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Author: Ryan McNeil

discussion

The Resistance: Is What We Think Based on How We Watch?

If we don’t need to risk as much, does that mean we are more susceptible to reward?

Posted on December 11, 2012December 15, 2012
award talk

Award Tour – Step One on The Road to The 85th Oscars

Let the games begin…

Posted on December 10, 2012December 15, 2012
reviews

HITCHCOCK

We all go a little mad sometimes. If we’re lucky, we have someone strong and loving there to helps us through the madness.

Posted on December 9, 2012December 14, 2012
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Dec 1 – Dec 7)

We’re getting into a reflective time of year folks, and the titles that make up this week’s watchlist practically glow with reflection – both for this year, and for years past.

Posted on December 8, 2012December 12, 2012
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 12 – 7 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Gorber defends 48fps, I start getting into Film Jive, and Jessica inspires me.

Posted on December 7, 2012December 12, 2012
thoughts & opinions

Believe: If You Claim to Love Film, Express That Love

Maybe it’s time we reverse the trend of the cynicism.

Posted on December 6, 2012December 11, 2012
trailers

Strange Times – UPSTREAM COLOR Trailer

When a film just doesn’t want to get off your to-see list, all you need is a new film from the same artists to provide a little push.

Posted on December 5, 2012December 11, 2012
thoughts & opinions

Love and Addiction: How Many Movies are Too Many?

There is such thing as too much of a good thing.

Posted on December 4, 2012December 8, 2012
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 73

Talkin’ KILLING THEM SOFTLY with guest Andrew James from Row Three. He and Ryan also read some listener feedback on Christmas wishes and flip the record over to play the other side.

Posted on December 3, 2012December 8, 2012
reviews

KILLING THEM SOFTLY

These are tough economic times for everyone – even the criminal underworld. At least, that’s what a this film wants you to believe.

Posted on December 2, 2012October 18, 2013
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Nov 24 – Nov 30)

There was a lot of watching this week…watching a little bit of everything. With it all came a moment where I compared this year’s tally to last year’s.

Posted on December 1, 2012December 7, 2012
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 11 – 30 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Take a look at Leah, think about Joanna and Alex hanging out, and see if we can get #damionanddouglasdoTIFF2013 to catch on.

Posted on November 30, 2012December 5, 2012

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