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Author: Ryan McNeil

the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched July 8 – 14)

Didn’t watch much, but when I did it was in a theatre.

Posted on July 15, 2017August 19, 2017
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 180 – THE BEGUILED

Talkin’ THE BEGUILED with Ariel Fisher.

Posted on July 10, 2017July 23, 2017
reviews

SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING

So it was, that filmmakers decided to counterweight the vast, overblown universe by telling a simple, self-contained story.

Posted on July 9, 2017September 28, 2019
the watchlist

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

Suddenly, I find myself on a bit of a winning streak. Who knew?

Posted on July 8, 2017July 15, 2017
reviews

THE BEGUILED

True violence comes from the quiet backswing of the blade – not the grunt as it is brought down

Posted on July 6, 2017September 11, 2020
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 179 – BABY DRIVER

Talkin’ BABY DRIVER with Corey Pierce.

Posted on July 3, 2017July 9, 2017
reviews

BABY DRIVER

The right car, the right song, the right person. What more do you need in life?

Posted on July 2, 2017September 28, 2019
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched June 10 – 30)

A renewed hunger in the face of an empty pantry.

Posted on July 1, 2017July 8, 2017
blind spot series

Blindsided by HOWARD’S END

On luck, legacy, and changing tastes.

Posted on June 27, 2017July 9, 2017
reviews

ALIEN: COVENANT

The Alien franchise already went looking for God; five years on, it’s time to play God.

Posted on June 25, 2017September 28, 2019
trailers

Back to The Life: LOGAN LUCKY Trailer

If Soderbergh can find inspiration again, perhaps there’s hope for all of us.

Posted on June 21, 2017July 3, 2017
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 178 – WONDER WOMAN

Talkin’ WONDER WOMAN with Meagan Clayton

Posted on June 12, 2017July 2, 2017

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