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Author: Ryan McNeil

TIFF

People Get Ready: Tips for Surviving and Enjoying TIFF 2015

One gizmo, one granola bar, and one open space on a schedule can mean the difference between a good TIFF and a great one.

Posted on September 10, 2015September 11, 2020
reviews

MISTRESS AMERICA

Can we choose our armour, and can we choose our role?

Posted on September 6, 2015September 12, 2015
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched August 29 – September 4)

Getting back in the groove and musing about streaming culture.

Posted on September 5, 2015September 11, 2015
TIFF, trailers

You Wear It Well: THE DANISH GIRL Trailer

Let’s let the game start before we start predicting its end/

Posted on September 4, 2015September 12, 2015
TIFF

Plans: My TIFF 2015 Selections

Let’s do this…

Posted on September 2, 2015September 11, 2020
the decade so far

So Far, So Good: THE TREE OF LIFE

Reflections on summers past, and wondering when a film isn’t just a film?

Posted on August 30, 2015September 11, 2015
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched August 15 – 28)

Clearing the table of summer’s bounty, and preparing for autumn’s harvest.

Posted on August 29, 2015September 5, 2015
blind spot series

Blindsided by BELLE ET LA BÊTE

Wait a moment: Why isn’t that teacup singing?

Posted on August 25, 2015September 10, 2015
festivals, news, TIFF

News of The World 2015 IV – TIFF Announces More Galas and Special Presentations

Witches, Rams, Lambs, Hank, and Rehab all fill out some of TIFF 2015’s biggest programmes.

Posted on August 21, 2015September 2, 2015
essays, thoughts & opinions

Dinner at Eight: Marking the Eighth Blog-a-Versary of The Matinee

Peace, Love, and Empathy as The Matinee Turns Eight.

Posted on August 20, 2015July 3, 2019
trailers

Renegades: THE HATEFUL EIGHT Trailer

Guess who’s back…

Posted on August 17, 2015August 30, 2015
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched August 8 – 14)

A week spent watching the Mission: Impossible series provides new clarity on a once-flagging franchise.

Posted on August 15, 2015August 29, 2015

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