Cinema Flow Podcast with Zack Abdulbaki
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. He will also be inviting some friends onto the show to play movie-themed trivia games in the "Cinema Flow Tournament". Be sure to play along and test your movie knowledge at home! If you're interested in being a guest on the Cinema Flow Podcast, be sure to email the show at cinemaflowpodcast@gmail.com You can also find us on Instagram @cinema_flow_podcast Please be sure to subscribe and leave us a review if you enjoy the show! Thank you for listening!
Episodes
Director Derrick Borte joins the podcast to discuss his new crime film, THE GET OUT, opening in theaters June 26th and available on digital June 30th.
The film follows a nightclub owner on the verge of leaving his dangerous past behind, whose plans unravel when a masked gunman robs him and puts him in the crosshairs of a ruthless cartel.
Starring Russell Crowe, Teresa Palmer, Luke Evans, ...
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
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:
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 inspi...
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.
<...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...
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 t...
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 ...
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 findi...
Screenwriter and producer Aaron Lee, joins the show to chat about the new season of Ted on Peacock. He breaks down his episode, Talk Dirty to Me.
We also dive into his impressive career including his work on hit shows like Family Guy and The Cleveland Show, as well as the Comedy Central roasts.
Aaron takes us inside the world of television comedy, sharing how he got his start in the indus...
Australian actor, Daniel MacPherson, joins the show to chat about his new intense MMA drama BEAST from Lionsgate.
Daniel plays Patton James, a fisherman pulled back into the brutal world of MMA for one final fight after a family tragedy.
In this episode, he breaks down his incredible three-year transformation for the role; training in boxing, jiu-jitsu, and Muay Thai, and even traveling t...
Filmmaker Daniel Goldhaber joins the show to discuss his latest horror-thriller, Faces of Death.
Known for his previous films, How to Blow Up a Pipeline and Cam, Goldhaber dives into the inspiration behind this chilling new project, which follows a content moderator who uncovers a disturbing series of videos that may depict real murders.
Goldhaber breaks down his creative choices, fr...
We are joined by filmmaker Kirill Sokolov to discuss his new horror/comedy/action film, They Will Kill You, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
He talks about the film's origins, Sokolov's transition from Russia to Hollywood, and the challenges of crafting such a visually bold and action-packed movie.
From inventive cinematography and wide-shot stunt work to insane practical effects and...
This week, we're joined by filmmakers Sean McGrath and Jon Westling for part two of a March Madness style bracket to determine the greatest found footage horror movie of all time.
Subscribe to Sean's Substack:
https://substack.com/@seankymcg
Watch "Rodge's Horror Lodge" on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@RodgesHorrorLodge
Send an Email to Rodge...
This week, we're joined by filmmakers Sean McGrath and Jon Westling for part one of a March Madness style bracket to determine the greatest found footage horror movie of all time.
We also chat about their upcoming projects, including "Rodge's Horror Lodge" and their films "Wildman" and "Brainbugs".
The bracket starts at 14:52
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On this episode, Angelique Acuña, Sean McGrath, and Zack Abdulbaki break down the 98th Academy Awards.
After Angelique and Zack made their predictions last week, they are joined by Sean McGrath to review the ceremony, react to the big winners, and discuss the biggest surprises of the night.
Did our predictions hold up, or were there some major upsets?
Tune in for our full r...
Rising actress Emma Halleen joins the show to talk about her breakout role as Bella Grant in The Beauty, now streaming on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.
Emma discusses stepping into the spotlight during the show's final episodes, her process for building the character, and what it was like working with an all-star cast and director Michael Uppendahl.
She also reflects on he...
On this episode of Cinema Flow, Angelique Acuña and Zack Abdulbaki share their final predictions for the winners of the 98th Academy Awards.
If you've got an Oscars betting pool or you're filling out your ballot, consider this your last-minute cheat sheet.
Listen to the show, copy our homework, and see if our predictions help you take home the win. 😉
This week, we're diving into the short film categories for the 98th Academy Awards: Live Action, Animated, and Documentary.
Joined by Angelique Acuña, we break down the standouts and our predictions for who might take home the Oscar.
Also, we share our reactions to the 32nd Actor Awards. Timecode for that is 17:39
Please check out Angelique Acuña's Substack. Here's a l...
Angelique Acuña joins the show to break down the 2026 movie release calendar. She and Zack rate each upcoming film as a "smash" or "pass," sharing their excitement, skepticism, and bold predictions for the year ahead.
Please subscribe to Angelique's Substack. Here's a link:
https://angeacunamatata.substack.com
Angelique Acuña's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/angelique.acuna/
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