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 ›
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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 ›
A Conversation with actors Jules Willcox and Marc Menchaca. [Fantasia Film Festival]
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 ›
A Conversation with writer/director/actor Donald Wilson. [Real To Reel Film Festival]
“Reel Conversations” highlights filmmakers responsible for some of the official Real to Reel Film Festival Selections. On this episode of “Reel Conversations,” Thomas Manning speaks with Donald Wilson, writer/director/actor for The Sound of Silence. The Sound of Silence explores the… Read More ›
A Conversation with director Paul Ireland.
Filmmaker Paul Ireland chats with Noel T. Manning II about his second feature film, Measure for Measure. This modern adaptation of a Shakespeare work was not without its own tragedies and challenges. Paul shares that and more on this edition… Read More ›
A Conversation with director Bao Tran. [Fantasia Film Festival]
In this interview, Thomas Manning speaks with Bao Tran, the writer and director of the new kung fu comedy and Fantasia Film Festival selection, The Paper Tigers. Three Kung Fu prodigies have grown into washed-up, middle-aged men, now one kick… Read More ›
A Conversation with director Mary Wharton.
U.S. President Jimmy Carter had a longtime love of music. In the documentary Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President, director Mary Wharton explores the life of this man and his impact on the world, all weaved together through the universal… Read More ›
A Conversation with actor Wil Wheaton.
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 ›
A Conversation with directors David Darg and Price James. [Fantasia Film Festival]
In this interview, Thomas Manning sits down with directors David Darg and Price James, the filmmakers behind the Fantasia Film Festival selection documentary, You Cannot Kill David Arquette. Branded as the most hated man in wrestling after winning a highly… Read More ›
A Conversation with director Rebecca Kirsh. [Real to Reel Film Festival]
“Reel Conversations” highlights filmmakers behind official Real to Reel Film Festival Selections. On this episode of “Reel Conversations,” Thomas Manning speaks with Rebecca Kirsh, the co-director of the short film, A Mind’s Eye. A very personal project for Kirsh, she seeks… Read More ›
A Conversation with actors Alex Winter and William Sadler.
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 ›
A Conversation with writer/director Jim Picariello. [Real to Reel Film Festival]
“Reel Conversations” highlights filmmakers behind official Real to Reel Film Festival Selections. On this episode of “Reel Conversations,” Thomas Manning speaks with Jim Picariello, the writer/director for The Mushroom Huntress. Jim Picariello is a Real to Reel alumnus, and The… Read More ›
A Conversation with the crew of short film “The Journal.” [Real to Reel Film Festival]
“Reel Conversations” highlights filmmakers behind official Real to Reel Film Festival Selections. On this episode of “Reel Conversations,” Thomas Manning speaks with the crew behind the short film The Journal, Including director/actor Sydney Rowlette, DP and editor Connor Thomas, and… Read More ›
A Conversation with the cast of “DieRy.”
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 ›
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 Samantha McLeod. [Real to Reel Film Festival]
“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 Samantha McLeod, writer, director, for The Thief. The Thief is a dark, suspenseful short with… Read More ›
A Conversation with director Rachael Morrison. [Real to Reel Film Festival]
“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 Rachael Morrison, director for Elvers. Elvers takes viewers to Ellsworth, Maine and into an exploration… Read More ›
A Conversation with director Morgan Holub. [Real to Reel Film Festival]
“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 Morgan Holub, writer, director, producer for Lost in Place. Lost in Place is a sci-fi… Read More ›
A Conversation with the filmmakers of “Mike.” [Real to Reel Film Festival]
“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 ›
A Conversation with director Amanda Rodriguez. [Real to Reel Film Festival]
“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 Amanda Rodriguez, director of Stories Happen in Forests. Stories Happen in Forests explores the power… Read More ›