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Author: Ryan McNeil

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Days of The Week (Films Watched February 14 – March 6)

March 7, 2015

It’s been a while since I’ve tallied up the score. Grab a cup of tea and get comfy – this might take a minute.

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links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 3 – 6 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

March 6, 2015

Jon & Jandy think back on positivity, Vance has an experience with Bambi, and McBuckle have a big week.

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thoughts & opinions

Other Things: My Week Away from Film

March 5, 2015

I once heard someone use the term “a leave of presence”. I think I’m beginning to understand the idea.

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american movie critics, discussion, my back pages american movie critics, jandy hardesty, king kong, phillip lopate, the invisible man, william troy

You Want History: Jandy & I Discuss William Troy

March 4, 2015

Two of the biggest creature features of all time prompt brevity and wit in todays critic up for discussion with Jandy.

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trailers beach boys, brian wilson, elizabeth banks, john cusack, love & mercy, paul dano, paul giamatti

I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times: LOVE & MERCY Trailer

March 3, 2015

That’s why God made the radio…

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visuals 1989, directors of colour, do the right thing, freeze frame, spike lee

Empire State of Mind: DO THE RIGHT THING

March 2, 2015

It’s ain’t all monochrome, especially when the temperature starts to rise.

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visuals 1987, freeze frame, oliver stone, wall street

Empire State of Mind: WALL STREET

March 1, 2015

Greed is good; perspective is great.

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