Marko Zaror Interview — Fist of the Condor — Meet Me at the Movies: Open Dialogue

In this edition of Meet Me at the Movies: Open Dialogue, Thomas Manning sits down with actor and martial artist Marko Zaror to discuss his latest project, “Fist of the Condor.” Zaror talks about his creative relationship with director Ernesto Díaz Espinoza, the unique fusion of Asian and Latino cultures in this film, and sharing […]

Beau is Afraid Review — A Meet Me at the Movies Extra

Producer, writer, and director Ari Aster (Hereditary and Midsommar) offers a darkly twisted roadtrip of a son dealing with mother issues in the film Beau is Afraid. Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix brings to life a man swimming in the deep-end of madness, and invites audiences along for a unique 3+ hour journey. Thomas Manning offers […]

“Air” movie Review — A Meet Me at the Movies Excerpt

Based on the true story of the launch of the Air Jordan brand, this Ben Affleck & Matt Damon behind-the-scenes sports/business drama offers an engaging look into a slice of history that changed the face of sports-brand management. Thomas Manning offers a review of the film on this Meet me at the Movies segment. Clips […]

Bill Skarsgård Interview — John Wick: Chapter 4

In this edition of Meet Me at the Movies: Open Dialogue, Thomas Manning chats with actor Bill Skarsgård about his role as the Marquis in John Wick: Chapter 4. Skarsgård discusses his approach to antagonistic roles, and also compares the intricacies of his one-on-one dialogue scenes with the large-scale action set pieces in the film. […]

John Wick: Chapter 4 — Review on Meet Me at the Movies

In this segment from Meet Me at the Movies, Noel and Thomas Manning review the fourth installment in the John Wick franchise. Directed by Chad Stahelski and starring Keanu Reeves in the lead role, this nearly three-hour behemoth of an action film is sure to shock and delight fans of the series around the world. […]

Kathryn Newton Interview — Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

In this edition of Meet Me at the Movies: Open Dialogue, Thomas Manning talks to actress Kathryn Newton about her role as Cassie Lang in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Newton looks back at her impressive résumé of on-screen parents throughout her filmography (Frances McDormand, Julia Roberts, Reese Witherspoon, and now Paul Rudd), and also gets […]

Interview with Bella Ramsey and Andrew Scott for “Catherine, Called Birdy”

In this edition of Meet Me at the Movies: Open Dialogue, Thomas Manning chats with Bella Ramsey and Andrew Scott about their roles in Catherine Called Birdy, a medieval coming-of-age comedy directed by Lena Dunham. Thomas Manning is a member of the NCFCA and SEFCA, and also the co-host of the television show and radio program Meet Me at the […]

Junkie XL Interview — Three Thousand Years of Longing

In this edition of Meet Me at the Movies: Open Dialogue, Thomas Manning chats with Grammy-nominated artist and film composer Tom Holkenborg, AKA Junkie XL, to discuss his work on the George Miller-directed Three Thousand Years of Longing. Holkenborg takes us into a detailed look of his process as a full-contact composer and talks about […]

Nami Melumad interview — Meet Me at the Movies

In this edition of Meet Me at the Movies: Open Dialogue, Thomas Manning sits down with composer Nami Melumad to talk about her career of a decade-plus in the film and music industry. Melumad has collaborated with Oscar-winner Michael Giacchino on multiple projects, including the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Thor: Love and Thunder. Additionally, Melumad […]

Top Gun: Maverick is truly special

The success of Top Gun: Maverick is like something we have not seen in the cinematic landscape in many years. It is universally beloved. Critics and fans, cinephiles and casual moviegoers, young and old, rural and urban — practically everyone in the world adores Tom Cruise’s latest go-for-broke spectacle. Now more than two months since […]