Elements of Madness

Elements of Madness is an entertainment platform dedicated to exploring movies from all eras—past, present, and future. With an ever-growing number of ways to watch films, EoM aims to simplify the experience by highlighting not only major studio releases but also lesser-known indie films that are making their way to theaters and streaming services. Although our team is compact, their unique skills and perspectives on cinema create a captivating blend that results in a delightful exploration of film.

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The Criterion Collection re-releases Kenji Mizoguchi’s “Ugetsu” in a first-time 4K UHD edition.

1 week ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

In November 2021, The Criterion Collection debuted their first 4K UHD edition — that of Orson Welles’s Citizen Kane. Since then, they’ve released and re-released 4K UHD editions of titles new and old in an effort to continually meet consumer interest. This occurred with the move from VHS to Laserdisc and then DVD and Blu-ray, and continues on as more physical media enthusiasts shift toward 4K UHD as the premium physical media home viewing experience.
Missed the Don Lee-led action thriller “The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil” back in 2019? Now’s your chance with this home edition re-release.

1 week ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

True crime stories are nothing new in terms of being a source for adaptive works. Law & Order consistently takes their inspiration from real crime tales, as do a variety of films. The four-film deep Crime City series led by actor Don Lee/Ma Dong-seok, for instance, borrows from real crimes to create the basis for each of the adventures Lee’s Detective Ma experiences.
Explore Shōhei Imamura’s “The Eel” via a strong HD release from Radiance Films.

1 week ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

What would you do to make amends with your past? For some, it means rolling up your sleeves and doing the hard work to atone; while, for others, it means living a life of abstinence. Both can be viewed as an overcorrection and both can result in a denial of reparation.
Before you go fast to pick up “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” on home video, know your options and what you’re getting.

1 week ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

Of all the video game adaptations made (and there are several folks may not even realize are adaptations), none have met or exceeded expectations like director Jeff Fowler’s Sonic the Hedgehog trilogy. Each one is an entertaining family film with a compelling message that just may trickle out and into the psyches of the adolescent viewers beyond the “Gotta Go Fast” lifestyle of Sonic.
A look at the larger and personal legacy of “Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight” on its 30th Anniversary. [The Overlook Film Festival]

1 week ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

Trigger Warning: Though there is no rain, there’s a great deal of lightning in the film which may impact photosensitive viewers. If you’re a person of a certain age, one only needs to hear a few notes of Danny Elfman’s theme to Tales from the Crypt to immediately feel a strange anticipation fall over them.
New Blumhouse thriller “Drop” keeps you guessing until the end

2 weeks ago | elementsofmadness.com | Mallory Moore

First-date jitters take on a whole new meaning in Drop, a Blumhouse thriller from Happy Death Day director Christopher Landon. Drop stars Emmy-nominated Meghann Fahy (The White Lotus) as Violet, a single mom looking to re-enter the dating scene, alongside Brandon Sklenar (It Ends with Us) as Henry, a picture-perfect photographer.
“Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write about a Serial Killer” lays its comedy well among its perceived tragedies.

2 weeks ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

Pretentiousness is a matter of perspective. What one person may find authoritative and compelling may be viewed as utter hogwash by another, and usually it has to do with the way one views the person or art at the center. Put another way, if someone thinks you hold value, then they’re going to think what you have to say or do holds value, regardless of whether it actually does.
Documentary “The Spirit of Halloweentown” seeks to investigate the relationship between the real St. Helens and its inhabitants separate from its cinematic connection. [The Overlook Film Festival]

2 weeks ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

Since debuting in 1998, Disney’s Halloweentown has spawned a total of four films and at least one marriage (co-stars Kimberly J. Brown and Daniel Kountz of Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge). It’s developed quite the fanbase since the original Halloweentown, turning the town of St. Helens, Oregon, into a tourist location, specifically in October when the town embraces its cinematic connection for a monthlong “Spirit of Halloweentown” event.
Drew Hancock’s “Companion” is a rom-com for the modern era.

2 weeks ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

In the featurette “I Feel, Therefore I Am,” writer/director Drew Hancock (Fred 3: Camp Fred) talks about how sometimes, in relationships, there are those who are more invested than another. Personally, in the right circumstances, imbalance in one area can be made up in another, thereby still leading to a satisfying relationship for both parties as long as their respective needs are met; but, ultimately, the lack of balance can lead to resentment and dissatisfaction and, finally, dissolution.
“William Tell” translates the heroic myth into a by-the-numbers historical fiction.

2 weeks ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

Content Warning for implied sexual assault. In the subgenre of historical epics, there are those based on real events (Lawrence of Arabia (1962); Rob Roy (1995)) and those inspired by legend (Excalibur (1981); Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)). In both instances, the matter of reality or fiction is less important than how engaging the performances are, how stunning the cinematography is, how striking the technical elements are, or how moving the musical composition is.