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Category: blogathon

blogathon

The King of Pain: AIRBORNE

We begin to descend into the darkness today dear friends. Today the pain of my kingdom was inflicted upon me in a whole new way. … Read More ›

Posted on June 23, 2011August 2, 2011
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The King of Pain: SPACE CAMP

When did we stop dreaming about outer space? As this film played out, I was fascinated by the scores of kids of all ages who … Read More ›

Posted on June 22, 2011August 3, 2011
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The King of Pain: THREE O’CLOCK HIGH

This film should almost be titled “John Hughes Made It Look So Easy”. I’ve come to the conclusion that sitting down to watch any film … Read More ›

Posted on June 21, 2011August 3, 2011
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The King of Pain: SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE

Six or seven years ago I really began to love cooking. There was something about being creative in the kitchen that reminded me of studying … Read More ›

Posted on June 20, 2011August 3, 2011
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Hurts So Good (Participate in The King of Pain Blog-a-Thon)

I’ve watched half of the eight films you fine folks sentenced me with for the King of Pain blog-a-thon…and lemme tell ya crew, so far … Read More ›

Posted on June 6, 2011August 3, 2011
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Bad Selection (Announcing the Titles for The King of Pain Blog-a-Thon…and a Call to Join!)

The votes are in, the beans have been counted, and the hellish progamme has been set. Below, in alphabetical order are the seven films I’ll … Read More ›

Posted on April 12, 2011August 5, 2011
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Watching the Detectives (Groovers & Mobsters Noir Blog-a-Thon)

There isn’t a whole lot of modern film noir, but sometimes you can find noir in the darndest of places. For instance, my interest in … Read More ›

Posted on March 21, 2011August 6, 2011
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Songs We Sing (The Desert Island CD Blog-a-Thon)

Three posts in a day coming up! Seems as though the incomparable Castor Troy wants to put my playlist skills to the test, and ask … Read More ›

Posted on March 19, 2011August 6, 2011
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Hurt (Announcing "The King of Pain Blog-a-Thon")

I wanted to come up with a blog-a-thon for The Dark of The Matinee, as I’m in the midst of planning a little road trip … Read More ›

Posted on March 7, 2011August 6, 2011
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Elsewhere: Groovers and Mobsters present Bond, James Bond

When it Comes to The Best 007, Accept No Substitue…

Posted on November 14, 2010August 10, 2011
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HIStory (Films That Defined Us Blog-a-Thon)

Marc Gets Me to Examine Just How I Managed to Get Where I Am

Posted on August 13, 2010August 27, 2011

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