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Author: Ryan McNeil

the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched November 19 – December 2)

When I watched but didn’t watch, and when I caught-up on my homework.

Posted on December 3, 2016December 10, 2016
guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere: Talkin’ THE HANDMAIDEN on The Unnamed Movie Podcast

I take my talents to The Caribbean to discuss THE HANDMAIDEN.

Posted on December 2, 2016December 14, 2016
blind spot series

Blindsided by LATE SPRING

Ozu looks at a traditional life, and potentially condemns it as an option.

Posted on December 1, 2016December 27, 2016
essays, thoughts & opinions

Dear Dad…

Time for me to take joy in the joy of others

Posted on November 27, 2016July 3, 2019
trailers

Like a Prayer: SILENCE Trailer

Aptly titled; well timed.

Posted on November 23, 2016December 8, 2016
reviews

THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN

As a teenager, you can easily feel like a misfit. You won’t be the first to feel that way, and you certainly won’t be the last.

Posted on November 22, 2016September 11, 2020
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched November 12 – 18)

A busy week, and an effort to play catch-up on the fifty-two.

Posted on November 19, 2016December 2, 2016
blind spot series

Where Do We Go: Pick the Next Blind Spot Selections

Care to give me 10 for 17?

Posted on November 17, 2016November 30, 2016
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 167 – ARRIVAL

Talkin’ ARRIVAL with Douglas Robinson of The Unnamed Movie Podcast.

Posted on November 14, 2016November 30, 2016
reviews

ARRIVAL

The time has come to listen more closely.

Posted on November 13, 2016September 28, 2019
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched November 5 – 11)

Six screenings in seven days on a week like few others…

Posted on November 12, 2016November 19, 2016
essays, thoughts & opinions

Dear America…

What you are feeling today is fear, and fear can be a good thing.

Posted on November 9, 2016July 3, 2019

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