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Author: Ryan McNeil

trailers

Familiar to Millions: FANTASTIC FOUR Trailer

Where have I seen this before?

Posted on January 28, 2015February 2, 2015
blind spot series

Blindsided by MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO

With a twelve-course meal on-tap for 2015, I decide to start with dessert.

Posted on January 27, 2015June 30, 2015
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 130 – A MOST VIOLENT YEAR

Talkin’ A MOST VIOLENT YEAR with guest Bob Turnbull from Eternal Sunshine. He and Ryan also read some listener feedback on movie spouses and flip the record over to play the other side.

Posted on January 26, 2015January 31, 2015
dvd doubleback

THE JUDGE

Something of a throwback lands an Oscar nomination, leading a lot of people to wonder: “Huh?”

Posted on January 25, 2015January 29, 2015
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched January 17 – January 23)

A lot of homework this week. I mean A LOT of homework this week!

Posted on January 24, 2015January 31, 2015
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 1 – 23 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

As I finish out a tough week, Movies You Love returns, Matthew and Allie prepare, and Nik looks ahead.

Posted on January 23, 2015February 2, 2015
visuals

Freeze Frame: THE FRENCH CONNECTION

Quick and painless please…

Posted on January 22, 2015June 30, 2015
american movie critics, conversations, my back pages

You Want History: Jandy & I Discuss Harry Potamkin

When politics bleed into film criticism, it can sometimes make for a tricky read…but still spark great conversation.

Posted on January 21, 2015February 4, 2015
trailers

We All Go Back to Where We Belong: CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA TRAILER

Panning for gold while the river is still frozen…

Posted on January 20, 2015January 25, 2015
award talk, matineecast, podcasts

Episode 129 – 87TH OSCAR NOMINEES

Talkin’ the 87th Oscar Nominations with Marya Gates.

Posted on January 19, 2015January 28, 2015
reviews

AMERICAN SNIPER

You always hear “I support the troops”. You gotta wonder when they’ll be supported with better filmmaking.

Posted on January 18, 2015January 23, 2015
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched January 10 – January 16)

Ratcheting up the tally of first-timers and finally getting to the theatre.

Posted on January 17, 2015January 23, 2015

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