Cinema Flow Podcast

Zack Abdulbaki
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Welcome to the Cinema Flow Podcast! Join film lover Zack Abdulbaki as he interviews some of the most passionate and talented people working in the industry today. If you're interested in being a guest on the Cinema Flow Podcast, be sure to email the show at cinemaflowpodcast@gmail.com Please be sure to subscribe and leave us a review if you enjoy the show! Thank you for listening!

  1. Michael Tiddes Interview (Director of "Scary Movie")

    Jun 9

    Michael Tiddes Interview (Director of "Scary Movie")

    Director Michael Tiddes joins the show to discuss his new horror-themed comedy blockbuster, SCARY MOVIE, currently playing in theaters everywhere.   The film stars Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall. It's a hysterical parody of all of your favorite horror movies from the last ten years.   Michael's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeltiddes/?hl=en Michael's X: https://x.com/MikeTiddes?lang=en   Scary Movie trailer: https://youtu.be/0fZ58S-7QP0?si=av0gYcUs8jV_jyCS   Scary Movie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarymovie/?hl=en   Get your tickets now: https://www.scarymovie.film/home/

    32 min
  2. 2027 Oscars Predictions with Angelique Acuña

    Jun 8

    2027 Oscars Predictions with Angelique Acuña

    Angelique Acuña joins the show for the 2027 Oscars Fantasy Draft.   She and Zack will each draft 10 films that they think will be nominated for Best Picture at the 99th Academy Awards.   Check out Angelique's Substack for some great film writing and Survivor coverage. Link: https://shorturl.at/bOjGo   Angelique Acuña's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelique.acuna/   Angelique Acuña's Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/35YDZ   Zack's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/zackbaki

    34 min
  3. Zachary Donohue Interview (Writer of "Passenger")

    May 27

    Zachary Donohue Interview (Writer of "Passenger")

    Screenwriter Zachary Donohue joins the show to discuss the new horror film, PASSENGER, currently playing in movie theaters around the world.   The film follows a young couple who witnesses a gruesome highway accident and soon realizes they did not leave the crash scene alone. A demonic presence called the Passenger turns their van life adventure into a nightmare.   Donohue discusses the inspiration behind the story and how the screenplay evolved from first draft to finished film.   🎬 Passenger is currently playing in movie theaters everywhere. Get your tickets now.   Passenger trailer: https://youtu.be/eNIn8kW1kyE?si=mGduyo8o4LUBPJKx   Zachary's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donohuezach/   Passenger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passengermovie/   Special thanks to Mortimer PR for making this interview possible.

    34 min
  4. Damien McCarthy Interview (Director of "Hokum")

    May 1

    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   Damien's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hows_themovie_goin/ Damien's Website: https://www.hediesattheend.com/   Hokum Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/film/hokum/   Hokum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hokum.movie/   Damien's short films: https://www.youtube.com/@millerkarras/videos   Get your tickets now: https://www.fandango.com/hokum-2026-244804/movie-overview   Special thanks to Neon and the Ginsberg Libby for making this interview possible.

    31 min
  5. Sean O'Connell Interview

    Apr 29

    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/   Sean's CBR page: https://www.cbr.com/author/sean-o-connell/   Sean's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sean_oconnell33/   Sean's X: https://x.com/Sean_OConnell   CBR YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@cbr/videos   ReelBlend YouTube archive: https://www.youtube.com/@ReelBlend

    30 min
  6. Kirk Jones Interview (Director of "I Swear")

    Apr 22

    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/   Kirk's IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0428600/   I Swear Trailer: https://youtu.be/10ynpduiRpM?si=8ToKbv7xPYV3_2Me   I Swear Website: https://www.iswearfilm.com/home/   I Swear Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/film/i-swear/

    25 min
  7. Ben Hopkins Interview (Writer of "Fuze")

    Apr 20

    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   Fuze Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/fuze.film/   Fuze IMDb Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31189814/

    21 min
  8. Chandler Levack Interview (Director of "Mile End Kicks" & "Roommates")

    Apr 13

    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/ Chandler's X: https://x.com/clevack   Chandler's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/clevack/   Roommates Trailer: https://youtu.be/PF3dDdeSIVc?si=17rrmhM4uIaXJwV6   Mile End Kicks Trailer: https://youtu.be/mzaCmw_VrlI?si=tqPzpFJCCQhenMP9   Mile End Kicks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mileendkicksmovie/

    30 min
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About

Welcome to the Cinema Flow Podcast! Join film lover Zack Abdulbaki as he interviews some of the most passionate and talented people working in the industry today. If you're interested in being a guest on the Cinema Flow Podcast, be sure to email the show at cinemaflowpodcast@gmail.com Please be sure to subscribe and leave us a review if you enjoy the show! Thank you for listening!

Information

  • Creator
    Zack Abdulbaki
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    Cinema Flow Podcast

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