Episode 58 - Mike Cuenca

Mike Cuenca! Mike Cuenca is a wonderful truly indie director, and he returns to the podcast. He's the first returning guest! A great talk about filmmaking, culture, Los Angeles, and of course Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki! Mike Cuenca’s With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes: https://youtu.be/ZZqFu_7c5NY Mike has 4 movies opening right now this October 2025! BOYS ABOUT TOWN is a four-part film series shot in real time (2018–2025), following wannabe mods, heartbreak, friendship, and the chaos of growing up obsessed with music and romance. Funny, raw, and unapologetically black-and-white. WORLD PREMIERE SCREENINGS at THE VIRGIL, Los Angeles Night One – Oct 12: Films 1 & 2 + live music by Supersonic LA (Oasis tribute) Night Two – Oct 19: Films 3 & 4 + soundtrack performed live by Press Darlings Plus giveaways courtesy of Amoeba Music, Videotheque, and Lemon Frog Vintage, with DJs spinning powerpop, britpop, and mod revival all night. TICKETS: https://mikecuenca.net/boys-about-town-premiere/ BOYS ABOUT TOWN Trailer: https://youtu.be/Um2nXObM_p4?si=Wfr3gbOdBv7_G5CQ https://www.youtube.com/user/blvdducinema https://www.instagram.com/boysabouttown/ https://www.instagram.com/blvdducinema/ https://www.instagram.com/mikecuenca_/ Enjoy!