A few months ago, Jess from Insight Into Entertainment and I must have been watching the same episode of “Cougar Town” (which is somewhat amusing, since I never watch that show). On this particular episode, the characters were playing a movie guessing game…and not days later did it make its debut on Jess’ space. It’s…
RABBIT HOLE
Sometimes in life we lose sight of who we are, and instead allow what we are to set the course. Eventually that course becomes so defined, that trying to continue on without it is like a streetcar trying to run without rails. When this loss of direction takes place – and in every life, it…
Look What You’ve Done (Best Picture in Hindsight)
There has been a lot of talk this Oscar season (including on this site) about films that people presume will win and what that means in the grand scheme of things. However, the more I think about it, the more I realize that Oscar voters lack any access to what ultimately lauds a movie as…
Call and Answer (aka “Ask Ryan”) – Episode II
I did this six months ago, and had so much fun with it I thought I’d give it another go. It’s another interactive day at The Matinee… Ask me any movie related question about myself that you’d like. As the day goes on (and as long as the questions keep coming) I’ll continue to update…
Doubleback: ANIMAL KINGDOM
I’ve mentioned before, that all things being equal I prefer to see a film in a cinema versus home theatre. My exhibit A would have to be ANIMAL KINGDOM. This Australian film is the story of The Cody family in Melbourne. After his mother dies of a heroin overdose, teenaged Joshua goes to live with…
Days of The Week (Films Watched 1/29 – 2/4)
I’m down a quart this week, but it wasn’t for lack of trying. In the span of one week I got a screening time wrong and showed up late, had a projector break before the film even started, and thought a desired title would be on-demand only to find out I was wrong. making that…
Don’t Know Why
Today, I Feel Like This…
