Sean Kelly on Movies Interviews Podcast

Caleb Landry Jones on the Humanity of Luc Besson's Dracula

Episode Summary: In this episode, we sit down with actor Caleb Landry Jones to discuss his transformative lead performance in Luc Besson’s 2026 adaptation of Dracula. Known for his immersive preparation, Jones breaks down how he approached the 15th-century prince not as a monster, but as a man defined by four centuries of grief and eternal love. We explore the technical “madness” of the role and what it’s like to serve as a muse for one of cinema’s most visionary directors. Key Takeaways: Resources Mentioned: Read Sean’s Full Review: https://skonmovies.ca/review/dracula-2026 Watch the Interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/osu05kOG9mw Timestamps: 0:00 […]

Honey Bunch: Madeleine Sims-Fewer, Dusty Mancinelli, Grace Glowicki & Ben Petrie

EPISODE SUMMARY: Honey Bunch is finally here! To celebrate the nationwide theatrical release, Sean Kelly on Movies Interviews brings you a deep-dive conversation recorded just before the film’s premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (#TIFF50). WHERE TO WATCH: In Canada: Honey Bunch opens in cinemas nationwide via Elevation Pics starting Friday, January 23, 2026. International: The film will begin streaming on Shudder starting February 13, 2026. THE INTERVIEW: In this episode, we go inside the making of this cinematic journey with the creative team that brought it to life. First, Sean sits down with the visionary writer-director duo […]

On the Red Carpet at BITS 2025: Filmmakers, Directors, and Nash the Slash Rises Again!

We hit the red carpet at the 2025 Blood in the Snow Film Festival, catching up with filmmakers from the festival’s short film programs, festival director Kelly Michael Stewart, and the team behind the documentary Nash the Slash Rises Again! BITS 2025 Interview Timecodes 00:00 Introduction 00:13 Andrew G. Cooper on Strangers 02:23 Prasanna Paul & Gavin Downes on Sanctorum 04:23 Shelly Findlay on Donations 06:47 Juan Francisco Calero on Petit Demons 08:49 Lulu Liu & D’Arcy Quan-McGimpsey on Cherry on Top 12:24 Zach Green on cancer szn 14:30 Blood in the Snow Festival Director Kelly Michael Stewart 17:02 Tim […]

Jay Drakulic, Mallory Drumm & Alex Lee Williams on the LOVECRAFTIAN found footage DREAM EATER

While in Toronto to promote the release of Dream Eater, writer/director/stars Jay Drakulic, Mallory Drumm, and Alex Lee Williams joined us to talk about their Lovecraftian found footage horror film. In this interview, they discuss the film’s influences — from The Blair Witch Project to Unsolved Mysteries — and share how the project was picked up for distribution by Eli Roth’s The Horror Section. Dream Eater Interview Timecodes 00:00 Introduction00:24 Where did the idea for Dream Eater come from?01:46 Was Dream Eater Always Intended as a Found Footage Film?03:46 How Dream Eater Was Influenced by Paranormal Activity and The Blair Witch Project05:11 Alex Lee Williams on Why He and Mallory Drumm Acted in the Film05:49 The Lovecraftian Inspiration for Dream Eater06:57 Unresolved Mysteries and the Sleepwalker Killing07:44 How Eli Roth Picked up the Distribution for Dream Eater09:23 The Growing Influence of Social Media on Film Promotion10:38 Conclusions Affiliate AdCandlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings

Getting SCARED SHITLESS with Vivieno Caldinelli, Brandon Cohen, and Mark McKinney

The horror-comedy Scared Shitless arrives on VOD September 2, 2025, ahead of its U.S. release on October 3. During a special Fan Expo Canada screening, we spoke with writer/producer Brandon Cohen, director Vivieno Caldinelli, and Kids in the Hall’s Mark McKinney about bringing this outrageous film to life. Scared Shitless Interview Timecodes 00:00 Titles 00:13 Introduction 00:54 Brandon Cohen on Writing the Original Short for Scared Shitless 01:37 Vivieno Caldinelli on Getting Hired to Direct Scared Shitless 03:10 Vivieno Caldinelli on Collaborating with Steven Kostanski 03:59 The Casting of Scared Shitless 04:42 Mark McKinney Invited to Join the Interview 04:56 Mark McKinney on the Character He Plays in Scared Shitless 05:31 The Influences on Scared Shitless 06:50 The Practical Effects of Scared Shitless 07:23 Will There Be a Sequel to Scared Shitless? 08:11 Concluding Notes Affiliate AdThe Jury Experience: Million-Dollar Murder or Web of Lies?