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    Strike, Dear Mistress, and Cure His Heart – Mickey Reece and Mary Buss Interview

    September 18, 2018
    Strike Dear Mistress and Change His Heart
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    Award winning independent Oklahoma filmmaker Mickey Reece rejoins The Cinematic Schematic to talk about his new movie making its world premiere at the Fantastic Fest in Austin, TX, Strike, Dear Mistress, and Cure His Heart. Reece is also joined by the film’s star, Mary Buss.

    A quick synopsis of Strike, Dear Mistress, and Cure His Heart:

    “Newlyweds David and Madeline Middleston have just purchased a historic hotel near the town where Madeline’s estranged mother Dianne resides. When Dianne comes to visit she brings with her an uninvited guest.”

    Reece and Buss sit down to talk about the film’s inspiration, including Ingmar Bergman’s Autumn Sonata, and what sets this movie apart from the previous entries in Reece’s oeuvre. Listen to the full interview to learn more about the making of Strike, Dear Mistress, and Cure His Heart in addition to more details about when and where you can see the movie.

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    When and Where to Watch Strike, Dear Mistress, and Cure His Heart

    Tuesday September 25 – 11 AM – Fantastic Fest (Austin, TX)

    Friday October 12 – 8 PM – Circle Cinema at Tulsa American Film Festival (TAFF)

    Thursday October 18 – 8 PM -Rodeo Cinema (Oklahoma City)

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    Caleb Masters
    Caleb Masters is a film critic, podcast host, and producer with more than fourteen years of experience in media and film criticism, fueled by a lifelong love of pop culture and a passion for media production. As editor-in-chief of The Cinematropolis, he oversees the site’s editorial direction while hosting and producing the podcast The Cinematic Schematic, where he reviews new releases, interviews filmmakers, and explores other prominent voices in entertainment alongside co-host Laron Chapman. He previously served as president of the Oklahoma Film Critics Circle (OFCC) and currently lives in Seattle, Washington with his wife and three dogs. Follow him on Letterboxd or Instagram @CMastersTalk
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