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Author: Ryan McNeil

reviews

ENEMY

We all talk to our own reflections. What happens when the reflection starts talking back?

Posted on March 24, 2014March 29, 2014
reviews

MUPPETS MOST WANTED

Now that we’ve replayed the music and relit the lights, it’s time for The Muppets to do what they do so well – get into a crazy conundrum.

Posted on March 23, 2014March 28, 2014
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Mar 15 – Mar 21)

…Or How Ryan Got His Groove Back.

Posted on March 22, 2014March 28, 2014
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 3 – 20 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Eternal Sunshine turns ten, The Chicks are back, and Chris turns up the tunes. Meanwhile, my week makes an about-face.

Posted on March 21, 2014March 26, 2014
visuals

Freeze Frame: LAWRENCE OF ARABIA

There’s a moment you know…

Posted on March 20, 2014June 30, 2015
trailers

Brain Stew: THE SIGNAL Trailer

There’s more love to be spread around as director William Eubank returns with his second film.

Posted on March 19, 2014March 23, 2014
guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere: Talkin’ RESERVOIR DOGS on The Movies You Love Podcast

I take my talents to The Caribbean to guest-host G-Man’s show.

Posted on March 18, 2014March 23, 2014
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 108 – THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL

Talkin’ THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL with Sam Fragoso. He and Ryan also field listener feedback on Wes Anderson casting and flip the record over to play the other side.

Posted on March 17, 2014January 28, 2015
reviews

THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL

Wes Anderson returns with something sweet for audiences to delight in.

Posted on March 16, 2014March 22, 2014
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Mar 8 – Mar 14)

Finally getting a grip on the “quick-fix” that is Netflix Instant

Posted on March 15, 2014March 20, 2014
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 3 – 14 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

It’s been a tough few, but thankfully I have good friends and good readers to get me through it.

Posted on March 14, 2014March 19, 2014
thoughts & opinions

Dear Lena Dunham…

Your battle-cry would be better heard if you swung that axe you’re holding a little bit harder.

Posted on March 13, 2014March 17, 2014

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