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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“Black Bag” Digital Code Giveaway

3 days ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

Filmmaker Steven Soderbergh didn’t just set out to unsettle audiences with his horror thriller Presence in January 2025, he decided to dive into intrigue with Black Bag, starring Michael Fassbender (The Killer) and Cate Blanchett (Ocean’s Eight). Since its theatrical release in March, Black Bag is out on digital and streaming on Peacock with a physical release to follow May 13th. Want a copy you can take on the go wherever your next adventure takes you?
Darkly comic thriller “Dead on the Vine” is ripe for the picking on physical and digital home viewing.

4 days ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

A good plan gone wrong — it’s the staple of plenty of heist, confidence, and rescue tales as the protagonists have to figure out what to do when the plan goes sideways. Will they make it out alive? Will their mission succeed? Can they remain on top? The latest film from writer/director Mark A.C. Brown (Guardians) sees him reteam with David Whitney (Guardians) for the darkly comic Dead on the Vine, coming to DVD and digital in North America.
Step into the theatrical life of Robbie Williams in the musical biopic “Better Man” via home video.

5 days ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

Trigger Warning: Better Man features several sequences involving flashing lights that may be troubling to photosensitive viewers and the narrative explores depression, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation that may be hard for some viewers.
“Captain America: Brave New World” tries to explore the legacy of “a good man” and falls short lacking intentional focus and depth.

6 days ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

“But, there were other effects. The serum was not ready. But more important, the man. The serum amplifies everything that is inside. So, good becomes great. Bad becomes worse. This is why you were chosen. Because a strong man, who has known power all his life, will lose respect for that power. But a weak man knows the value of strength, and knows compassion.”“Thanks. I think.”“Whatever happens tomorrow, you must promise me one thing. That you will stay who you are.
Wacky coming-of-age comedy “Summer of 69” marks a solid directorial debut for Jillian Bell.

1 week ago | elementsofmadness.com | Mallory Moore |Nicole Byer

Actress and writer Jillian Bell, known for her roles in Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019) and the recent Kinda Pregnant (2025), flexes her directorial muscles for the first time in Summer of 69, a coming-of-age buddy comedy about friendship, self-confidence, and one of the most joked-about sexual positions of all time.
Affleck and Bernthal deliver quality action from boss battles to sibling squabbles in “The Accountant 2.”

1 week ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

The hot titles seared into my memory from 2016 include 10 Cloverfield Lane, Keanu, Everybody Wants Some!!, Kubo and the Two Strings, and The Accountant.
Julien Colonna’s crime thriller “The Kingdom” grapples with the complexity of choice and consequence. [ATLFF]

1 week ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

Choices and consequences. Most of the time, when we think of choices and consequences, it’s within the framework of ourselves. We view it from the perspective of the decisions we make and the repercussions that follow. In reality, our choices are based on those of others and the consequences that follow them, like the way throwing several stones into a body of water will create ripples that collide and overlap.
“Mongrels” explores the complexities of a transplanted family in a strong feature-debut by Jerome Yoo. [ATLFF]

1 week ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson |Jerome Yoo

What does it mean to be happy? The answer changes depending on who you ask, what mood they’re in, where they live, what their own experiences/philosophies are, and more. If you live in a capitalist society, happiness is based on how much money you have or what you can afford. If you live in a socialist society, happiness is based on what can be shared with others so as to uplift its members.
Brandon Colvin deafens with silence in drama “The World Drops Dead.” [ATLFF]

1 week ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

Trigger Warning: The World Drops Dead involves both suicidal ideation and execution that may be difficult for sensitive viewers. Additionally, be advised that this will be discussed in the following review. God is Silence — this is the title of the book that sits on the bedside table of Claire (Yumna Jane) as she is awoken from her slumber by the sounds of her cat. It’s a peaceful moment broken by one of nature’s creatures who mistakes a bookmark for a toy.
The hard-hits within “Holy Night: Demon Hunters” partially make up for the as-expected elements of a supernatural thriller.

2 weeks ago | elementsofmadness.com | Douglas Davidson

There are some who will tell you that horror is having a resurgence right now, and they’d be misinformed at best, misunderstood at worst. Horror films have been a steady part of storytelling since before the advent of moving pictures and the amount of film releases available today certainly makes up a significant part of distribution.