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Author: Ryan McNeil

the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Dec 21 – Dec 31)

A year where I watched about as many as the year before, yet much more of it for the first time.

Posted on January 2, 2014January 7, 2014
listy goodness

Goodbye Lovers and Friends: Ryan’s Top Five of 2013

We begin with the end. As one year starts, we remember what the last one gave us.

Posted on January 1, 2014January 6, 2014
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 102 – 2013 in Review (Music-Free)

The Year-End Episode, music-free.

Posted on December 31, 2013January 14, 2014
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 102 – 2013 in Review

Talkin’ 2013 at the Movies with guests Jason Gorber from Twitch, along with Chandra Hodgson and Lindsay Ragone. Together we close out the year by naming off our top five films.

Posted on December 31, 2013January 4, 2014
listy goodness, visuals

Hey Man, Nice Shot – 2013 Edition

Certain moments have a way of sticking with you throughout the year.

Posted on December 30, 2013January 4, 2014
blind spot series

Blindsided by TOKYO STORY

Where Blind Spots are concerned, it feels like I’m ending 2013 where I started.

Posted on December 29, 2013June 30, 2015
thoughts & opinions

Cherry: Looking Back on Some First-Watches in 2013

On the eve of my final Blind Spot for the year, I reflect on all of the various new experiences I had with film over the last twelve months.

Posted on December 28, 2013January 2, 2014
reviews

ENOUGH SAID

Going back a little bit for an under-appreciated gem of 2013.

Posted on December 27, 2013September 11, 2020
reviews

THE WOLF OF WALL STREET

Lifestyles of the Cold and Greedy.

Posted on December 26, 2013February 28, 2014
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Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

Merry Christmas Matinee Readers – Today, We Feel Like This…

Posted on December 25, 2013December 30, 2013
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 12 – 24 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Dear Santa…

Posted on December 24, 2013December 30, 2013
thoughts & opinions

The Good in Everyone

When it Comes to Film, Perhaps You Get What You Give.

Posted on December 23, 2013December 28, 2013

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