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Author: Ryan McNeil

the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched October 1 – 6)

October 8, 2016

It’s deeply fitting that on a week where I give thanks, my #52 brings me to Ava DuVernay

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She’s Got a Way: JACKIE Trailer

October 7, 2016

When foreign directors “go Hollywood”, the results aren’t always great…sometimes though…

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BLAIR WITCH

October 5, 2016

If you go down in the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise;
If you go down in the woods today, you’d better go in disguise

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Episode 164 – HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE

October 3, 2016

Talkin’ HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE with Katie Hogan of She Likes Movies.

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Days of The Week (Films Watched September 24 – 30)

October 1, 2016

A lot of re-watches, a Netflix show, and a thought on pulling punches.

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reviews 3 stars, comedy, drama, hugo weaving, jocelyn moorhouse, judy davis, kate winslet, liam hemsworth, reviews, sarah snook, the dressmaker, women in film

THE DRESSMAKER

September 29, 2016

At the intersection of form, function, fury, and family, one fashionista frames her foes.

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Blindsided by INTOLERANCE

September 27, 2016

Some things never change, even a century later.

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