Too Opinionated

On this episode of Too Opinionated , host Michael Wall sits down with actress, voice actor, and audiobook legend Kathy Garver . Best known as Cissy Davis on the classic TV series Family Affair , Kathy began her career in Cecil B. DeMille's The Ten Commandments . Her film and television work includes The Princess Diaries , Apollo 13 , and numerous made-for-TV movies. Kathy is also a powerhouse in v...

Today on Too Opinionated, we sit down with West Virginia Author R. L. Akers! Prometheus Rebound  and  Prometheus Revealed were R. L.'s first published novels. He has also released Prometheus Rising , a collection of short story prequels set within the same universe. More recently, Akers tackled the legend of  Atlantis  and (on the far end of the genre spectrum) a series of mystery novellas featuri...

  What happens when life experience and performance collide? Actress Carolyn Michelle joins Too Opinionated to talk about her powerful new film Familiar Touch , a quietly devastating drama about a former chef finding her place inside an assisted living facility. Carolyn plays a care worker opposite the legendary Kathleen Chalfant , and the role carries deep personal meaning—Carolyn was the real-li...

Today on Too Opinionated we sit down with up and coming actor Evan Nikolas Fields! Evan stars as one of the leads in The Wayfinders , an original action series from Angel Studios. He portrays  Flynn Griffin , one of three high school students who are mysteriously transported from their everyday lives into a fantastical new world. Flynn is adventurous and loyal but is also constantly torn between w...

Wayne Charles Baker is an Indigenous Canadian actor from the Squamish Nation, celebrated for his powerful and authentic portrayals of First Nations stories on screen. Since the early 2000s, Wayne has built a distinguished career in film and television, bringing depth, strength, and cultural resonance to every role he takes on.  He stars in the upcoming feature film   Capitaine,  which will be rele...

Today on Too Opinionated we welcome back actress Elysia Rotaru! Elysia's credits include The CW's Arrow, Tubi's Deadly Midwife, Netflix's Chip & Potato and Kate, and Disney Plus' Turner & Hooch. She has also appeared in feature films such as Buddy Games, Cold Pursuit, Dead Again in Tombstone, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules. Elysia is also a sought-after voice actor, lending her talents to...

Today on Too Opinionated, we sit down with Director Anthony Lucero to talk about his new film, Paper Bag Plan! Synopsis: After being diagnosed with cancer, Oscar (Lance Kinsey) realizes his overprotectiveness may be holding his son Billy (Cole Massie) back from gaining independence. Determined to secure Billy's future, Oscar helps him build the skills needed for a job as a grocery store bagger. Th...

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...

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  Tom Skerrit  and  Jason Faunt (Power Rangers)  directed by  Nuk Suwanchote   (an Emmy award winning filmmaker and key figure in Seattle's independent film scene) and  produced  by   Kris Flink  and  Rishi Raj . The story follows an imaginary friend (Jason Faunt) findin...

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...

"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" follo...

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 execu...

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 cal...

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 i...

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...

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 h...

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 The...

Today on Too Opinionated we visit with actor W. Earl Brown.  Wes Craven was an early supporter, casting Earl in New Nightmare, A Vampire in Brooklyn and the role of "Kenny" in the classic, Scream. Two years after the success of Scream, Earl played "Warren", Cameron Diaz's mentally challenged brother, in There's Something About Mary. Among his many other film credits are the highly regarded films:...

Today on Too Opinionated, actor Richard Wharton stops by for a visit!  Richard is most known for taking over the role of Major Recurring Guest Star Dr. Wilhelm Rolf on Days of Our Lives in 2022 and has appeared in over 60 episodes. He can also be seen as Grayson in The Pitt on HBO Max, and as a Pawnbroker on several episodes of The Young and The Restless. Richard is particularly proud of his part...

Daniel V. Masciari is an award-winning filmmaker who unearths magic in seemingly mundane moments of the human experience. Daniel's passion for directing and editing runs through all his work, captivating critics with his first feature film, Stationed At Home. When it premiered internationally at the Glasgow Film Festival in March 2025, critics hailed it as "an alternative Christmas classic," with...

All aboard for a Bigger, Bolder Adventure: Go Togo returns for season two on CBC Kids on December 1st. The series created by award-winning producers Lindsay & Justin Lee of Gazelle Automations expands its cozy miniature world with new friends, heartfelt lessons, and even more handcrafted charm. In season two, creators Lindsay & Justin Lee of Gazelle Automations expand the show's tiny, handcrafted...

Today on Too Opinionated we sit down to chat with West Virginia Filmmaker Jacob Young. Jacob was a producer at WNPB-TV  in  Morgantown, West Virginia , when he conceived  Appalachian Junkumentary  (1986), a film eventually purchased by over 90 PBS stations and winning a 1988  PBS Special Achievement Award . It became one of 15 U.S. television shows later selected for an international screening con...

In The Ripple Eclipse: Turning the Tide of Inherited Trauma, Audrey  Hyams Romoff  masterfully navigates between two seemingly disparate worlds: the glamorous, high-stakes realm of celebrity public relations and her ongoing struggle to break free from the grip of inherited trauma. With unflinching candour, wit, and a veteran storyteller's ear for dramatic moments,  Hyams Romoff  expands the lexico...

Today on Too Opinionated, the boys dissect Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein! Plus all the nerdy shenanigans and recommendations that you love! 

Today on Too Opinionated we sit down with actress Kristin Booth! Kristin's film credits include Defendor  and  This Beautiful City ; as well as the heist thriller,  Foolproof , opposite  Ryan Reynolds ,  On the Line ,  Detroit Rock City ,  Gossip ,  Cruel Intentions 2  and  Kardia . Kristin won her first Gemini Award in 2005, for her guest performance in the  ReGenesis  episode,  Spare Parts . She...