Thomas Manning
@thethomasmanning.bsky.social
Critics Choice, NC Film Critics, SEFCA.
Real to Reel International Film Fest director.
Gardner-Webb University alum.
Marathon runner.
Appreciator of facial hair.
Real to Reel International Film Fest director.
Gardner-Webb University alum.
Marathon runner.
Appreciator of facial hair.
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
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
What’s the best song lyric in history?
February 16, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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
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
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
a bald man in a blue suit is pointing at the camera and saying `` come join us ! ''
ALT: a bald man in a blue suit is pointing at the camera and saying `` come join us ! ''
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February 16, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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
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
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...
Eric Foss and Brandon Pickering on "Sell Your House" and documentary filmmaking
open.substack.com/pub/thethoma...
Eric Foss and Brandon Pickering on "Sell Your House" and documentary filmmaking
...and how the Night King inspired the project
open.substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:47 PM
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...
Eric Foss and Brandon Pickering on "Sell Your House" and documentary filmmaking
open.substack.com/pub/thethoma...
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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.
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.
A Conversation with “Good 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,
elementsofmadness.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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.
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.
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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
As he shares with us, we share with you. #Arco
Open Dialogue with “Arco” director/co-writer Ugo Bienvenu.
Arco, Ugo Bienvenu, interview, Meet Me at the Movies, Open Dialogue, WGWG, NEON, Thomas Manning
elementsofmadness.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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
As he shares with us, we share with you. #Arco
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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
As he shares with us, we share with you. #Arco
Open Dialogue with “Arco” director/co-writer Ugo Bienvenu.
Arco, Ugo Bienvenu, interview, Meet Me at the Movies, Open Dialogue, WGWG, NEON, Thomas Manning
elementsofmadness.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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
As he shares with us, we share with you. #Arco
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.
February 10, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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.
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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...
elementsofmadness.com/2026/02/02/g...
A Conversation with “Good 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,
elementsofmadness.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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...
elementsofmadness.com/2026/02/02/g...
I’m not usually one to say “blah 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
But in this case
Blah blah the halftime show was absolutely the best part
February 9, 2026 at 3:19 AM
I’m not usually one to say “blah 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
But in this case
Blah blah the halftime show was absolutely the best part
Yeah gotta give the kicker the MVP
February 9, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Yeah gotta give the kicker the MVP
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.
February 9, 2026 at 1:41 AM
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.
What if they just did a surprise announcement of another Cloverfield movie tonight
February 8, 2026 at 11:08 PM
What if they just did a surprise announcement of another Cloverfield movie tonight
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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.
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.
February 6, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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.
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
a cartoon of mabel from gravity falls sitting at a table with a carton of orange juice
Alt: a cartoon of mabel from gravity falls sitting at a table with a carton of orange juice
media.tenor.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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
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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.
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.
A Conversation with “Good 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,
elementsofmadness.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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.
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.
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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-...
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-...
February 5, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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-...
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-...
Never thought that at 26 years old, I'd have a broken hip, be using a walker, and taking blood thinners. But alas, I've always known there was something different about me. I guess I'm built different.
February 3, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Never thought that at 26 years old, I'd have a broken hip, be using a walker, and taking blood thinners. But alas, I've always known there was something different about me. I guess I'm built different.
On May 31, 2020, one of my best friends who is a massive Charlotte Hornets fan and season ticket holder signed a piece of cardboard in my house and wrote "Charlotte Hornets, 2026 NBA Champs."
The way they've been playing... I think my friend may be a prophet.
The way they've been playing... I think my friend may be a prophet.
February 2, 2026 at 10:34 PM
On May 31, 2020, one of my best friends who is a massive Charlotte Hornets fan and season ticket holder signed a piece of cardboard in my house and wrote "Charlotte Hornets, 2026 NBA Champs."
The way they've been playing... I think my friend may be a prophet.
The way they've been playing... I think my friend may be a prophet.
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WATCH: Members Noel T. Manning II (@noelmanning.bsky.social) and Thomas Manning (@thethomasmanning.bsky.social) discuss #28yearslater #thebonetemple on Screen Scene:
youtu.be/dPzLKnm1eBA?...
youtu.be/dPzLKnm1eBA?...
Screen Scene | 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Nearly three decades after the rage virus reshaped cinematic horror, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple pulls audiences back into a world still haunted by survival, memory, and moral reckoning. On this…
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February 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM
WATCH: Members Noel T. Manning II (@noelmanning.bsky.social) and Thomas Manning (@thethomasmanning.bsky.social) discuss #28yearslater #thebonetemple on Screen Scene:
youtu.be/dPzLKnm1eBA?...
youtu.be/dPzLKnm1eBA?...
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READ: Member Thomas Manning (@thethomasmanning.bsky.social) interviews #sendhelp producer Zainab Azizi for Elements of Madness (@elmntsofmadness.bsky.social):
elementsofmadness.com/2026/01/26/z...
elementsofmadness.com/2026/01/26/z...
A Conversation with “Send Help” producer Zainab Azizi.
Zainab Azizi, Send Help, Raimi Productions, interview, Thomas Manning, Sam Raimi, Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien, horror, thriller, comedy, 20th Century Studios, EoM Presents
elementsofmadness.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
READ: Member Thomas Manning (@thethomasmanning.bsky.social) interviews #sendhelp producer Zainab Azizi for Elements of Madness (@elmntsofmadness.bsky.social):
elementsofmadness.com/2026/01/26/z...
elementsofmadness.com/2026/01/26/z...
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Next week, a brand-new Gore Verbinski sci-fi actioner releases into theaters.
Right now, enjoy this conversation between Verbinski & EoM Sr. Interviewer @thethomasmanning.bsky.social as they discuss #GLHHDD, the musicality of human movement, & his collaboration with cinematographer James Whitaker.
Right now, enjoy this conversation between Verbinski & EoM Sr. Interviewer @thethomasmanning.bsky.social as they discuss #GLHHDD, the musicality of human movement, & his collaboration with cinematographer James Whitaker.
A Conversation with “Good 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,
elementsofmadness.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Next week, a brand-new Gore Verbinski sci-fi actioner releases into theaters.
Right now, enjoy this conversation between Verbinski & EoM Sr. Interviewer @thethomasmanning.bsky.social as they discuss #GLHHDD, the musicality of human movement, & his collaboration with cinematographer James Whitaker.
Right now, enjoy this conversation between Verbinski & EoM Sr. Interviewer @thethomasmanning.bsky.social as they discuss #GLHHDD, the musicality of human movement, & his collaboration with cinematographer James Whitaker.
The fact that Cooper Flagg was born in December 2006 makes my brain hurt
February 2, 2026 at 2:21 AM
The fact that Cooper Flagg was born in December 2006 makes my brain hurt
My neighbors shoveled the snow out of my driveway to I could get to my house on crutches after being released from the hospital. That’s good stuff.
February 1, 2026 at 11:18 PM
My neighbors shoveled the snow out of my driveway to I could get to my house on crutches after being released from the hospital. That’s good stuff.
It has come to my attention that some of my friends who know me personally believe that this injury is an elaborate bit.
Man, y’all don’t understand how much I wish it was lol
Man, y’all don’t understand how much I wish it was lol
Dear Thomas of yesterday: Do NOT try to brave the ice in your driveway on foot. Because you just may end up with a fracture in your femur 👍🏻👨🏻🦰👍🏻
January 31, 2026 at 2:23 AM
It has come to my attention that some of my friends who know me personally believe that this injury is an elaborate bit.
Man, y’all don’t understand how much I wish it was lol
Man, y’all don’t understand how much I wish it was lol