inducing series, she had already worked in the horror genre. She starred in films like The Hollow Child and Colossal, and in the TV series “Van Helsing.” With “FROM” already mid-season, you might be wondering what new horrors the characters will encounter. We’re not telling, but I will say this: with it

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 9, 2026

An Interview with the Showrunners of “The Terror: Devil in Silver”

After a seven-year hiatus that felt longer than a winter in the Arctic, AMC’s prestige horror anthology is finally back to remind us that being trapped in a room is much worse than being trapped in the tundra. “The Terror: Devil in Silver” officially premieres this May, on AMC+ and Shudder, with a linear run on AMC to follow later this year. This six-episode descent into madness moves the franchise away from historical shipwrecks and internment camps, landing squarely in the claustrophobic nightmare of a modern psychiatric ward. The series, which is based on the 2012 novel by Victor LaValle, follows Pepper (Dan Stevens), a working-class man whose “bad luck and bad temper” land him in New Hyde Psychiatric Hospital. Pepper quickly realizes that New Hyde is where society sends the people it wants to forget. Between the gaslighting doctors, the hostile patients, and a mysterious entity known as “The Devil” lurking in the shadows, Pepper’s struggle isn’t just about

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 6, 2026

Surviving the Nightmare of MGM’s “FROM”: An Interview with Catalina Sandino Moreno

If you aren’t watching the MGM+ series “FROM,” you are missing out on pure televised terror. The show is currently in its fourth season, and the town is descending into absolute chaos and carnage. At the center of the storm is Tabitha, played by the brilliant Catalina Sandino Moreno. Catalina brings a raw, haunting vulnerability to a character pushed to the edge. She’s joined by a fantastic cast, including Harold Perrineau, Eion Bailey, David Alpay, and Elizabeth Saunders. Together, they bring a visceral reality to a town that defies every law of nature. A Family Shattered Tabitha is one of the strongest female characters on television right now. However, her strength is being tested like never before. She recently suffered the brutal death of her husband, Jim. This trauma will undoubtedly scar her children for the rest of their lives. As the town searches for a way out, the stakes have never been higher. Every night is a desperate fight

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 4, 2026
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