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Author: Ryan McNeil

reviews

20TH CENTURY WOMEN

For the women in our lives; a mixtape to appreciate their influence on our stories.

Posted on January 22, 2017September 28, 2019
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched January 14 – 20)

Cult catastrophes and long time “wanna see’s” mark a slower week of watching.

Posted on January 21, 2017January 26, 2017
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 169 – SILENCE

Talkin’ SILENCE with Jim Laczkowski of The Director’s Club Podcast.

Posted on January 16, 2017February 4, 2017
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched January 1 – 13)

Optimism abounds as new offerings and new routines dot a new year.

Posted on January 14, 2017January 21, 2017
award talk

Some Great Reward: Step Two on The Road to The 89th Oscars

The Oscar Race for 2016: Look carefully at that swirl, and you begin to see the story.

Posted on January 13, 2017January 26, 2017
trailers

The Universe Expanded – ALIEN: COVENANT Trailer

From the director of THE COUNSELOR…and EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS…

Posted on January 11, 2017January 21, 2017
reviews

SILENCE

How can we tell if we are doing things right or wrong when nobody answers our questions?

Posted on January 8, 2017September 28, 2019
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched December 17 – 31)

Going back a bit to wrap-up the year behind us.

Posted on January 7, 2017January 11, 2017
essays, thoughts & opinions

She Said, She Said: Reflections on the #52FilmsByWomen Project

Fifty-two films. Fifty-two women. One year that changed my understanding of the films we watch.

Posted on January 4, 2017July 3, 2019
listy goodness

Unforgettable: Ryan’s Top Five of 2016

A year none of us are soon to forget was marked by a lot of cinematic selections that will likewise live on in infamy.

Posted on January 1, 2017December 29, 2017
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 168 – 2016 in Review (Music-Free)

The Year-End Episode, music-free.

Posted on December 31, 2016December 31, 2016
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 168 – 2016 in Review

Talkin’ 2016 at the Movies with guests Ariel Fisher and Bob Barrow from A Frame Apart, and Lindsay Ragone. Together we close out the year by naming off our top five films.

Posted on December 31, 2016January 14, 2017

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