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Author: Ryan McNeil

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Wake Up Exhausted

Today, I Feel Like This…

Posted on January 8, 2011August 7, 2011
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Everybody’s Talkin’ 1 – 07 (Chatter From Other Bloggers)

First-things-first: enquiring minds on The Matineecast want to know… Which films coming up in 2011 are you most looking forward to seeing??? I call this … Read More ›

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

Shut ‘Em Down

Saw this one coming a few miles down the road – my local Blockbuster closed on the weekend. Now before I go any further, allow … Read More ›

Posted on January 6, 2011March 19, 2012
award talk

Mixed Bizness (WGA Nominations announced)

Yesterday, hot on the heels of the Producers’ Guild announcing their 2010 nominees, the writers had their say. Here’s who they dubbed as the cool … Read More ›

Posted on January 5, 2011August 7, 2011
award talk

Same Kooks (PGA Award Nominees Announced)

Some hold position, some gain ground, and one slips. The Producers Guild of America announced their year-end award nominees this morning, and the list looks … Read More ›

Posted on January 4, 2011August 7, 2011
screenings, Toronto

The World at Large (Ryan Takes in 70mm)

Life at large gets back to normal today, which is to say that my time off for Christmas and New Years is officially over. All … Read More ›

Posted on January 4, 2011August 7, 2011
reviews

THE TEMPEST

Taymor’s second swing at Shakespeare doesn’t go nearly as well as her first.

Posted on January 3, 2011March 11, 2015
listy goodness, top fives

Ten (Top Five Films of 2010)

Wow…sorta hard for me to believe that I haven’t posted a top five on this space since April, and that one was by request! I … Read More ›

Posted on January 2, 2011August 7, 2011
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Brand New Day

Today, I Feel Like This…

Posted on January 1, 2011August 7, 2011
matineecast, podcasts

Midnight Radio: The Matineecast Episode 26.5 – 2010 in Review

I can’t help but be amused at the fact that this final episode of 2010 feels like it’s taken half the year to put together. … Read More ›

Posted on December 31, 2010August 7, 2011
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Everybody’s Talkin’ 12 – 30 (Chatter From Other Bloggers)

Dearly Beloved… We are gathered here today to celebrate this entity that was named “Twenty Ten”. It was a very giving soul – one that … Read More ›

Posted on December 30, 2010August 7, 2011
thoughts & opinions

Finish What Ya Started (Reflections on The 2010 Blogging Goal)

A few of you might already know about this, but with two days left to go in this year, I wanted to share a goal … Read More ›

Posted on December 29, 2010March 19, 2012

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