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Author: Ryan McNeil

reactions

I’M SO EXCITED

When should a film be judged on its merits, and when should a film be judged as an entry on the filmmaker’s resume?

Posted on August 4, 2013August 9, 2013
reactions

THE TO DO LIST

A few thoughts on the new comedy by Maggie Carey.

Posted on August 3, 2013August 8, 2013
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 8 – 2 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Joe spends time with Linda, Kate has a blog, Anna tackles Austen, and I pack for The Twin Cities.

Posted on August 2, 2013August 7, 2013
trailers

Hustle and Cuss: AMERICAN HUSTLE Trailer

If we’re making TIFF wishlists for titles still to come, this is really high on mine.

Posted on August 1, 2013August 5, 2013
festivals, news, TIFF

News of The World 2013 pt ii – TIFF Announces Madness, Vanguard, Documentary, and More

Cronenberg, Cousins, Morris, Radcliffe, West, Roth, and more dot an announcement from TIFF that is dripping with cinematic joy.

Posted on July 31, 2013August 5, 2013
blind spot series

Blindsided by THE BIRDS

Something tells me that if he ever wanted to, Alfred Hitchcock could have made a terrifying film about a tree full of chipmunks. The man was just THAT good.

Posted on July 30, 2013June 30, 2015
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 91

Talkin’ STOKER on-the-fly with Lindsay. She and I dedicate an entire special episode to this piece of American gothic. Prepare to see red…and yellow.

Posted on July 29, 2013August 11, 2013
reviews

THE WOLVERINE

The summer’s final comic book film arrives…and potentially signals the beginning of something great.

Posted on July 28, 2013August 2, 2013
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched July 20 – July 26)

We reset things this week with something old, something new, and three amigos.

Posted on July 27, 2013August 1, 2013
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 7 – 26 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Across the Universe goes apocalyptic, The Mezzanine examines Woody at length, and Junebug lays down the law.

Posted on July 26, 2013July 31, 2013
guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere – Talkin’ I’M SO EXCITED, THE WAY WAY BACK, and More on The Row Three Cinecast

I take my talents to Minnesota to talk Almodovar, TIFF, and Netflix with Andrew on the Cinecast.

Posted on July 25, 2013July 29, 2013
festivals, news, TIFF

News of The World 2013 – TIFF Announces Galas and Special Presentations

TIFF’s 38th year begins to take shape. How many films are already on your to-see list?

Posted on July 24, 2013July 28, 2013

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