The phrase “style over substance” is a common complaint regarding certain films. In these instances, some films can be so aesthetically pleasing that they lose sight of the story. Such films can craft well-drawn characters and a richly detailed sense… Read More ›
It’s no small feat and an incredible gamble to make a film. It requires a team of creatives working tirelessly toward the same goal, forced to confront their limitations and turn them into opportunities at every step. In the case… Read More ›
In this edition of Meet Me at the Movies: Open Dialogue, Thomas Manning sits down for a second time with writer and director Francis Galluppi to chat about The Last Stop in Yuma County. Galluppi digs into some of the… Read More ›
Lily Gladstone portrays Mollie Burkhart in Killers of the Flower Moon, and today on Open Dialogue, she speaks with Thomas Manning about the impact of community, the film’s wardrobe design, and why cinema like this is important for understanding native… Read More ›
Today on Open Dialogue Thomas Manning interviews Julie O’Keefe, Lead Osage Costume Consultant, for Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. Clips are used by permission for interview, educational and commentary purposes. Thomas is a member of the Critics Choice… Read More ›
Killers of the Flower Moon is an achievement in cinema. Respectful, relentless, and remarkably paced, the film sees the 80-year-old master filmmaker, “Maestro Scorsese” as younger filmmakers call Martin Scorsese (The Wolf of Wall Street, Goodfellas), prove himself to be… Read More ›
EoM Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning recently spoke with writer and director Francis Galluppi about his directorial debut, The Last Stop in Yuma County. A selection for Fantastic Fest 2023, this western flick stars the likes of Jim Cummings, Jocelin Donahue,… Read More ›
Some days it doesn’t matter what you do, your fate is sealed before you’ve even woken up. On those days, you ride it out to the best of your ability, holding on tight to the proverbial wheel is one option… Read More ›
The Dark and the Wicked is one of those films that has stuck with me long since I saw it for the first time back in August. I liked it in my first viewing, but it didn’t take long after… Read More ›
One of the first horror films I ever saw during its release time was Bryan Bertino’s 2008 home-invasion thriller, The Strangers. I will always have the distinct memory of watching it at my best friend’s house after a July 4th… Read More ›