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• A Conversation with “Time of Death” actor Michael Kelly.

  By Thomas Manning on July 18, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Actor Michael Kelly joins this edition of EoM Presents to discuss his work on the indie horror film Time of Death, directed by Will Wernick. Filmed on location at a century-old abandoned penitentiary in West Virginia, the distinct Appalachian setting… Read More ›

• “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” arrives in a 4K UHD home release.

  By AJ Friar on July 17, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Lee Cronin’s The Mummy arrives on physical media after its theatrical run, which was met with mixed criticism from fans and critics alike. While some enjoyed this new take on The Mummy, it seemed to divide audiences by being too… Read More ›

• Wanna be in the room where it happens? Save your cash and don’t opt for the 4K UHD edition.

  By Douglas Davidson on July 16, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  “Legacy. What is a legacy? It’s planting seeds in a garden you never get to see.” – From “The World Was Wide Enough” from Hamilton At this point, just about everyone knows the story. While on vacation, recouping from In… Read More ›

• Bring all “The Drama” home in an A24 exclusive 4K UHD.

  By justin waldman on July 16, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  The year is 2026 and writer/director Kristoffer Borgli (Dream Scenario) is back to terrify audiences with his horrifying social commentary that extends far past the marriage dynamic and how society as a whole has accepted something so heinous that it… Read More ›

• Open Dialogue with “Carolina Caroline” filmmaker Adam Carter Rehmeier *and* “Lucky Strike” filmmaker Rod Lurie.

  By Noel Manning on July 15, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Two filmmakers. Two very different stories. One fascinating conversation about the art of storytelling. In this special edition of Meet Me at the Movies, host Noel T. Manning II sits down with filmmakers Adam Carter Rehmeier and Rod Lurie to… Read More ›

• Writer/director J Pinder’s “Cotton Candy Bubble Gum” maintains its flavor within its “one crazy day” antics.

  By Douglas Davidson on July 15, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Trigger Warning: While no depiction is provided, a school shooting is a key character element within the film. A lot can happen in a day. Regardless of time and place, you can find the entire trajectory of your existence shifted,… Read More ›

• When communication breaks down and anger seethes, “Evil Dead Burn.”

  By Douglas Davidson on July 14, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Trigger Warning: There’s a brief club sequence early in the film that features flashing lights that may be disturbing for photosensitive viewers. Additionally, the subject of familial abuse courses throughout. Be sure to take precautions before watching. Sheila: You found… Read More ›

• Yeon Sang-ho’s “Colony” sees individuality and community collide in the filmmaker’s latest horror thriller.

  By Douglas Davidson on July 14, 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  Despite the well-worn nature of certain subgenres, there can be a magical configuration of approaches that result in a sensation of something new and special. This is the case with Yeon Sang-ho’s Train to Busan (2016), an action horror thriller… Read More ›

• Open Dialogue with “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War” actor Michael Kelly and director Andrew Bernstein.

  By Thomas Manning on July 13, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  The world of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan expands with Ghost War, the new action thriller debuting on Amazon Prime Video on May 20. In this Meet Me at the Movies / Screen Scene interview spotlight, Thomas Manning sits down with… Read More ›

• “Deep Water” crashes into a Blu-ray release without any special features.

  By Thomas Manning on July 13, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Since his heyday in the 1990s, filmmaker Renny Harlin has had some ups and downs in terms of critical reception to his work. It’s been a while since the decade that brought us Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger, The Long Kiss… Read More ›

• The 4K UHD quality rewatch of “Crime 101” is the only reason to snatch up the home release with no supplementary materials.

  By justin waldman on July 11, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Being a physical media collector is tough as we constantly are barraged (thankfully) with new releases from studios, boutiques, and prestige labels; some weeks have three, four, five, plus releases; and chasing the first printing before it goes out of… Read More ›

• “Pitfall” Digital Code Giveaway

  By Douglas Davidson on July 10, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  After a run in theaters in May, director James Kondelik’s horror thriller Pitfall is now available on VOD and digital to experience at home. Courtesy of Cineverse, EoM is giving away one (1) Apple TV digital code for one lucky individual…. Read More ›

• Rom-com “You, Me & Tuscany,” now on home video, delivers a commonplace experience despite its remarkable setting.

  By Douglas Davidson on July 10, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Romantic comedies come in all shapes and sizes, from a teacher and a night club singer falling in love at first sight (Vivacious Lady) to a billionaire falling for the escort he hired to pretend to be his girlfriend (Pretty… Read More ›

• Open Dialogue with “The Furious” actor Joe Taslim and director Kemji Tanigaki *and* “O Horizon” actors David Strathairn and Maria Bakalova.

  By Thomas Manning on July 9, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  What do a high-octane martial arts spectacle and an intimate science-fiction family drama have in common? Great storytelling. In this episode of Meet Me at the Movies, Thomas Manning shines a spotlight on two very different films and the talented… Read More ›

• 38 films from the 30th edition of Fantasia International Film Festival to explode your senses.

  By Douglas Davidson on July 9, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Elements of Madness returns for the seventh time to cover Fantasia International Film Festival and it’s their 30th anniversary! Coverage is being handled by EoM Founder Douglas Davidson and EoM Contributor Justin Waldman on this special occasion and we have… Read More ›

• “Withdrawal” Screening Ticket Giveaway

  By Douglas Davidson on July 8, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  In the spring of 2025, filmmaker Aaron Strand premiered his drama Withdrawal at the Atlanta Film Festival. Since then, Strand has taken his inspired-by-true-events tale on the road, screening it at festivals and at events across the country. One such event… Read More ›

• “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” offers out-of-this-world bonus features on the home release edition of an adventure that’s barely left the atmosphere.

  By Douglas Davidson on July 8, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Photosensitivity Warning: More than the previous film, Galaxy is filled with light designs that may prove triggering for photosensitive individuals; consider taking precautions before starting the film. In 2023, Illumination, with Nintendo as a partner, released The Super Mario Bros…. Read More ›

• “Hadestown: The Musical” comes to theaters for a limited five-night run. [Tribeca]

  By justin waldman on July 8, 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  There is no way to describe the life-changing feeling of seeing a musical on stage. Not everyone can access that experience. Pro-shot is the closest one can get to that same magic and for a fraction of the price of… Read More ›

• “Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror” Blu-ray Giveaway

  By Douglas Davidson on July 7, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  In September of 2025, as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), filmmaker Linus O’Brien released their documentary Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror featuring brand-new interviews with members of the cast and crew. Now… Read More ›

• “Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass” is a comedic breath of fresh air worth pursuing this summer season.

  By AJ Friar on July 7, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass is one of the best light-hearted comedies in a very long time and a nice send-up of The Wizard of Oz (1939). At a time when so many comedies rely on recycled jokes… Read More ›

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