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Open Dialogue with “The Optimist” actor Stephen Lang.
Legendary actor Stephen Lang joins Thomas Manning for this Meet Me at the Movies / Screen Scene spotlight to discuss the powerful true-story film The Optimist. Best known for memorable performances in films like Avatar and Don’t Breathe, Lang talks… Read More ›
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Open Dialogue with “Arco” director/co-writer Ugo Bienvenu.
In this episode of Meet Me at the Movies, Thomas Manning is joined by Ugo Bienvenu, the writer, director, and producer behind the Oscar-nominated animated film Arco. Bienvenu opens up about the years-long creative journey behind this deeply personal project… Read More ›
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A Conversation with “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” director Gore Verbinski.
Oscar-winning filmmaker Gore Verbinski joins EoM Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning for a discussion on Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die. This is Verbinski’s first film as director since 2016, and his signature kinetic energy is back and better than ever…. Read More ›
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A Conversation with “Send Help” producer Zainab Azizi.
Zainab Azizi is the President of Raimi Productions and serves as producer on Sam Raimi’s upcoming thriller, Send Help, starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien. EoM Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning recently spoke with Azizi about the evolution of her film… Read More ›
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A Conversation with “Drink and Be Merry” director Adam Volerich.
EoM Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning recently spoke with filmmaker Adam Volerich about his feature film directorial debut Drink and Be Merry. They discuss the melancholy magic of this Christmas flick filmed on location at the Ale ‘N’ ‘Wich Pub in… Read More ›
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Open Dialogue with “Color Book” writer/director David Fortune. [Nashville Film Festival]
EoM Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning recently attended the Nashville Film Festival on behalf of Meet Me at the Movies. While there, he sat down with filmmaker David Fortune to discuss his feature film directorial debut, Color Book. This interview capped… Read More ›
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A Conversation with “Good Boy” co-writer/director Ben Leonberg.
EoM Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning recently had a conversation with filmmaker Ben Leonberg, co-writer and director of Good Boy from Independent Film Company. This story is told entirely from the emotional perspective of Indy, Leonberg’s real-life canine companion in his… Read More ›
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A Conversation with “The Curse (咒死你)” writer/actor Ken’ichi Ugana. [Fantastic Fest]
EoM Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning recently spent time talking with writer and director Ken’ichi Ugana about his film The Curse, which screened at Fantastic Fest 2025. This gnarly, supernatural thriller comments on the increasingly dangerous potential of the digital world… Read More ›
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A Conversation with “Affinity” co-writer/actor Marko Zaror.
EoM Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning recently spoke again with actor and martial artist Marko Zaror, this time focusing on his sci-fi action thriller Affinity. Directed by Brandon Slagle, Affinity features Zaror in his first English-language lead role, starring alongside Louis… Read More ›
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A Conversation with “Prisoner of War” co-writer/actor Scott Adkins.
In this edition of EoM Presents, Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning chats again with action star Scott Adkins about his latest offering, Prisoner of War, directed by Louis Mandylor. Adkins discusses the impact of the production design on his performance, using… Read More ›
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Open Dialogue with “The Baltimorons” writer/director Jay Duplass.
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… Read More ›
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A Conversation with “Diablo” actor Marko Zaror.
In this edition of EoM Presents, Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning talks with actor and martial artist Marko Zaror about his latest project Diablo. This film is directed by one of Zaror’s oldest friends and creative partners, Ernesto Diaz Espinoza, and stars fellow action… Read More ›
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A Conversation with “Diablo” actor Scott Adkins.
EoM Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning recently talked with renowned action star and martial artist Scott Adkins about his new film Diablo, directed by Ernesto Díaz Espinoza. Adkins discusses his action sequences facing off against co-star and longtime collaborator Marko Zaror,… Read More ›
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Open Dialogue with “Conclave” actor Carlos Diehz.
In Episode 581 of Meet Me at the Movies, Thomas Manning sits down with breakout star Carlos Diehz, who portrays Cardinal Benítez in Edward Berger’s gripping drama Conclave. From the soul of his performance to the spiritual undercurrents of the… Read More ›
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A Conversation with “Zero” filmmaker Jean Luc Herbulot and actors Hus Miller and Cam McHarg.
In this interview for EoM Presents, Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning talks with the cast and crew of the new film Zero, including writer and director Jean Luc Herbulot, actor, writer, and producer Hus Miller, and actor Cam McHarg. This geo-political… Read More ›
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A Conversation with “Big Boys” writer/director Corey Sherman.
In this edition of EoM Presents, Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning talks with writer and director Corey Sherman about his debut feature film Big Boys. This queer coming-of-age comedy has been nominated at the GLAAD Media Awards in addition to the… Read More ›
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Q-Bits: Open Dialogue with “The Order” actors Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult.
On this episode of Meet Me at the Movies, Thomas Manning gets to pitch a question to actors Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult to discuss their new film, The Order, based on a gripping true story. Manning explores how the… Read More ›
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Q-Bits: Open Dialogue with “The Order” actor Nicholas Hoult.
On this episode of Meet Me at the Movies (Open Dialogue), host Thomas Manning pitches a question to Nicholas Hoult to discuss his role as Bob Mathews in the film The Order. Based on a true story, this powerful film,… Read More ›
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Open Dialogue with “Saturday Night” director Jason Reitman and casting director John Papsidera.
Join Thomas Manning in this special Meet Me at the Movies: Open Dialogue segment as he interviews director Jason Reitman and casting director John Papsidera on the red carpet for based on a true story film, Saturday Night. Manning dives… Read More ›
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Q-Bits: Open Dialogue with “Deadpool & Wolverine” actor/co-writer Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy.
Thomas Manning pitches a question to Ryan Reynolds and Shawn Levy in this special Meet Me at the Movies: Open Dialogue segment to discuss their highly engaging collaboration on Deadpool & Wolverine. Manning pitches a thoughtful question about one particular… Read More ›