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  • Nov 11, 2024 | voxpopcast.com | Christopher Maverick |Hannah Rogers |Monica Geraffo |Jose Nateras

    Well, the US presidential election happened. And you’ve probably heard a ton about it. But we’re living in denial here at VoxPopcast so we’ve decided to pretend it’s still Halloween! Actually, before the election occurred, we recorded an episode dealing with the concept of creepy kids in horror. You might recall we talked about creepy dolls a couple weeks ago… well, this is sort of an extension of that. What makes children in horror movies (and other films) so creepy and unsettling?

  • Mar 25, 2024 | stageraw.com | Steven Morris |Jose Nateras

    Tri-Star Quantum Soirée, performed by Microtheater LABy Jose NaterasFrom Spain to Los Angeles and beyond, Sonia Sebastian’s work as a director on stage and screen is now a multi-city, international phenomenon. One of the co-founders of Microtheater Madrid, she has been a key part of bringing to Los Angeles the Spanish theater’s signature mode of presenting various short, site-specific plays, curated into a single theatrical event.

  • Jul 18, 2023 | screenmag.com | Jose Nateras

    The legendary FrightFest, the UK’s biggest horror and fantasy film festival, returns to London’s Cineworld Leicester Square this August 24 – 28 for its 24th edition, and a filmed-in-Chicago feature is among the jaw-dropping lineup. Clare Cooney’s feature film directorial debut, Departing Seniors, will be making its World Premiere at the prestigious genre festival. “I’m thrilled to bring the world premiere of Departing Seniors to London!,” Cooney shared with SCREEN.

  • May 18, 2023 | imdb.com | Jose Nateras

    Following an act of bullying, witty high school senior Javier develops psychic abilities which he must use to stop a mysterious serial killer targeting his classmates.Following an act of bullying, witty high school senior Javier develops psychic abilities which he must use to stop a mysterious serial killer targeting his classmates.Following an act of bullying, witty high school senior Javier develops psychic abilities which he must use to stop a mysterious serial killer targeting his...

  • May 15, 2023 | screenmag.com | Jose Nateras

    The Fantastic Pavilion, a new hub for the genre community set to make its debut at Cannes’ Marché du Film this week, has revealed its seven Gala screenings, and a filmed-in-Chicago feature is among the superb septet. Clare Cooney’s feature film directorial debut, Departing Seniors, will be presented at the Fantastic Pavilion. Cooney shared in a recent interview with SCREEN, “I couldn’t have asked for a more ambitious and exciting first feature.