This week, Thomas Manning takes the helm and welcomes indie film legend Jay Duplass as our special guest! Duplass sits down to chat about his new Independent Film Company release The Baltimorons, reflecting on the inspirations that shaped his journey as a filmmaker.
L-R: Michael Strassner and Liz Larsen in Jay Duplass’s THE BALTIMORONS. Photo Credit: Jessie Cohen. Photo courtesy of Independent Film Company. An Independent Film Company Release.
From his early creative roots to his decades-long collaborations with his brother Mark (The Duplass Brothers), Jay shares insights into storytelling, creativity, and the unique spirit of independent cinema. Whether you’re a fan of quirky character-driven films, IFC gems, or the enduring mark of indie auteurs, this conversation is a must-watch.
Meet Me at the Movies airs weekly on C19 TV. Thomas and Noel Manning are registered film journalists and members of Critics Choice, SEFCA, and the North Carolina Film Critics Association.
Clips are used by permission for review, commentary, and editorial purposes. Tune in and celebrate the power of indie cinema with us on Meet me at the Movies: Episode 601!
Official Synopsis:
On Christmas Eve, Cliff, a newly sober improv comedian, cracks a tooth and lands in the emergency care of Didi, an older no-nonsense dentist. What begins as a routine check-up sparks an unpredictable evening of misadventures. Together, Cliff and Didi fight to overcome being shut out by their families, face their biggest fears, and discover their own surprising and tender connection.
In select NYC theaters September 5th, 2025.
Wider release beginning September 12th, 2025.
Thomas Manning is a member of the NCFCA, SEFCA, and CCA, and also the co-host of the television show and radio program Meet Me at the Movies. He has served as a production assistant and voting member on the Film Selection Committee for the Real to Reel Film Festival. Additionally, he manages his own film review and interview site, The Run-Down on Movies. Manning is a graduate of Gardner-Webb University with a double-major in Communications and English. His passion for cinema and storytelling is rivaled only by his love for the music of Taylor Swift.
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