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Author: Ryan McNeil

reviews

STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON

These are troubled times, so what better point to look back on previous times that were troubled?

Posted on August 14, 2015September 12, 2020
reviews

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – ROGUE NATION

Five films in, and the franchise has finally figured things out. They trick is less impossible; more mission.

Posted on August 13, 2015August 21, 2015
festivals, news, TIFF

News of The World 2015 pt III – TIFF Announces Midnight Madness, Docs, and Masters

TIFF’s latest announcement details Gaspar Noe, Janis Joplin, and The Yakuza Apocalypse

Posted on August 12, 2015August 21, 2015
trailers

Possibility: STONEWALL Trailer

The subject matter of TIFF selections can spark interest…it’s when you dig into the names involved that pictures get clearer.

Posted on August 11, 2015August 17, 2015
reviews

IRRATIONAL MAN

Sometimes Woody plays; sometimes Woody noodles.

Posted on August 9, 2015August 15, 2015
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched August 1 – 7)

Watch less; do more.

Posted on August 8, 2015August 15, 2015
festivals, news, TIFF

News of The World 2015 pt II – TIFF Announces Canadian Perspectives

The TIFF announcements continue as the starting line-up of the home team is unveiled.

Posted on August 5, 2015August 12, 2015
TIFF, trailers

Bicycle Race: THE PROGRAM Trailer

Sometimes a trailer can dwindle interest in its product. Other times…

Posted on August 4, 2015August 12, 2015
the decade so far

So Far, So Good: HER

Sometimes we should fear when science fiction becomes fact; This is not one of those times.

Posted on August 3, 2015August 13, 2015
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched July 25 – July 31)

The Dalai Lama and break dancing highlighted the week. Not to be confused with The Dalai Lama breakdancing…which would be epic.

Posted on August 1, 2015August 8, 2015
festivals, news, TIFF

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

Bring it on…

Posted on July 30, 2015August 9, 2015
TIFF, trailers

Broken Boy Soldier: DHEEPAN Trailer

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…

Posted on July 30, 2015August 5, 2015

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