Tim Fehlbaum is the writer/director for the Lionsgate/Saban sci-fi/action/drama The Colony. On this episode of Open Dialogue, Tim shares the unusual journey of making this film in the German Tidelands. Tim also offers interesting connections to the 1981 Wolfgang Petersen… Read More ›
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Open Dialogue with “The Colony” actor Nora Arnezeder.
Nora Arnezeder has worked as an acting talent in many film and episodic series; she’s currently shooting the Paramount+ series The Offer based on the making of The Godfather. Today, on Open Dialogue we dive in deep to the film… Read More ›
Q-Bits with “Ted Lasso” composer Tom Howe.
EoM contributor Thomas Manning recently had the opportunity to interview Tom Howe, music composer for the Emmy-nominated Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso. Now in its second season, this show continues to speak to the hearts and minds of audiences young… Read More ›
Open Dialogue with “The Protégé” actor Maggie Q.
Maggie Q has worked on franchises like Mission: Impossible, Die Hard, and the Divergent trilogy. She’s also played lead roles in NIkita, Designated Survivor, and more. On this episode of Open Dialogue, Noel T. Manning II interviews Maggie Q about… Read More ›
Open Dialogue with “A Quiet Place Part II” composer Marco Beltrami.
For over two and half decades award-winning composer Marco Beltrami has offered his evolving approach to scoring for feature film, documentary and episodic television. His projects and styles vary; from westerns like 3:10 to Yuma to docs like Free Solo… Read More ›
Open Dialogue with “Ted Lasso” actor Jeremy Swift and producer/co-creator Bill Lawrence.
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 ›
Open Dialogue with “What Drives Us” editor and key storyteller Dean Gonzalez.
What Drives Us is a doc that explores the passion behind touring musicians and some of the vehicles that got them there. From big names like Ringo Starr, U2, AC/DC to under the radar bands like Radkey and Starcrawler, this… Read More ›
Q-Bits with “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” director Lee Daniels and lead actor Andra Day.
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 ›
Open Dialogue with “Willy’s Wonderland” actor Beth Grant.
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 ›
Q-Bits with “Mank” director David Fincher and actor Gary Oldman.
During awards season, there are multiple opportunities for filmmakers and journalists to engage in cinema dialogue. Usually, studios will offer talent connected to films who are being pitched for awards’ consideration. During the pandemic, these events (film junkets) have transitioned… Read More ›
Open Dialogue with “The Trial of the Chicago 7” cinematographer Phedon Papamichael.
Phedon Papamichael is a master cinematographer working with the likes of James Mangold, Alexander Payne, Gore Verbinski, Jon Turteltaub and more. On this episode of Open Dialogue, Papamichael offers an in-depth look into the making of Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial… Read More ›
Q-Bits with “The Trial of the Chicago 7” writer/director Aaron Sorkin.
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 ›
Open Dialogue with “Little Fish” director Chad Hartigan.
Little Fish is a story of love, lost memory, and a global pandemic. Film director Chad Hartigan had no idea when he was shooting this IFC film in March/April 2019, that Little Fish would carry such a different weight and… Read More ›
Q-Bits with “Judas and the Black Messiah” writer/director Shaka King.
During awards season, there are multiple opportunities for filmmakers and journalists to engage in cinematic dialogue. Usually, studios will offer talent connected to films who are being pitched for awards’ consideration. During the pandemic, these events (film junkets) have transitioned… Read More ›
Q-Bits with “The Midnight Sky” director/actor George Clooney.
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 ›
Open Dialogue with “Skyfire” director Simon West.
Film director Simon West is no stranger to action/adventure films. From Con Air, to Laura Croft: Tomb Raider, to The Expendables franchise, to the Mechanic – West has always had an appreciation for infusing energy into the cinema. With the… Read More ›
Open Dialogue with “Antebellum” directors Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz.
Filmmakers Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz have worked together for over a decade, and their feature film debut Antebellum as writers/directors received praise for genre-bending, creative narrative, social commentary and technical achievements. Today on Open Dialogue with Noel T. Manning II,… Read More ›
Open Dialogue with “Rising Phoenix” directors Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui.
Directors Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui capture the history, the passions, and the impact associated with the international Paralympics in the Netflix documentary, Rising Phoenix. This is a film that breathes life through the stories of the athletes themselves using… Read More ›
Open Dialogue with “MLK/FBI” director Sam Pollard.
Award-winning filmmaker Sam Pollard (4 Little Girls, Mo’ Better Blues, Jungle Fever) brings to the screen a documentary exploring the life of Martin Luther King Jr. through a different lens. Using never before seen footage, archival information and lost audio… Read More ›
Open Dialogue with “Star Wars” and “Haven’s End” actor Catherine Taber.
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 ›