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Author: Ryan McNeil

TIFF

Welcome to My Nightmare (Full List of TIFF Titiles Announced)

The full list of titles for the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival have been announced. Ordinarily, when this bit of news hits I find myself … Read More ›

Posted on August 20, 2009
listy goodness

Spin The Black Circle (Top Five Vinyl Moments)

A day or two ago, Daniel over at Getafilm wondered aloud about a few moments in (500) DAYS OF SUMMER. Specifically, he asked how often … Read More ›

Posted on August 18, 2009August 23, 2012
reviews

DISTRICT 9

Don’t throw your junk in my backyard, My backyard’s full…

Posted on August 17, 2009April 14, 2013
like this

Given to Fly

Today, I feel like this…

Posted on August 15, 2009October 29, 2011
TIFF

Don’t Let It Bring You Down (or Another TIFF Decision)

It’s funny the way things happen sometimes. Just two days ago, I wrote in this space about how I was slightly bummed by the fact … Read More ›

Posted on August 14, 2009
TIFF

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (aka A TIFF Decision)

As some of you may know, the biggest event on my movie-going calender is attending The Toronto International Film Festival. I’ve gone for eight years … Read More ›

Posted on August 12, 2009
trailers

The Great Beyond – LOVELY BONES Trailer

So just last week, I was writing about books that may or may not be successful literary adaptations. Right on cue, another one is coming … Read More ›

Posted on August 11, 2009March 29, 2012
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 8-10 (Chatter From Other Bloggers)

I can tell that we’re getting into the dog days of summer, since there was precious little in theatres I wanted to see this weekend. … Read More ›

Posted on August 10, 2009March 8, 2012
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I’m Your Villain

Today, I feel like this…

Posted on August 8, 2009October 29, 2011
screenings, Toronto

A Night to Remember (Please Weigh In)

Somebody once asked me why I go to screenings of movies I’ve already seen. They didn’t mean it in a “Why did you go see … Read More ›

Posted on August 7, 2009
Uncategorized

When You’re Gone ( John Hughes 1950 – 2009 )

Drirector, producer, and writer John Hughes passed away today from a heart attack. Hughes was an 80’s icon, writing and directing THE BREAKFAST CLUB, SIXTEEN … Read More ›

Posted on August 6, 2009
trailers

Creature – THE FANTASTIC MR. FOX Trailer

So, we have Tim Burton covering Lewis Carroll with ALICE IN WONDERLAND. Then there’s Spike Jonze putting a spin on Maurice Sendak’s WHERE THE WILD … Read More ›

Posted on August 6, 2009March 29, 2012

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