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Author: Ryan McNeil

trailers

Deep in The Heart of Texas: DALLAS BUYERS CLUB Trailer

Getting one of my most sought-after TIFF selections leaves me pretty stoked to see it next week.

Posted on August 28, 2013September 4, 2013
blind spot series

Blindsided by THE KID

As I finished a gem by a filmmaker I love, a surprise was waiting for me – a surprise I’ve yet to find in this whole watching series.

Posted on August 27, 2013June 30, 2015
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 94

Talkin’ THE WORLD’S END with Beth Beard. She and Ryan also field listener feedback on TIFF suggestions, and flip the record over to play the other side.

Posted on August 26, 2013September 29, 2013
reviews

THE SPECTACULAR NOW

One of the summer’s best films tells a story of young love, and the trouble with living for the present.

Posted on August 25, 2013August 30, 2013
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Aug 17 – Aug 23)

Thinking about what I’ve seen this week, and what I’ve seen all year.

Posted on August 24, 2013August 29, 2013
reviews

THE WORLD’S END

Edgar Wright’s “Cornetto Trilogy” comes to its epic conclusion with thoughts on assimilation, and living in the now.

Posted on August 23, 2013August 28, 2013
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 8 – 22 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Dor takes the wig out the box, Nick pours one out for Elmore, and Price offers words of wisdom

Posted on August 22, 2013August 26, 2013
thoughts & opinions, TIFF

Orphans, Bawlers, Brawlers and Bastards: TIFF Films left Unchosen

Admitting to mistakes I haven’t made yet.

Posted on August 21, 2013August 26, 2013
site news, thoughts & opinions

Six Pack: The Matinee Turns Six Years Old

It all began six summers ago…

Posted on August 20, 2013August 29, 2013
trailers

Back to the Old House: LE PASSE Trailer

Last year at TIFF, going on past pedigree brought me to AMOUR, RUST + BONE, and LIKE SOMEONE IN LOVE. Can lightning strike again?

Posted on August 19, 2013August 24, 2013
reviews

FRUITVALE STATION

One of 2013’s most powerful films is a prayer for patience and redemption, and a painful reminder of how rare those virtues are.

Posted on August 18, 2013September 12, 2020
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Aug 10 – Aug 16)

Some observations as I finally step over into the dark side.

Posted on August 17, 2013August 22, 2013

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