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Category: falling for the first time

falling for the first time

Talkin’ PUMP UP THE VOLUME with Andrew Robinson

A recent episode of The Row Three Cinecast prompts G-Man and I to talk hard about a 1990’s pop culture staple.

Posted on October 14, 2013October 20, 2013
falling for the first time

Talkin’ RISKY BUSINESS with Nikhat Zahra

Button up your dress shirts and pull on your Ray-Bans, Nik and I dance around the question of how well Tom Cruise’s breakthrough role stands the test of time.

Posted on July 23, 2013July 28, 2013
falling for the first time

Talkin’ WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT with James Blake Ewing

It’s been 25 years since Robert Zemeckis was able to bring all of the animated worlds together and create a colourful piece of neo-noir. Has the animated whodunnit stood the test of time?

Posted on March 5, 2013March 10, 2013
falling for the first time

Look Alive Sunshine – A Call for Content

Once again, If there’s something you haven’t seen, I’d love for you to watch it and then come talk to me about it.

Posted on January 17, 2013January 22, 2013
falling for the first time

Talkin’ WHEN HARRY MET SALLY with Steve Honeywell

Steve has what she’s having and offers a lot of insight on a classic modern rom-com.

Posted on August 23, 2012September 19, 2012
falling for the first time

Talkin’ DIRTY DANCING with Alex Kittle

Alex carries a watermelon and drops the needle into a lot of soulful tunes as she gets her first experience with DIRTY DANCING.

Posted on August 7, 2012August 12, 2012
falling for the first time

Talkin’ BATMAN with Simon Columb

Jack iconically said “Wait’ll they get a load-a me”. Well finally, after 23 years, Simon Columb is getting a load of Jack’s Joker, Keaton’s Batman, and Burton’s iconic vision.

Posted on June 12, 2012June 17, 2012
falling for the first time

Talkin’ HEATHERS with Andrew “G-Man” Robinson

Andrew grabs a croquet mallet and finally takes a turn with HEATHERS.

Posted on April 19, 2012June 6, 2012
falling for the first time

The First Cut is The Deepest – A Call for Content

If there’s something you haven’t seen, I’d love for you to watch it and then come talk to me about it.

Posted on April 10, 2012April 14, 2012
falling for the first time

Talkin’ IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE With Rachel Thuro

Rachel Finds Out for The First Time That Nobody is a Failure Who Has Good Friends.

Posted on December 13, 2011December 17, 2011
falling for the first time

Talkin’ CLUELESS with Stevee Taylor

As this infrequent series of discussions enters its second year, I noticed that all of the films discussed to date were selections from The 80’s. … Read More ›

Posted on December 6, 2011December 10, 2011
falling for the first time

Talkin’ SPINAL TAP with Allison the Nerd Vampire

Allison Pulls On Her Favorite Concert-Goin’ Attire and Throws a Pair of Horns in The Air for Nigel, David and Derek.

Posted on October 12, 2011December 12, 2011

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