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Author: Ryan McNeil

discussion, thoughts & opinions

This Too Shall Pass – Summer Films I’ll Likely Skip

As this summer goes along, there are several titles I’ll be turning a blind eye towards.

Posted on May 17, 2012May 22, 2012
trailers

Call the Law – GANGSTER SQUAD Trailer

This could be badass, or it could just be bad…

Posted on May 16, 2012May 21, 2012
watchin' & writin'

Big in Japan pt. 5 – Concluding the Anime Syllabus

The finish line comes into sight…but those final fifty meters felt like the toughest leg to run.

Posted on May 15, 2012November 18, 2014
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 58

Talkin’ THE AVENGERS with guest Andy Buckle from The Film Emporium. He and Ryan also read some listener feedback on smaller summer films and count down their top five Avengers movies.

Posted on May 14, 2012July 3, 2013
reviews

DARK SHADOWS

Can Burton and Depp make people forget about the Fuddywhacker?

Posted on May 13, 2012May 19, 2012
the watchlist

Days of the Week (Films Watched Apr 21 – May 11)

It’s been a few weeks, get ready for a long list.

Posted on May 12, 2012May 17, 2012
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 5 – 11 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

James is amongst the trees, Mamo is all over the place, and Ruth is still in love.

Posted on May 11, 2012May 16, 2012
trailers

Rescue Blues – ARGO Trailer

The man who once played with animal crackers on an actress’ midriff is all growns up…and seems to be one badass director.

Posted on May 10, 2012August 7, 2013
site news

Think of Me – 2012 Lammy FYC

It’s been a hell of a year around these parts. Pardon me while I sum things up.

Posted on May 9, 2012May 13, 2012
guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere – Talkin MARLEY on The Unnamed Movie Podcast

take my talents to The Caribbean to talk about a musical icon with G-Man.

Posted on May 8, 2012May 13, 2012
reviews

THE AVENGERS

Four years and five films later, they have assembled.

Posted on May 7, 2012April 30, 2019
festivals, hot docs, reactions

DETROPIA plays Hot Docs

The city that bred legends like Henry Ford, Joe Louis, and Stevie Wonder is in crisis.

Posted on May 6, 2012December 24, 2012

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