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Author: Ryan McNeil

reviews

CINDERELLA

Once upon a time, a classic story found a way to remind us of a simple life lesson…

Posted on March 15, 2015March 21, 2015
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched March 7 – 13)

Low on quantity this week, but wickedly high on quality.

Posted on March 14, 2015March 19, 2015
visuals

Freeze Frame: THIEF

Cops and robbers, men and women. What’s the difference?

Posted on March 13, 2015June 30, 2015
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 3 – 12 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

I watch slowly, The Cinecast gets the band back together, Simon checks in, and Carley gets me.

Posted on March 12, 2015March 20, 2015
trailers

Leave My Body: SELF/LESS Trailer

Failed auteur, or hired gun with panache?

Posted on March 11, 2015March 17, 2015
trailers

Past in Present: DARK PLACES Trailer

A Finch in the film is worth two in the…damnit, I had something for this.

Posted on March 10, 2015March 11, 2015
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 133 – GIRLHOOD

Talkin’ GIRLHOOD with Sarah Khan. She and Ryan also flip the record over to play the other side.

Posted on March 9, 2015March 17, 2015
reviews

GIRLHOOD

Turns out theres a lot going on in between those selfies and snickers.

Posted on March 8, 2015September 11, 2020
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched February 14 – March 6)

It’s been a while since I’ve tallied up the score. Grab a cup of tea and get comfy – this might take a minute.

Posted on March 7, 2015March 13, 2015
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 3 – 6 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Jon & Jandy think back on positivity, Vance has an experience with Bambi, and McBuckle have a big week.

Posted on March 6, 2015March 12, 2015
thoughts & opinions

Other Things: My Week Away from Film

I once heard someone use the term “a leave of presence”. I think I’m beginning to understand the idea.

Posted on March 5, 2015March 13, 2015
american movie critics, discussion, my back pages

You Want History: Jandy & I Discuss William Troy

Two of the biggest creature features of all time prompt brevity and wit in todays critic up for discussion with Jandy.

Posted on March 4, 2015May 13, 2015

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