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Author: Ryan McNeil

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Chameleon (RANGO Trailer)

I’m drunk, I’m horse, and I have a case of the hiccups. If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a dozen times…thank the stars … Read More ›

Posted on June 30, 2010
Toronto

Township Rebellion

“I see all this potential, and I see squandering. God damn it, an entire generation pumping gas, waiting tables; slaves with white collars. Advertising has … Read More ›

Posted on June 29, 2010
reviews

WINTER’S BONE

Debra Granik brings us into the world of “Hillbilly Noir”

Posted on June 28, 2010October 18, 2013
screenings, Toronto

The Hero’s Return (Free Movies at The Carlton Cinema)

Hey Toronto – Wanna see a free movie? Well this this week is your lucky week. For starters, this week starts The Safecracker Series at … Read More ›

Posted on June 27, 2010
Toronto

Thug Life

This is a movie blog…but every now and then, movies have to take a back seat to real life. Today, in the shadow of a … Read More ›

Posted on June 26, 2010
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Cowboy

Today, I Feel Like This…

Posted on June 26, 2010October 29, 2011
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 6 – 25 (Chatter From Other Bloggers)

Where were we? It’s been an odd two weeks around here. Between my NXNE coverage, and then taking a week to play catch up and … Read More ›

Posted on June 25, 2010March 8, 2012
reviews

TOY STORY 3

Once more into the breach dear friends.

Posted on June 24, 2010June 14, 2012
reviews

THE A-TEAM

I love it when a dumb plan for a film comes together.

Posted on June 23, 2010June 16, 2012
watchin' & writin'

Back to Basics – A HARD DAY’S NIGHT

Once upon a time it was possible to make a film vehicle for the biggest rock stars on the planet and have it also be a good movie.

Posted on June 22, 2010September 22, 2012
matineecast, podcasts

Midnight Radio: The Matineecast Episode 15

Get ready for the briefest Matineecast yet. To explain, I had mapped out the episode thinking I would actually be talking to two guests, thus … Read More ›

Posted on June 21, 2010
festivals, nxne

Let it Loose: STONES IN EXILE Plays NXNE

In rock & roll, there are stories, and there are legends. Then there are the details surrounding The Rolling Stones’ recording of “Exile On Main … Read More ›

Posted on June 20, 2010July 21, 2011

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