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Author: Ryan McNeil

matineecast, podcasts

Episode 77

Talkin’ ZERO DARK THIRTY with guest Steve Johnston. He and Ryan also read some listener feedback on highly anticipated 2013 films and flip the record over to play the other side.

Posted on January 28, 2013February 2, 2013
like this

Staring Down

Today, I Feel Like This…

Posted on January 27, 2013February 1, 2013
toby jones, berberian sound studio
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Jan 19 – Jan 25)

A lighter slate than usual, but one filled with soldiers, schemers, and sound mixers.

Posted on January 26, 2013February 1, 2013
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 1 – 25 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Sean and Aiden talk prequels, Dor is in Sundance, and Stevee feels infinite.

Posted on January 25, 2013January 30, 2013
trailers

Dirty Water: MUD Trailer

I’d dearly love to be attending Sundance, but at least I’m getting some direction on films to look for in the coming months. Case in point…

Posted on January 24, 2013January 28, 2013
thoughts & opinions

Truth Be Known: Sugar Man Leaves Us to Ponder Truth vs. Fact

One of the year’s most highly acclaimed documentaries is the latest film to leave us wondering about accuracy and artistic license within non-fiction.

Posted on January 23, 2013May 14, 2014
emma watson, hermione granger
my back pages

Seeking Books on Film

Help me build a Movie-Lover’s Bookshelf

Posted on January 22, 2013March 18, 2013
award talk, thoughts & opinions

What a Day That Was: Wondering How Best Pictures Reflect The Times

We often ask ourselves “What were they thinking?”
Perhaps we might find enlightenment by taking a moment to figure it out.

Posted on January 21, 2013January 28, 2013
guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere: Talking Blogging, 2012, and 2013 on The Mind Reels

I drop by The Mind Reel studios and geek out with some of my favorite local movie-goin’ folks.

Posted on January 20, 2013January 25, 2013
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Jan 12 – Jan 18)

A wonderful week of watching is dotted by shorts, Avengers, docs, and an idea.

Posted on January 19, 2013January 24, 2013
i get around, screenings, Toronto

Short Version: Watch MIXTAPE and LONGBRANCH

Take a break. Watch a short. Thank James later.

Posted on January 18, 2013January 23, 2013
falling for the first time

Look Alive Sunshine – A Call for Content

Once again, If there’s something you haven’t seen, I’d love for you to watch it and then come talk to me about it.

Posted on January 17, 2013January 22, 2013

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