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Author: Ryan McNeil

reviews 4 stars, boyd holbrook, comic books, dafne keen, elizabeth rodriguez, eriq la salle, hugh jackman, james mangold, logan, patrick stewart, reviews, richard e. grant, stephen merchant, wolverine, x-men

LOGAN

March 5, 2017

In one of the best superhero films yet, we learn heavy is the heart that wields the claws…

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the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched February 18 – March 3)

March 4, 2017

Walk with me in the moonlight one final time.

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Ryan McNeil
reviews 3.5 stars, allison williams, bradley whitford, caleb landry jones, catherine keener, daniel kaluuya, directors of colour, get out, jordan peele, lakeith stanfield, lilrel howery, reviews, stephen root, thriller

GET OUT

March 2, 2017

Dear White People…

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Blindsided by THE PLAYER

February 28, 2017

City of stars…are you shining just for yourselves?

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Episode 172 – A CURE FOR WELLNESS

February 27, 2017

Talkin’ A CURE FOR WELLNESS with Carolyn Mauricette of Rosemary’s Pixie.

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award talk

Wow (89th Oscar Winners)

February 27, 2017

And THAT’S why you don’t go to bed early…

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award talk

Smile When You’re Winning (Ryan’s 89th Oscar Predictions)

February 25, 2017

Put up or shut up!

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