Actress Nadia White, widely recognized for her performances in various Troma films, including Shakespeare's Shitstorm and Return to Nuke 'Em High Vol. 2, has reportedly parted ways with Troma Entertainment's upcoming feature The Power of Positive Murder. White's decision to step away stems from concerns over the production's handling of COVID-19 safety protocols on set, highlighting a potential disregard for health and safety that could put cast and crew at risk. According to sources close to the production, White refused to report to the set after learning that there were more than seven active COVID-19 cases among the crew.

The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is a cherished institution in Houston and is renowned for its unique movie-going experience that blends gourmet dining, craft beers, and stringent no-disruption policies. However, recent events have cast doubt on its future, following the sudden closure of several locations and a notable bankruptcy case. The journey of Alamo Drafthouse in Houston has been tumultuous.

Acclaimed author and on-again-off-again CineDump contributor, Preston Fassel, reached out to me about visiting a film production that was happening in Houston. Considering my wife and I had nothing to do the weekend of the shoot, we agreed to cover the spectacle and help out the project in any way that we could. I contacted the acclaimed director, Fatima Hye, a Bangladeshi-American Muslim woman who grew up in Texas.