Ryan: Clue, the movie. Hands down. Fantastic. Also, Indiana Jones.
Macklemore: I’m gonna go with, Scarface. Ha. I really love the movie Four Rooms. The other movie I love, that’s a classic is Groundhog Day. I think about it probably once a month.
Popular YouTuber King Vader is best known to parody music videos that place many familiar characters from anime and superhero movies in dance-off scenarios, and his distinct Black rewriting of those characters. His most recent video, Hood Naruto The Movie, hit nearly 2 million views and was trending at #10 worldwide. Vader writes, directs, produces and edits all his own videos, and has a goal to be the “greatest director of [his] generation.” He took the time to answer some of our hard hitting questions. Check it out:
How did you first get into video creation and direction?
My cousin introduced me into the world of film making at a young age by having me act in a variety of short films. At that point, I knew this was what I loved and this was what I saw myself doing.
Who would you love to collaborate with on a video?
I would love to collaborate with Donald Glover (AKA Childish Gambino ). I see a lot of myself in him and how he acts. A Donald Glover x King Vader video would be something I think the world would love to see and I anticipate it would be something amazing altogether.
What’s the best advice that you’ve ever received?
The best advice that I’ve ever received is that you can’t expect people to believe in you in the beginning, so it’s your job to make them believe.
Do you have a favorite line, scene, or moment from Hood Naruto The Movie?
My Favorite line from Hood Naruto The Movie is “ Oh you thought these was ones nah! We ninjas and we’re about to beat the Chakra out of you,“ derived from a fight scene from Hood Naruto when Obito Uchiha fought Kakashi Hatake and Naruto Uzumaki
What’s the funniest photo that you have on your phone right now (either share or describe it)?
The funniest photo I have in my phone is a picture of me with corn rolls. I’m in a red jumpsuit as I was working on my adaptation of the movie “Us” where I had to play a tethered version of myself.
If everything that you did was narrated, whose voice would you want narrating your life?
I would have Morgan Freeman narrate my life because he has the natural standards of a narrator’s voice. It’s very profound and compelling.
What’s something that most people don’t know about you?
Most people don’t realize I edit, write and direct all my own videos.
What’s next for you?
I’m about to make a shift into movies and television, where I will be adding in commercials and creating movies of my own.
Entertainment Spotlight: Perfect with Garrett Wareing
Garrett Wareing, star of the new Sci-Fi film, Perfect, is a name that you’re going to see more and more of. One year after moving to Los Angeles from his hometown of College Station, Texas, Garrett found himself opposite Oscar winners Dustin Hoffman and Kathy Bates in the coming-of-age film Boychoir, and he starred in Independance Day: Resurgence soon after. You can also find him in Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists. Garrett took some time out of his packed schedule to talk Perfect, his past roles, and food fights.
What do you hope that viewers take away from Perfect?
Perfect is a very subjective film to take in. Everyone gets something different out of their experience watching the movie. Something that I think is a cool message to get out of it though is the fact that no one is perfect, and to try and change that is dangerous. Also it toys with the idea of inner beauty versus outward beauty and the subliminal messages there are important. Be you. True you. And that is your perfection.
You wake up one day at the clinic from Perfect. What do you do?
I’d go along with it haha. There’s no real way to escape this seemingly desolate world. Maybe The Clinic acts as a sort of purgatory and you’re forced to go through with the treatments. But be sure to follow the instructions exactly as they are written…
How do you define perfection?
Is perfection real? Is perfection something you can even define? I can get all philosophical but I think bottom line perfection doesn’t exist. So to try and define perfection? I think it’s to be your true authentic self, to evolve or to be true in your work as an artist or as a person. And your best is your perfect. That’s all we can hope for.
How does this role compare to roles that you’ve played in the past?
Going from a cherubic choir boy in Boychoir, to hunting aliens in Independence Day: Resurgence, to Perfect, and now Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists, the role of Vessel 13 was unlike anything I’ve ever tackled. And I’m so happy because of it. I look for work that challenges me and inspires me as an artist, and this film did just that. The team of creative powerhouses behind Perfect were nothing short of dreams to work with and I’m honored to have been able to lead alongside my fellow cast and crew. This role definitely challenged me - I lost 30 pounds for the character, shot underwater, wore extensive prosthetic makeup, shaved my head - it was wild. And I had a blast. A huge thanks to the amazing crews around the world for making this all possible.
What would you say to the character that you play in Perfect given the chance to speak with him?
Bruh - what are you doing? Take a chill pill and stop killing people.
Are you a super fan of anything?
Star Wars. Easy. Marvel. Done. I mean I’m easily a Star Wars super fan and can talk for hours on end about the different Marvel comic universes and heroes. But this all stems from my love and adoration of stories, more specifically, movies. I’ve always been such a movie fan. That’s my love language. Talk with me about movies and we’re good to go. For as long as I can remember. I mean, the reason I wanted to get into acting originally because I saw the first X-Men and wanted to join their world.
Perfect takes place in a futuristic world – what elements of it do you wish existed in the present? Which elements do you hope never exist?
There isn’t enough teleportation in today’s world. Like where is that?? I get the science behind it is probably hard but let’s get some teleportation going on here. That’d be fun. I think the literal transformative futuristic powers that the world of Perfect possesses are pretty scary and I hope never exist though. Possibilities are endless.
Do you have a favorite line from Perfect?
During a part of the narration my mother in the movie, Abbie Cornish, says “Is perfection something this world needs?” And she answers her question with “No. Perfection is horrible,” as the image begins to distort. I’ve always love that line. But honestly, there’s a part towards the end when the radio is speaking and being warped and it goes “mixin’ herbs between our toes.” Always liked that one ;).
9. What do you do in your free time?
I actually like to paint! I use mannequins as my canvas and cover their bodies in weird, trippy art. Actually starting dance class which has been a fun new challenge. I like to travel, play video games, and just like sit. Life gets so crazy it’s nice to be able to just sit sometimes. Took that for granted for the longest time.
You can only use one food in a food fight, which food do you pick?
Mashed potatoes + spoon catapult = unstoppable
Thanks for chatting with us, Garrett! Perfect is available on Breaker.io in the US, Canada, and Hong Kong today! Watch it for free with the code PERFECT!
Brooke Lewis Bellas can currently be seen in the film The Mourning. She also brought her talent to the role of Pam Deluca in the comedy ½ New Year, about a tight-knit group of friends letting loose at their annual Half New Year Party. Brooke is a veteran of the horror genre and is returning to those roots with a role in the upcoming zombie film set in 1950’s Hollywood, The Day of The Living Dead. Her other film credits include the critically-acclaimed films Psycho Therapy, iMurders, and Sinatra Club, opposite Danny Nucci. Brooke’s TV credits include Fox’s Quintuplets. She will next be seen in the steaming series Red Rooms, which she also produced. Alongside her acting work, Brooke is a life coach and author of Coaching From A Professed Hot Mess, is a Celebrity Ambassador for the Breaking The Chains Foundation, participates in LA Mission Feed The Homeless, and is a staunch LGBTQ and AIDS Activist.
You have worked extensively in the horror genre—what is it that draws you to that particular genre?
I have always embraced my inner detective and have loved solving mysteries. No wonder I have been a huge fan of Alfred Hitchcock and Brian De Palma most of my life! I was also obsessed with vampires as a young girl and loved the ‘80s horror films when I was growing up. I have always been drawn to the darkness, unknown, mystery and escapism that horror offers. I also love how the horror genre embraces women of all body types (and curves) and offers strong roles for women!
If you could, is there anything that you would want to change about the horror genre?
If I could change anything about the horror genre, it would be the mainstream and public perception. Horror is often perceived as B-movie quality, evil, cultish, or less respectful than comedy or other genres, and that can be a false perception. There are many mainstream movies that we have all loved throughout the history of cinema and these are the type of horror genre films that I grew up watching. I have never been a fan of gratuitous horror and I could reference my favorites, from Alfred Hitchcock to Agatha Christie to Stephen King to Brian De Palma to the current thrillers and mainstream entertainment brought to us by Blumhouse or Jordan Peele, that are timeless. I wish people would understand how smart some of these screenplays are, the subtext of the stories being told. I wish the judgment and stigma of a lot of horror would be removed.
What would you say makes for a good scene partner?
I have been fortunate to act opposite some veteran greats and brilliantly talented actors, and I would, humbly, say that the most important components that make for a good scene partner are generosity, vulnerability, and openness—a partnership in which we listen and support each other. I have worked for over 20 years as an actress in this crazy industry, and there is little I have not experienced. I cannot say that working opposite the most “talented” or trained actors have necessarily been the best scene partner experiences for me. But working opposite generous actors who give and who support you, as you do for them, and you become like a well-oiled machine where the parts work better together…those actors who want you to succeed, who want to bring out the best in you, and you and them, a give and take—that is when movie magic is created!
