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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Filmmaker José María Cabral’s documentary “42nd Street” raises more questions than it answers.

3 days ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

There are certain places in this world that draw people to them. The ones to come to immediately to mind in the U.S. are Los Angeles, California, or New York City, New York, as cornerstones of music, theater, and entertainment production. But these aren’t the only places in the world that generate a pull, that attract people to come from all over to find inspiration.
“K-19: The Widowmaker” 4K UHD Giveaway

5 days ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

In honor of actor Liam Neeson’s birthday on June 7th, Shout! TV is planning a celebratory stream of films on the channel including: K-19: The Widowmaker, Honest Thief, The Grey, and The Marksman. But should only the birthday boy get presents? Courtesy of Shout! Studios, EoM is giving away one (1) 4K UHD Blu-ray of K-19: The Widowmaker to one lucky individual. All you need to do is submit an entry before the giveaway runs out. Giveaway runs until Friday, June 6th at 11:59p EDT.
28 Tribeca Film Festival 2025 films that we’d love to explore.

6 days ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

Tribeca Film Festival 2025 marks the fourth time that Elements of Madness is covering the festival and we’re excited to get started. Having combed through the festival guide, we’ve put together a list of films that caught our interest or recommend to keep an eye out for in wider distribution. **These recommendations are primarily based on reading the summaries and finding them intriguing.
Hypothesis: You’re in need of an original sci-fi comedy. Theory: “Tim Travers and the Time Traveler’s Paradox” will satisfy your needs (known and unknown).

1 week ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

Some people would rather test a universe-threatening hypothesis than go to therapy and it shows. But that’s the commonality with so many stories throughout humanity, isn’t it? Instead of facing the real, internal problem, humankind manufactures a greater dilemma that, intentionally or otherwise, forces them to, inevitability, confront the most uncomfortable part of themselves.
“Stand Your Ground” Digital Code Giveaway

1 week ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

The latest action thriller Stand Your Ground, starring Justice League‘s Daniel Stisen and Constantine‘s Peter Stormare, released both into theaters and on VOD May 27th. Thanks to the generous folks at Epic Pictures Group, EoM is giving away three (3) digital codes so you can watch the action in the comfort of your home. No special forces training required; merely submit an entry before time runs out for a chance to win. Giveaway runs until Thursday, June 5th, at 11:59 PM EDT.
Coming of age dramedy “The Colors Within” brings a cornucopia of bonus features home with it.

1 week ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

Before writer/director Naoko Yamada created The Colors Within (2024), she released Garden of Remembrance, a 2022 short film in which remembrance gives way to healing from grief, the presentation of which involved toying with colors, specifically the way in which flowers in red, blue, and purple are represented.
In the mood to “Kick-Ass”? Do it with the 15th anniversary Lionsgate Limited steelbook edition.

1 week ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

In the brief and brand-new featurette “Physical Media Kicks Ass,” writer/director Matthew Vaughn (Layer Cake; Kingsman series) discusses his longtime love of physical media, referring to it at one point as “romantic,” the context being that owning a physical version of a film you love enables you to maintain that affection through the gratification that comes from having something a cinephile can put their hands on.
Chew on “The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie” any time with the home release edition.

1 week ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

They may not be the draw that they once were, but never discount the Looney Tunes. Those who think the general population has forgotten the kooky cartoons will find themselves on the wrong end of public opinion, whether it’s by removing the original shorts from the newly-rechristened HBO Max or straight-up using a fully-made film as a tax write-off. In the case of the latter, Ketchup Entertainment swooped in and won the rights to resurrect Coyote vs. Acme for theatrical release in 2026.
No ticket to “Dogma: The Resurrection Tour?” Snag one for the wide release and see Kevin Smith’s divine comedy in all its brand-new 4K remaster glory.

2 weeks ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

Bethany: Having beliefs isn’t good? Rufus: I think it’s better to have ideas. You can change an idea. Changing a belief is trickier…— Dogma (1999)There are some directors whose work influences you in surprising ways. Of the many filmmakers working past and present, few have as much as Kevin Smith has on this reviewer, specifically for the above quote.
“Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning” faces its greatest challenge yet: manifesting a satisfying conclusion for a long-running franchise.

2 weeks ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

Trigger Warning: The Final Reckoning contains two sequences involving flashing lights and light patterns that may be difficult for photosensitive viewers. In 1996, director Brian de Palma’s spy thriller Mission: Impossible released into theaters, bringing the beloved television series created by Bruce Geller to the big screen.