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Author: Ryan McNeil

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Streets of Sorrow: NIGHTCRAWLER Trailer

August 5, 2014

Last autumn was pretty good to Donnie Darko. Can he continue the run of good work?

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Episode 118 – GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

August 4, 2014

Talkin’ GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY with guest Nathan Withrow. He and Ryan also field listener feedback on films-into-miniseries, and flip the record over to play the other side.

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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

August 3, 2014

Here’s to the crazy ones…

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Days of The Week (Films Watched July 26 – August 1)

August 2, 2014

A fever is fought with the help of Scorsese.

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You Want History: Jandy & I Discuss Munsterberg

August 1, 2014

Just a few pages into this book, Jandy & I already have much to discuss.

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One for The Road – THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES Teaser

July 31, 2014

Peter Jackson’s Middle Earth saga is approaching its conclusion…and for me it’s a welcome sight.

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News of The World 2014 pt ii – TIFF Announces Madness, Vanguard, Documentary, and More

July 30, 2014

Goddard, Moore, Miike, and more unveiled yesterday as TIFF 2014 comes further into focus.

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