In Extra Features latest interview, they speak to filmmaker Daniel Jesse about his latest film, “The Salt Lake Strip.”
Written and directed by Jessie, the film is a captivating documentary that explores the underground rock music scene in Salt Lake City during the 1980s and early 1990s. The film follows the rise of local rock b
ands and their talented musicians who defied the odds and achieved legendary status in a conservative city. Through interviews with band members, concert footage, and archival material, the film offers a glimpse into the vibrant music scene that emerged during that era.
“The Salt Lake Strip” is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of American rock music and the resilience of independent musicians. The film’s powerful storytelling and unique perspective on the Salt Lake City music scene will inspire and entertain audiences, leaving them with a newfound appreciation for the transformative power of music.
The interview follows in the link below.
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Extra Features Podcast interviews Gregory Pellerito, the writer and director of the drama film “Memories of Youth.”
The film’s logline is: On the night before graduation, the Senior Class partakes in a fun-filled scavenger hunt which features a massive grand prize. With their dreams on the horizon, they share one epic night of laughs and secrets before their futures begin.
“Memories of Youth” is Pellerito’s theatrical feature film debut. Flight Deck stated Pellerito’s film: has given us a gift. A fit that reminds us what it feels like to be young, to grow up with grace.
The film stars Cheri Oteri, John Farley, Garry Pastore, Betsy Beutler, and more. You can watch the film’s trailer in the window below. Our interview file follows below as well.
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Backrooms (2026, Dir. Kane Parsons, Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass) 110min
Disclosure Day (2026, Dir. Steven Spielberg, Starring: Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Colman Domingo) 145min
Scream 7 (2026, Dir. Kevin Williamson, Starring: Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, Isabel May) 114min
Hedda (2025, Dir. Nia DaCosta, Starring: Tessa Thompson, Nina Hoss, Imogen Poots) 107min
The Long Riders (1980, Dir. Walter Hill, Starring: David Carradine, Stacy Keach, Dennis Quaid ) 100min
King of New York (1990, Dir. Abel Ferrara, Starring: Christopher Walken, David Caruso, Laurence Fishburne) 103min
Mississippi Masala (1990, Dir. Mira Nair, Starring: Denzel Washington, Sarita Choudhury) 118min
Julia (1977, Dir. Fred Zinnemann, Starring: Jane Fonda, Vanessa Redgrave, Jason Robards) 117min
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A while back, the Extra Features team talked Writer/Director Aaron Peacock and Co-writer Aidan Kennedy about their short film “Colin Carvey’s Long Halloween.” Now the duo is back with a TV series titled “Inklings: Tall Tales, Short Stories.” The series launches on August 6, 2026 and is an anthology series featuring four episodes: a sci-fi romance, a fantasy horror story, a comedy crime thriller, and a potpourri episode featuring a kaiju short and a horror short that played Fantasia Film Festival in 2025.
“Inkings” is set to premiere on Bell Fibe TV 1. The series was inspired by local stories, and employed creatives from all over Northumberland County. It continues the community filmmaking philosophy started with “Colin Carvey.” In this podcast interview, Extra Features talks to the duo about the first short in their TV series, “Pale Blue Mailou.”
You can listen to the podcast in the window below. You can also follow Extra Features on iTunes, X, Facebook and Youtube.
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Chad Meisenheimer is pure Id and no ego. Besides being stunningly handsome and humble, he’s a critically acclaimed and award winning LA-based Actor – Comedian – Writer – Content Creator from the San Francisco Bay Area. 
You’re listening to an all new episode from our resident geriatric millennial Co-host. When he’s not being a coffee enthusiast or Taco Bell aficionado, he’s ranting and raving about daily topics here on Extra Features Podcast network. You can follow him on social media or find his work on Vimeo/YouTube. He also puts out for tacos, just saying…..
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The documentary “Myth & Mutants Part 1” by Writer/Director Ryan Cavaline released in 2021 and is available to watch on Tubi. The film, at one hour and 15 minutes, is based on folklore tales from Pennsylvania. The film stars Nikki Carlson, Lena Nazarei, Dave Rupert, William P. Robertson, and Jared Empson. The film is a good example of the genre, using its budget of only $50,000 well.
In the following interview, Ryan Cavaline talks to Simon Watson of Extra Features Podcast about his film. They talk about the production, behind the scenes information, making of the film, and more. Stay tuned after the show for information about following Cavaline, and be sure to check out Part 2 of his film — “Myth & Mutants 2: Slaughter Grindhouse Edition,” which released this year.
In addition to Tubi, you can also watch Cavaline’s film on Prime Video, Fawesome, Plex, and The Roku Channel.
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