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Author: Ryan McNeil

reviews

INDIGNATION

The words of Philip Roth come to life in a new film, and ask us to consider who we are and what we want.

Posted on August 28, 2016September 28, 2019
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched August 20 – 26)

A messy look at motherhood in the #52 serves as a reminder that parenting is the starting line, not the goal.

Posted on August 27, 2016September 2, 2016
reviews

KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS

There is no future, there is no past…

Posted on August 25, 2016September 28, 2019
trailers

Working Class Hero: MANCHESTER BY THE SEA Trailer

Will I finally believe in The Gospel According to Kenneth?

Posted on August 24, 2016August 27, 2016
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 163 – KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS

Talkin’ KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS with Mike lane.

Posted on August 22, 2016September 1, 2016
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched August 13 – 19)

The first foreign entry in almost two months points me towards a genre I want more entries into…and the flaw with this project.

Posted on August 21, 2016August 27, 2016
essays, thoughts & opinions

9 Crimes: Marking the Ninth Blog-a-Versary of The Matinee

Reflections on a nine oh-so-fine years.

Posted on August 20, 2016July 3, 2019
essays, site news, thoughts & opinions, TIFF

The Blueprint: A Unique TIFF for The Matinee

Now and then, you have to change things up…even when it comes to the things you enjoy the most.

Posted on August 19, 2016July 3, 2019
trailers

Three Women: HIDDEN FIGURES Trailer

Like so many moments in our history, turns out there’s more than meets the eye.

Posted on August 16, 2016August 24, 2016
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Feel Good, Feel Better, Feel Wonderful

Today, I Feel Like This…

Posted on August 14, 2016August 21, 2016
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched August 6 – 12)

The gathering, the comic director, and the mash-up of a movie.

Posted on August 13, 2016August 21, 2016
reviews

SUICIDE SQUAD

A curiously wasted opportunity from a studio just doesn’t have opportunities to waste

Posted on August 11, 2016September 28, 2019

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