Elements of Madness

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• “Meow Wolf: Origin Story” documents the first 10 years of Santa Fe art collective Meow Wolf’s incredible journey.

  By Douglas Davidson on November 27, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  The act of creation is frequently described as something that the artist doesn’t want to do, but something they must do. There’s an undeniable pull which the artist much acknowledge or they will be driven to torment. At least, that’s… Read More ›

• Listen: The Cine-Men, Episode 7

  By Douglas Davidson on November 26, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  After an extended absence that we’ll blame on prepping for the upcoming Primer episode, hosts Seed and Douglas catch up on the films they’ve seen during the break, have a civil discussion of their opposing views regarding the latest Cine-Men Challenge,… Read More ›

• An unexpected holiday treat, consider decking the halls with “Jet Trash”.

  By Douglas Davidson on November 23, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Christmas films come in all shapes and sizes. There are the traditional ones, such as White Christmas, A Christmas Story, A Miracle on 34th Street, and A Charlie Brown Christmas, which tend to put carolers in a festive mood. Then,… Read More ›

• “Disney’s Christopher Robin” is a bit of old which feels refreshingly new.

  By Douglas Davidson on November 20, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  As children, all we ever want to do is grow up. We’re told “not yet” and “not now” as we struggle to figure out who we are among the rules and regulations adults put on us. Within our imaginations, however,… Read More ›

• Stand-out performances don’t help “Green Book” rise above the mundane. [Film Fest 919 Review]

  By jhunterheilman on November 19, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Representing EoM as press, contributor Hunter Heilman attended the first annual Film Fest 919 in Raleigh, NC, to review several films that are either in limited release now or are yet to be released. Or, in the case of Green Book,… Read More ›

• “The Clovehitch Killer” is a frighteningly quiet and surprisingly reserved look inside the world of a serial killer.

  By jhunterheilman on November 17, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  It’s natural to be interested in serial killers, but it’s not okay to be interested in serial killers, you get me? The psyches of depraved, violent individuals are a field day for the study of psychological abnormalities and sociological triggers… Read More ›

• Devastatingly heartbreaking, “Mobile Homes” delivers a career-best performance from Imogen Poots.

  By Douglas Davidson on November 15, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Even clichés get it right from time to time. A house is a house, but what populates it, what lives in it, makes it a home. This is the heart of writer/director Valdimir de Fontenay’s Mobile Homes, a character drama… Read More ›

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