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Author: Ryan McNeil

podcasts

Episode 150 – 2015 in Review (Music-Free)

The Year-End Episode, music-free.

Posted on December 31, 2015January 10, 2016
listy goodness, visuals

Hey Man, Nice Shot – 2015 Edition

Film usually moves at 24 frames per second. Sometimes just one of those frames can do the trick.

Posted on December 30, 2015January 7, 2016
blind spot series

Blindsided by THE SEVENTH SEAL

As the year comes to a close, Ingmar Bergman has us reflecting on death.

Posted on December 29, 2015January 6, 2016
reviews

THE BIG SHORT

If the winners aren’t rejoicing, and many seem poised to lose again, then perhaps it’s time to change the rules of the game.

Posted on December 27, 2015January 2, 2016
reviews

THE HATEFUL EIGHT

What happens when a talent like Tarantino goes west, and brings his 70mm camera along? Less than you might think.

Posted on December 26, 2015January 1, 2016
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Joy To The World

Merry Christmas Matinee Readers – Today, We Feel Like This…

Posted on December 25, 2015December 29, 2015
links, podcasts

Ghost of Christmas Past: Revisiting an “Apartment” Conversation

The children are all nestled all snug in their beds, and while I could sleep, I’ll link to an old post instead…

Posted on December 24, 2015August 6, 2018
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 149 – THE FORCE AWAKENS or “The Gay Straight Man”

Talkin’ THE FORCE AWAKENS with Andrew James.

Posted on December 21, 2015December 30, 2015
reviews

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS

Turns out a lot has happened since The Death Star blew up again…

Posted on December 20, 2015December 27, 2015
the watchlist

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

A busy-ish week signals the end of a not-so-busy-ish year.

Posted on December 19, 2015January 1, 2016
trailers

STAR TREK BEYOND Trailer

Seems like just yesterday we were all super excited to be going back to this franchise. Now though?

Posted on December 18, 2015December 26, 2015
award talk

Big Decisions: Step Two on The Road to The 88th Oscars

A little bit more focus, but still more questions than answers as the awards season heats up.

Posted on December 17, 2015December 24, 2015

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