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EPiC Elvis: Baz Luhrmann on Reimagining the King for the Big Screen with Noel T. Manning II How do you bring Elvis Presley back to the stage in a way that feels immediate, immersive, and larger than life? On this episode of Meet Me at the Movies, Noel T. Manning II sits down with visionary…

WATCH: Member Noel Manning (@noelmanning.bsky.social) interviews visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann to discuss his bold new cinematic experience, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert: youtu.be/M90rnsbn4Mc?...

A Matter of Time: L.A. Confidential and the Art of Aging Well — Crooked Marquee Nearly 30 years after its release, Curtis Hanson’s adaptation of James Ellroy’s corrupt cop thriller remains a riveting, intelligent watch.

READ: Member Edwin Arnaudin (@EdwinArnaudin.bsky.social) revisits L.A. CONFIDENTIAL for Crooked Marquee: crookedmarquee.com/a-matter-of-...

Hey, bub, just when you think they’ve tried everything, “Zootopia 2” co-directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard pull out even more. Zootopia 2, Jared Bush, Byron Howard, Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, adventure, family, Walt Disney Animation Studios, home release, home video, streaming,

READ: Member Douglas Davidson (@elmntsofmadness.bsky.social) reviews ZOOTOPIA 2 for Elements of Madness: elementsofmadness.com/2026/03/02/z... #Zootopia2 #DisneyAnimation

The Greatest Movies of All Time (According to Trans People) — From the Front Row What makes a great film? Does film hold an innate greatness - or is greatness in the eye of the beholder? Cinephiles love lists. Critics make annual top ten lists. Sight and Sound magazine holds its…

READ: Member Mattie Lucas (@cinemattie.bsky.social) polled transgender and non-binary critics, filmmakers, and cinephiles to create a list of The Greatest Movies of All Time (According to Trans People): www.fromthefrontrow.net/home/the-gre...

“Hanky Panky” delivers a decent upconvert but nothing else in this Blu-ray home release. Hanky Panky, Sidney Poitier, Gene Wilder, Gilda Radner, mystery, crime, comedy, Alliance Entertainment, Mill Creek Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, home video,

READ: Member Justin Waldman reviews the blu-ray release of HANKY PANKY for Elements of Madness: elementsofmadness.com/2026/03/01/h... @elmntsofmadness.bsky.social #HankyPanky

Documentarian Matt Finlin’s music/medical doc “Matter of Time” utilizes a three-prong narrative approach to craft of tale of shared hope. Matter of Time, Matt Finlin, Eddie Vedder, Jill Vedder, Dr. Jean Tung, Broken Social Scene, Kevin Drew, documentary, Netflix, Door Knocker Media, Vitalogy Foundation, streaming, epidermolysis bullosa

READ: Member Douglas Davidson (@elmntsofmadness.bsky.social) reviews music/medical doc MATTER OF TIME for Elements of Madness: elementsofmadness.com/2026/02/28/m...

READ: Member Mattie Lucas (@cinemattie.bsky.social) reviews WUTHERING HEIGHTS: www.fromthefrontrow.net/home/wutheri... #WutheringHeights

Britt Lower Interview | Severance Spotlight | Screen Scene/Meet me at the Movies Britt Lower joins this Screen Scene/Meet me at the Movies Spotlight to talk about Severance, her portrayal of Helly, and the journey behind one of television’s most talked-about performances. Her the…

WATCH: Member Noel Manning (@noelmanning.bsky.social ) interviews Britt Lower in a spotlight on SEVERANCE: youtu.be/uf0HAjxVh50?... #Severance #AppleTV

'Idiotka' Review - A Stylish, Rapid-Fire Satire on the Fashion World Nastasya Popov's feature directorial debut, Idiotka, is a hilarious satire on the modern fashion industry with a surprising amount of heart.

READ: Member Nicolás Delgadillo reviews IDIOTKA for Discussing Film: discussingfilm.net/2026/02/27/i...

“Song Sung Blue” is a very human musical romantic drama based on real life events. Song Sung Blue, Craig Brewer, Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, romance, drama, music, Focus Features, Universal Pictures, home video, streaming,

READ: Member AJ Friar reviews SONG SUNG BLUE for Elements of Madness: elementsofmadness.com/2026/02/27/s... #SongSungBlue @elmntsofmadness.bsky.social

Letterboxd Top 500 Films List aka Film Community, you got some work to do

READ: Member Darryl Mansel shares his thoughts on the Letterboxd Top 500: poprika.substack.com/p/letterboxd... #letterboxd

Did Paul McCartney Have Something Left to Prove? | Man on the Run Review | Screen Scene What happens after you’ve already changed the world? On this episode of Screen Scene, Noel T. Manning II takes a closer look at Man on the Run, Morgan Neville’s documentary exploring Paul…

WATCH: Member Noel Manning (@noelmanning.bsky.social) reviews MAN ON THE RUN for Screen Scene: youtu.be/xRV-Hzet1ho?...

Animated adventure “The Pout-Pout Fish” is an engaging, fun, and adventurous rollercoaster ride of silliness the whole family can enjoy. The Pout-Pout Fish, Ricard Cussó, Nick Offerman, Nina Oyama, Miranda Otto, Amy Sedaris, Jordin Sparks, Remy Hii, adventure, animation, Viva Kids, Viva Pictures,

READ: Member Douglas Davidson (@elmntsofmadness.bsky.social) reviews #thepoutpoutfish:

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The Chosen Universe Hits the Red Carpet at ChosenCon 2026 #TheChosen #checktherhymestv #HouseofDavid #josephofegypt Step onto the red carpet at ChosenCon 2026 in Charlotte with Check the Rhymes TV as we talk with cast members from The Chosen, House of…

WATCH: Member Shameika Rhymes (@mofochronicles.bsky.social) visits the the red carpet of #thechosen:

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“The Old Man and the Parrot” intermingles comedy and drama in a story of love and loss that may just soothe the soul. [Slamdance] The Old Man and the Parrot, Gabriel de Varona, Kevin Ondarza, Ruben Rabasa, Serafin Falcon, René Lavan, Isabella Bobadilla, Mia Rose Chamaro, Cocuyo Productions, White Elephant Group, Oolite Arts,…

READ: Member Douglas Davidson (@elmntsofmadness.bsky.social) reviews #theoldmanandtheparrot:

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Best Original Screenplay Breakdown | 2026 Oscar Nominees | Meet Me at the Movies Ep. 620 On Episode 620 of Meet Me at the Movies, Noel T. Manning II sits down with Darryl Mansel to spotlight the 2026 Oscar nominees for Best Original Screenplay. From the quiet emotional pull of Blue Moon…

WATCH: Member Noel T. Manning II (@noeltmanning.bsky.social) welcomes member Darryl Mansel (@Seedalicious) to Meet Me at the Movies to discuss the 2026 #oscars nomniations:

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A Legacy in Film Criticism: Shawn Edwards | Meet Me at the Movies:621 In this episode of Meet Me at the Movies, host Noel T. Manning II talks with acclaimed film critic Shawn Edwards, who has reviewed movies and television on Fox 4 News in KC for more than 25 years —…

WATCH: Member Noel T. Manning II (@noeltmanning) welcomes Shawn Edwards(@sedwardskc) to Meet Me at the Movies:

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How To Make a Killing The new movie HOW TO MAKE A KILLING starring Glen Powell is loosely based on the 1949 film KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS. Powell plays Becket Redfellow who was...

LISTEN: Members Alan Jackson (@alanjackson.bsky.social) and Chris Frye (@chrisfrye.bsky.social) review #howtomakeakilling on Footcandle Film (@footcandlefilm.bsky.social):

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Mr. Will Wong, Toronto Entertainment Blogger Entertainment and Lifestyle from a Toronto Perspective with exclusive Celebrity Sightings, Film Reviews and Filming News.

READ: Member Justin Waldman (@dubsreviews.bsky.social) reviews #incoldlight for Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillw):

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“A Little Prayer” is a big treat on Blu-ray. A Little Prayer, Angus MacLachlan, David Strathairn, Jane Levy, drama, Music Box Films, home video, streaming,

READ: Member Andrew J. Eisenman (@andrewjeisneman.bsky.social) reviews the blu-ray release of #alittleprayer for Elements of Madness (@elmntsofmadness.bsky.social):

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Ms. Voorhees no more, Jason strikes in “Friday the 13th Part 2” slashing its way onto 4K in a singular edition for the first time! Friday the 13th, Friday the 13th Part 2, Steve Miner, Amy Steel, John Furey, Adrienne King, Kirsten Baker, Stuart Charno, Warrington Gillette, Betsy Palmer, horror, Paramount Pictures, home video,…

READ: Member Justin Waldman (@dubsreviews.bsky.social) reviews the 4K release of #fridaythe13th Part 2 for Elements of Madness (@elmntsofmadness.bsky.social):

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The spectacle of “Ben-Hur” elevates in 4K Ultra UHD. Ben-Hur, William Wyler, Charlton Heston, drama, history, adventure, Warner Bros. Pictures, MGM Studios, home video, 4K UHD, restoration,

READ: Member AJ Friar reviews the 4K release of #benhur for Elements of Madness (@elmntsofmadness.bsky.social):

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“The Man Who Wasn’t There” has its day in court via a new 4K UHD restoration from The Criterion Collection. The Man Who Wasn’t There, Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, Tony Shalhoub, James Gandolfini, Criterion Collection, USA Films, Working Title Films, home release, 4K UHD,…

READ: Member Andrew J. Eisenman (@andrewjeisenman.bsky.social) reviews the 4K release of #themanwhowasntthere for Elements of Madness (@elmntsofmadness.bsky.social):

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Natasha Kermani on Crafting the Dark Folklore of 'The There’s something inherently primal about the atmosphere and story surrounding The Dreadful. Starring Sophie Turner, Kit Harington, and Marcia Gay Harden, genre filmmaker Natasha Kermani’s latest…

READ: Member Nicolás Delgadillo (@NickyD715) talks with Natasha Kermani about #thedreadful for Knotfest (@knotfest):

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“Suspect” is sus for getting a bare bones Blu-ray release despite its heavy-hitter cast. Suspect, Peter Yates, Cher, Dennis Quaid, Liam Neeson, Joe Mantegna, crime, thriller, drama, Mill Creek Entertainment, Alliance Entertainment, TriStar Pictures, home video,

READ: Member AJ Friar reviews the re-release of #suspect for Elements of Madness (@elmntsofmadness.bsky.social):

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'The Eurocrypt of Christopher Lee Collection 3' Blu-ray Review 'The Eurocrypt of Christopher Lee Collection 3' features five films and a recent documentary on the life and career of the horror icon.

READ: Member Budd Wilkins (@buddwilkins) reviews #theeurocryptofchristopherlee Collection 3 for Slant Magazine (@slant_magazine):

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Yuen Woo-Ping’s comic adaptation “Blades of the Guardians” is a rich wuxia adventure that’ll thrill you from start to finish. Blades of the Guardians, 镖人：风起大漠, Yuen Woo-Ping, Xu Xianzhe, Jet Li, Wu Jing, Nicholas Tse, Max Zhang, Kara Wai, action, adventure, martial arts, Well Go USA,

READ: Member Douglas Davidson (@elmntsofmadness.bsky.social) reviews #bladesoftheguardians:

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I Watched All 15 OSCARS Shorts | Full Analysis & Winner Predictions | 2025/2026 Awards Season I Watched All 15 OSCARS Shorts | Full Analysis & Winner Predictions | 2025/2026 Awards Season *i always made an effort to watch all of the #oscar nominated shorts every year, and this is the…

WATCH: Member Gerald Morris (@theawardsgarage.bsky.social) analyzes the #oscars shorts:

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Road trip dramedy “BRB” beautifully captures the struggle of forging one’s identity online and IRL. [Slamdance] BRB, Kate Cobb, Michael Waller, Sydney Blackburn, Autumn Best, Zoe Colletti, , In the Rye Productions, Chicago Media Angels, Slamdance Film Festival,

READ: Member Douglas Davidson (@elmntsofmadness.bsky.social) reviews #brb:

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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:

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