I haven't even seen that Mutiny joint with Jason Statham. It looks so ridiculous and so glorious and so up my alley that I'm Babe Ruthing it. This will be on my best-of list at the end of the year.
Thomas Manning
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Critics Choice, NC Film Critics, SEFCA. Film Fest director. Gardner-Webb University alum. Marathon runner. Appreciator of facial hair.
I have nine screws and a titanium plate holding my hip together
Black Aziz Anansi@blackazizanansi.blacksky.app · 2w agoWhat's your old person trait?
Trying to navigate within Microsoft Outlook is like trying to fight God Himself (It's a losing battle)
if I ever taught film criticism lesson one would be “you being smarter than the movie is not interesting to anyone”
WATCH: Member Thomas Manning interviews ABOVE & BELOW director Jesse V. Johnson elementsofmadness.com/2026/07/24/j... @elmntsofmadness.bsky.social @thethomasmanning.bsky.social
A Conversation with “Above & Below” director Jesse V. Johnson.
Above & Below, Jesse V. Johnson, Anthony Steven Giordano, Laura Marano, Christina Ochoa, Mario Tardón, Antonio Banderas, crime, horror, thriller, action, Aura Entertainment, Capstone Pictures, AF…
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WATCH: Members Noel Manning and Thomas Manning review MOTOR CITY youtu.be/_XanpRYP-Ss @noelmanning.bsky.social @thethomasmanning.bsky.social
Motor City Review | A Gritty Crime Drama That Packs a Punch? | Screen Scene
Can Motor City shift into high gear, or does it stall before reaching the finish line? This week on Screen Scene, Noel T. Manning II and Thomas Manning take a closer look at Motor City, a crime…
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Filmmaker Interview: Next week, director Jesse V. Johnson's latest project, crime thriller ABOVE & BELOW, releases in theaters. Now, EoM Senior Interviewer @thethomasmanning.bsky.social sits down with Johnson to chat challenges of underwater filmmaking & more. #AboveandBelowMovie
A Conversation with “Above & Below” director Jesse V. Johnson.
Above & Below, Jesse V. Johnson, Anthony Steven Giordano, Laura Marano, Christina Ochoa, Mario Tardón, Antonio Banderas, crime, horror, thriller, action, Aura Entertainment, Capstone Pictures, AF Film...
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WATCH: Member Thomas Manning reviews WIDOW'S BAY for Screen Scene youtu.be/I9aCeiNyK_0?... @thethomasmanning.bsky.social
Widow's Bay Review | Is TV's Most Emmy-Nominated New Series Worth the Hype? | Screen Scene
Nineteen Emmy nominations. One unforgettable mystery. This week on Screen Scene, Noel T. Manning II and Thomas Manning review Widow's Bay, one of television's most acclaimed new series and a major…
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WATCH: Member Thomas Manning has a conversation with TIME OF DEATH actor Michael Kelly elementsofmadness.com/2026/07/18/m... @elmntsofmadness.bsky.social @thethomasmanning.bsky.social
A Conversation with “Time of Death” actor Michael Kelly.
Michael Kelly, Time of Death, Will Wernick, Kevin Pollak, Dennis Haysbert, Mena Suvari, thriller, mystery, horror, Vertical Entertainment, interview, EoM Presents, Thomas Manning,
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Me if I ever bumped into Christopher Nolan: "Ah no way, you're the director of Doodlebug, right?"
READ: Member Thomas Manning reviews the DEEP WATER home release for Elements of Madness elementsofmadness.com/2026/07/13/d... @elmntsofmadness.bsky.social @thethomasmanning.bsky.social
“Deep Water” crashes into a Blu-ray release without any special features.
Deep Water, Renny Harlin, Aaron Eckhart, Ben Kinglsey, thriller, horror, Alliance Entertainment, Magenta Light Studios, home video,
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Had a Disclosure Day and The Odyssey double-feature today, which must’ve been what it felt like seeing Heat and Casino on the same weekend back in ‘95
THE ODYSSEY's instantly, predictably enormous success is Exhibit #32176 that the right wing's grievance-farming operation is not some great American cultural shift. Most people don't give a shit about their petty crusades.
Filmmaker Interview: Director Will Wernick’s TIME OF DEATH released on VOD/digital last month and EoM Senior Interviewer @thethomasmanning.bsky.social recently sat down with actor Michael Kelly to discuss his work on this project and much more. #TimeofDeath
A Conversation with “Time of Death” actor Michael Kelly.
Michael Kelly, Time of Death, Will Wernick, Kevin Pollak, Dennis Haysbert, Mena Suvari, thriller, mystery, horror, Vertical Entertainment, interview, EoM Presents, Thomas Manning,
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On Home Video: Renny Harlin’s DEEP WATER landed on shelves this week. EoM Senior Interviewer @thethomasmanning.bsky.social says, “If you enjoy watching ill-equipped people solve nearly-impossible problems, DEEP WATER fits the bill.” #DeepWater
“Deep Water” crashes into a Blu-ray release without any special features.
Deep Water, Renny Harlin, Aaron Eckhart, Ben Kinglsey, thriller, horror, Alliance Entertainment, Magenta Light Studios, home video,
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ICYMI Interview: In May, @thethomasmanning.bsky.social sat down with TOM CLANCY'S JACK RYAN: GHOST WAR actor Michael Kelly & director Andrew Bernstein. They discuss bringing this latest chapter to life, narrative balance, and audiences expectations. As he shares with us, we share with you.
Open Dialogue with “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War” actor Michael Kelly and director Andrew Bernstein.
om Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War, Michael Kelly, Andrew Bernstein, Amazon MGM Studios, action, thriller, Meet Me at the Movies, Thomas Manning,
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ICYMI: Tomorrow is a filmmaker-led screening of WITHDRAWAL at VisArt Video in Charlotte. Thanks to filmmaker Aaron Strand, EoM is giving away two tickets to the event, with live music & a Q&A. Enter by tonight, 7/16, at 11:59p EDT for a chance to win!
“Withdrawal” Screening Ticket Giveaway
Withdrawal, Aaron Strand, Millie Rose Evans, Brent Michal, drama, VisArt Video,
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ENDS TONIGHT! Make sure to enter! #CLT
Douglas Davidson@elmntsofmadness.bsky.social · 3w agoICYMI: Tomorrow is a filmmaker-led screening of WITHDRAWAL at VisArt Video in Charlotte. Thanks to filmmaker Aaron Strand, EoM is giving away two tickets to the event, with live music & a Q&A. Enter by tonight, 7/16, at 11:59p EDT for a chance to win!
Around the May 20th release of TOM CLANCY'S JACK RYAN: GHOST WAR, @thethomasmanning.bsky.social sat down with actor Michael Kelly & director Andrew Bernstein. They discuss bringing this latest chapter to life, narrative balance, and audiences expectations. As he shares with us, we share with you.
Open Dialogue with “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War” actor Michael Kelly and director Andrew Bernstein.
om Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War, Michael Kelly, Andrew Bernstein, Amazon MGM Studios, action, thriller, Meet Me at the Movies, Thomas Manning,
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Tomorrow, Renny Harlin’s DEEP WATER lands on shelves. EoM Senior Interviewer @thethomasmanning.bsky.social says, “If you enjoy watching ill-equipped people solve nearly-impossible problems, DEEP WATER fits the bill.” #DeepWater #filmsky
“Deep Water” crashes into a Blu-ray release without any special features.
Deep Water, Renny Harlin, Aaron Eckhart, Ben Kinglsey, thriller, horror, Alliance Entertainment, Magenta Light Studios, home video,
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Those maniacs played for three hours. Hell of a good time
Thomas Manning@thethomasmanning.bsky.social · 4w agoGoing to a Wilco concert alone tonight. Peak single-in-your-late-20s activities. It’s going to be a phenomenal night.
Going to a Wilco concert alone tonight. Peak single-in-your-late-20s activities. It’s going to be a phenomenal night.
Open Dialogue Double Feature: We have a special Double Feature from the Meet Me at the Movies crew as co-host @thethomasmanning.bsky.social recently sat down with members of the film O HORIZON, as well as THE FURIOUS actor Joe Taslim. As he shares with us, we share with you.
Open Dialogue with “The Furious” actor Joe Taslim and director Kemji Tanigaki *and* “O Horizon” actors David Strathairn and Maria Bakalova.
Meet Me at the Movies, interview, Joe Taslim, Kenji Tanigaki, The Furious, Maria Bakalova, Davd Strathairn, O Horizon, Thomas Manning, C19 TV
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ICYMI Giveaway: On July 17th, filmmaker Aaron Strand is bringing WITHDRAWAL back to CLT for a screening at VisArt Video with a Q&A led by @thethomasmanning.bsky.social & we're giving away a pair of tickets, courtesy of Strand. Details at the link; submit your entry by 11:59p EDT Thursday, 7/16.
“Withdrawal” Screening Ticket Giveaway
Withdrawal, Aaron Strand, Millie Rose Evans, Brent Michal, drama, VisArt Video,
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We have a special Double Feature from the Meet Me at the Movies crew as co-host @thethomasmanning.bsky.social recently sat down with members of the film O HORIZON, as well as THE FURIOUS actor Joe Taslim. As he shares with us, we share with you.
Open Dialogue with “The Furious” actor Joe Taslim and director Kemji Tanigaki *and* “O Horizon” actors David Strathairn and Maria Bakalova.
Meet Me at the Movies, interview, Joe Taslim, Kenji Tanigaki, The Furious, Maria Bakalova, Davd Strathairn, O Horizon, Thomas Manning, C19 TV
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Giveaway Announcement: July 17th filmmaker Aaron Strand is bringing WITHDRAWAL back to CLT for a screening at VisArt Video with a Q&A led by @thethomasmanning.bsky.social & we're giving away a pair of tickets, courtesy of Strand. Details at the link; submit your entry by 11:59p EDT Thursday, 7/16.
“Withdrawal” Screening Ticket Giveaway
Withdrawal, Aaron Strand, Millie Rose Evans, Brent Michal, drama, VisArt Video,
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Charlotte folks, join us at VisArt Video on July 17 for a screening of Aaron Strand’s fully independent film “Withdrawal.” I’ll be moderating a Q&A with Aaron after the film. Plus, there’s pre-show music from MonaLisa Musiq.
Seeing all the reactions from critics who got to see The Odyssey early
READ: Member Thomas Manning reviews AN AUTUMN SUMMER for Elements of Madness elementsofmadness.com/2026/06/12/a... @elmntsofmadness.bsky.social @thethomasmanning.bsky.social
“An Autumn Summer” beautifully captures a time of major life transitions for young adults.
An Autumn Summer, Jared Isaac, Mark McKenna, Lukita Maxwell, Jun Yu, Julian Bass, Louise Barnes, Tony Horton, Katie Baker, romance, family, Blue Harbor Entertainment, Practical,
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