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Renny Harlin & Gene Simmons on 'Deep Water' | Exclusive Interview

Cine Geek's Mark Nieves sits down exclusively with director Renny Harlin (Deep Blue Sea, Die Hard 2) and producer Gene Simmons to talk about their new thriller Deep Water — a survival film featuring a catastrophic plane crash, shark-infested waters, and an all-star cast including Aaron Eckhart and Sir Ben Kingsley. Renny opens up about his philosophy of old-school, practical filmmaking — drawing inspiration from legends like Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin — and explains why he pushed for brutal realism in the film's shocking plane crash sequence. Gene Simmons breaks down how a great script is the foundation of every successful film, and what it takes to attract Hollywood's best talent to a project. Whether you're a fan of shark thrillers, action cinema, or filmmaking craft, this interview is a must-watch! 🎬 Deep Water is now showing in Puerto Rico. 📌 Subscribe to CineGeek for more exclusive interviews, reviews, and entertainment news in Spanish and English. 🌐 Visit us at: cinegeek.net [cinegeek.net] CHAPTERS * 0:00 – Introduction & Welcome * 0:20 – Renny Harlin on Deep Blue Sea vs. Deep Water * 0:34 – How Filmmaking Has (and Hasn't) Changed * 1:17 – Old-School Filmmaking: Chaplin, Keaton & Practical Stunts * 2:06 – The Plane Crash Sequence: Gore, Realism & Impact * 3:29 – Gene Simmons: What Attracted Him to Deep Water * 3:33 – Why the Script Is Everything in Filmmaking * 4:18 – Attracting Sir Ben Kingsley & Aaron Eckhart * 5:02 – Why the Director Makes or Breaks a Film * 5:36 – Gene Simmons on the Different Roles of a Producer * 6:37 – Closing Remarks & Puerto Rico Premiere

Ana Ortiz Talks Imperfect Woman (Apple TV+), Ugly Betty & Latino Representation | Cine Geek

Mark Nieves from Cine Geek sat down exclusively with actress Ana Ortiz — best known for her iconic role as Hilda on Ugly Betty — to discuss her new role as Detective Bethany Gantz in Imperfect Woman, the new Apple TV+ series.In this interview, Ana opens up about what it means to be part of a stellar ensemble cast alongside Kerry Washington, Elizabeth Banks, and Kate Hudson, the importance of Latino representation in mainstream television, her friendship with Judy Reyes, her desire to produce more Latino content, and the possibility of an Ugly Betty reboot.She also shares her perspective on the growth of the film industry in Puerto Rico and the work of creators like Rosalía Sánchez.🍎 Imperfect Woman is now streaming on Apple TV+.🎙️ Follow Ana Ortiz on Instagram (instagram.com/therealanaortiz [instagram.com/therealanaortiz/]) and tune in to her Ugly Betty podcast.0:00 - Introduction & Welcome0:10 - Ana on joining the cast of Imperfect Woman0:36 - Her powerful female characters: Hilda, Marisol & Isabel0:55 - Being Latina and Puerto Rican in the role of Detective Bethany Gantz1:06 - How Judy Reyes helped her land the role1:37 - Working with Kerry Washington on set2:11 - Why Imperfect Woman hooks you from episode one2:22 - Ugly Betty: a before and after for Latino audiences3:02 - The Ugly Betty podcast and the possible reboot3:52 - The importance of having Latinos behind the camera4:50 - Puerto Rico's film industry and Rosalía Sánchez5:20 - Directing or producing? Her creative ambitions6:25 - Latina women stepping into behind-the-scenes roles7:04 - How Ugly Betty opened doors in her career7:49 - Playing different types of strong Latina women8:50 - The new Latino generation making waves in Hollywood9:27 - Closing & how to watch Imperfect Woman on Apple TV+If you liked this interview and want more exclusive Cine Geek content, don't forget to like this video and subscribe to our channel. Please turn on the little bell so you don't miss our next interviews with the biggest names in film and television.Follow us — https://www.youtube.com/@CineGeekPR/?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@CineGeekPR/?sub_confirmation=1] #ImperfectWoman #AnaOrtiz #AppleTV #UglyBetty #CineGeek #LatinaActress #LatinoRepresentation

Daniel MacPherson Talks "Beast": MMA, Neighbours & Second Chances

Mark Nieves from CineGeek sits down with Daniel MacPherson, the lead star of the new film Beast. The Australian actor opens up about his jiu-jitsu training with the Gracie family, his favorite MMA fighters including GSP, Alex Volkanovski, and Israel Adesanya, his early days on the iconic Australian soap opera Neighbours alongside Luke Hemsworth, and how the film's theme of second chances mirrors deeply personal moments in his own life. Beast opens in Puerto Rico on April 9th. 🎬 Follow us at CineGeek: https://cinegeek.net [https://cinegeek.net]

Eric Ledgin (St. Denis Medical) on David Alan Grier, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Making Comedy in a Hospital

We sat down exclusively with Eric Ledgin, co-creator, writer, and showrunner of St. Denis Medical, the acclaimed NBC and Peacock mockumentary set in an underfunded Oregon hospital. In this interview, Ledgin opens up about the grueling casting process, what it's like working with a powerhouse ensemble including Wendi McLendon-Covey, David Alan Grier, and Allison Tolman, and why he chose a hospital as the backdrop for stories about human connection. He also reflects on what it means to be part of NBC's legendary comedy legacy alongside shows like Seinfeld and Friends. St. Denis Medical airs on NBC, streams on Peacock the next day, and is coming soon to Netflix. 🎬 Subscribe to CineGeek for more film and television interviews and content in Spanish.🌐 cinegeek.net [cinegeek.net]

De Narcos a PROTECTOR: Gabriel Sloyer nos cuenta los secretos del rodaje

¡Bienvenidos a Cine Geek! En este episodio, Mark Nieves conversa con el talentoso actor Gabriel Sloyer sobre su papel como "The Chairman" en la nueva película de acción, Protector (In the Lost Lands / Protector). Gabriel nos comparte cómo fue trabajar mano a mano con la legendaria Milla Jovovich (Resident Evil, El Quinto Elemento) y bajo la dirección de Adrian Grunberg, conocido por su trabajo en Rambo: Last Blood. Hablamos sobre el intenso realismo de la película, el oscuro tema de la trata humana que aborda la trama y cómo fue el proceso de crear un villano a la altura de una heroína de acción tan icónica. No te pierdas Protector, disponible en cines desde el 6 de marzo de 2026.