Meet Me at the Movies

Open Dialogue with “Six Minutes to Midnight” director Andy Goddard and co-writer Celyn Jones.

By Noel Manning on March 26, 2021 • ( 0 )

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 ›

Meet Me at the Movies: Episode 420, SXSW 2021 & More.

By Douglas Davidson on March 25, 2021 • ( 0 )

It’s been a few months since the last time I could join the Meet Me at the Movies Team and, yet, it never feels like it. The MAM Team is so welcoming, you’d never know I last jointed them in… Read More ›

Q-Bits with “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” director Lee Daniels and lead actor Andra Day.

By Noel Manning on February 18, 2021 • ( 0 )

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.

By Noel Manning on February 15, 2021 • ( 0 )

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.

By Noel Manning on February 13, 2021 • ( 0 )

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.

By Noel Manning on February 12, 2021 • ( 0 )

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.

By Noel Manning on February 6, 2021 • ( 1 )

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.

By Noel Manning on February 5, 2021 • ( 0 )

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.

By Noel Manning on February 4, 2021 • ( 0 )

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.

By Noel Manning on January 30, 2021 • ( 0 )

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 ›

Meet Me at the Movies: 2020 Memories, Part Two.

By Douglas Davidson on January 27, 2021 • ( 0 )

If you enjoyed Part One, you’re going to love Part Two. That’s right, there’s even more hilarity as I join Meet Me at the Movies hosts Noel T. Manning and Thomas Manning, as well as Poprika founder Darryl Mansel to… Read More ›

Open Dialogue with “Skyfire” director Simon West.

By Noel Manning on January 21, 2021 • ( 0 )

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.

By Noel Manning on January 20, 2021 • ( 0 )

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.

By Noel Manning on January 17, 2021 • ( 0 )

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.

By Noel Manning on January 16, 2021 • ( 0 )

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 ›

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