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Author: Ryan McNeil

discussion simon columb

The Resistance: Is What We Think Based on How We Watch?

December 11, 2012

If we don’t need to risk as much, does that mean we are more susceptible to reward?

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Ryan McNeil
award talk

Award Tour – Step One on The Road to The 85th Oscars

December 10, 2012

Let the games begin…

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Ryan McNeil
reviews 2.5 stars, anthony hopkins, bio-pic, drama, helen mirren, hitchcock, james d'arcy, jessica biel, michael stuhlbarg, scarlett johansson

HITCHCOCK

December 9, 2012

We all go a little mad sometimes. If we’re lucky, we have someone strong and loving there to helps us through the madness.

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Ryan McNeil
the watchlist argo, beasts of the southern wild, goon, hitchcock, kill bill vol 1, les miserables, moulin rouge!, the best exotic marigold hotel, the fighter, this is 40, true grit

Days of The Week (Films Watched Dec 1 – Dec 7)

December 8, 2012

We’re getting into a reflective time of year folks, and the titles that make up this week’s watchlist practically glow with reflection – both for this year, and for years past.

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Ryan McNeil
links an online universe, film jive, john larue, kurt halfyard, nick wheatley, sam mccosh, the droid you're looking for, velvet cafe, zach betonte

Everybody’s Talkin’ 12 – 7 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

December 7, 2012

Gorber defends 48fps, I start getting into Film Jive, and Jessica inspires me.

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Ryan McNeil
thoughts & opinions

Believe: If You Claim to Love Film, Express That Love

December 6, 2012

Maybe it’s time we reverse the trend of the cynicism.

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trailers amy seimetz, shane carruth, upstream color

Strange Times – UPSTREAM COLOR Trailer

December 5, 2012

When a film just doesn’t want to get off your to-see list, all you need is a new film from the same artists to provide a little push.

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Ryan McNeil
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