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Author: Ryan McNeil

dvd doubleback

Doubleback: THE GHOST WRITER

Sometimes, you have to realize the universe is trying to tell you something and make a point of seeing something. In the same day, two … Read More ›

Posted on December 5, 2010August 8, 2011
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Summer Teeth

Today, I Feel Like This…

Posted on December 4, 2010August 8, 2011
reviews

BLACK SWAN

Ballet isn’t pretty…

Posted on December 3, 2010April 10, 2015
award talk

Next Exit (NBR Awards Announced)

For Awards geeks like me, this week was the sound of the starter’s gun. We got the Independent Spirit Awards just the other day – … Read More ›

Posted on December 2, 2010August 8, 2011
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 12 – 2 (Chatter From Other Bloggers)

Fun times are ahead for yours truly! Tonight, for instance I am writing a great wrong of my childhood, and finally seeing a film on … Read More ›

Posted on December 2, 2010August 8, 2011
trailers

We Did It When We Were Young (RESTLESS Trailer)

Gus Van Sant returns with a tale of young love.

Posted on December 1, 2010August 8, 2011
award talk

Let’s Go (2010 Independent Spirit Nominees)

So today we get one of the first markers in the upcoming Oscar race with the announcement of the 2011 Independent Spirit Award nominees. These … Read More ›

Posted on November 30, 2010August 8, 2011
discussion

You’re The Best Around

I’ve had a long yet sporadic conversation with a fellow movie geek about rating movies – specifically, in giving something a top score (10 out … Read More ›

Posted on November 30, 2010August 8, 2011
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A Different Drum (Hathaway & Franco to Co-Host Oscars!)

For those of you who don’t know, I’m an Oscar junkie. Little provides me more interest in the winter months than thinking about who wil, … Read More ›

Posted on November 29, 2010
watchin' & writin'

Back to Basics – TRIP TO THE MOON (UN VOYAGE DANS LA LUNE)

Have you ever wondered where your dreams come from?

Posted on November 29, 2010September 3, 2012
dvd doubleback

Doubleback: THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT

Go figure. I’m on track to see more movies in a theatre this year than ever before…and one still gets past me. Gotta love being … Read More ›

Posted on November 28, 2010August 8, 2011
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Gift Shop

Today, I Feel Like This…

Posted on November 27, 2010August 8, 2011

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