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Author: Ryan McNeil

the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Feb 18 – Mar 2)

A watching-free weekend takes a healthy bite out of my running tally, and Oscar inspires a lot of re-watching.

Posted on March 4, 2012March 9, 2012
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Sittin on My Sofa

Today, I Feel Like This…

Posted on March 3, 2012March 7, 2012
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 3 – 2 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Andrew gets Interrupted, Leora gets serenaded, and Brown gets introspective.

Posted on March 2, 2012March 7, 2012
screenings, Toronto

The Kids Aren’t Alright: Toronto Youth Shorts’ 4th Annual T24 Project

A diverse group of young filmmakers define “Their Toronto”; Their definitions are varied, but all with traces of angst.

Posted on March 1, 2012March 5, 2012
trailers

On To The Next One (THE BOURNE LEGACY Trailer)

Will this be another franchise successfully rebooted? Or one that falls on its face as it enters its second act?

Posted on February 29, 2012March 4, 2012
blind spot series

Blindsided by WILD AT HEART

Gird your loins everybody – the Blind Spot Series turns its eyes to David Lynch.

Posted on February 28, 2012June 30, 2015
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 53

Talkin’ WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN with guest Jessica from The Velvet Cafe. She and Ryan also read some listener feedback on smaller film recommendations and rattle off a list of five of their own.

Posted on February 27, 2012July 3, 2013
award talk

Smile When You’re Winning (84th Academy Award Winners)

And the Oscars went to…

Posted on February 27, 2012March 2, 2012
award talk

Play the Game (Ryan’s 84th Oscar Predictions)

Place bets now on how many times #Ryaniswrong

Posted on February 26, 2012March 1, 2012
award talk

Gimme the Prize (Oscar Predictions – Best Director & Best Picture)

Expect the French to make a strong podium showing.

Posted on February 25, 2012February 29, 2012
award talk

Only Another Boy and Girl (Oscar Predictions – Best Actress & Actor)

Each category brings a bold possibility, and a predictable one. Which way will things go?

Posted on February 24, 2012February 27, 2012
award talk

Diffrent People (Oscar Predictions – Best Supporting Actress & Supporting Actor)

All the old show stoppers are ready for their close-up.

Posted on February 23, 2012February 27, 2012

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