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Author: Ryan McNeil

reviews

MONSTERS

A solid road movie with a sci-fi twist

Posted on October 22, 2010June 2, 2012
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 10 – 21 (Chatter From Other Bloggers)

It feels like it’s a time of change all around me. I’m meeting new people…saying goodbye to old people…packing things up…watching one of my favorite … Read More ›

Posted on October 21, 2010August 13, 2011
trailers

Good Girl Gone Bad (THE GIRL WHO KICKED THE HORNET’S NEST Trailer)

Permit me to apologize in advance fellow bloggers – I haven’t been reading your posts as much as I’d like. Real life is a tad … Read More ›

Posted on October 20, 2010August 13, 2011
falling for the first time

Talkin’ THE BREAKFAST CLUB with The Movie Ness

I had a conversation recently about the movies of my youth, and found myself wondering aloud how well they held up. My hypothesis was that … Read More ›

Posted on October 19, 2010January 12, 2012
thoughts & opinions

Anything But the Truth

A few weeks ago, I reviewed NEVER LET ME GO – a film that seems to have slipped under the radar for audiences at large. … Read More ›

Posted on October 18, 2010March 19, 2012
thoughts & opinions

Less Than You Think (or Why I’m Not a Critic)

Yesterday morning, Emma at The Film Geek posed an interesting question. She asked those of us who spend our time blogging about movies whether we … Read More ›

Posted on October 17, 2010March 19, 2012
like this

Bringin’ Down Dinner

Today, I Feel Like This…

Posted on October 16, 2010August 13, 2011
reviews

YOU WILL MEET A TALL DARK STRANGER

The grass is always greener…until you find yourself on that side of the fence.

Posted on October 15, 2010August 7, 2013
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 10 – 14 (Chatter From Other Bloggers)

As the days get shorter and the wind gets colder, I usually grow excited for the best films of the year. This year however, after … Read More ›

Posted on October 14, 2010August 13, 2011
trailers

Island of Souls (THE TEMPEST Trailer)

Taymor Tells Another Tale of Billy the Bard.

Posted on October 13, 2010March 11, 2015
listy goodness

Confession

Every episode of my podcast begins with a survey asking “What classic or essential haven’t you seen?”. Usually right around then I act all guffawed … Read More ›

Posted on October 12, 2010March 20, 2012
matineecast, podcasts

Midnight Radio: The Matineecast Episode 22

Take a seat at The Matineecast’s Thanksgiving Table as We Discuss THE SOCIAL NETWORK.

Posted on October 11, 2010August 13, 2011

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