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Author: Ryan McNeil

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Episode 82

Talkin’ GINGER & ROSA with Dor Dotson. She and Ryan also take a moment to remember Roger Ebert and flip the record over to play the other side.

Posted on April 8, 2013July 3, 2013
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Mar 30 – Apr 5)

Between the bats and the bunnies it was a very quiet week.

Posted on April 7, 2013April 12, 2013
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 4 – 6 (Ebert Chatter from Other Bloggers)

A few more thoughts on the big man from my brothers and sisters in arms.

Posted on April 6, 2013April 11, 2013
news, thoughts & opinions

Dear Roger Ebert…

I’m trying to shake the feeling that I’m a student who is suddenly without his teacher.

Posted on April 5, 2013April 10, 2013
visuals

Freeze Frame: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Watch closely, and you’ll see Scout embody just what it feels like to face your fears and grow-up.

Posted on April 4, 2013April 9, 2013
trailers

Locked Inside – YOU’RE NEXT Trailer

Who knew animal masks could be so creepy, and that a film this freaky could be so much fun?

Posted on April 3, 2013April 7, 2013
guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere – Talkin’ SPRING BREAKERS on Outside The Envelope

I take my talents to The Beltway to discuss a divisive film with Brian, Dan, and Rick.

Posted on April 1, 2013April 7, 2013
reviews

GINGER & ROSA

Director Sally Potter returns with a subtle film dedicated to the beauty and heartache that comes with growing up.

Posted on March 31, 2013July 3, 2013
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Mar 23 – Mar 29)

Gotta love nine first-timers in seven days; especially when so many of them are classics and films about baseball.

Posted on March 30, 2013April 4, 2013
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 3 – 29 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

As I get a deep craving for peanuts and crackerjack, Mamo returns, Limette celebrates QT, and James sums it up.

Posted on March 29, 2013April 3, 2013
visuals

Freeze Frame: CABARET

Deciding on a single image from one of my favorite musicals wasn’t easy. In the end I decide to go with what the film does best.

Posted on March 28, 2013April 2, 2013
trailers

Tokyo Storm Warning – THE WOLVERINE Trailer

Hugh Jackman is done singing about French insurrection…and ready to resume kicking ass.

Posted on March 27, 2013April 1, 2013

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