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Author: Ryan McNeil

visuals

Freeze Frame: THE PRODUCERS

One of the funniest movies of all time punctuates its greatest gag with a heavy dose of shock and awe.

Posted on July 11, 2013July 16, 2013
guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere: Talkin’ THE LONE RANGER on Mamo

I take my talents to the park to talk about a summertime bomb with Price & Brown.

Posted on July 10, 2013July 15, 2013
trailers

Breathing Underwater: THE LIFEGUARD Trailer

Another Sundance selection will drop late this summer, which leads me to wonder aloud about Sundance selections.

Posted on July 9, 2013July 14, 2013
my back pages

This Is How We Do It: Reading Sidney Lumet’s Making Movies

If you’ve ever wondered where your dreams come from, Sidney Lumet can explain precisely how they’re made.

Posted on July 8, 2013July 13, 2013
reviews

THE LONE RANGER

The team that brought audiences PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN asks audiences if they want to play cowboys and indians.

Posted on July 7, 2013July 11, 2013
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched June 20 – July 5)

Like the coming of a comet or a pitcher throwing a no-hitter, weeks like this week are super rare.

Posted on July 6, 2013July 12, 2013
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 7 – 5 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Norm is not what he seems to be, Lisa is fed up with Malick, and Kelly joins the ranks.

Posted on July 5, 2013July 9, 2013
visuals

Freeze Frame: THE GRADUATE

There are a lot of shots in THE GRADUATE that say a lot of things. One of the less obvious choices might say the most of all.

Posted on July 4, 2013July 9, 2013
trailers

Let’s Talk About Sex: NYMPHOMANIAC Teaser

The crazy Dane is back, and this time he’s made a dirty little movie.

Posted on July 3, 2013July 8, 2013
reviews

THE BLING RING

If you can’t be famous, you can still be infamous. And these days, what’s the difference?

Posted on July 2, 2013September 11, 2020
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 88 – The Before Trilogy

Talkin’ BEFORE MIDNIGHT with Joanna Arcieri. She and Ryan discuss all three films in Linklater’s Before Trilogy and also field listener feedback on movie couples.

Posted on July 1, 2013June 20, 2014
reviews

MONSTERS UNIVERSITY

Not recognizing ability is an easy mistake to make these days…just as easy as writing off a Pixar sequel as a “lesser effort”

Posted on June 30, 2013July 5, 2013

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