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thoughts & opinions

thoughts & opinions a star is born, beyonce, clint eastwood

Somebody That I Used to Know: A Remake That Should Be Made

February 5, 2013

What if we’re supposed to see a star get born again?

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Ryan McNeil
award talk, thoughts & opinions the greatest show on earth

Popular: The Zeitgeist Led to One of The Most Curious Best Pictures of All

February 3, 2013

Even amongst Oscar-Voters, there is such thing as a no-win situation.

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Ryan McNeil
emily browning, sweet pea, sucker punch
thoughts & opinions sucker punch

Escape Plan: When You Don’t Need to “Watch It Again”

January 31, 2013

Alright. You want an out? Here’s your out.

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Ryan McNeil
thoughts & opinions documentary, searching for sugar man, sixto rodriguez

Truth Be Known: Sugar Man Leaves Us to Ponder Truth vs. Fact

January 23, 2013

One of the year’s most highly acclaimed documentaries is the latest film to leave us wondering about accuracy and artistic license within non-fiction.

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Ryan McNeil
award talk, thoughts & opinions chariots of fire, ordinary people, the life of emile zola

What a Day That Was: Wondering How Best Pictures Reflect The Times

January 21, 2013

We often ask ourselves “What were they thinking?”
Perhaps we might find enlightenment by taking a moment to figure it out.

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Ryan McNeil
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Look Around

January 8, 2013

It’s time again to take a moment to think about where I’ve been – and where I’m going.

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Ryan McNeil
thoughts & opinions

Believe: If You Claim to Love Film, Express That Love

December 6, 2012

Maybe it’s time we reverse the trend of the cynicism.

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Ryan McNeil
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