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A Conversation with “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead” writer Chuck Hayward.
In this conversation, EoM Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning chats with writer Chuck Hayward about the remake of Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead. Hayward discusses director Wade Allain-Marcus’ reimagining of Stephen Herek’s 1991 film (written by Neil Landau and Tara… Read More ›
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A Conversation with Sugar Studios Founder and CEO Jijo Reed.
In this conversation, EoM Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning chats with Jijo Reed about his LA-based post-production house Sugar Studios and the evolution of his filmmaking career. Reed is an Emmy-winning producer who has worn many hats in the film industry,… Read More ›
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Open Dialogue with “Jazzy” director Morrisa Maltz. [Nashville Film Festival]
EoM Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning recently attended the Nashville Film Festival on behalf of Meet Me at the Movies and sat down with director Morrisa Maltz to discuss her film Jazzy. Starring Jasmine Bearkiller Shangreaux as herself, Jazzy is a… Read More ›
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A Conversation with “Come Home” filmmakers Nicole Pursell, Caitlin Zoz, and Chinaza Uche.
In this edition of EoM Presents, Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning sits down with the cast and crew of the indie horror-thriller film Come Home, including Nicole Pursell (co-director, producer, writer), Caitlin Zoz (co-director, producer, writer, star), and Chinaza Uche (star,… Read More ›
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Open Dialogue with “Winner” actor Danny Ramirez.
Join entertainment journalist Thomas Manning for an insightful conversation with actor Danny Ramirez on Meet Me at the Movies: Open Dialogue. In this episode, the two discuss Ramirez’s latest film, Winner, from Vertical Entertainment, as well as his approach to… Read More ›
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Open Dialogue with “Winner” director Susanna Fogel.
In this edition of Meet Me at the Movies: Open Dialogue, Thomas Manning sits down with writer and director Susanna Fogel to talk about her film Winner, based on the real life story of Reality Winner, the famous whistleblower who… Read More ›
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Open Dialogue with “Skincare” director Austin Peters and actor Luis Gerardo Méndez.
In this edition of Meet Me at the Movies: Open Dialogue, Thomas Manning sits down with some of the cast and crew of the new IFC Films production Skincare. Director Austin Peters and actor Luis Gerardo Méndez talk about making… Read More ›
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Open Dialogue with “Dandelion” actor KiKi Layne.
In this edition of Meet Me at the Movies: Open Dialogue, Thomas Manning sits down with actress KiKi Layne to discuss her work in the beautiful character drama Dandelion. Directed by Nicole Riegel, Dandelion also stars Thomas Doherty and features original… Read More ›
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A Conversation with producers Michael Mendelsohn and Natalie Perrotta.
EoM Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning recently sat down again for a conversation with film producer and Patriot Pictures CEO Michael Mendelsohn, as well as his producing partner Natalie Perrotta. They discuss a wide range of upcoming projects, including the psychological… Read More ›
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A Conversation with “Things Will Be Different” writer/director Michael Felker and actors Riley Dandy and Adam David Thompson. [Chattanooga Film Festival]
EoM Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning recently sat down with writer and director Michael Felker and actors Riley Dandy and Adam David Thompson to talk about their sci-fi drama Things Will Be Different, an official selection of the 2024 Chattanooga Film… Read More ›
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Open Dialogue with “The Last Stop in Yuma County” writer/director Francis Galluppi.
In this edition of Meet Me at the Movies: Open Dialogue, Thomas Manning sits down for a second time with writer and director Francis Galluppi to chat about The Last Stop in Yuma County. Galluppi digs into some of the… Read More ›
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A Conversation with “New Life” actors Hayley Erin and Sonya Walger.
In this edition of EoM Presents, Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning sits down with Hayley Erin and Sonya Walger, the stars of the thriller film New Life, directed by John Rosman. Erin and Walger speak about the directorial vision of Rosman,… Read More ›
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A Conversation with “Sweet Dreams” actors Bobby Lee and GaTa.
EoM Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning recently sat down with multi-talented artists Bobby Lee and GaTa to talk about their roles in the film Sweet Dreams, directed by Lije Sarki and starring Johnny Knoxville. Lee and GaTa share about the cathartic… Read More ›
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A Conversation with “Switch Up” filmmaker Tara Pirnia. [SXSW]
EoM Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning recently sat down with writer and director Tara Pirnia to discuss her work on the romantic comedy Switch Up, which premiered at SXSW. Pirnia talks about the importance of setting the film in Texas, collaborating… Read More ›
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A Conversation with “Desert Road” filmmaker Shannon Triplett. [SXSW]
In this edition of EoM Presents, Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning speaks with writer and director Shannon Triplett about her debut feature film Desert Road. Triplett talks about the real-life inspiration for the script, the intense, physically demanding lead performance from… Read More ›
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A Conversation with “Seagrass” filmmaker Meredith Hama-Brown.
In this edition of EoM Presents, Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning talks with writer and director Meredith Hama-Brown about her feature film directorial debut Seagrass. Hama-Brown spends time discussing the 35mm cinematography, the powerful performance from actress Ally Maki, and creating… Read More ›
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Open Dialogue with “Ordinary Angels” actors Hilary Swank and Alan Ritchson.
Thomas Manning offers an Open Dialogue interview with Oscar-winner Hillary Swank (Million Dollar Baby) and Alan Ritchson (Reacher) about the Lionsgate/Kingdom Story Company release Ordinary Angels. Swank and Ritchson chat about small towns, family, friends and the ordinary angels that have… Read More ›
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Open Dialogue with “The Taste of Things” filmmaker Tran Anh Hung.
In this edition of Meet Me at the Movies: Open Dialogue, Thomas Manning talks with filmmaker Tran Anh Hung about The Taste of Things. Hung was recognized with the Best Director honor at the 76th Cannes Film Festival for his… Read More ›
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Open Dialogue with “The Monk and The Gun” filmmaker Pawo Choyning Dorji.
In this edition of Meet Me at the Movies: Open Dialogue, Thomas Manning talks with writer and director Pawo Choyning Dorji about The Monk and The Gun, Bhutan’s submission for the Best International Feature category at the 96th Academy Awards…. Read More ›
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A Conversation with “Out of Darkness” filmmaker Andrew Cumming.
In this edition of EoM Presents, Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning sits down with filmmaker Andrew Cumming about his feature film directorial debut, Out of Darkness. Cumming shares a glimpse into the invaluable work of the sound design team and the… Read More ›