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Author: Ryan McNeil

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Everybody’s Talkin’ 8 – 15 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Jessica opens up, Mamo goes down a rabbithole, and Kurt spends a day at Lightbox.

Posted on August 16, 2013August 22, 2013
outside, watchin' & writin'

More Than This: Discussing RAGING BULL at Movie Mezzanine

I diversify my writing skills and discuss one of the all-time greats.

Posted on August 15, 2013February 18, 2015
trailers

Treasure: MONUMENTS MEN Trailer

Some have called it “What if OCEAN’S ELEVEN met in Nazi-occupied France?” If that’s the case, where do I sign?

Posted on August 14, 2013August 19, 2013
my back pages

Afternoons & Coffeespoons: Reading Peter Biskind’s My Lunches With Orson

Please Mr. Welles – Tell me what you really think…

Posted on August 13, 2013August 18, 2013
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 93

Talkin’ ELYSIUM with Dave Voigt. He and Ryan also field listener feedback on the best new directors, and flip the record over to play the other side.

Posted on August 12, 2013August 16, 2013
reviews

ELYSIUM

If you find yourself alone, with the sun on your face, do not be troubled. You may be on Elysium and you may not yet be dead.

Posted on August 11, 2013August 16, 2013
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched July 27 – August 9)

It’s been a while gang, so get ready for a slightly longer list than usual. Only “slightly” mind you.

Posted on August 10, 2013August 15, 2013
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 8 – 9 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Brian is subjected to THE LONE RANGER, Kristen goes back to ’67, and Alex wonders “Wither Anton?”

Posted on August 9, 2013August 14, 2013
festivals, news, TIFF

News of The World 2013 pt iii – TIFF Announces Canadian Lineup

The locals take over as Villeneuve, McDonald, and Dolan lead TIFF 2013’s Canadian contingent.

Posted on August 8, 2013August 12, 2013
trailers

Youth Without Youth: ENDER’S GAME Trailer

A modern sci-fi classic is finally adapted for the big screen – but can moviegoers buy a movie ticket without worrying about supporting something hateful?

Posted on August 7, 2013August 11, 2013
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 92

Talkin’ The Coen Brothers live from Minneapolis with Andrew James. We discuss two films that best represent Joel, Ethan, and The Twin Cities – FARGO and A SERIOUS MAN.

Posted on August 6, 2013August 10, 2013
reactions

MUSEUM HOURS

It’s rare that a trip to the cinema feels like a trip to the museum.

Posted on August 5, 2013August 9, 2013

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