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Author: Ryan McNeil

trailers

Everybody Out There: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Trailer

So far Marvel has been relatively bulletproof. Can they take the bullet that comes with space cowboys and talking raccoons?

Posted on February 19, 2014February 25, 2014
reviews

THE LEGO MOVIE

It’s come to this. A generation of man-children need to be reminded how to play nice.

Posted on February 18, 2014February 23, 2014
guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere: Talkin’ SAVING PRIVATE RYAN on Filmwhys

I take my talents to FT&M to discuss one of my all time favorites.

Posted on February 17, 2014February 22, 2014
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 106 – MONUMENTS MEN

Talkin’ THE MONUMENTS MEN with Mike Lane. He and Ryan also field listener feedback casting heist films and flip the record over to play the other side.

Posted on February 16, 2014January 28, 2015
the watchlist

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

Still no trips to the cinema, but a trip to a playhouse is front & centre in my mind this week.

Posted on February 15, 2014February 20, 2014
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 2 – 14 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Andrew watches it again, The Chicks fall in love, and I try to redefine what this day is all about.

Posted on February 14, 2014February 19, 2014
screenings, Toronto

Waiting for The End of The World: Toronto Youth Shorts’ 6th Annual T24 Project

What would happen if Toronto faced catastrophe tomorrow? A cluster of young filmmakers took a day to answer that very question.

Posted on February 13, 2014February 18, 2014
visuals

Freeze Frame: THE TINGLER

Not long ago, screaming in fear felt terrible. Now, it comes with great joy.

Posted on February 12, 2014June 30, 2015
trailers

My Reflection: THE DOUBLE Trailer

From the man who brought you SUBMARINE, along comes a kooky tale of Eisenbergian duality.

Posted on February 11, 2014February 16, 2014
thoughts & opinions

Better Things to Do: Is TV Eclipsing The Movies?

In a bitterly cold winter at the multiplex, I wonder if the best source of warmth is my own living room.

Posted on February 10, 2014February 16, 2014
reviews

THE MONUMENTS MEN

George Clooney steps back behind his easel and shows us that while his concepts are strong, his brushstrokes lack technique.

Posted on February 9, 2014February 16, 2014
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Feb 1 – Feb 7)

It’s amazing what a lousy week will do to your desire to watch film, and the types of films at that.

Posted on February 8, 2014February 13, 2014

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