Whether it’s a score, licensed tunes, or original material created for a film, the use of music can make or break a scene. Just imagine how less dreadful the opening moments of Jaws would be without John Williams’s score. Or how… Read More ›
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The Cine-Men: 93rd Academy Awards, Part II
Continuing our discussion of the top six categories, The Cine-Men co-hosts Darryl Mansel and myself dig into the Actor in a Leading Role, Best Director, and Best Picture nominees. As usual, Darryl and I pull no punches as we dissect… Read More ›
The Cine-Men: 93rd Academy Awards, Part I
In the run-up to the 93rd Academy Awards, The Cine-Men co-hosts Darryl Mansel and myself embark on our third annual exploration of the top six categories: Actress/Actor in a Supporting Role, Actress/Actor in a Lead Role, Directing, and Best Picture…. Read More ›
Pals for Life Radio, Hot Take Thursday: Part 2
As promised in the post for the S & M Show, you can listen to the rest of our scintillating conversation about my path to creating EoM and my views on the current state of cinema by checking out Part… Read More ›
Pals for Life Radio, Hot Take Thursday: Part 1
I was invited to join the co-founders and co-hosts of Pals for Life Radio Mike Bowers and Shane Ryan for the second episode of the S & M Show. Bowers and I go way back, all the way to undergrad… Read More ›
The Cine-Men, Episode 47 – Resurrections in Cinema.
Since we’re in the time of year where some folks are celebrating either Passover or Easter, I pitched to Darryl the idea of exploring resurrections in cinema. Our reasonings may surprise you for what we choose. We also, of course,… Read More ›
The Cine-Men, Episode 46 – Favorite Character Introductions.
The Cine-Men return from an extended break so it’s only fitting that the episode is extended, as well. On this episode, we not only discuss a handful of recent watches and challenges (Thief via HBO Max and In & Of… Read More ›
The Cine-Men, Episode 45 – Top 10 Movies of 2020, Part 2.
As 2021 begins, so ends The Cine-Men. For Now. That’s right, we’re taking a bit of a break until April, but we promise to be back with more in-depth discussions about cinema. For now, please enjoy the second half of… Read More ›
The Poprika Podcast, Episode 224 – Top 10 Movies of 2020, Part 1.
Before The Poprika Podcast departs for a well-earned hiatus, Poprika founder Darryl Mansel invited EoM founder Douglas Davidson to join him to discuss five of our current Top Ten films of 2020. In addition, we discuss our thoughts on 2020… Read More ›
The Cine-Men, Episode 44: Favorite Original Songs.
Music has a way to anchor itself in a moment that sticks with us long past that first listen. On this episode of The Cine-Men, hosts Darryl Mansel and Douglas Davidson explore their favorite songs through cinema history. Frankly, narrowing… Read More ›
The Cine-Men, Episode 43: Favorite Midnight Movies.
Back in March friend of the show Thomas Manning debuted as a guest on The Cine-Men, discussing the 25th Critics Choice Awards and getting trounced in a special edition of “Test Your Might” trivia. For some unknown reason he decided… Read More ›
The Cine-Men, Episode 42: Favorite Animated Films.
As we head into the end of 2020, Douglas and Darryl discuss their favorite animated movies in cinema and the answers will likely not surprise you too much if you’ve been following The Cine-Men since the inception. That said, Douglas… Read More ›
The Cine-Men, Episode 41: Favorite Disney Live-Action Adaptations.
With the live-action adaptation of Mulan hitting shelves on November 10th, we thought it would be fun to discuss our favorite of the adaptations Disney has released over the last few years. Now Darryl and I couldn’t do that alone… Read More ›
The Cine-Men, Episode 40: Favorite Stephen King Adaptations.
We’ve had this episode brewing for some time, but life got in the way of letting us put the ideas on tape. Returning for your aural enjoyment are your Cine-Men hosts, Darryl Mansel and Douglas Davidson, discussing their favorite Stephen… Read More ›
The Cine-Men, Episode 39: Opening Day Movie Memories.
It was not the intention to take a hiatus after Episode 38’s interview with Sean O’Connell, but we did. To make up for it, The Cine-Men hosts Darryl and Douglas welcome Crystal Davidson, the owner/operator of much-talked-about unofficial sponsor of… Read More ›
A Conversation with Alfred Hitchcock scholar Laurent Bouzereau.
In this conversation, EoM contributor Thomas Manning sits down with documentarian, film historian, and Alfred Hitchcock scholar, Laurent Bouzereau, to discuss the new Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collection. The brand new collection includes four iconic films from the universally recognized Master… Read More ›
The Cine-Men, Episode 38: Release The Snyder Cut.
The latest episode of The Cine-Men is a special one and marks a change in how we’ve produced episodes. For the first time, we’re dedicating the entire show to one topic and we’re joined by a very special guest to… Read More ›
A Conversation with director Tyler Smith.
Elements of Madness contributor Lindsey Dunn recently had the opportunity to interview Tyler Smith, creator of the video essay Reel Redemption: The Rise of Christian Cinema. Hollywood and the Church make for odd bedfellows. But the success of many faith-based movies… Read More ›
The Cine-Men, Episode 37: School Days
August is about when most folks return to school and Fall 2020 is shaping up to be a humdinger of a return to school season as students and parents alike grapple with virtual education vs. in-person options. In our attempt… Read More ›
A Conversation with writer/producer Dave Sirus.
Elements of Madness contributor Thomas Manning spoke with The King of Staten Island co-writer/producer Dave Sirus. Over the course of their 12-minute conversation, they discuss Dave’s process of writing, his relationship with Pete Davidson, and his contributions to the film…. Read More ›