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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Catherine Taber is no stranger to the Star Wars and Walking Dead universes. Today on Open Dialogue with Noel T. Manning II, Catherine shares her journey into voicing the legendary Padme Amidala for film, TV, video games and audio books…. Read More ›
World War II films are not that unusual, but A Call to Spy is not a typical period war film. Sarah Megan Thomas is the writer, producer and co-star of this film, and she shares why this film was important… Read More ›
Rosalind Chao has been working in the entertainment industry for decades. From stage, to TV, to film, Chao has given her all. With classic TV series and spin-offs connected to M*A*S*H and Star Trek, and films like The Joy Luck… Read More ›
Farewell Amor is a family love story that transcends time, place and war. Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine stars as a man trying to connect with his wife and daughter after 17-years apart. On Meet me at the Movies: Open Dialogue,… Read More ›
John Savage is an acting legend working on such films as The Deer Hunter, The Onion Field, Hair, and Salvador. With over four decades of film, TV and stage work, Savage continues to have a love of the arts (June… Read More ›
Actress Danielle Deadwyler shares her love of the arts with Noel T. Manning II. They talk theatre, dance, music, film and the joy of acting. Danielle chats about her lead role in the film The Devil to Pay, and even… Read More ›
Celeste M. Cooper knew she wanted to act from the time she played Lucy Van Pelt in a high school production of You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. Today, she chats with Noel T. Manning II about the physical challenges… Read More ›
In this audio interview, Thomas Manning of The Run-Down On Movies speaks with Jules Willcox and Marc Menchaca, the stars of the 2020 Fantasia International Film Festival selection, Alone, directed by John Hyams. Alone tells the story of a recently… Read More ›
Wil Wheaton is no stranger to film, TV, entertainment and pop culture. From his work on the film Stand by Me, to his break into the sci-fi universe as Wesley Crusher in Star Trek: The Next Generation, to his performances… Read More ›
Filmmakers Alex Winter (Bill S. Preston Esq.) & William Sadler (Death) talk about the film three decades in the making: Bill & Ted Face The Music. They offer humor and insight into this dialogue with Noel T. Manning II as… Read More ›
In this interview, Thomas Manning sits down with the cast and crew of the new Mailer Tuchman Media production, DieRy, including director Jennifer Gelfer, lead actress Claudia Mailer, and producer Samantha Watkins. DieRy tells the story of Instagram model, Marie Clark,… Read More ›
“Reel Conversations” highlights filmmakers featured in the 21st Annual International Real to Reel Film Festival. On this episode of “Reel Conversations,” Thomas Manning speaks with filmmakers connected to the short film Mike. Mike is the story on an intellectually challenged… Read More ›
Critics’ Choice Association Member Noel T. Manning II talks with Jim Sturgess (Across the Universe, Cloud Atlas) & Brooklynn Prince (The Florida Project) about the Apple TV+ series Home Before Dark. The series is inspired by a true story of… Read More ›