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Author: Ryan McNeil

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Days of The Week (Films Watched December 17 – 31)

January 7, 2017

Going back a bit to wrap-up the year behind us.

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She Said, She Said: Reflections on the #52FilmsByWomen Project

January 4, 2017

Fifty-two films. Fifty-two women. One year that changed my understanding of the films we watch.

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Unforgettable: Ryan’s Top Five of 2016

January 1, 2017

A year none of us are soon to forget was marked by a lot of cinematic selections that will likewise live on in infamy.

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Episode 168 – 2016 in Review (Music-Free)

December 31, 2016

The Year-End Episode, music-free.

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Episode 168 – 2016 in Review

December 31, 2016

Talkin’ 2016 at the Movies with guests Ariel Fisher and Bob Barrow from A Frame Apart, and Lindsay Ragone. Together we close out the year by naming off our top five films.

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visuals

Hey Man, Nice Shot – 2016 Edition

December 28, 2016

Moments to remember from a year nobody will soon forget.

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Blindsided by SCENES FROM A MARRIAGE

December 27, 2016

“People told us and told us; marriage is hard work…”

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