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Author: Ryan McNeil

matineecast, podcasts

Episode 157 – #52FilmsByWomen

Talkin’ #52FilmsByWomen with Sam McCosh of An Online Universe.

Posted on April 25, 2016April 30, 2016
reviews

SING STREET

Believe it: a song can save your life.

Posted on April 24, 2016September 28, 2019
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched April 17 – 22)

Eight years ago, the woman behind BOYS DON’T CRY unleashed a film that was ahead of its time.

Posted on April 23, 2016April 28, 2016
essays, news, thoughts & opinions

Dear Prince…

Dearly Beloved – We are gathered here today to get through this thing called life

Posted on April 22, 2016July 3, 2019
reviews

THE JUNGLE BOOK

Everything old is new again…and maybe it’s about time.

Posted on April 17, 2016September 28, 2019
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched April 9 – 16)

After a dozen entries, the #52 finally brings me to a new talent by way of Stacie Passon

Posted on April 16, 2016April 23, 2016
trailers

Sorcerer: DOCTOR STRANGE Trailer

Time for The Avengers to get a little heady

Posted on April 13, 2016April 30, 2019
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 156 – MIDNIGHT SPECIAL

Talkin’ MIDNIGHT SPECIAL with Tim Rideout of The Mind Reels..

Posted on April 11, 2016June 5, 2016
reviews

MIDNIGHT SPECIAL

What happens when close encounters occur in the mud of the American south?

Posted on April 10, 2016September 28, 2019
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched April 2 – 8)

Soaking up the work of Marjane Satrapi, and her visually splendid stories of human complexity.

Posted on April 9, 2016April 16, 2016
trailers

Back to Before: ROGUE ONE Trailer

Just what went on in between Hayden and Hamill?

Posted on April 7, 2016April 13, 2016
reviews

EVERYBODY WANTS SOME

That’s the thing about these freshman boys; we get older – they stay the same age.

Posted on April 6, 2016September 28, 2019

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