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Noel T Manning II
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Ginger-half-witted-scruffy-looking-nerf-herder. Arts & Entertainment Journalist. Award-winning Bojangles Dancer, Christ follower & life-embracer. Thoughts=mine
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Benoit Blanc is back — and this time the mystery starts in a quiet parish during Holy Week.
Thomas Manning @thethomasmanning.bsky.social breaks down Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery on this week’s Screen Scene.
Who’s hiding the truth? 🔍✨ youtu.be/flpEqJLw7OA?... @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social
Faith, Lies & Murder: Wake Up Dead Man Review | Screen Scene
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November 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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D2 @elmntsofmadness.bsky.social is one of the nicest people I know ... and a stinking awesome film journalist and critic!!!
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Had the absolute pleasure of joining Noel Thomas Manning on an episode of Meet Me at the Movies to discuss the new Noah Baumbach-directed dramedy “Jay Kelly.”

Chatting with Noel is always a joy and doing so talking about a film that surprised me is even more of one. #JayKelly #MeetMeattheMovies
November 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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What really happens when Hollywood rolls out the red carpet for a Netflix premiere? In this special episode of Meet Me at the Movies, Noel T. Manning II takes you behind the scenes of Jay Kelly youtu.be/EnG8p4m6rbE?... #JayKelly #NetflixPremiere #GeorgeClooney
Hollywood Nights: Inside Netflix’s Jay Kelly Premiere | Meet Me at the Movies
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November 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Reflections, Regrets & Redemption: Jay Kelly Review | Meet Me at the Movies with Noel T. Manning II & @elmntsofmadness.bsky.social Douglas Davidson

As always it is a pure joy to have my friend Douglas join the show.
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Reflections, Regrets & Redemption: Jay Kelly Review | Meet Me at the Movies
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November 27, 2025 at 1:33 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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Bonus Spotlight: Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo on Jon M. Chu | Meet Me at the Movies
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November 19, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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WATCH: Member Noel T. Manning II (@noelmanning.bsky.social) reviews #thistooshallpass on Screen Scene:

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Friendship, Detours & Self-Discovery: This Too Shall Pass | Screen Scene Review
On this episode of Screen Scene, host Noel T. Manning II reviews This Too Shall Pass, a heartfelt coming-of-age film from Blue Fox Entertainment. Set in the ...
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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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Diane Keaton: Style, Substance & Cinema Legacy | Meet Me at the Movies episode 607
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,…
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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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Directors, Docs & Dog Tales | Meet Me at the Movies (Ep. 606)
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…
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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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Justice, Chaos & Courtroom Drama: The Rainmaker Series Review | Screen Scene
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…
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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.

@thethomasmanning.bsky.social youtu.be/NuJ-lHLxQiw?...
Bonus Spotlight: Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo on Jon M. Chu | Meet Me at the Movies
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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
Southern Secrets & Quiet Strength: A Little Prayer | Screen Scene
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November 1, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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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?...
Justice, Chaos & Courtroom Drama: The Rainmaker Series Review | Screen Scene
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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?...
Directors, Docs & Dog Tales | Meet Me at the Movies (Ep. 606)
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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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Faith, Film & the MCU: Deep Dive with Dr. Robert Prickett & Dr. Josh Parrott
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…
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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
Diane Keaton: Style, Substance & Cinema Legacy | Meet Me at the Movies episode 607
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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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Robert Redford Tribute: Meet me at the Movies (audio version)
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…
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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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Does And So It Goes Hit All the Right Notes? Billy Joel Doc Review | Screen Scene
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…
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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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From Court to Camera: The Dancin’ Bulldogs Five-Year Celebration
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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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#Roofman #ScreenScene #FilmReview #IndieFilm #ThomasManning #MovieCritic #MovieDiscussion #FilmTalk #paramount #Filmnation
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…
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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
Open Dialogue with “The Long Walk” actor Judy Greer.
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…
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September 18, 2025 at 1:01 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
Open Dialogue with “The Long Walk” actor Judy Greer.
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 19, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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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
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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?...
600 Episodes of Movie Magic: A Birthday Celebration | Meet Me at the Movies
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August 21, 2025 at 9:52 PM