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Author: Ryan McNeil

matineecast, podcasts

Midnight Radio: The Matineecast Episode 27

Couples night has ended here at The Matineecast, it’s time to get back to a little one-on-one. However, much like the 2010 wrap-up episode with … Read More ›

Posted on January 17, 2011August 7, 2011
reviews

THE GREEN HORNET

Not quite “a comic book movie” as one might think – and that’s not a good thing.

Posted on January 16, 2011June 2, 2012
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched 1/8 – 1/14)

Case you missed it last week, this is the new weekly series on The Matinee. It’ll post on Saturday nights to go along with my … Read More ›

Posted on January 16, 2011August 7, 2011
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New Soul

Today, I Feel Like This…

Posted on January 15, 2011August 7, 2011
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 1 – 14 (Chatter From Other Bloggers)

My friends, today is one of my favorite days of the year. That gauntlet that I mentioned this time last week? It ends at six … Read More ›

Posted on January 14, 2011August 7, 2011
thoughts & opinions

What’s My Age Again?

Two weeks ago I left a pair of movie tickets at home. On New Year’s weekend, I was meeting up with Bob from Eternal Sunshine … Read More ›

Posted on January 13, 2011March 19, 2012
discussion, news

Girl Anachronism (Rooney Mara as Lisbeth Salander)

I’m not usually one to post set photos or the like, but this one got my attention. While I found The Milennium Trilogy to be … Read More ›

Posted on January 12, 2011August 7, 2011
trailers

I Love L.A. (BATTLE: LOS ANGELES Trailer)

Springtime action films are either a lot of fun (read: THE MATIRX, 300) or particularly dumb (THE CORE, DRIVEN). While some out there might believe … Read More ›

Posted on January 12, 2011August 7, 2011
award talk

And Then… (DGA Award Nominees)

Nominees for the final Oscar precursor were announced yesterday – the shortlist for the Director’s Guild of America awards. The Five directors nominated were: Darren … Read More ›

Posted on January 11, 2011August 7, 2011
guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere: Guest Podcasting in MILFcast’s Game

So there’s Kai, trying to figure out a time when seven different podcasters could all be in once place at one time (it can be … Read More ›

Posted on January 10, 2011August 7, 2011
reviews

BLUE VALENTINE

A beautiful and heartbreaking ballad to a shattered relationship.

Posted on January 9, 2011June 2, 2012
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched 1/1 – 1/7)

There’s a new weekly feature in town, and given its nature, I thought I’d start posting it on Saturday nights to go along with my … Read More ›

Posted on January 9, 2011August 7, 2011

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