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You Want History: Jandy & I Discuss Munsterberg

August 1, 2014

Just a few pages into this book, Jandy & I already have much to discuss.

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Ryan McNeil
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You Want History: American Movie Critics (The Introduction)

July 8, 2014

Jandy has inspired me to read, and Lopate has inspired me to write. A new series of posts begins based on a great compendium of film criticism.

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Good is Good: Preparing to Give Thanks on The Matineecast

October 2, 2013

We gripe a lot throughout the year about the films we watch and how we watch them; let’s take a moment and give thanks.

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Disturbia: My Fourth Annual Fall Freak-Out

October 1, 2013

All of you who like scary movies? You’ve had a bad influence on me. Now do it again.

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Change Partners (Matineecast Feedback Question)

May 21, 2013

A few tweaks to a Matineecast tradition lead to a simple, yet wide-open, feedback question

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All Tomorrow’s Parties (Matineecast Feedback Question)

May 7, 2013

In your hands you hold an invitation to any fictional party you can think of. Which shindig would it be?

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I’m On the Firing Line … Again (Feedback Please)

February 7, 2013

I’ve been blindfolded and handed a cigarette…I’m ready whenever you are.

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