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...
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Too Opinionated Interview: Fitch Jean
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"It Comes in Waves," the powerful debut feature film from Haitian Canadian filmmaker Fitch Jean, claimed five prestigious awards, Including Outstanding Feature Film at the 25th Anniversary Reelworld Film Festival, further solidifying its position as one of Canada's most compelling cinematic achievements of 2025. Set against the backdrop of the Rwandan diaspora in Canada, "It Comes in Waves" follows Akai (Adrian Walters), a young man forced to step up and care for his younger sister Zera (Nendia Lewars) after their mother's health unexpectedly declines. The family, having fled Rwanda's...
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Too Opinionated Interview: Michael Dahan
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Michael Moshe Dahan is an Israeli-American scholar, filmmaker, and artist whose work zeroes in on identity, conflict, and how generational trauma is transmitted. He earned his MFA in Studio Art with a Critical Theory Emphasis from UC Irvine in 2012, and his deep dive into critical theory and experimental cinema sets him apart from your usual filmmaker guests. Michael spent a decade as a film executive before academia, gaining hands-on Hollywood experience that now informs his conceptual, genre-pushing films. His latest project, "YES REPEAT NO," released on November 11, 2025 and synthesizes...
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Too Opinionated Interview: Jon Heder
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Today on Too Opinionated we jump on the press junket to talk with actor Jon Heder about his new movie TapaWingo! Nate and Will are just two cool dudes who kill time between the local rec center and the Elk’s Lodge to take in a few hours of bingo. The beer is plentiful and the crowd is wild… well, old, but wild. When they are not hanging loose, they are training for the day they finally get the call to save nuns from rogue contras, or maybe rescue orphans from the Red Army Tiger Force. Whatever the mission, they will be ready. Until then, you can find them at their de facto HQ — the...
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Too Opinionated Interview: Rose Barroso
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Today on Too Opinionated, we sit down with Author Rose Barroso! Rose Barroso has built an empire in two of the most male-dominated industries in the world—luxury real estate and custom home construction. Now, she’s breaking new ground as an author with her powerful debut memoir, Indestructible: Transforming Survival into Success, releasing January 2026 through Sutherland House Experts. Born in Portugal and raised in Toronto, Barroso’s story is not one of privilege or easy breaks. Abandoned by those meant to protect her and raised in a shattered family, she learned...
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Too Opinionated Interview: Melba Moore
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Melba Moore, a Tony Award winning, 4x Grammy nominee, has starred in the Broadway musicals “Hair”, “Purlie!”, “Timbuktu!” and “Les Miserables”. Her countless hits include “You Stepped Into My Life,” “Read My Lips,” “Fallin’” and “This Is It.” She’s been a global success for over fifty years and now has a new book, which shares her strategies for longevity. Melba shot to super-stardom in the early 1970s with her debut album ("I Got Love"), that garnered her a 1971 Grammy nomination for Best New Artist, the following year, she also scored with a variety...
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Too Opinionated Interview: John LaDue
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Today on Too Opinionated, we sit down with filmmaker John LaDue. After a successful run in Japan, filmmaker John LaDue’s latest feature documentary, Children of Yamato, has officially come to the United States via Amazon Prime. LaDue is excited to share this rare, introspective look at Japan’s post-war identity and the complex legacy of American reconstruction. The film challenges one of modern history’s most celebrated narratives; that the U.S. rebuilding of Japan was an unqualified democratic success. Instead, LaDue exposes the unseen costs of that transformation: a nation whose...
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Too Opinionated Interview: Cam Clarke
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Today on Too Opinionated we sit down with actor Cam Clarke. For many American families, the King family defined Christmas entertainment. “Now They’re All Here: The King Family, Over 100 Years of Entertainment From America’s First Family of Song” is a not only a complete history of the famous King family, but a story of author, Cam Clarke's, life in front of and behind the camera. "Now They’re All Here: The King Family ” is more than just a celebration of television history; it’s a family album from one of America’s most iconic entertainment...
info_outlineToday on Too Opinionated, we sit down with filmmaker John LaDue.
After a successful run in Japan, filmmaker John LaDue’s latest feature documentary, Children of Yamato, has officially come to the United States via Amazon Prime. LaDue is excited to share this rare, introspective look at Japan’s post-war identity and the complex legacy of American reconstruction.
The film challenges one of modern history’s most celebrated narratives; that the U.S. rebuilding of Japan was an unqualified democratic success. Instead, LaDue exposes the unseen costs of that transformation: a nation whose spiritual and cultural roots were severed in the process.
Through evocative imagery and deeply researched storytelling, Children of Yamato traces the lingering impact of those policies across generations. The documentary follows LaDue as he embarks on a quest to rediscover the “heart of Japan,” unearthing what was lost in the pursuit of modernization. LaDue’s vision brings a fresh perspective as an American who was born in Hawaii, yet raised in Japan.
Featuring interviews with scholars, Shinto priests, and Japanese citizens, the film offers an unflinching look at how Westernization reshaped Japan’s sense of self, leaving younger generations untethered from their origins. It’s a bilingual, visually poetic exploration of heritage,
With Children of Yamato, LaDue expertly weaves personal narrative, historical investigation, and spiritual inquiry into a film that challenges viewers to reconsider how history shapes identity.
CHILDREN OF YAMATO is now streaming in the U.S. on Amazon Prime.
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