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Author: Ryan McNeil

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Everybody’s Talkin’ 4 – 8 (Chatter From Other Bloggers)

Weekend before last, Simon Columb asked me how I find enough time in the day to get to all the shenanigans I get to. I … Read More ›

Posted on April 8, 2011August 5, 2011
listy goodness

I Got the Goods (100 Things I Love About the Movies)

If there’s one things this blog is about, it’s the joy that comes from the movies. Thus when I read a post where someone devoted … Read More ›

Posted on April 7, 2011August 5, 2011
trailers

Here It Goes Again (THE HANGOVER 2 Trailer)

While I will certainly be there with bells on for opening weekend, I must ask: Am I the only one leery of comedy sequels?

Posted on April 6, 2011August 5, 2011
thoughts & opinions

Ch-Check It Out

“You gotta see this…” Much like Sam handing Andy her headphones and promising that a song would totally change his life, the odd movie has … Read More ›

Posted on April 5, 2011March 19, 2012
hot docs

So Real Pt. I (Hot Docs Preview)

As I mentioned two weeks ago, Hot Docs is coming up soon. I’m actually quite excited now as I’ve finally had a chance to look … Read More ›

Posted on April 4, 2011August 5, 2011
reviews

SOURCE CODE

Duncan Moon is a Hired Gun…and Lordy is He One Hell of a Hired Gun.

Posted on April 3, 2011November 26, 2011
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched 3/26 – 4/1)

Things slowed down in a big ol’ hurry this week, leaving me down lower than half of my usual habit. When considering “why” I’d have … Read More ›

Posted on April 3, 2011August 5, 2011
like this

Swing, Swing

Today, I Feel Like This…

Posted on April 2, 2011August 5, 2011
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 4 – 1 (Chatter From Other Bloggers)

So for starters, thank-you everybody who stopped by yesterday and took part in the discussion of Americanism in film. If you haven’t yet, do check … Read More ›

Posted on April 1, 2011August 5, 2011
essays

Capture the Flag (A Canadian’s Take on Americanism in Film)

As a Canadian, there are times when overtly American moments in film rub me the wrong way. Such moments happen through other channels as well … Read More ›

Posted on March 31, 2011April 5, 2012
trailers

Sell, Sell Sell (THE GREATEST MOVIE EVER SOLD Trailer)

As mentioned about this time last week, this space will slowly but surely begin to lean itself towards the nonfictional brand of movies as we … Read More ›

Posted on March 30, 2011August 5, 2011
Toronto

Back in Time (The DeLorean visits Toronto)

Saturday afternoon, Lady hatter, myself and The Turnbull Clan all headed down to King Street West to catch a screening of BACK TO THE FUTURE. … Read More ›

Posted on March 29, 2011August 5, 2011

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