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Author: Ryan McNeil

trailers

Circus (WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Trailer)

This is the sort of trailer that leaves me a tad perplexed. It’s possible that it might offer something memorable…or it’s possible that it might … Read More ›

Posted on December 28, 2010August 7, 2011
discussion

Some Kind of Monster

I just realized that it was ten Christmases ago that I got my first dvd player. So there’s a small touch of coincidence that this … Read More ›

Posted on December 27, 2010August 7, 2011
reviews

TRUE GRIT

Only cowards flee when no one chases…

Posted on December 26, 2010December 7, 2012
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Welcome Christmas

Today, I Feel Like This… Merry Christmas Everybody! love, The Hatters

Posted on December 25, 2010August 7, 2011
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 12 – 24 (Chatter From Other Bloggers)

Dear Santa… I know you have a busy night ahead of you and all, but I was hoping you had time for one last letter. … Read More ›

Posted on December 24, 2010August 7, 2011
conversations

Something to Talk About (Ryan & Susie Q Discuss TRON: LEGACY)

I’m a lucky guy for many reasons. One of my many bits of luck is Susie Q. Not only is she one of my very … Read More ›

Posted on December 23, 2010August 7, 2011
trailers

Subterranean Homesick Alien (PAUL Trailer)

It feels like it’s been far too long since we’ve seen Pegg and Frost together, but in reality it’s been just short of four years. … Read More ›

Posted on December 22, 2010August 7, 2011
reviews

THE FIGHTER

How many rounds do you think you have left in you?

Posted on December 21, 2010June 2, 2012
matineecast, podcasts

Midnight Radio: The Matineecast Episode 26

I feel like I was a little bit off during this episode…perhaps recording after midnight instead of after breakfast threw me off a bit. This … Read More ›

Posted on December 20, 2010August 7, 2011
reviews

TRON LEGACY

Sometimes, you really shouldn’t go back to the well 30 years later.

Posted on December 19, 2010June 2, 2012
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When Christmas Comes to Town

Today, I Feel Like This…

Posted on December 18, 2010August 7, 2011
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Everybody’s Talkin’ 12 – 17 (Chatter From Other Bloggers)

First things first – any Toronto folk who are looking for a dose of filmgoing fa-la-la-la-la, The Bloor will be showing IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE … Read More ›

Posted on December 17, 2010August 7, 2011

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