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Author: Ryan McNeil

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One Last Time – STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Trailer no. 3

October 20, 2015

I believe we have reached “Peak Hype”. Bask in the feeling one moment longer…

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BRIDGE OF SPIES

October 16, 2015

The new Steven Spielberg film asks us what is noble, what is evil, and what is somewhere in-between.

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HAIL, CAESAR! Trailer

October 15, 2015

Oh god – The Coens have gone goofy again.

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So Far, So Good: ZERO DARK THIRTY

October 14, 2015

What to make of a film about a victory that leaves us feeling at such a loss?

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Episode 144 – THE MARTIAN

October 12, 2015

Talkin’ THE MARTIAN with Sam McCosh.

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Days of The Week (Films Watched October 3 – 9)

October 10, 2015

Why must we endure so many “off weeks” on the movie-going calendar?

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Lizard Life: THE GOOD DINOSAUR Trailer

October 7, 2015

After already tagging one ball into the upper deck, Pixar gets another at-bat.

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