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Author: Ryan McNeil

the watchlist

Days of the Week (Films Watched Apr 14 – Apr 20)

Two out of three docs were solid, the cabin in the woods delivered, and the anime syllabus started moving towards the final exam.

Posted on April 21, 2012April 25, 2012
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 4 – 20 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

The Cinecast puts all its starters on the court again, Rich drapes himself in pinstripes, and The Duke sets up a Pixar grudge match.

Posted on April 20, 2012April 25, 2012
falling for the first time

Talkin’ HEATHERS with Andrew “G-Man” Robinson

Andrew grabs a croquet mallet and finally takes a turn with HEATHERS.

Posted on April 19, 2012June 6, 2012
trailers

Dancing With Myself – LOOPER Trailer

The brain trust who brought us BRICK have returned with some badass sci-fi for 2012.

Posted on April 18, 2012October 18, 2013
matineecast, podcasts

In Between Days vol. 4

Beth “Danger Girl” Beard and Steve Johnston join me for coffee to talk about TV.

Posted on April 17, 2012April 22, 2012
guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere – Talkin’ SHAME on Outside the Envelope

I take my talents to The Beltway to discuss a controversial Fassbender film with Brian and Dan.

Posted on April 16, 2012April 21, 2012
reviews

THE CABIN IN THE WOODS

If you haven’t seen this film, DO NOT read this post! The movie’s good: Go see it, then come back and read.

Posted on April 15, 2012April 19, 2012
the watchlist

Days of the Week (Films Watched Apr 7 – Apr 13)

The tally was down a little bit, but the selection made for a truly mixed bag. A week dotted by Marky Mark, Snow White, and a lot of sexy shorts.

Posted on April 14, 2012April 20, 2012
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 4 – 13 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

GMan sees dead people, Courtney explains how he could never do it alone, and Fogs goes back to the 80’s

Posted on April 13, 2012April 26, 2012
watchin' & writin'

Another Day – DEAD MAN WALKING

In an attempt to find my bearings, I go back to a crossroads in my past as a filmgoer.

Posted on April 12, 2012December 24, 2012
trailers

Dream a Little Dream – TOTAL RECALL Trailer

This August, they will remember it for you wholesale.

Posted on April 11, 2012April 16, 2012
falling for the first time

The First Cut is The Deepest – A Call for Content

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 April 10, 2012April 14, 2012

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