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Author: Ryan McNeil

the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Nov 9 – Nov 15)

What day is it again?

Posted on November 16, 2013November 20, 2013
reviews

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

The band played on, but we’re beginning to forget the tune they played.

Posted on November 15, 2013February 28, 2014
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 11 – 14 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

A few thoughts on what’s happening in my city, podcasting awesomeness from Mamo, more podcasting awesomeness from GMan, and more.

Posted on November 14, 2013November 20, 2013
visuals

Freeze Frame: BONNIE AND CLYDE

Sometimes you go to bed with the myth, and wake up next to the truth.

Posted on November 13, 2013June 30, 2015
trailers

Summer’s End: LABOR DAY Trailer

This story of one intense weekend at summer’s end might well be the least Jason Reitman “Jason Reitman Movie”

Posted on November 12, 2013November 17, 2013
thoughts & opinions

Remembrance Day

Lest We Forget

Posted on November 11, 2013November 16, 2013
reviews

THOR: THE DARK WORLD

Whatever story we are told, should it be worthy, shall possess our adoration for Thor. The question is, is this film worthy?

Posted on November 10, 2013April 30, 2019
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Nov 2 – Nov 8)

True to my word, I take a major bite out of the To-Watch pile.

Posted on November 9, 2013November 16, 2013
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 11 – 8 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

A call to Matineecast listeners, a rant from Halfyard, and a moment of distraction from Jake.

Posted on November 8, 2013November 13, 2013
visuals

Freeze Frame: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN

The magicians, the trick, the secret, and the enraptured audience. All in one glorious shot. No wonder I love this film.

Posted on November 7, 2013June 30, 2015
guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere: Talkin’ Music Films on Across The Universe

I take my talents around the world to talk music in film with Mette, Nik, and Sofia on Across the Universe.

Posted on November 6, 2013November 11, 2013
visuals

Afterlife: Arcade Fire, Greta, and Spike

Once in a while, one sees cinematic elements in something outside of the cinema.

Posted on November 5, 2013November 11, 2013

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