EoM contributor Thomas Manning recently had the opportunity to submit a few questions in a virtual Q&A with actress Rebecca Hall in anticipation of the upcoming release of the horror drama The Night House, directed by David Bruckner. Hall discusses… Read More ›
Filmmaker Interviews
A Conversation with “King Knight” actor Angela Sarafyan. [Fantasia International Film Festival]
EoM contributor Thomas Manning recently had the opportunity to interview Angela Sarafyan about her role in the official Fantasia Film Festival selection, King Knight. They discuss her performance as the character Willow, her interactions with co-star Matthew Gray Gubler, and… Read More ›
Open Dialogue with “The Mosquito Coast” actor Melissa George.
Melissa George has worked with the likes of David Lynch and Steven Soderbergh; she’s been on TV series like Friends, Alias, and Grey’s Anatomy. This Australian talent has taken on roles throughout the years that offer opportunities to explore challenges… Read More ›
Open Dialogue with “A Quiet Place Part II” composer Marco Beltrami.
For over two and half decades award-winning composer Marco Beltrami has offered his evolving approach to scoring for feature film, documentary and episodic television. His projects and styles vary; from westerns like 3:10 to Yuma to docs like Free Solo… Read More ›
Q-Bits with the “Ted Lasso” casting director Theo Park and music composer Tom Howe.
Multi-award-winning series Ted Lasso spoke to the hearts and minds of audiences young and old in Season One, available now for Apple TV+ subscribers. With Season Two launching July 23rd, 2021, expect more thought-provoking Lassoisms to join our collective lexicon. EoM contributor… Read More ›
Open Dialogue with “The Dry” writer/producer/director Robert Connolly and actor Genevieve O’Reilly.
Today on Open Dialogue, Noel T. Manning II interviews The Dry writer, producer, director Robert Connolly and acting talent Genevieve O’Reilly (Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Rogue One, and Rebels, The Matrix, Tin Star, The Glitch, Tolkien). Starring Eric… Read More ›
Open Dialogue with “Ted Lasso” actor Jeremy Swift and producer/co-creator Bill Lawrence.
Multi-award-winning series Ted Lasso spoke to the hearts and minds of audiences young and old in Season One, available now for Apple TV+ subscribers. With Season Two launching July 23rd, 2021, expect more thought-provoking Lassoisms to join our collective lexicon…. Read More ›
Open Dialogue with “What Drives Us” editor and key storyteller Dean Gonzalez.
What Drives Us is a doc that explores the passion behind touring musicians and some of the vehicles that got them there. From big names like Ringo Starr, U2, AC/DC to under the radar bands like Radkey and Starcrawler, this… Read More ›
Open Dialogue with “The Mauritanian” director Kevin Macdonald.
Kevin Macdonald is a documentarian, a feature filmmaker, and a master storyteller. Known for projects like The Last King of Scotland, State of Play, and documentaries on Mick Jagger, Bob Marley and Whitney Houston – Macdonald appreciates all aspects of… Read More ›
Q&A with “The Trial of the Chicago 7” writer/director Aaron Sorkin and actor Sacha Baron Cohen
There are certain films that feel as if they were made for a particular time in history. The Trial of the Chicago 7 is one of those. It is also a film that almost didn’t happen. In 2006, film legend… Read More ›
Q-Bits with the “Minari” writer/director Lee Isaac Chung and producer Christina Oh.
During awards season, there are multiple opportunities for filmmakers and journalists to engage in cinematic dialogue. Cast and crew from award’s caliber films are eager to engage in conversation about their films. During the pandemic, many film junkets have transitioned… Read More ›
Open Dialogue with “Them” cinematographer Checco Varese.
Checco Varese has worked in nearly every aspect of cinematography. He’s been a news photo journalist; he’s shot major music videos, he’s worked for NatGeo; he’s worked on indie and feature films (It: Chapter 2, The 33, Pacific Rim) and… Read More ›
A Conversation with “Stuffed” co-creators Theo Rhys and Joss Holden-Rea. [SXSW Film Festival]
After watching the bittersweet and darkly humorous short musical Stuffed at SXSW Film Festival 2021, I just had to interview the creative team. It was truly the biggest surprise of the festival and won the special jury prize for Bold… Read More ›
A Conversation with “For The Record” showrunner/actor Julian De Zotti and Actress Anna Hopkins. [SXSW Film Festival]
Elements of Madness contributor Thomas Manning recently spoke with showrunner/actor Julian De Zotti and actress Anna Hopkins about the new anthology series For the Record, which premiered at SXSW 2021. Over the course of their 10-minute conversation, they discuss the… Read More ›
Open Dialogue with “Six Minutes to Midnight” director Andy Goddard and co-writer Celyn Jones.
Set in the summer of 1939, the IFC film Six Minutes to Midnight explores secrets, mysteries and a chaotic time in the world when an imminent war is in sight. A missing teacher, daughters of Nazi leaders, a girl’s school in… Read More ›
Q-Bits with author Jessica Bruder and Bob Wells of “Nomadland.”
During awards season, there are multiple opportunities for filmmakers and journalists to engage in cinema dialogue. Usually, studios will offer talent connected to films that are being pitched for awards’ consideration. During the pandemic, these events (film junkets) have transitioned… Read More ›
Q-Bits with the “Nomadland” team: director/writer Chloé Zhao, producers Peter Spears and Mollye Asher, and cinematographer Joshua James Richards.
During awards season, there are multiple opportunities for filmmakers and journalists to engage in cinema dialogue. Usually, studios will offer talent connected to films that are being pitched for awards’ consideration. During the pandemic, these events (film junkets) have transitioned… Read More ›
Q-Bits with “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” director Lee Daniels and lead actor Andra Day.
During awards season, there are multiple opportunities for filmmakers and journalists to engage in cinema dialogue. Studios offer talent connected to films that are being pitched for awards consideration. During the pandemic, these events (film junkets) have transitioned to a… Read More ›
Open Dialogue with “Willy’s Wonderland” actor Beth Grant.
Character actress Beth Grant has appeared in dozens of film and television shows throughout the years. She visits with Noel T. Manning II on Open Dialogue (courtesy of Meet Me at the Movies) to talk about her career; engage in… Read More ›
Q-Bits with “Mank” director David Fincher and actor Gary Oldman.
During awards season, there are multiple opportunities for filmmakers and journalists to engage in cinema dialogue. Usually, studios will offer talent connected to films who are being pitched for awards’ consideration. During the pandemic, these events (film junkets) have transitioned… Read More ›