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Author: Ryan McNeil

the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched March 4 – 10)

A lot of watches this week, including a curious Sundance winner.

Posted on March 11, 2017March 19, 2017
trailers

Beautiful Pain (ATOMIC BLONDE Trailer)

Ass-kicking, or ass-leering. What are we in for?

Posted on March 10, 2017March 27, 2017
reviews

LOGAN

In one of the best superhero films yet, we learn heavy is the heart that wields the claws…

Posted on March 5, 2017September 28, 2019
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched February 18 – March 3)

Walk with me in the moonlight one final time.

Posted on March 4, 2017March 11, 2017
reviews

GET OUT

Dear White People…

Posted on March 2, 2017September 12, 2020
blind spot series

Blindsided by THE PLAYER

City of stars…are you shining just for yourselves?

Posted on February 28, 2017March 19, 2017
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 172 – A CURE FOR WELLNESS

Talkin’ A CURE FOR WELLNESS with Carolyn Mauricette of Rosemary’s Pixie.

Posted on February 27, 2017March 11, 2017
award talk

Wow (89th Oscar Winners)

And THAT’S why you don’t go to bed early…

Posted on February 27, 2017March 11, 2017
award talk

Smile When You’re Winning (Ryan’s 89th Oscar Predictions)

Put up or shut up!

Posted on February 25, 2017March 1, 2017
award talk

Stay Gold (Oscar Predictions – Best Director & Best Picture)

There’s what you want to happen, what will happen, and the fact that neither really matters.

Posted on February 24, 2017March 1, 2017
award talk

Stars Align (Oscar Predictions – Best Actress & Actor)

Awards races are a marathon, not a sprint – and few categories demonstrate that more than the actors.

Posted on February 23, 2017March 1, 2017
award talk

(Oscar Predictions – Best Supporting Actress & Best Supporting Actor)

Leave your guessing for other categories, and take the safe money in these two groups.

Posted on February 22, 2017February 27, 2017

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