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Author: Ryan McNeil

the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched June 18 – 24)

Mia Hansen-Løve steps into the booth to drop the needle on both a sound and a scene.

Posted on June 25, 2016July 2, 2016
trailers

Just Like Honey: AMERICAN HONEY Trailer

After the douse of cold water that was WUTHERING HEIGHTS, I find myself intrigued for more Andrea Arnold.

Posted on June 22, 2016June 29, 2016
reviews

FINDING DORY

Thirteen years later, we just keep swimming.

Posted on June 19, 2016September 29, 2019
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched June 11 – 17)

The writing and direction of Julie Delpy took centre stage this week, as did the poor sales job it gets.

Posted on June 18, 2016June 25, 2016
trailers

Soldier Boy: BILLY LYNN’S LONG HALFTIME WALK Trailer

Are we ready to look at the lives of our soldiers, with an uncomfortable amount of clarity?

Posted on June 16, 2016June 22, 2016
reviews

LOLO

Relationship approval from our parents is nothing compared to relationship approval from our children.

Posted on June 12, 2016September 11, 2020
the watchlist

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

Reed Morano brings a new twist to the #52 Project; The first film directed and shot by the same woman. The result are real, and they are spectacular.

Posted on June 11, 2016June 18, 2016
trailers

Spirit Voices – PERSONAL SHOPPER Trailer

Slim pickens leaves one looking down the road to Cannes selections.

Posted on June 8, 2016June 19, 2016
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 159 – ALMOST FAMOUS

Talkin’ ALMOST FAMOUS with Rebecca Sharp of Almost Ginger.

Posted on June 6, 2016May 30, 2021
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched May 28 – June 3)

We face very long odds in this world, and the visual approach by Gillian Armstrong seems to underscore that…in case you forgot.

Posted on June 4, 2016June 11, 2016
listy goodness

Tracks of My Years (My Birthday Tradition)

Here’s a hope that thirty-eight will be a good year…

Posted on June 1, 2016June 16, 2016
blind spot series

Blindsided by THE LIFE AND DEATH OF COLONEL BLIMP

Powell and Pressburger remind us that conflict used to be more civilized, and every stuffed-shirt has a tale to tell.

Posted on May 31, 2016June 11, 2016

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