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While we are waiting for the next series by Baran Bo Odar and Jantje Friese, Steve and I want to talk about the early movies made by our favorite perfect match. We recorded a live discussion about this movie. WHO AM I: NO SYSTEM IS SAFE (Kein System ist Sicher) was released in 2014 and was the second narrative feature directed by Baran Bo Odar. Steve and I talk about the history of development, ho...

As the fandom awaits the next and final season of Cobra Kai, let's take a moment to appreciate the fine season 5 storytelling that broke open the mythos further in the Miyagi-verse. In season 5, The Big 3 (John Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, and Josh Heald) and their fine team of writers filled in some gaps in the Miyagi-verse timeline that solidify the cannon of how these dojos operate and function...

Music by Introvoid, vocals by Lindsey Dunn, written by Stomper, mixed by Steve Barnes. My podcast partner Steve Barnes and I have recapped every episode of the Netflix series, Dark. We wanted to express our love of the show by recording some music from the show. This track is Season 1, episode 8: As You Sow, So You Shall Reap (S1E8). The song is about the ability of the human heart to keep believi...

Jason Kleeberg of the Force Five podcast joins Steve and I in a trip down nostalgia lane with Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. It’s about five years since this film came out, and with QT announcing his decision to shelve with his “last” film, The Movie Critic, it seemed the perfect time to revisit a film we all consider a new classic. We talk about the true stories that shaped th...

In this special episode, we learn what happens when a life coach and a film critic get together to talk about movies. I'm joined by life coach Anna Gonowon to talk about the movie Perfect Days, directed by German filmmaker Wim Wenders. I introduce Anna and her services and what makes her different as a life coach. We then pivot to talking about the main character in Perfect Days, Hirayama, and how...

EoM contributor Lindsey Dunn speaks with Julio Quintana, the director of "The Long Game," debuting in its world premiere at SXSW 2023. "The Long Game" was written by Quintana, Jennifer C. Stetson, and Paco Farias, based on the novel "Mustang Miracle" by Humberto G. Garcia. This interview was originally posted on the Elements of Madness YouTube Channel on March 10, 2023. The Long Game is in theater...

Steve Barnes invited me onto his show to talk about my top 10 movies list of 2023. He then gave his unabashed opinion about my top choices. I also got the chance to comment on his top movies. Our respectful conversation is recorded here for your enjoyment. Steve Barnes is guitarist for stoner metal band Introvoid, and also plays guitar for the cover band Rebecca Crow. All of Steve's stuff can be f...

Steve Barnes and I held a Facebook Live Q & A with 1899 cast member Jonathan Walrus. Jonathan played a third-class passenger who was often seen on screen in scenes with Tove, Anker, and Iben. Steve and I asked him questions about being on set and his experience working on the set of the Volume. Steve also asked him questions about his live as a musician and frontman of two bands, The Recalls a...

Music by Introvoid, vocals by Lindsey Dunn, written by Hozier, mixed by James McCollum. My podcast partner Steve Barnes and I have recapped every episode of the Netflix series, Dark. We wanted to express our love of the show by recording some music from the show. This track is one of my favorite episodes of the show, Life and Death (S3E5). The song describes being woken from a nightmare. The perso...

While we are waiting for the next series by Baran Bo Odar and Jantje Friese, Steve (Introvoid) and I decided to talk about the first movies by our favorite perfect match. The Silence was released in 2010 and was the first narrative feature by Bo and Jantje. Steve and I talk about the history of development, how the movie is the same and different to Dark, and what the public's reception to the mov...

In the tradition of Charade and the more recent Knight and Day comes Argylle, which seamlessly blends the romantic comedy and spy thriller genres. Luckily, the trailer masks much of the plot, which is not the norm these days. The star-studded cast is having a blast in this caper which proves love and adrenaline go hand in hand. Directed by Matthew Vaughn of the Kingsman franchise with screenplay b...

Steve Barnes, Nate Dunn, and I kick off our music movie mini-series. We are each picking a movie we want the others to watch. I'm a film critic and a singer; Nate and Steve are both in bands. We approach these movies as purveyors of pop culture, musicians, and friends. Jesus Christ Superstar is an important movie for Steve. It was formative for him as a young man exploring his own faith in God. Na...

The final episode of Dark has been recapped, but subject is far from closed. Steve and I talk about some mysteries that we wanted to revisit, like the Stargate scene, a theory about Ines, Tannhaus' trauma, and what the show means to us personally. About Steve Barnes: Steve Barnes is guitarist for stoner metal band Introvoid, and also plays guitar for the cover band Rebecca Crow. All of Steve's stu...

Steve Barnes of the Sweet Child of Time podcast and I wrap up our recaps of the epic German Netflix series, Dark. Today's episode is the season 3, episode 8: The Paradise. This is part 2 of 2. #darknetflix #netflixdark. In this final episode of the entire show, Jonas and Martha are sent on one final mission to save the town of Winden once and for all. Stay tuned for our wrap up episode next week w...

Steve Barnes of the Sweet Child of Time podcast and I wrap up our recaps of the epic German Netflix series, Dark. Today's episode is the season 3, episode 8: The Paradise. This is part 1 of 2. #darknetflix #netflixdark. In this final episode of the entire show, Jonas and Martha are sent on one final mission to save the town of Winden once and for all. Stay tuned for our wrap up episode next week w...

The votes are in and the reigning winners stand alone. Today Lindsey Dunn (1ofMyStories) talks to Amarú Moses of Bitesize Breakdown about the winners of the 2023 NC Film Critics Association movie awards! This is the 12th annual awards for the NC Film Critics, and the group boasts a whopping 27 unique awards including a lifetime achievement award, directorial debut, breakthrough performance, and th...

Steve Barnes of the Sweet Child of Time podcast and I continue our recap of the epic German Netflix series, Dark. Today's episode is the season 3, episode 7: Between the Time #darknetflix #netflixdark. In this penultimate episode of the entire show, we linger on the missing pieces of the Dark timeline and get to know HG Tannhaus a little better. What was he doing in the 1970s? Well apparently he w...

Harrison Martin, Anthony Holden, and I came together to talk about the North Carolina Film Critics Association (NCFCA) nominees for 2023. The NCFCA is made up of 72 members across the state. To see a full list of winners, go here. This ambitious group boasts 27 categories of awards, including some unusual categories such as voice actor, directorial debut, breakthrough performance, the Ken Hanke Me...

Steve Barnes of the Sweet Child of Time podcast and I continue our recap of the epic German Netflix series, Dark. Today's episode is the season 3, episode 6: Light and Shadow #darknetflix #netflixdark. In world 1, Adam holds Martha captive in 2020. On the day of the apocalypse in world 2, an increasingly frantic Martha begs Bartosz for his help. Steve and I also take a deep dive into a newspaper a...

Steve Barnes of the Sweet Child of Time podcast and I continue our recap of the epic German Netflix series, Dark. Today's episode is the season 3, episode 5: Life and Death #darknetflix #netflixdark. Perhaps the bleakest episode of the entire series occurs during the 64 minute runtime. Jonas chooses to abort his mission and confront Eva after he witnesses Martha get a cut on her cheek. Katharina d...

Steve Barnes of the Sweet Child of Time podcast and I continue our recap of the epic German Netflix series, Dark. Today's episode is the season 3, episode 4: The Origin #darknetflix #netflixdark. This episode is popping with origin stories in almost every scene in the show. Martha and Jonas visit the future in world 2 and try to work together. Hannah's new life with Egon is interrupted by an unexp...

Steve Barnes of the Sweet Child of Time podcast and I continue our recap of the epic German Netflix series, Dark. Today's episode is the season 3, episode 3:Adam and Eva #darknetflix #netflixdark. In world 1, alt-Martha tries to gain Stranger Jonas' trust, while in world 2, Eva tries to gain young Jonas' trust. Jonas also tries to convince Martha 2 to follow him into the maze of the cave. And we f...

Andrew Sweatman from Arthouse Garage and I discuss The Mission, a 2023 documentary about John Chau's fateful mission to spread the Gospel to the people of the North Sentinel Islands. The documentary had its debut at the Telluride Film Festival and has been making waves ever since. Music by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay: Cinematic Time Lapse About Andrew Sweatman: Andrew Sweatman is the creator of...

In this week's podcast, Lindsey reviews two films in theaters during the Thanksgiving holiday: Napoleon and The Hunger Games prequel: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Only one is worth watching. Listen in for the details. Napoleon is supposedly an epic historical biopic about the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, with a focus on his relationship with first wife, Josephine. It's directed by R...

Steve Barnes of the Sweet Child of Time podcast and I continue our recap of the epic German Netflix series, Dark. Today's episode is the season 3, episode 2:The Survivors #darknetflix #netflixdark. Alt-Martha connects with the world 1 teen team in 1888, and Katharina tries to find Mikkel in 1987. Meanwhile, Peter and Elisabeth search for their family members, and Tronte looks for Claudia. About St...