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Author: Ryan McNeil

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The Good Ol’ Hockey Game

Today, I Feel Like This…

Posted on February 27, 2010October 29, 2011
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Everybody’s Talkin’ 2 – 26 (Chatter From Other Bloggers)

Where the heck did February go? I swear just yesterday that pesky groundhog was telling us it would be a late spring, and now there’s … Read More ›

Posted on February 26, 2010March 29, 2012
thoughts & opinions

Here Comes Your Man

Roger Ebert has been a huge influence on me. I can still remember beginning to watch him with Gene Siskel on TV back when I … Read More ›

Posted on February 25, 2010March 29, 2012
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Money City Maniacs (WALL STREET: MONEY NEVER SLEEPS Trailer)

As the world’s financial machine seemed to come to a grinding halt autumn before last, I found myself thinking back to Oliver Stone’s WALL STREET. … Read More ›

Posted on February 24, 2010
dvd doubleback

THE COVE

I am in no way an animal rights activist. that’s not to say that I don’t care about the well being of the creatures we … Read More ›

Posted on February 23, 2010March 29, 2012
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 7

Once in a generation, galaxies collide. The cosmic tumblers click into place, and two planets of massive cinematic nerdiness cross orbits. Ladies and gentleman, like … Read More ›

Posted on February 22, 2010June 7, 2012
reviews

SHUTTER ISLAND

Why are you all wet, baby?

Posted on February 21, 2010July 25, 2012
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Mama Said There’d Be Days Like This

It’s been a very surreal week gang. Today, I Feel Like This…

Posted on February 20, 2010October 29, 2011
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Everybody’s Talkin’ 02-19 (Chatter From Other Bloggers)

Wowsers folks…Feels like I’ve been blogging your ear off for the last few weeks! Be truthful now, at least a few of you have to … Read More ›

Posted on February 19, 2010March 29, 2012
watchin' & writin'

Back to Basics – TOP GUN

Oh how the mighty do fall…

Posted on February 18, 2010September 23, 2012
dvd doubleback

THE MESSENGER

You wouldn’t think that a film that chronicles the same action over and over to be all that compelling. But when that action involves walking … Read More ›

Posted on February 17, 2010March 29, 2012
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Elsewhere: Ross vs Ross 2007 Oscar Redux

Howdy campers. I’m taking part in an event today, so if you have a moment, click here to take a look at myself, M.Carter, Ross … Read More ›

Posted on February 16, 2010

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