Experimentation is how we figure out what works, what needs adjustments, and what we can set aside. In that vein, I’m experimenting doing direct reads of the reviews that I publish, in case there’s an audience that would prefer to… Read More ›
Publications
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 ›
A Conversation with “A Cursed Man” writer/director Liam Le Guillou.
For Episode 66 of EoM Presents, EoM Contributor Joel Winstead sits down with documentary filmmaker Liam Le Guillou to discuss A Cursed Man. Premiering in L.A. on March 22nd ahead of its VOD release on March 25th, Guillou discusses his… Read More ›
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 ›
Meet Me at the Movies: Swords, Sandals & Sequels – Noel & Thomas Manning Review “Gladiator II.”
Noel and Thomas Manning sharpen their swords and dust off their sandals to tackle Gladiator II, Ridley Scott’s long-awaited return to the coliseum! This legacy sequel from Paramount Pictures features an all-star cast, including Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal,… Read More ›
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 ›
A Conversation with “Don’t Move” co-directors Adam Schindler and Brian Netto.
Just because October is over doesn’t mean that the thrills have to end. On this new episode of EoM Presents, EoM Contributor Joel Winstead sits down with co-directors Adam Schindler and Brian Netto about their new film Don’t Move, currently… Read More ›
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 ›
A Conversation with “Magpie” actor Shazad Latif.
On this new episode of EoM Presents, EoM Contributor Joel Winstead sits down with Magpie actor Shazad Latif. Among the many things they discuss in this brief conversation, they chat about how Shazad became attached to Magpie, how he approached the… Read More ›
A Conversation with “Magpie” director Sam Yates.
On this new episode of EoM Presents, EoM Contributor Joel Winstead sits down with Magpie director Sam Yates. In discussing the film, they cover elements such as the process for Yates joining the production, his directorial inspiration, Laura Bellingham’s cinematography, and… Read More ›
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 ›
Meet Me at the Movies: Episode 557 – Summer Movies? Summer Movies!
There are few greater joys as a film critic than having the chance to share a few cinematic favorites that others may not have heard about or may have forgotten. But what makes that even better is doing it with… Read More ›
A Conversation with “The Good Half” director Robert Schwartzman.
On this latest episode of EoM Presents, EoM Contributor Joel Winstead sits down with director Robert Schwartzman to discuss his latest project, The Good Half. They talked about finding a tonal balance in a film about grief with many comedic… Read More ›
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 ›
A Conversation with “In a Violent Nature” actors Andrea Pavlovic and Ry Barrett.
Writer/director Chris Nash’s first feature-length film, In a Violent Nature, premiered during Sundance 2024 and left audiences stunned, a feat it’s continued to do through festival screenings leading up to the wide U.S. release on May 31st. Ahead of the… Read More ›
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 ›
A Conversation with “Humane” director Caitlin Cronenberg and actors Jay Baruchel & Emily Hampshire.
Caitlin Cronenberg is set to make her feature-length directorial debut with Humane, a horror thriller releasing in theaters April 26th via IFC Films and Shudder. Ahead of its public debut, Cronenberg and two of the film’s actors, Jay Baruchel and… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
A Conversation with “Late Night with the Devil” filmmakers Colin Cairnes and Cameron Cairnes.
Episode 51 of EoM Presents features EoM Contributor Joel Winstead sitting down with the directing duo brothers Colin and Cameron Cairnes about their new film Late Night with the Devil. They discuss creating characters in horror films that are more… Read More ›