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Diane Keaton: Style, Substance & Cinema Legacy | Meet Me at the Movies episode 607

November 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM

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WATCH: Member Noel T. Manning II (@noelmanning.bsky.social) welcomes fellow member Adam Long (@adamfilmfan1970) to remember #dianekeaton on Meet Me at the Movies:

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On this star-studded episode of Meet Me at the Movies, host Noel T. Manning II is joined by film historian and critic Adam Long for a deep dive into the captivating career of Diane Keaton — actor,…

Directors, Docs & Dog Tales | Meet Me at the Movies (Ep. 606)

November 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM

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WATCH: Members Noel T. Manning II (@noelmanning.bsky.social) and Thomas Manning (@thethomasmanning.bsky.social) talk dogs and documentaries at Meet Me at the Movies:

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On this episode of Meet Me at the Movies, hosts Noel T. Manning II and Thomas Manning sit down with two dynamic filmmakers telling very different — but equally compelling — stories. First, Yemi…

Justice, Chaos & Courtroom Drama: The Rainmaker Series Review | Screen Scene

November 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM

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WATCH: Member Noel T. Manning II (@noelmanning.bsky.social) reviews #therainmaker on Screen Scene:

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On this episode of Screen Scene, host Noel T. Manning II takes a deep dive into The Rainmaker, the new series from USA Network and Peacock based on the classic John Grisham novel. Noel explores how…

Bonus Spotlight: Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo on Jon M. Chu | Meet Me at the Movies

November 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM

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In this special Meet Me at the Movies bonus spotlight, Thomas Manning joins a global press conference for Universal Pictures’ Wicked: For Good — and gets the chance to pitch questions to Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo themselves.

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Southern Secrets & Quiet Strength: A Little Prayer | Screen Scene

November 19, 2025 at 2:42 AM

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On this episode of Screen Scene, host @thethomasmanning.bsky.social reviews A Little Prayer, the North Carolina–set drama from Music Box Films. youtu.be/tKmmCUf33_U?... @criticschoice.bsky.social @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social @wncw.bsky.social

Justice, Chaos & Courtroom Drama: The Rainmaker Series Review | Screen Scene

November 1, 2025 at 1:41 PM

Noel T Manning II

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On this episode of Screen Scene, host Noel T. Manning II takes a deep dive into The Rainmaker, the new series from USA Network and Peacock based on the classic John Grisham novel.
Noel explores how the long-form format may bring greater depth to Grisham’s world. youtu.be/M1zQ7GfFDkw?...

Directors, Docs & Dog Tales | Meet Me at the Movies (Ep. 606)

November 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM

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On this episode of Meet Me at the Movies, hosts Noel T. Manning II and Thomas Manning sit down with two dynamic filmmakers telling very different — but equally compelling — stories ... Yemi Oyediran & Ben Leonberg youtu.be/ZZ8i7VVqUlQ?...

Faith, Film & the MCU: Deep Dive with Dr. Robert Prickett & Dr. Josh Parrott

November 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM

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WATCH: Member Noel T. Manning II (@noelmanning.bsky.social) welcomes Robert Prickett and Josh Parrott to Meet Me at the Movies:

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What do superheroes, sacrifice, and spiritual storytelling have in common? On this episode of WebbChat, host Noel T. Manning II is joined by Dr. Robert Prickett, Dean of the College of Arts and…

Diane Keaton: Style, Substance & Cinema Legacy | Meet Me at the Movies episode 607

October 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM

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From her breakout roles in redefining romantic comedies and delivering unforgettable performances in drama, Diane Keaton’s journey across the decades is both inspiring and boundary-breaking. Check out Noel and Adam's thoughts on this legend youtu.be/m1wnLGcPWTE?... @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social

Robert Redford Tribute: Meet me at the Movies (audio version)

November 1, 2025 at 12:16 PM

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WATCH: Member Noel T. Manning II (@noelmanning.bsky.social) welcomes fellow member Adam Long (@adamfilmfan1970) to discuss the career of #robertredford on Meet Me at the Movies:

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Actor, director, producer, activist, festival founder—Robert Redford has worn many hats across his remarkable career. In this tribute edition of Meet Me at the Movies, Noel T. Manning II and special…

Does And So It Goes Hit All the Right Notes? Billy Joel Doc Review | Screen Scene

October 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM

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WATCH: Member Noel T. Manning II (@noelmanning.bsky.social) reviews the #billyjoel documentary And So It Goes on Screen Scene:

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On this episode of Screen Scene, host Noel T. Manning II takes a solo seat at the piano to review HBO’s two-part documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes. From Joel’s early days in Long Island to the…

From Court to Camera: The Dancin’ Bulldogs Five-Year Celebration

October 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM

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5 years after The Dancin’ Bulldogs doc captured the Gardner-Webb University Men's Basketball historic NCAA run, the alumni filmmakers return to campus for a special anniversary screening. Check podcast convo here @thethomasmanning.bsky.social

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October 11, 2025 at 12:27 PM

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Film critic @thethomasmanning.bsky.social takes you rooftop-hopping in this Screen Scene review of Roofman —
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October 1, 2025 at 5:46 AM

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WATCH: Member Noel T. Manning II (@noelmanning.bsky.social) welcomes fellow members Alan Jackson (@alanjackson.bsky.social) and Chris Frye (@chrisfrye.bsky.social) to Meet Me at the Movies to discuss the Footcandle Film Festival:

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Spotlight on Footcandle Film Festival | Meet Me at the Movies

The Footcandle Film Festival is back—celebrating storytelling, community, and independent cinema! This week on Meet Me at the Movies, Noel T. Manning II welcomes festival founders Alan Jackson and…

Open Dialogue with “The Long Walk” actor Judy Greer.

September 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM

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Director Francis Lawrence's THE LONG WALK is in theaters now and EoM Partner @noelmanning.bsky.social recently had the chance to chat with actor Judy Greer about her work on the project in a recent episode of Meet Me at the Movies.

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

The Long Walk, Judy Greer, acting, interview, Francis Lawrence, JT Mollner, Stephen King, Cooper Hoffman, Lionsgate, Noel T. Manning, Meet Me at the Movies,

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September 17, 2025 at 3:38 PM

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WATCH: Member Noel T. Manning II (@noelmanning.bsky.social) talks with Judy Greer about #thelongwalk on Meet Me at the Movies:

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Finding Light in the Darkness: Judy Greer on The Long Walk | Meet Me at the Movies

Actress Judy Greer (The Descendants, 13 Going on 30, Halloween) joins Noel T. Manning II on Meet Me at the Movies interview spotlight to discuss her powerful role as Ginny Garraty in Lionsgate’s The…

Open Dialogue with “The Long Walk” actor Judy Greer.

September 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM

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Douglas Davidson

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Director Francis Lawrence's THE LONG WALK is in theaters now and EoM Partner @noelmanning.bsky.social recently had the chance to chat with actor Judy Greer about her work on the project in a recent episode of Meet Me at the Movies.

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

The Long Walk, Judy Greer, acting, interview, Francis Lawrence, JT Mollner, Stephen King, Cooper Hoffman, Lionsgate, Noel T. Manning, Meet Me at the Movies,

elementsofmadness.com

September 19, 2025 at 12:43 PM

Noel T Manning II

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Hole-in-One or Lost in the Rough? Owen Wilson in Stick | Screen Scene: Check out our quick take review youtu.be/2UGL0iF37RY?... #CriticsChoice #NCFilmCritics #StickSeries #AppleTVPlus #OwenWilson #GolfDrama #ScreenScene #ThomasManning #FilmCritics @criticschoice.bsky.social @wncw.bsky.social

Hole-in-One or Lost in the Rough? Owen Wilson in Stick | Screen Scene

600 Episodes of Movie Magic: A Birthday Celebration | Meet Me at the Movies

September 10, 2025 at 5:57 AM

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On this very special 600th episode of Meet Me at the Movies, host Noel T. Manning II is joined by longtime friend, collaborator, and the show’s original producer/director, Greg Tillman. youtu.be/6NAp2WdpON4?...

Can Spike Lee Match a Master? Highest 2 Lowest Review | Screen Scene

August 21, 2025 at 9:52 PM

Noel T Manning II

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Spike Lee takes on a cinematic giant with Highest 2 Lowest, a modern reimagining of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 classic High and Low.
@thethomasmanning.bsky.social breaks it all down in this Screen Scene quick-take review. @wncw.bsky.social youtu.be/PdTrmF6M0qc?...