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Author: Ryan McNeil

the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched 5/14 – 5/20)

Things cooled off a little bit this week. In part due to lack of specific writing/podcasting projects, in part due to social engagements (See Simon … Read More ›

Posted on May 22, 2011August 3, 2011
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Good Day Sunshine

Today, I Feel Like This…

Posted on May 21, 2011August 3, 2011
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Everybody’s Talkin’ 5 – 20 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Question: What makes a Friday more awesome than usual? Answer: When it’s the Friday leading into a long weekend! That said it’s been cool and … Read More ›

Posted on May 20, 2011March 20, 2012
thoughts & opinions

What You Own

So here’s me, musing to lady hatter that I can’t think of anything to write about (a mere 24 hours after pointing out to someone … Read More ›

Posted on May 19, 2011March 19, 2012
trailers

Eye Candy (TINTIN: THE SECRET OF THE UNICORN Teaser)

I get the suspicion this film will have a slight uphill climb (mo-cap always seems to these days), but it’s a Spielberg film so I’m … Read More ›

Posted on May 18, 2011November 8, 2012
thoughts & opinions

The Bear Necessities (10 Essential DVD’s to Build Your Library)

I was in a shitty mood last night…a rather shitty mood if I’m being honest. Luckily, I’m fortunate enough to have a good friend working … Read More ›

Posted on May 17, 2011March 19, 2012
matineecast, podcasts

Midnight Radio: The Matineecast Episode 33

The written posts on this blog got back to normal about a week ago, time for the audio component to follow suit. Welcome back to … Read More ›

Posted on May 16, 2011August 3, 2011
reviews

BRIDESMAIDS

Kristen Wiig and Judd Apatow Pull Off the Biggest Bait-and-Switch of The Year.

Posted on May 15, 2011December 19, 2012
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched 4/23 – 5/13)

No time for love Doctor Jones – a long list is coming your way. Here’s what was on tap over the last three weeks… Screenings … Read More ›

Posted on May 15, 2011August 3, 2011
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Yakety Yak

Today, I Feel Like This…

Posted on May 14, 2011August 3, 2011
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Everybody’s Talkin’ 4 – 13 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Nothin’ like technical difficulties on Blogger to make for a productive day at the office! Wasn’t that fun? Today marks the return of some regular … Read More ›

Posted on May 13, 2011March 20, 2012
falling for the first time

Talkin’ GREMLINS with Jake Cole

So you might recall a few months ago when I caught a screening of GREMLINS. That afternoon was my first experience with the film in … Read More ›

Posted on May 12, 2011January 12, 2012

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