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@thethomasmanning

Critics Choice, NC Film Critics, SEFCA. Real to Reel International Film Fest director. Gardner-Webb University alum. Marathon runner. Appreciator of facial hair.

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05.03.2026 22:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Spent some time talking with Stephen Lang this morning. At the end of our conversation, he says β€œthank you, Mr. Manning.”

No no, thank YOU Mr. Lang

05.03.2026 14:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cate Shortland reflects on her debut feature "Somersault" New 4K restoration now playing at the Metrograph Theater in New York

READ: Member Thomas Manning (@thethomasmanning.bsky.social) talks with director Cate Shortland about #somersault:

thethomasmanning.substack.com/p/cate-short...

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I’m beginning to get this feeling that perhaps this Donald Trump fellow may not have the best interest of the American people in his heart

27.02.2026 02:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Pitt. Y’all were right, this show has the juice

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β€œEnd of tweet”

24.02.2026 17:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Apparently the thing I really need to keep my eye on is called "avascular necrosis," which is the "death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply." Sounds peachy!

24.02.2026 16:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

One of the funniest things about breaking a hip at 26-years-old is being made aware of the inevitability of a hip replacement -- which could be necessary in anywhere from a few months to a few decades lol (depends on how my femoral neck responds to the titanium screws/plates holding it together)!

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Cate Shortland reflects on her debut feature "Somersault" New 4K restoration now playing at the Metrograph Theater in New York

Talking with Cate Shortland about the 4K restoration of Somersault, now playing at the Metrograph Theater in NYC

substack.com/@thethomasma...

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A Conversation with β€œThe Last Stop in Yuma County” writer/director Francis Galluppi. [Fantastic Fest] Francis Galluppi, The Last Stop in Yuma County, Fantastic Fest, Thomas Manning, EoM Presents, interview

ICYMI: Here's the interview @thethomasmanning.bsky.social conducted with THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY filmmaker Francis Galluppi during Fantastic Fest 2023.

Fast eyes will catch Thomas in SELL YOUR HOUSE from this exact conversation.

19.02.2026 14:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I said-a hip, hop, the hippie, the hippie
To the hip hip hop-a you don't stop the rock It to the bang-bang boogie, say up jump the boogie To the rhythm of the boogie, the beat

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Are you a film critic living in North Carolina or working for an NC-based outlet?

The North Carolina Film Critics Association is now accepting applications for membership, through the rest of February. Click below for more information:

ncfilmcritics.org/about/#join

16.02.2026 17:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Eric Foss and Brandon Pickering on "Sell Your House" and documentary filmmaking ...and how the Night King inspired the project

One of my favorite interviews I've done in a minute

Eric Foss and Brandon Pickering on "Sell Your House" and documentary filmmaking
open.substack.com/pub/thethoma...

13.02.2026 23:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Conversation with β€œGood Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” director Gore Verbinski. Good Luck Have Fun Don’t Die, Gore Verbinski, interview, Thomas Manning, EoM Presents, comedy, action, adventure, science fiction, Briarcliff Entertainment,

Filmmaker Interview: A brand-new Gore Verbinski sci-fi actioner is out!

Enjoy this brief conversation between Verbinski & EoM Sr. Interviewer @thethomasmanning.bsky.social as they discuss #GLHFDD, the musicality of human movement, & his collaboration with cinematographer James Whitaker.

13.02.2026 14:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Open Dialogue with β€œArco” director/co-writer Ugo Bienvenu. Arco, Ugo Bienvenu, interview, Meet Me at the Movies, Open Dialogue, WGWG, NEON, Thomas Manning

Filmmaker Interview: Recently, @thethomasmanning.bsky.social sat down with ARCO director/co-writer Ugo Bienvenu to discuss the making of the now-Oscar nominated animated fantasy.

As he shares with us, we share with you. #Arco

13.02.2026 14:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Open Dialogue with β€œArco” director/co-writer Ugo Bienvenu. Arco, Ugo Bienvenu, interview, Meet Me at the Movies, Open Dialogue, WGWG, NEON, Thomas Manning

Recently, @thethomasmanning.bsky.social sat down with ARCO director/co-writer Ugo Bienvenu to discuss the making of the now-Oscar nominated animated fantasy.

As he shares with us, we share with you. #Arco

11.02.2026 16:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And not to mention my admiration for the immense spectacle of the halftime show from a production standpoint.

10.02.2026 18:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I only understand Spanish as far as my two semesters of Spanish class at community college as a teenager takes me... but how can you listen to Bad Bunny and NOT be absolutely entranced? This guy's got a good thing going.

10.02.2026 18:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Conversation with β€œGood Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” director Gore Verbinski. Good Luck Have Fun Don’t Die, Gore Verbinski, interview, Thomas Manning, EoM Presents, comedy, action, adventure, science fiction, Briarcliff Entertainment,

WATCH: Member Thomas Manning (@thethomasmanning.bsky.social) talks with Gore Verbinski about #goodluckhavefundontdie for Elements of Madness (@elmntsofmadness.bsky.social):

elementsofmadness.com/2026/02/02/g...

09.02.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m not usually one to say β€œblah blah the halftime show was the best part, sports are boring”

But in this case

Blah blah the halftime show was absolutely the best part

09.02.2026 03:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah gotta give the kicker the MVP

09.02.2026 02:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Let’s start a rumor that Kid Rock slipped on some ice and broke his femur at the TPUSA halftime show. Only a real fool would do such a thing.

09.02.2026 01:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What if they just did a surprise announcement of another Cloverfield movie tonight

08.02.2026 23:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

1. It was not an accident.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.

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Through ice, through snow, through whatever weird weather is going on in NC, the EoM Team has been hard at work. Let's run down the latest reviews, interviews, and giveaways so you know what your options for entertainment are. #filmsky

06.02.2026 13:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Conversation with β€œGood Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” director Gore Verbinski. Good Luck Have Fun Don’t Die, Gore Verbinski, interview, Thomas Manning, EoM Presents, comedy, action, adventure, science fiction, Briarcliff Entertainment,

Interview: A brand-new Gore Verbinski sci-fi actioner releases into theaters 2/13.

Enjoy this brief conversation between Verbinski & EoM Sr. Interviewer @thethomasmanning.bsky.social as they discuss #GLHFDD, the musicality of human movement, & his collaboration with cinematographer James Whitaker.

06.02.2026 13:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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HBD Barbara Hershey!!
MCC faves incl Boxcar, Tin Men, Black Swan, Shy People, Last Temptation, & esp, Hannah
More:
@jenyamato.bsky.social: movieline.com/2011/04/01/b...
@thethomasmanning.bsky.social: elementsofmadness.com/2021/10/04/b...
@grantheftautho.bsky.social: screenrant.com/manor-movie-...

05.02.2026 18:41 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much! I'll be up and at em again soon

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