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Author: Ryan McNeil

reviews

THE WALK

Would you endure the first few shaky steps to get to the triumphant final strides?

Posted on October 6, 2015October 20, 2015
reviews

THE MARTIAN

What happens if as the odds mount, and failure seems imminent, we didn’t quit?

Posted on October 4, 2015October 15, 2015
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched September 26 – October 2)

…and then there was the hangover…

Posted on October 3, 2015October 10, 2015
trailers

I Will Survive: THE REVENANT Trailer

What’s waiting for us just beyond the treeline?

Posted on October 1, 2015October 9, 2015
blind spot series

Blindsided by SECRETS & LIES

A little bit of life experience can go a long way in understanding the subtleties that make something great

Posted on September 29, 2015October 13, 2015
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 143 – SICARIO

Talkin’ SICARIO with Dan Gorman.

Posted on September 28, 2015October 21, 2015
reviews

SICARIO

One can spend a long time learning the rules of a game, only then to discover that they have no interest in playing.

Posted on September 27, 2015October 3, 2015
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched September 5 – 25)

The week where my tally goes through the roof is upon us.

Posted on September 26, 2015October 3, 2015
guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere: Talkin’ BLACK MASS and TIFF 2015 on The Row Three Cinecast

I take my talents to Row Three to discuss TIFF and BLACK MASS.

Posted on September 25, 2015October 4, 2015
trailers

Mama Said: ROOM Trailer

Fall’s big contender? Or an affecting pretender?

Posted on September 24, 2015September 28, 2015
listy goodness, TIFF

Beauty Behind the Madness (Reflections on TIFF 2015)

A few quickly scribbled notes before I close the book.

Posted on September 23, 2015September 28, 2015
festivals, reactions, screenings, TIFF

WITCH plays TIFF 2015

Lift up your hands and pray for salvation…but have a back-up plan, just in case that doesn’t work.

Posted on September 20, 2015September 27, 2015

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