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Author: Ryan McNeil

the decade so far

So Far, So Good: CAFE DE FLORE

Once upon a time, we didn’t choose our music; it chose us.

Posted on July 14, 2015July 23, 2015
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 141 – AMY

Talkin’ AMY with Lindsay Ragone. She and Ryan flip the record over to play the other side, and go further down the spiral.

Posted on July 13, 2015July 26, 2015
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched July 4 – July 10)

A three-screening week, and a realization.

Posted on July 11, 2015July 20, 2015
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 7 – 10 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

On the end of The Dissolve, and what that means for the rest of us.

Posted on July 10, 2015July 20, 2015
trailers

Here Comes a New Challenger: CREED Trailer

Lord help me, I’m thinking about going back…

Posted on July 8, 2015July 20, 2015
reviews

TERMINATOR GENISYS

It’s amazing what how violently a train can wreck when you take away the tracks.

Posted on July 6, 2015July 13, 2015
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched June 27 – July 3)

A low total this week, and a thought that I might be looking at a new world order.

Posted on July 4, 2015July 11, 2015
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 7 – 3 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Summing up the first six months, and finding new people to follow for the next six.

Posted on July 3, 2015July 10, 2015
trailers

Border Song: SICARIO Trailer

Another hometown hero is about to be called up to the big leagues.

Posted on July 2, 2015July 8, 2015
blind spot series

Blindsided by LA HAINE

How does one stop things from going from bad to worse?

Posted on June 30, 2015July 13, 2015
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 140 – INSIDE OUT

Talkin’ INSIDE OUT with Jim Laczkowski. He and Ryan flip the record over to play the other side, and go further down the spiral.

Posted on June 29, 2015July 8, 2015
reviews

DOPE

Why do teenagers look to the past to help them make their way through the present?

Posted on June 28, 2015July 8, 2015

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