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Author: Ryan McNeil

the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched November 1 – Novermber 7)

A quiet week, and a week spent with old familiars.

Posted on November 8, 2014November 14, 2014
reviews

INTERSTELLAR

Like so many other great science fiction films of the past, this offering is fierce, forceful, and flawed.

Posted on November 7, 2014December 11, 2014
visuals

The 50th Freeze Frame: THE GODFATHER

For my fiftieth shot, I went to my favorite moment of my favorite classic.

Posted on November 6, 2014June 30, 2015
trailers

Robot Heart: CHAPPIE Trailer

Just pretend like that Matt Damon movie never happened.

Posted on November 5, 2014November 9, 2014
discussion

Looking for The Hidden Gems of 2014

I have homework to do where this year is concerned. Feel like pointing me towards the right textbooks?

Posted on November 4, 2014November 9, 2014
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 122 – NIGHTCRAWLER

Talkin’ NIGHTCRAWLER with guest Sam McCosh.

Posted on November 3, 2014January 28, 2015
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 11 – 02 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

The Dew Over gets spooky, Frederick wonders what up with Honsou, and Fandango offers an insane 007 theory.

Posted on November 2, 2014November 6, 2014
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched October 25 – October 31)

Both baseball and Halloween came and went this week – guess that means things are about to get busier around here.

Posted on November 1, 2014November 6, 2014
reviews

NIGHTCRAWLER

Ambition is a great thing, but not when it leaves the rest of us feeling so rotten

Posted on October 31, 2014November 5, 2014
trailers

Everyday Robots: EX MACHINA Trailer

“I know I’m a successful author, but what I really want to do is direct…”

Posted on October 30, 2014November 3, 2014
thoughts & opinions

Future Reflections: THE AGE OF ULTRON and Thoughts on Marvel’s Plans

Last week I was stoked…this week though…

Posted on October 29, 2014April 30, 2019
blind spot series

Blindsided by STAGECOACH

In watching a classic western, I realize that it has actually shaped my whole appreciation for the genre.

Posted on October 28, 2014June 30, 2015

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