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 released in Canada on January 16, 2026. He just wrapped a supporting role as Bob in the feature Villeneuve. Baker appears as recurring guest Gary Martin, alongside Henry Czerny, on Bon Cop Bad Cop, a Crave Original bilingual series featuring dialogue in both English and French, which will premiere in 2026. Wayne also appears in HBO's Stephen King's IT: Welcome to Derry as Chief John. In the feature film Capitaine, Baker stars as Capitaine, a former gunner in the Canadian Navy and now an offshore fisherman, who hopes his daughter Mia will take over his business. Wayne's filmography spans acclaimed productions such as Indian Horse, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, The Canyonlands, and Autumn and the Black Jaguar. On television, his standout performances include roles in Blackstone (as Chief Joe), NCIS, Arctic Air, Murdoch Mysteries, Supernatural, Unité 9, and Da Vinci's City Hall. Beyond acting, Baker is the host of Closer to Home on APTN, where he continues his mission to share stories that bridge cultures and celebrate Indigenous identity. Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

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 numerous projects across animation, video games, and commercials. Notable roles include Black Canary in Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment's Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Trilogy, SHIELD Agent Alisande Morales in Marvel's Play Avengers, Beatrice Villanova in EA's FIFA series, She-Hulk in Marvel's Super Hero Adventures, Sable Spirit in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, and Freya in the award-winning short film FREYA.

Her video game credits include Death Stranding 2 (The Hydrologist), Homeworld 3 (Imogen S'Jet), and various voices in Starship Troopers: Extermination and Avowed. She has also voiced campaigns for Acura, Lego Star Wars, Nordstrom, and McDonald's, as well as television programs including Fox's Celebrity Weakest Link and The Snake, CBS' The Talk, Hallmark's Movies & Mysteries Channel, Fox Sports North, Paramount Network's Ink Master, and the 2018 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

Currently, Elysia voices She-Hulk in MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, developed by Tribute Games and published by Dotemu. The retro arcade action game is available nowon PC, Xbox Series S|X, PlayStation 4|5, and Nintendo Switch.

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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. Their heartfelt journey highlights the challenges and triumphs of fostering self-reliance, revealing the deep love between father and son—and the courage it takes to let go.

Anthony Lucero's directorial debut feature film, East Side Sushi, was picked up by HBO after screening at the Miami International Film Festival where it was also nominated for Best Screenplay. Written by Lucero, this drama/comedy indie favorite garnered 15 film festival awards nationwide, 8 Diosa de Plata award nominations including Best Picture and Best Director, has a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score and has the distinction of being listed as one of the "Top 10 Films of 2015" by SF Weekly and one of "The Most Overlooked Films of 2015" from the Los Angeles Times. In 2017, Lucero was selected as a U.S. Envoy and screened East Side Sushi at six U.S. Embassies and Consulates throughout Japan. Born and raised in Oakland, Lucero draws on his Chicano roots to create stories that are multicultural and socially relevant. After receiving his B.A. in Film from San Francisco State University, Lucero spent over a decade working in visual effects at George Lucas' Industrial Light and Magic, working on such films as Star Wars Episode I & II, Ironman, Pirates of the Caribbean and The Avengers.

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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 the elites and the general population, the story highlights sabotage, political interference, and ethical dilemmas posed by Michelle's research. Vitalerium – Descent into the Void, the first book in the series, follows roughneck freelancer Roman Matthews as he becomes unwittingly trapped at the center of a harrowing conspiracy.

Hunted by an intergalactic government, the Coalition for Prosperity, Roman and his band of unlikely allies are forced to use their deadly skillsets to outwit their enemies and survive against all odds.

You can find Vitalerium: Instagram: @vitaleriumseries Facebook: The Vitalerium Series

X: @vitalerium TikTok: @vitaleriumseries Youtube: @VitaleriumVentures

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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) finding out his sole purpose is to bring happiness to his child, only to discover his child is a 90 year old man (Tom Skerritt) on his death bed. The film takes an emotional approach to nostalgia, companionship, and the passage of time, blending fantasy and heartfelt storytelling,

As an exciting feat, "An Old Friend" has been selected to be shown at a variety of film festivals including Hollyshorts Film Festival 2024, Shortway Film Festival 2025, Oxford Film Festival 2025, West Sound Film Festival 2025 and Newport Beach Film Festival 2025! Not stopping there, the film has gained massive appraise as an official award winner for Mansfield Town Film Festival 2025, winning Best Drama at SISFA 2025 and best actor (Jason Faunt) at Puerto Aventuras International Film Festival 2025!

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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 kept him quiet by telling him… "If you tell anyone, I'll kill you and I'll kill your whole family." As in all abusive relationships, Nathan was groomed and manipulated to believe that what was happening to him was his own fault. Nathan was unable to tell anyone about what had happened to him for 25 years. As a result, his adult life spiraled into addictions to alcohol, drugs and sex. He became suicidal before finally breaking down and telling someone what had happened to him.

Nathan is now able to tell his story through the artistic structure of this documentary. The film explores the arch of transformation that young Nathan underwent as he discovered a more redemptive way of living and healing. Through real footage of trauma therapy sessions, Nathan and Dr. Norman Fried describe how healing from child sex abuse is possible.

The goal of the film is to inspire other abuse victims to speak up and to get the help they need; while also helping parents and other caretakers recognize the dangers and symptoms of a child who may be being sexually abused.

This is a powerful and cautionary story about the complexities of childhood trauma and its aftermath, starring Nathan Spiteri and Norman Fried, and directed by three-time Emmy Award winning documentary filmmaker Dean Love.

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"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" follows Akai (Adrian Walters), a young man forced to step up and care for his younger sister Zera (Nendia Lewars) after their mother's health unexpectedly declines. The family, having fled Rwanda's genocide to rebuild their lives in Ottawa, Ontario, must navigate the complexities of immigrant life while confronting intergenerational trauma, family responsibility, and the legacy of displacement. The film marks Jean's first feature-length narrative and represents a significant creative evolution for the filmmaker, who has earned recognition at more than 50 international film festivals throughout his career. Shot over 14 days across Ottawa, Perth, and Toronto, "It Comes in Waves" features authentic Kinyarwanda dialogue performed by members of Ottawa's Rwandan community, ensuring cultural accuracy and emotional resonance.

"It Comes in Waves" is a deeply personal and culturally layered Canadian independent feature film that explores themes of memory, grief, identity, and spiritual transcendence. Through its intimate portrayal of the immigrant experience, the film becomes a universal tale of resilience, depicting how individuals and communities confront and transcend their histories. With compelling performances from a superb cast and uncommon visual panache, the film represents world-class work from an undeniable filmmaker with a bright future.

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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 executive before academia, gaining hands-on Hollywood experience that now informs his conceptual, genre-pushing films. His latest project, "YES REPEAT NO," released on November 11, 2025 and synthesizes everything he's learned along the way into something bold, urgent, and completely unique in its examination of fractured identity and political history. The film's festival run keeps gaining momentum as it heads into its wider release, with critics calling it a rare, ambitious cinematic work.

Michael's earlier experimental film, Two Points of Failure, screened at top international festivals like Rotterdam, Tribeca, Edinburgh, and Melbourne, proof of his ability to bridge avant-garde art and accessible narrative.

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Three actors audition to play the Palestinian-Jewish actor and activist Juliano Mer-Khamis, a former IDF paratrooper who defiantly identified as "100% Palestinian and 100% Jewish."

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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 call to save nuns from rogue contras, or maybe rescue orphans from the Red Army Tiger Force. Whatever the mission, they will be ready. Until then, you can find them at their de facto HQ — the Tapawingo Regional Library.

Tapawingo is streaming now.

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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 in Portugal and raised in Toronto, Barroso's story is not one of privilege or easy breaks. Abandoned by those meant to protect her and raised in a shattered family, she learned early that survival meant building walls around her heart, around her dreams, around her very sense of self. But walls couldn't silence the echoes of self-doubt, fear, and rage that lingered long after the bruises faded. Indestructible rips the mask off a life built in defiance of deep trauma. With raw vulnerability and unapologetic strength, Barroso exposes the hidden scars of her childhood and reveals how pain shaped her, tested her, and ultimately forged her into a tenacious woman who conquered her inner demons—and the boardroom. This is more than a memoir. It's a battle cry for anyone who's ever been told they would amount to nothing. It's a roadmap for women in spaces where they're underestimated, overlooked, and undervalued. And its proof that healing doesn't make you soft; it makes you unstoppable. Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)