Too Opinionated Interview: Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival Panel
Release Date: 11/18/2025
Kathy Garver: From Family Affair to the GRAMMIES| Too Opinionated Podcast
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On this episode of Too Opinionated, host Michael Wall sits down with actress, voice actor, and audiobook legend Kathy Garver. Best known as Cissy Davis on the classic TV series Family Affair, Kathy began her career in Cecil B. DeMille’s The Ten Commandments. Her film and television work includes The Princess Diaries, Apollo 13, and numerous made-for-TV movies. Kathy is also a powerhouse in voice acting and audiobooks. She voiced Firestar on Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends and Pepper on Chuck Norris: Karate Kommandos. With over 80 audiobooks recorded, four Audie Awards, and a GRAMMY®...
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R. L. Akers on OVERTWIXT, Epic Fantasy, and Writing Stories for His Children | Too Opinionated Podcast
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Today on Too Opinionated, we sit down with West Virginia Author R. L. Akers! and were R. L.'s first published novels. He has also released , a collection of short story prequels set within the same universe. More recently, Akers tackled the legend of and (on the far end of the genre spectrum) a series of mystery novellas featuring , an NYPD detective with an unusual problem. In Fall 2024, he launched a project dearer to his heart than any that came before: , the all-new young adult universe inspired by his own four children. Today, Akers continues to expand his...
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Acting, Caregiving & Emotional Truth | Carolyn Michelle | A Too Opinionated Podcast Interview
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What happens when life experience and performance collide? Actress Carolyn Michelle joins Too Opinionated to talk about her powerful new film Familiar Touch, a quietly devastating drama about a former chef finding her place inside an assisted living facility. Carolyn plays a care worker opposite the legendary Kathleen Chalfant, and the role carries deep personal meaning—Carolyn was the real-life caretaker for her late mother in her final years. We dig into how caregiving shaped her performance, why stories about aging and dignity matter, and how emotional truth elevates great acting....
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Too Opinionated Interview: Evan Nikolas Fields
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Today on Too Opinionated we sit down with up and coming actor Evan Nikolas Fields! Evan stars as one of the leads in The Wayfinders, an original action series from Angel Studios. He portrays Flynn Griffin, one of three high school students who are mysteriously transported from their everyday lives into a fantastical new world. Flynn is adventurous and loyal but is also constantly torn between what’s right and following what feels right. Flynn becomes the emotional compass of the group, the one who grounds everyone when things start to fall apart. His character arc starts from the...
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Too Opinionated Interview: Wayne Charles Baker
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Wayne Charles Baker is an Indigenous Canadian actor from the Squamish Nation, celebrated for his powerful and authentic portrayals of First Nations stories on screen. Since the early 2000s, Wayne has built a distinguished career in film and television, bringing depth, strength, and cultural resonance to every role he takes on. He stars in the upcoming feature film Capitaine, which will be released in Canada on January 16, 2026. He just wrapped a supporting role as Bob in the feature Villeneuve. Baker appears as recurring guest Gary Martin, alongside...
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Too Opinionated Interview: Elysia Rotaru
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Today on Too Opinionated we welcome back actress Elysia Rotaru! Elysia's credits include The CW’s Arrow, Tubi's Deadly Midwife, Netflix’s Chip & Potato and Kate, and Disney Plus’ Turner & Hooch. She has also appeared in feature films such as Buddy Games, Cold Pursuit, Dead Again in Tombstone, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules. Elysia is also a sought-after voice actor, lending her talents to numerous projects across animation, video games, and commercials. Notable roles include Black Canary in Warner Bros. Animation and...
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Too Opinionated Interview: Anthony Lucero
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Today on Too Opinionated, we sit down with Director Anthony Lucero to talk about his new film, Paper Bag Plan! Synopsis: After being diagnosed with cancer, Oscar (Lance Kinsey) realizes his overprotectiveness may be holding his son Billy (Cole Massie) back from gaining independence. Determined to secure Billy's future, Oscar helps him build the skills needed for a job as a grocery store bagger. Their heartfelt journey highlights the challenges and triumphs of fostering self-reliance, revealing the deep love between father and son—and the courage it takes to let go. Anthony Lucero's...
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Too Opinionated Interview: Nicholas Casbarro
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Fans of Game of Thrones, Dune, and Red Rising are Hooked on new Space Opera Sci-Fi Series “Vitalerium” by Nicholas Casbarro. Set in 2701, his debut Sci-Fi Series Vitalerium is a thrilling space opera that will challenge everything you think you know about humanity’s future. Along with his debut novel, he also has a debut comic book in the world of Vitalerium. With a broad societal conflict between the elites and the general population, the story highlights sabotage, political interference, and ethical dilemmas posed by Michelle’s...
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Too Opinionated Interview: An Old Friend Panel
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Today on Too Opinionated, we sit down with the team behind the short film An Old Friend. "An Old Friend" is a short film starring and directed by (an Emmy award winning filmmaker and key figure in Seattle's independent film scene) and produced by and . The story follows an imaginary friend (Jason Faunt) finding out his sole purpose is to bring happiness to his child, only to discover his child is a 90 year old man (Tom Skerritt) on his death bed. The film takes an emotional approach to nostalgia, companionship, and the passage of time,...
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Too Opinionated Interview: Nathan Spiteri and Norman Fried
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If You Tell Anyone… is a Documentary written and produced by Norman Fried, PhD; Nathan Spiteri, and Dean Love. This film is based on the true-life story of Australian born author/actor Nathan Spiteri, adapted from his memoir Toy Cars; One Man’s Journey from Trauma to Triumph. Raped at the age of 8 years old by a man in a public locker room, Nathan endured five years of repeated abuse. His abuser kept him quiet by telling him… “If you tell anyone, I’ll kill you and I’ll kill your whole family.” As in all abusive relationships, Nathan was groomed and manipulated to...
info_outlineToday on Too Opinionated, we sit down with the director of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, Ivan Hughes and his special guests.
Vince LaPointe is a Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer, Vince's job was to jump out of a perfectly good aircraft to help distressed mariners on the worst day of their life.
Today, Vince implements the high-pressure skills learned in the military on time-sensitive film sets. As a dedicated outdoorsman and rock climber, his passion is for capturing emotion, drama and humour in adventure films.
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