Cinema Flow Podcast

Damien McCarthy Interview (Director of "Hokum")

Writer-director Damien McCarthy joins the show to discuss his new horror film, HOKUM, currently playing in cinemas everywhere. The film follows Ohm Bauman, a troubled writer who retreats to a remote inn to scatter his parents' ashes, only to be consumed by tales of a witch haunting the honeymoon suite. Disturbing visions and a shocking disappearance force him to confront the dark corners of his past. McCarthy discusses how he crafted Ohm's character arc, turning an unlikeable protagonist into someone the audience roots for by the end. We also dive into the filmmaking craft behind Hokum, including its stunning cinematography, practical effects, and the creative production design that brings the inn to life. 🎬 Hokum is currently playing in cinemas everywhere. Get your tickets now. Hokum trailer: https://youtu.be/jP2nDyQWBOU?si=0qIkw0G03KDKMxw9 [https://youtu.be/jP2nDyQWBOU?si=0qIkw0G03KDKMxw9] Damien's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hows_themovie_goin/ [https://www.instagram.com/hows_themovie_goin/] Damien's Website: https://www.hediesattheend.com/ [https://www.hediesattheend.com/] Hokum Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/film/hokum/ [https://letterboxd.com/film/hokum/] Hokum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hokum.movie/ [https://www.instagram.com/hokum.movie/] Damien's short films: https://www.youtube.com/@millerkarras/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@millerkarras/videos] Get your tickets now: https://www.fandango.com/hokum-2026-244804/movie-overview [https://www.fandango.com/hokum-2026-244804/movie-overview] Special thanks to Neon and the Ginsberg Libby for making this interview possible.

Sean O'Connell Interview

Film podcast legend, Sean O'Connell, joins the show. He is the deputy editor of CBR (Comic Book Resources), former co-host of the beloved ReelBlend podcast, and author of three essential film books: Release the Snyder Cut, With Great Power, and Bruce Willis. Zack and Sean go deep on the legacy of ReelBlend and Sean breaks down his work at CBR. Then the conversation turns to his books: the grassroots fan movement behind the Snyder Cut, the untold history of Spider-Man on film, and what it was like writing a career retrospective on one of Hollywood's most prolific stars, Bruce Willis. Plus: the results of the legendary 2025 ReelBlend Fantasy Draft are finally revealed. Timecodes: 01:10 ReelBlend Memories 11:00 CBR: Comic Book Resources 13:32 Release the Snyder Cut 18:49 With Great Power: Spider-Man 23:55 Bruce Willis: A Career Retrospective Links: Order Sean's books: https://spider-man-with-great-power-book.kit.com/ [https://spider-man-with-great-power-book.kit.com/] Sean's CBR page: https://www.cbr.com/author/sean-o-connell/ [https://www.cbr.com/author/sean-o-connell/] Sean's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sean_oconnell33/ [https://www.instagram.com/sean_oconnell33/] Sean's X: https://x.com/Sean_OConnell [https://x.com/Sean_OConnell] CBR YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@cbr/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@cbr/videos] ReelBlend YouTube archive: https://www.youtube.com/@ReelBlend [https://www.youtube.com/@ReelBlend]

Kirk Jones Interview (Director of "I Swear")

Filmmaker Kirk Jones joins the show to discuss his award-winning film I Swear, opening in cinemas on April 24. The film follows John Davidson, a man living with Tourette's syndrome, as he grows from a misunderstood teenager in the 1980s into someone who discovers purpose through the kindness of others. Jones shares the origins of the story and how he carefully balanced humor and emotion to create a film that's both deeply moving and genuinely funny. We also dive into the filmmaking craft behind I Swear, including its cinematography, editing choices, and Robert Aramayo's BAFTA-winning performance. 🎬 I Swear hits U.S. theaters on April 24th. Kirk's Website: https://www.kirkjones.com/ [https://www.kirkjones.com/] Kirk's IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0428600/ [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0428600/] I Swear Trailer: https://youtu.be/10ynpduiRpM?si=8ToKbv7xPYV3_2Me [https://youtu.be/10ynpduiRpM?si=8ToKbv7xPYV3_2Me] I Swear Website: https://www.iswearfilm.com/home/ [https://www.iswearfilm.com/home/] I Swear Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/film/i-swear/ [https://letterboxd.com/film/i-swear/]

Ben Hopkins Interview (Writer of "Fuze")

Writer Ben Hopkins joins the show to discuss his latest film, Fuze. Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, and Sam Worthington, and directed by David Mackenzie (Hell or High Water), Fuze is a tense action-thriller that begins with the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb at a construction site in the heart of London. What follows is a high-stakes race against time as authorities scramble to evacuate the city before disaster strikes. 🎬 Fuze is in cinemas now in the U.K. and hits theaters in the U.S. on April 24th. Ben Hopkins' Website: https://benhopkins.eu/ Fuze Trailer: https://youtu.be/vh9FR7R9QCo?si=Jxk7DkoGh_vadLTq [https://youtu.be/vh9FR7R9QCo?si=Jxk7DkoGh_vadLTq] Fuze Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/fuze.film/ [https://www.instagram.com/fuze.film/] Fuze IMDb Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31189814/ [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31189814/]

Chandler Levack Interview (Director of "Mile End Kicks" & "Roommates")

Filmmaker Chandler Levack joins the show to discuss her 2 new films, "Roommates" and "Mile End Kicks" both coming out on the same day. First up, Roommates, an R-rated teen comedy produced by Adam Sandler and starring Sadie Sandler. The film follows a naïve college freshman whose dream roommate situation quickly spirals into passive-aggressive chaos. Levack talks about finding the balance between outrageous comedy and grounded character work, and collaborating with a stacked ensemble cast including Chloe East, Nick Kroll, Natasha Lyonne, Storm Reid, Carol Kane, Ivy Wolk, and Janeane Garofalo. She also shares insights into the film's underlying themes of communication, boundaries, and personal growth. We then shift to Mile End Kicks, a romantic comedy starring Barbie Ferreira as a young aspiring writer who moves to Montreal and finds herself entangled in the world of indie rock. She discusses the film's visual style and her collaboration with Matt Johnson and Zapruder Films. 🎬 Roommates hits Netflix and Mile End Kicks arrives in theaters on April 17th, making for the perfect double feature #MileEndMates Chandler's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clevack/ [https://www.instagram.com/clevack/] Chandler's X: https://x.com/clevack [https://x.com/clevack] Chandler's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/clevack/ [https://letterboxd.com/clevack/] Roommates Trailer: https://youtu.be/PF3dDdeSIVc?si=17rrmhM4uIaXJwV6 [https://youtu.be/PF3dDdeSIVc?si=17rrmhM4uIaXJwV6] Mile End Kicks Trailer: https://youtu.be/mzaCmw_VrlI?si=tqPzpFJCCQhenMP9 [https://youtu.be/mzaCmw_VrlI?si=tqPzpFJCCQhenMP9] Mile End Kicks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mileendkicksmovie/ [https://www.instagram.com/mileendkicksmovie/]