Spent some time talking with Stephen Lang this morning. At the end of our conversation, he says βthank you, Mr. Manning.β
No no, thank YOU Mr. Lang
READ: Member Thomas Manning (@thethomasmanning.bsky.social) talks with director Cate Shortland about #somersault:
thethomasmanning.substack.com/p/cate-short...
Iβm beginning to get this feeling that perhaps this Donald Trump fellow may not have the best interest of the American people in his heart
The Pitt. Yβall were right, this show has the juice
βEnd of tweetβ
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!
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)!
Talking with Cate Shortland about the 4K restoration of Somersault, now playing at the Metrograph Theater in NYC
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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.
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
Are you a film critic living in North Carolina or working for an NC-based outlet?
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One of my favorite interviews I've done in a minute
Eric Foss and Brandon Pickering on "Sell Your House" and documentary filmmaking
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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.
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
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
And not to mention my admiration for the immense spectacle of the halftime show from a production standpoint.
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.
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...
Iβm not usually one to say βblah blah the halftime show was the best part, sports are boringβ
But in this case
Blah blah the halftime show was absolutely the best part
Yeah gotta give the kicker the MVP
Letβs 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.
What if they just did a surprise announcement of another Cloverfield movie tonight
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 isnβt 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.
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
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.
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-...
Thanks so much! I'll be up and at em again soon