I watched the first movie with my friend Sam who passed away in 2020. Part of my enjoyment for this one was remembering how much of a dweeb he could be. I imagined watching this one with him, and what his reactions would be. The stuff we'd laugh at and poke fun at. It was a happy kind of reminiscing, and I think it's funny that Sonic the Hedgehog 2 gave me that.

When I saw the first movie in…

In February 2020, right before life as I knew it unraveled, I needed an actor. Omid Iranikhah was kind enough to lend me his time and talent for a day. Due to a worldwide pandemic we couldn't finish that project. I wish I had something to show for all the effort everyone put in. But, I had the opportunity to meet Omid.

When we pointed our cameras in his direction I already knew he was an excellent actor. He has…