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Why We Still Love Big-Hearted Comedy: The Case for Grandfella
Grandfella is a big-hearted comedy with chaos, charm, and a wildly imperfect hero audiences can’t help but root for. Blending the sharp humor of My Cousin Vinny with the family-driven warmth of The Family, this character-driven film dives into second chances, found family, and the hilariously messy journey toward redemption. A feel-good crowd-pleaser with real emotional punch.
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Variety: ‘Cookster: The Darkest Days’ Lands at Sky
Variety reports Cookster: The Darkest Days has landed at Sky for the U.K. & Ireland rollout—read the trade item and get project details here. PRESSBEE
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Cookster: The Darkest Days Official Trailer
“COOKSTER: THE DARKEST DAYS”, a "Silent D Pictures" production, in co-production with "JC Pictures"; a film by Stephen Roach.
Directed by: Stephen Roach
Story by: Jason Cook
Written by: JoAnn Hess
Produced by: Djonny Chen & Jason Cook
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Hudson Life Magazine: September Feature
Thank you, Hudson Life Magazine, for the September feature on my latest projects and the hustle behind them.
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Sep 1, 20251 min read
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