Zoe Colletti

Watch This Episode On YouTube Kate Cobb is one of the most dynamic filmmakers working right now, and it's because she's willing to be an actress, an editor, a writer, a director, as well as empower everyone else on set to make the film happen. Her feature debut, OKIE (2024) , was a revelation for its authenticity and heart, so it's no surprise that the filmmaker behind it is, too. Her new film, BRB (2026 ), premiered at Slamdance 2026 to fantastic reviews. It's a "love letter to early Internet girlhood", and I'm so thrilled to see Kate's ambition expand to such a well-written, personal film. As she talks about in pod, she already has a third film in the can -- this is the story of a person fully taking the reins of her career and making great art. I'm absolutely here for it. Kate and I talk about: what is BRB, her stunning second film that premiered at Slamdance 2026; her takeaways after her first film, OKIE (2024) ; the journey from acting at DePaul University to directing; the wisdom of making a proof of concept short before making OKIE; how we should talk about -- and rate -- first features without being condescending; why she directs films that other people wrote; casting people with large social media followers, and finding someone like that who can truly act in Zoe Colletti; distribution for the film and what she learned from OKIE; how being an actor informs how she runs a set; what it's like working with a business partner who is also a life partner; what's next for this astonishingly creative filmmaker and is there a job on set she *hasn't* done?! Kate's Indie Film Highlights: GUACAMOLE YESTERDAYS (2024) dir. by Jordan Noel ; EDGE OF EVERYTHING (2023) dir. by Pablo Feldman and Sophia Sabella Memorable Quotes: "I think I learned that the festival part is such a joyful experience and to treat it as such." "When I turned towards directing and when I did...it was like putting on the right size shoes for the first time in my life. All of a sudden I was like, oh, wow, I'm using my artist heart, but I'm also using my like corporate shill brain." "If you learn every single job, no one can stop you from making a movie." "Your first feature is precious. It's precious because you, yes, you're not the best filmmaker in the world and no, you're gonna mess up and you don't have the luxury of a huge budget or a bunch of time or even a bunch of experience, but that's what makes it amazing, because you're finding that person while you do it." "I want my audience to be able to see themselves within it. And in order to do that, it has to start with me seeing myself within it." "I was an actor for so many years and I've been on so many different types of sets, and let me tell you, most of them are run by men. I had a lot of thoughts on that as far as basically it gave me a map. Not all men, obviously there are incredible male directors and filmmakers." "The absolute enemy of creativity is when people cannot feel vulnerable." "Make a seat for fear." Links: Follow Kate On Instagram

Autumn Best made her feature film debut in Anna Kendrick’s ‘Woman of the Hour,’ and it announced her as someone worth watching. In this conversation, we start there, with what the experience of landing that role, shooting it, premiering at TIFF in 2023, and releasing it on Netflix did to her sense of what she was capable of and what she might expect from her career going forward. From there we get into ‘BRB,’ a Kate Cobb directed tender and chaotic coming of age road trip film premiering at this year’s Slamdance. Autumn plays Sam, a teenage girl in the early days of the internet who falls for a boy she met in a chatroom. She gets into the particular challenge of inhabiting a period she was alive for but far too young to actually remember, and what it took to place herself emotionally in that specific moment of early online connection and first love. The conversation also goes somewhere more personal: her relationship with co-star Zoe Colletti, whose chemistry with Autumn carries much of the film’s emotional weight, and how her own experience living with a limb difference shaped her approach to playing a character for whom being fully seen, disability and all, is at the very heart of the story.

“These movies are not made for audiences.” - Steve, on DTS titles like this On our first episode of 2026 we’re chatting about the direct-to-streaming, holiday-set sequel, The Family Plan 2 ! Why can’t Wahlberg be icing dudes in this movie? Beyond that great Michael Bay doc that hasn’t come out yet, are we still doing parkour in movies? Should Mark just start doing PVOD Secret Movies? How much of a boost does the on-location shooting give you? Does Kit Harington’s character have an actual plan beyond the vague “power” dream? Why are we cramming Christmas into this film? And doesn’t Michelle Monaghan deserve better than this? PLUS: The Transformers get down with some parkour too! The Family Plan 2 stars Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan, Zoe Colletti, Van Crosby, Reda Elazouar, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Sanjeev Baskar, and Kit Harington as Finn Clarke; directed by Simon Cellan Jones. This episode is sponsored by Lumi Gummies! Lumi Gummies are available nationwide! Go to LumiGummies.com and use code WHM for 30% off your order! Grab your tickets now for the first leg of the 2026 tour! We’ll be in Los Angeles on 2/22, Minneapolis on 3/20 and Chicago on 3/22—don’t wait, snag those tix now! Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro .

Families at War are Peak Comedy This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are reviewing two very different family movies… one where the whole family works to fight the “King of the North”. The other was an all-out brawl with Mom and Dad for all the flowers. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 The Family Plan 2: 6:15 The Roses: 15:29 The Family Plan 2 (Apple TV) Rating Out of 10 Short Haired Jon Snow Looks Really Weird Darryl: 4.5/10 Brian: 5.1/10 Summary The Family Plan 2 picks up three years after the first film. Dan Morgan has left car sales behind and now runs a private security firm, trying to balance normal dad life with a past as elite assassin Sean McCaffrey that will not stay buried. When the family travels to London to visit daughter Nina, Dan’s “routine” security assessment at a bank goes sideways. He discovers the client, Finn Clarke, is actually his half-brother, tied to his father’s criminal network, and is using Dan to pull off a high-tech heist. The Morgans get caught between assassins, Interpol-level stakes, and messy family drama that stretches from London to Paris while they try to stay alive and stay a family. Main Cast – The Family Plan 2 Mark Wahlberg – Dan Morgan / Sean McCaffrey, ex-assassin dad now running a security firm Michelle Monaghan – Jessica Morgan, his wife and former decathlete turned coach Zoe Colletti – Nina Morgan, their oldest child, studying abroad in London Van Crosby – Kyle Morgan, gamer son with niche fame as “Kylleboi” Peter and Theodore Lindsey – Max Morgan, youngest son Kit Harington – Finn Clarke, Dan’s half-brother and main antagonist Sidse Babett Knudsen – Svetlana Romanova, Dan’s former Russian intelligence contact Sanjeev Bhaskar – Vikram, a former butler who sides with Dan Reda Elazouar – Omar, Nina’s boyfriend, with a very useful dad Daniel de Bourg – Jules The Roses (2025) Rating Out of 10 What Happens When Mom and Dad Go Mental Darryl: 6.69/10 Brian: 6.3/10 Summary A reimagining of The War of the Roses, The Roses is a satirical black comedy about Ivy and Theo Rose, a seemingly perfect married couple with great careers, kids, and a dream life that slowly curdles into open warfare. As Ivy’s restaurant empire takes off and Theo’s architecture career collapses, resentment builds. What starts as quiet competition turns into a full-blown psychological and physical battle inside their custom dream house, with friends, lawyers, therapists, and staff getting pulled into the escalating chaos. Main Cast Benedict Cumberbatch – Theo Rose, architect and husband Olivia Colman – Ivy Rose, rising restaurateur and wife Hala Finley – Hattie Rose (with Delaney Quinn as young Hattie) Wells Rappaport – Roy Rose (with Ollie Robinson as young Roy) Andy Samberg – Barry, friend and later Theo’s divorce lawyer Kate McKinnon – Amy, Barry’s wife and friend of the Roses Ncuti Gatwa – Jeffrey, front of house manager at Ivy’s restaurant Sunita Mani – Jane, Ivy’s sous chef Zoë Chao – Sally, friend, married to Rory Jamie Demetriou – Rory, friend, married to Sally Allison Janney – Eleanor, Ivy’s divorce lawyer Belinda Bromilow – Janice, their marriage counselor Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don’t be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast <

In this episode, we’re discussing the 2019 film, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark ! This supernatural horror film, directed by André Øvredal, is based on the book series of the same name by Alvin Schwartz. The screenplay was adapted by the Hageman Brothers from a screen story by Guillermo del Toro, who also produced the film. The film, theatrically released on August 9, 2019, brings those eerie illustrations to life with a talented cast including Zoe Colletti, Michael Garza, Gabriel Rush, Austin Zajur, Natalie Ganzhorn, Austin Abrams, Dean Norris, Gil Bellows, and Lorraine Toussaint. We break down the scares, the monsters, the nostalgia factor, and whether this one still holds up in 2025. Episode Guest: Madjelyn Music Credit: Night Run Away by An Jone (2021)

The 2019 supernatural horror film, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, is directed by André Øvredal, based on the book series of the same name by Alvin Schwartz. The screenplay was adapted by the Hageman Brothers, from a screen story by Guillermo del Toro (who also produced), It was theatrically released on August 9, 2019, in the United States by Lionsgate Films , and produced by CBS Films and Entertainment One. Cast includes: Zoe Colletti as Stella Nicholls Michael Garza as Ramón Morales Gabriel Rush as August "Auggie" Hilderbrandt Austin Zajur as Charlie "Chuck" Steinberg Natalie Ganzhorn as Ruth "Ruthie" Steinberg Austin Abrams as Tommy Milner Dean Norris as Roy Nicholls Gil Bellows as Police Chief Turner Lorraine Toussaint as Louise "Lou Lou" Baptiste

2 generations of Hirschsprung's are discussed with Kirstie and her daughter Aubrey, we mainly chat about Aubrey's journey with TIA (Total Intestinal Aganglionosis) Aubrey chats about her condition, including how she explains Hirschsprung's to her friends and her admiration for a fellow Hirschsprung's warrior - Zoe Colletti. Please enjoy the episode Follow Kirstie - @Kirstie8811

When your last name is Spielberg, there's naturally a certain legacy, but our guest today is Destry Allyn Spielberg, a talented director and actor who's confidently stepping into her own light, proving her unique voice and vision away from her famous father Steven Spielberg. You might know Destry from her acting roles, including her memorable performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's critically acclaimed "Licorice Pizza," as well as her work in the HBO limited series "I Know This Much Is True." She's also appeared in independent films like "Mass Hysteria." But it's in the director's chair where she's really been making waves. Destry's demonstrated a keen eye for storytelling with her striking short films "Rosie" (which she also acted in) and "Let Me Go the Right Way," which premiered at Tribeca and earned praise for its compelling narrative and performances. And now, she's made her highly anticipated feature directorial debut with the chilling psychological thriller, "Please Don't Feed the Children." This film, written by Paul Bertino , plunges us into a post-apocalyptic world where a deadly virus has targeted adults, leaving a group of orphans searching for safety. The cinematography, handled by Shane Sigler , the cast include Michelle Dockery from "Downton Abbey" in a uniquely villainous role, alongside the brilliant Giancarlo Esposito from "Breaking Bad," and a talented young ensemble including Zoe Colletti, Andrew Liner, Dean Scott Vazquez, Regan Aliyah, Emma Meisel, Joshuah Melnick, and Vernon Davis. Destry Allyn Spielberg is an exciting new voice, building a remarkable body of work that stands on its own merits, while undeniably carrying that incredible filmmaking DNA. Please give a huge Filmmakers Podcast welcome to the talented director and actor, Destry Allyn Spielberg! WATCH: Please Don't Feed the Children on TUBI now OTHER LINKS FOOD FOR THOUGHT documentary out NOW | Watch it HERE. A documentary exploring the rapid growth and uptake of the vegan lifestyle around the world. – And if you enjoyed the film, please take a moment to share & rate it on your favourite platforms. Every review & every comment helps us share the film’s important message with more people. Your support makes a difference! PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH . https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or so

Film critic Travis Hopson reviews Destry Allyn Spielberg's debut film PLEASE DON'T FEED THE CHILDREN starring Michelle Dockery, Giancarlo Esposito, and Zoe Colletti. After a viral outbreak ravaged the country’s adult population, a group of orphans heads south in search of a new life, only to find themselves at the mercy of a deranged woman harboring a dangerous secret. PLEASE DON'T FEED THE CHILDREN is available now on Tubi. All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Twitter: / pdcmovies Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Facebook: / pdcmovies You can also subscribe to our podcast Cinema Royale anywhere you get your podcasts! #destryallynspielberg #Pleasedontfeedthechildren #tubi

Travis Hopson spends a few minutes with Destry Allyn Spielberg to discuss her directorial debut horror film, PLEASE DON'T FEED THE CHILDREN, available now on Tubi! The film stars Michelle Dockery, Giancarlo Esposito, and Zoe Colletti. All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com! Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Twitter: / pdcmovies Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Facebook: / pdcmovies You can also subscribe to our podcast Cinema Royale anywhere you get your podcasts! #DestryAllynSpielberg #PleaseDontFeedTheChildren #filmmaking

Hey everyone, welcome back to Following Films . I’m Chris Maynard, and today I’m talking with director Destry Allyn Spielberg about her new film, Please Don’t Feed the Children . It’s a tense, gripping horror-thriller set in a world where a virus has wiped out the adult population, and a group of orphans finds themselves taken hostage by a mysterious woman with a dark secret. The film features a fantastic cast — including Michelle Dockery, Giancarlo Esposito, and Zoe Colletti — and marks Destry’s feature directorial debut. Please Don’t Feed the Children arrives exclusively on Tubi this Friday, June 27, and it’s one you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned — this is a great conversation you’re going to want to hear!

A very special episode of the podcast sees actor and TV star, Zoe Colletti, joins me to talk about her life with Hirschsprung's disease as well as her phenomenal acting career. We start Zoe's story talking about her HD diagnosis, and how a medical error left her with far more complications than necessary. The conversation also moves on to how important her mother Cheryl has been in supporting her acting career as well as hospital visits. Zoe talks about her already glistening acting and YouTube career as we discuss the star studded casts that she's worked with including Selena Gomez, Mark Wahlberg and Cameron Diaz. Please enjoy the episode. Follow Zoe on IG - @zoecolletti on YouTube - ZoeTube