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Author: Ryan McNeil

the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched October 18 – October 24)

A low tally this week…and no regrets.

Posted on October 25, 2014October 30, 2014
reviews

BIRDMAN (or THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF IGNORANCE)

Ignorance is bliss.

Posted on October 24, 2014March 7, 2015
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 10 – 23 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

The usual round-up and a few thoughts on Ottawa…or at least thoughts on the thoughts on Ottawa.

Posted on October 23, 2014November 2, 2014
trailers

Prisoner’s Song: UNBROKEN Trailer

Where once I’d be hopeful, now I am cautious.

Posted on October 22, 2014October 28, 2014
american movie critics, conversations, my back pages

You Want History: Jandy & I Discuss Doolittle

Looking at a moment where one critic seemed too overwhelmed for words, but found them anyway.

Posted on October 21, 2014October 26, 2014
reviews

FURY

War is messy and violent – movies about war shouldn’t be.

Posted on October 20, 2014October 26, 2014
reviews

ST. VINCENT

Peace be with you. A reading from The Gospel according to Bill…

Posted on October 19, 2014October 23, 2014
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched October 11 – October 17)

I have been to the dark side, dear friends, and I have seen horrors you should never be made to see.

Posted on October 18, 2014October 23, 2014
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 10 – 17 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

WSH talks Hanks and Ryan, Rich beats the drum for Whiplash, and I reflect on the last five years.

Posted on October 17, 2014October 24, 2014
visuals

Freeze Frame: 3 WOMEN

It’s amazing how much about a person can be kept hidden.

Posted on October 16, 2014June 30, 2015
trailers

Codes and Keys: THE IMITATION GAME Trailer

Trailers are glimpses…and sometimes a glimpse can do a lot of good.

Posted on October 15, 2014October 19, 2014
guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere: Talkin’ Baseball Films on The Dew Over

I take my talents to 1 Blue Jays Way to talk The Grand Old Game.

Posted on October 14, 2014September 1, 2018

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