The Wrath of the iOtians - Interview with Leopoldo Gout Author of Piñata

Interview with Leopoldo Gout Author of Piñata

08/28/23 • 65 min

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I had a wonderful time chatting with Leopoldo Gout!
Leopoldo has written several books, including Ghost Radio . Check out the audiobook. It's actually narrated by Pedro Pascal of The Last of Us and The Mandalorian !
His latest horror novel, Piñata , published by Tor Nightfire and is now avaialable on audiobook, e-book, hardcover and paperback.
It's the tale of a young family that went to Mexico to connect to their culture, history and roots. Upon their return to New York, they discover that something unexplainable and possibly sinister has followed them back.
Leopoldo is also an accomplished artist and sculptor creating wonderful works out of his studio in New York.
He loves music. He's friends with David Byrne, produced music videos and created album covers for Mos Def. He's friends with Carlos Santana and was the executive producer for an acclaimed documentary about him.
He is also accomplished in film and television. He was the executive producer for Molly's Game starring Jessica Chastain. He's the executive producer of the current top streaming show on Netflix, the critically acclaimed The Chosen One .
By the way, his brother, Everado Gout, is an accomplished director in his own right.
He directed episodes of Luke Cage, The Terror and Snowpiercer. He also directed Kaleidoscope and the aforementioned The Chosen One , both on Netflix.
He even directed the movie The Forever Purge .
With all of Leopoldo's accomplishments the four things that made the biggest impression on me are his love for creativity, his natural curiosity about others, his love of his family and his generosity. He's so generous he chatted with me while he was on vacation!
Leopoldo Gout
https://www.leopoldogout.com/
Piñata by Leopoldo Gout
https://tornightfire.com/catalog/pinata-leopoldo-gout/
It was supposed to be the perfect summer.
Carmen Sanchez is back in Mexico, supervising the renovation of an ancient abbey. Her daughters Izel and Luna, too young to be left alone in New York, join her in what Carmen hopes is a chance for them to connect with their roots.
Then, an accident at the worksite unearths a stash of rare, centuries-old artifacts. The disaster costs Carmen her job, cutting the family trip short.
But something malevolent and unexplainable follows them home to New York, stalking the Sanchez family and heralding a coming catastrophe. And it may already be too late to escape what’s been awakened...
They were worshiped by our ancestors.
Now they are forgotten.
Soon, they’ll make us remember.
Leopoldo Gout IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1729114/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1Everado Gout IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0332740/?ref_=ttfc_fc_dr1
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Interview with Zach Kashkett Director of The Mad Writer

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Ron welcomes Director Zach Kashkett about his new documentary, The Mad Writer. Zach is an accomplished editor. His documentaries include House of Secrets, Shawn Mendes in Wonder, and Sins of a Mother (due September 14th). All of which can be found on Netflix. The Mad Writer is Zach's first time in the director's seat. It debuted at this year's Slamdance Festival and received much accolades. It was also a winner at the 2023 Atlanta Docufest.
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The Mad Writer will be back on the Film Festival circuit by October 2023 and it will be available on Amazon Prime and Tubi later this year.
https://www.themadwriterfilm.com/
http://www.zachkashkett.com/2023 Atlanta Docufest winner for Best Artist Documentary Feature
https://docufest.com/awardsSlamdance Film Festival
https://slamdance.com/Special thanks to Cher Culver (Cher Culver PR) for reaching out and making this interview happen!
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They Live (1988)
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096256/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Fathom Events Special Showing of They Live 35 Anniversary
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