Elements of Madness

Elements of Madness Our mission is to provide reasonable examination of past, current, and future cinematic releases wit

Curated by Douglas Davidson and edited by Crystal Davidson, the purpose of Elements of Madness is to provide insight into past, present, and future cinematic releases each week. Whether it's through theatrical, streaming or home release reviews and recommendations or new release trailers, EoM's team seeks to expand horizons by discussing films of both wide and narrow release. No film is too big, t

oo small, too mainstream, or too niche. Douglas Davidson is a member of three critic groups (NC Film Critics Association, Southeastern Film Critic Association, and Critics Choice Association) and Rotten Tomatoes individual-approved.

Review: “Stans” from EoM Contributor AJ Friar.“Stans” is a compelling and emotional new documentary that explores the po...
09/04/2025

Review: “Stans” from EoM Contributor AJ Friar.

“Stans” is a compelling and emotional new documentary that explores the powerful connection between legendary rapper Eminem (“The Slim Shady LP;” “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)”) and the devoted fanbase inspired by his music. Directed by Steven Leckart (“Challenger: The Final Flight”), the film takes its name from Eminem’s iconic and haunting song “Stan” which told the fictional story of an obsessed fan who took his admiration too far. Since then, “Stan” has evolved into cultural shorthand for a superfan and Leckart uses that evolution as a jumping-off point to examine the nuanced world of fandom, celebrity, and identity.

Available on Paramount+ now.

Stans, Steven Leckart, Eminem, documentary, music, Trefalgar Releasing, Shady Films, DIGA Studios, MTV Entertainment Studios, Fuqua Films, Interscope Films,

Coming Soon: "MEGADOC."Official Synopsis:A raw, fly-on-the-wall documentary about Francis Ford Coppola’s decades-long jo...
09/04/2025

Coming Soon: "MEGADOC."

Official Synopsis:
A raw, fly-on-the-wall documentary about Francis Ford Coppola’s decades-long journey in creating his self-financed passion project, MEGALOPOLIS. The bold and unrelenting epic returns in Mike Figgis’ portrait of Coppola’s creative process – weaving together archival material, unfiltered cast interviews, and a close-up view of how the legendary filmmaker drew from Roman history, political allegory, and his own singular vision to shape the world of Megalopolis. This isn’t a record of a production on the brink, it’s a personal memoir unfolding in real time.

In theaters September 19 2025.

https://megadoc.utopia.film/A raw, fly-on-the-wall documentary about Francis Ford Coppola’s decades-long journey in creating his self-financed passion projec...

Coming Soon: "Karmadonna."Official Synopsis:Aleksandar Radivojević (co-writer of A Serbian Film) makes his directorial d...
09/03/2025

Coming Soon: "Karmadonna."

Official Synopsis:
Aleksandar Radivojević (co-writer of A Serbian Film) makes his directorial debut with an audacious satirical thriller about an expectant mother (Jelena Djokić) who receives a phone call from a deity that demands she obey a list of murderous instructions.

Screening during TIFF 2025.

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Arrow Video 4K UHD Home Review: "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" from EoM Contributor Justin Waldman.In the world of horror...
09/03/2025

Arrow Video 4K UHD Home Review: "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" from EoM Contributor Justin Waldman.

In the world of horror movies, there is always going to be debate as to which one is the greatest of all time; it’s going to vary from fan to fan, from opinion to opinion. But one seems to universally be argued for and toted as one of the best and, even if it doesn’t make that top of that GOAT list, there is no denying that it is a bona fide classic that deserves its place in the cultural zeitgeist. This is to say that Tobe Hooper’s "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" (1974) is that film, and while the subsequent sequels, reboots, and prequels may not be as prominent as the milestone that was Hooper’s original, some of them still hold value and pedigree while others certainly faulter off to the sides of Leatherface and his family wrecking havoc on unsuspecting friends and families.

Available on 4K UHD Blu-ray now.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Marcus Nispel, Scott Kosar, Tobe Hooper, Kim Henkel, Jessica Biel, Jonathan Tucker, Andrew Bryniarski, Arrow Video, MVD Entertainment Group, 4K UHD

Coming Soon: "TRON: Ares."Official Synopsis:We gave them the power to destroy us or protect us. Experience Tron: Ares in...
09/03/2025

Coming Soon: "TRON: Ares."

Official Synopsis:
We gave them the power to destroy us or protect us. Experience Tron: Ares in theaters and IMAX October 10 2025.

We gave them the power to destroy us or protect us. Experience Tron: Ares in theaters and IMAX October 10.► SUBSCRIBE to the channel to get notified when new...

Coming Soon: "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You."Official Synopsis:With her life crashing down around her, Linda (Rose Byrne) a...
09/03/2025

Coming Soon: "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You."

Official Synopsis:
With her life crashing down around her, Linda (Rose Byrne) attempts to navigate her child's mysterious illness, her absent husband, a missing person, and an increasingly hostile relationship with her therapist.

Screening during TIFF 2025.
In theaters October 2025.

SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/A24subscribeFrom writer/director Mary Bronstein and starring Rose Byrne, Conan O'Brien, Danielle Macdonald, and A$AP Rocky. IF I HAD...

Fantasia International Film Festival Review: “Hellcat” from EoM Contributor Justin Waldman.While there is something inhe...
09/03/2025

Fantasia International Film Festival Review: “Hellcat” from EoM Contributor Justin Waldman.

While there is something inherently engaging about a fast-paced action piece that is enshrouded in mystery, it gets even more interesting when it’s a directors first time at the plate. Brock Bodell’s first feature “Hellcat” excels at not pretending the audience is dumb, fully letting them know all the options but never letting them know how he wants it to play out until he wants to reveal it.

Screened during Fantasia 2025.

Hellcat, Brock Bodell, Liz Atwater, Dakota Gorman, James Austin “JAJ” Johnson, Jordan Mullins, Todd Terry, thriller, Blue Finch Film Releasing, Fantasia International Film Festival,

Coming Soon: "No Other Choice."Official Synopsis:Adapted from a novel by Donald E. Westlake ("Payback"), this incisive, ...
09/03/2025

Coming Soon: "No Other Choice."

Official Synopsis:
Adapted from a novel by Donald E. Westlake ("Payback"), this incisive, darkly comic satire from Park Chan-wook (TIFF ’22’s "Decision to Leave") follows a newly unemployed man who, desperate to land a coveted position, hatches a ruthless plan to dispatch his competition.

Screening during TIFF 2025.

Official teaser trailer for Park Chan-wook’s NO OTHER CHOICE, starring Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin. Coming soon.

Coming Soon: "Rental Family."Official Synopsis:Set against modern-day Tokyo, RENTAL FAMILY follows an American actor (Br...
09/03/2025

Coming Soon: "Rental Family."

Official Synopsis:
Set against modern-day Tokyo, RENTAL FAMILY follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese "rental family" agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients’ worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. Confronting the moral complexities of his work, he rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the quiet beauty of human connection.

Screening during TIFF 2025.
In theaters November 21 2025.

Discover the joy of unexpected connections. RENTAL FAMILY, starring Academy Award® winner Brendan Fraser. Premiering at 2025, only in theaters November...

Filmmaker Interview: "The Baltimorons" writer/director Jay Duplass chats with EoM Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning.This...
09/03/2025

Filmmaker Interview: "The Baltimorons" writer/director Jay Duplass chats with EoM Senior Interviewer Thomas Manning.

This week, Thomas Manning takes the helm and welcomes indie film legend Jay Duplass as our special guest! Duplass sits down to chat about his new Independent Film Company release "The Baltimorons," reflecting on the inspirations that shaped his journey as a filmmaker. From his early creative roots to his decades-long collaborations with his brother Mark (The Duplass Brothers), Jay shares insights into storytelling, creativity, and the unique spirit of independent cinema. Whether you’re a fan of quirky character-driven films, IFC gems, or the enduring mark of indie auteurs, this conversation is a must-watch.

In select NYC theaters September 5 2025.
Wider release beginning September 12 2025.

The Baltimorons, Jay Duplass, interview, Open Dialogue, Meet Me at the Movies, Thomas Manning, comedy, drama, Independent Film Company,

Coming Soon: "The Baltimorons."Official Synopsis:After cracking a tooth on Christmas Eve, newly sober Cliff embarks on a...
09/03/2025

Coming Soon: "The Baltimorons."

Official Synopsis:
After cracking a tooth on Christmas Eve, newly sober Cliff embarks on an adventure through Baltimore with Didi, his emergency dentist.

In select NYC theaters September 5 2025.
In wider release September 12 2025.

After cracking a tooth on Christmas Eve, newly sober Cliff embarks on an adventure through Baltimore with Didi, his emergency dentist.Director: Jay DuplassSt...

Coming Soon: "100 Meters."Official Synopsis:"100 Meters" follows Togashi, a track star who is born to run. As a kid, he ...
09/03/2025

Coming Soon: "100 Meters."

Official Synopsis:
"100 Meters" follows Togashi, a track star who is born to run. As a kid, he is naturally gifted and wins every 100-meter race without effort. But in sixth grade, he meets Komiya, a transfer student who is full of determination but lacks technique. In teaching him, Togashi gives Komiya a new purpose: to win no matter what. Years pass by, and Togashi and Komiya meet again as rivals on the track and reveal their true selves.

In theaters October 12 - 14 2025.

100 METERSFrom Kenji Iwaisawa and Rock’n Roll MountainIn select theatres October 10. In theatres nationwide October 12-14.Follow for more updates...

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Curated by Douglas Davidson and edited by Crystal Davidson, the purpose of Elements of Madness is to provide insight into past, present, and future cinematic releases. Whether it's through DVD or streaming recommendations, new release reviews, or trailers, EoM seeks to expand horizons by discussing films of both wide and narrow release. No film is too big, too small, too mainstream, or too niche. In addition to running EoM, Douglas Davidson is a senior contributor to CLTure's film department and a freelance film critic for the Mountain Xpress, as well as a former film critic for Pretty Vacant One and contributor to online movie community FilmFed. Douglas is an active member in critic organizations NC Film Critics Association, Southeastern Film Critics Association, Critics Choice Association, and is individual-approved by Rotten Tomatoes. Crystal Davidson is a scientist by day, superhero by night. Utilizing her attention to detail along with her copy editing experience, Crystal edits everything Douglas publishes – from EoM originals to contributions to other sites – to ensure that the writing is sound and the arguments are clearly articulated.