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Author: Ryan McNeil

links

Ghost of Christmas Past: Revisiting a “Wonderful Life” Conversation

The children are all nestled all snug in their beds, and while I could sleep, I’ll link to an old post instead…

Posted on December 24, 2014December 29, 2014
reviews

INHERENT VICE

You might not always know where it is you’re going, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the walk.

Posted on December 23, 2014December 28, 2014
reviews

ANNIE

What are the odds that I can get my bottom dollar back?

Posted on December 22, 2014December 27, 2014
reviews

THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES

As the boat pulls into the port, it is time that we look at the river run behind us.

Posted on December 21, 2014December 25, 2014
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched December 13 – December 19)

I appear to have bought my last popcorn and soda combo for the year…and I wish it was done in the name of a better distraction.

Posted on December 20, 2014December 25, 2014
reviews

MR. TURNER

What do you see and how do you see it?

Posted on December 19, 2014December 25, 2014
trailers

Just a Thought: INSIDE OUT Trailer

I thought I was the only one with voices in his head.

Posted on December 18, 2014December 23, 2014
trailers

The Shield and The Sword: KNIGHT OF CUPS Trailer

Easy there Malick, pretty soon we’re going to be calling you Woody Allen…

Posted on December 17, 2014December 22, 2014
award talk

Intriguing Possibilities – Step Two on The Road to The 87th Oscars

…or The Curious Case of The Hotel in Budapest.

Posted on December 16, 2014December 22, 2014
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 126 – SELMA

Talkin’ SELMA with Candice Frederick from Reel Talker. She and Ryan flip the record over to play the other side.

Posted on December 15, 2014January 28, 2015
reviews

THE IMITATION GAME

Is there ever such a thing as a good lie? And even if there is, why would one ever want to be a good liar?

Posted on December 14, 2014December 20, 2014
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched December 6 – December 12)

Wait – I went to the cinema HOW MANY times this week?

Posted on December 13, 2014December 18, 2014

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