Today on Too Opinionated we chat with George Baron, the multi-talented mastermind who wrote, directed, and stars in the highly anticipated film, The Blue Rose, which premiered July 12th (available both on VOD and in theaters)! This gripping horror film follows two rookie detectives on a quest to solve a homicide. They find themselves trapped in an alternate reality filled with their worst nightmares. It's a mind-bending horror film that's sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. The Blue Rose marks George's feature directorial debut. It was inspired by an Immersive Theater Art Show he directed in February of 2020, featuring many of the same characters in the film — all inspired by the artwork of his friend and longtime collaborator, Sophia Victoria Frizzell. The Blue Rose is a "pastel-noir" film inspired by the golden age of Hollywood and the mysteries that lie underneath. Although not a straight period piece, he set it in the quasi-50s — a time that was ripe with repressed fears and desires — to enhance themes of gender fluidity and facing fears in a universe that doesn't allow them to be expressed, which are themes George hopes to explore in his future directorial work.

George is no stranger to the spotlight. You might recognize him as Arty from Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, where he starred alongside Bradley Cooper, Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler, Elizabeth Banks, and Molly Shannon. He can also be seen in Adult Interference and has guest-starred on hit shows such as Two Broke Girls, and Teachers. George's talents don't stop at film and TV; he's also a theatre fanatic, having directed Spring Awakening at the Stella Adler Theater and performing in major productions.

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