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Author: Ryan McNeil

trailers

Freaks (X-MEN FIRST CLASS Trailer)

It seems as though over the past ten days we’ve been bombarded with trailers for the popcorn movies that next summer will offer us. Some … Read More ›

Posted on February 16, 2011September 22, 2012
falling for the first time

Talkin’ GHOSTBUSTERS with Tom Clift

You may recall that late last year, I started this series where I get my fellow movie-lovers to check out some 80’s and 90’s pop … Read More ›

Posted on February 15, 2011August 6, 2011
matineecast, podcasts

Midnight Radio: The Matineecast Episode 28

First and foremost, some national pride to take care of: Congrats to Arcade Fire on their Grammy for Album of The Year! So this is … Read More ›

Posted on February 14, 2011August 6, 2011
i get around, Toronto

I Get Around: TIME BANDITS @ The Lightbox

I’ve mentioned on more than one occasion that I really dig how Rich at Wide Screen World doesn’t just review films, but talks about the … Read More ›

Posted on February 13, 2011August 6, 2011
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched 2/5 – 211)

Down to even fewer watches this week. Perhaps this is the norm, and less the exception? On the bright side, three out of my five … Read More ›

Posted on February 13, 2011August 6, 2011
like this

Ready to Start

Today, I Feel Like This…

Posted on February 12, 2011August 6, 2011
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 2 – 11 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Happen to notice that this post was a few hours later than it usually is? You can thank Bob and James for that. Strangest thing, … Read More ›

Posted on February 11, 2011August 6, 2011
discussion

Wicked Game (For Those Who Dig Jess’ Movie Mash-Up)

A few months ago, Jess from Insight Into Entertainment and I must have been watching the same episode of “Cougar Town” (which is somewhat amusing, … Read More ›

Posted on February 10, 2011August 6, 2011
reviews

RABBIT HOLE

Sometimes in life we lose sight of who we are, and instead allow what we are to set the course. Eventually that course becomes so … Read More ›

Posted on February 9, 2011April 7, 2012
award talk, thoughts & opinions

Look What You’ve Done (Best Picture in Hindsight)

There has been a lot of talk this Oscar season (including on this site) about films that people presume will win and what that means … Read More ›

Posted on February 8, 2011March 19, 2012
discussion

Call and Answer (aka “Ask Ryan”) – Episode II

I did this six months ago, and had so much fun with it I thought I’d give it another go. It’s another interactive day at … Read More ›

Posted on February 7, 2011August 6, 2011
dvd doubleback

Doubleback: ANIMAL KINGDOM

I’ve mentioned before, that all things being equal I prefer to see a film in a cinema versus home theatre. My exhibit A would have … Read More ›

Posted on February 6, 2011March 20, 2012

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