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Category: thoughts & opinions

Long-form posts dedicated to film and film-going.

thoughts & opinions

Somewhere Only We Know

Snobs. Honestly, many of the people who read this space – and certainly the twerp who writes it – are in some small part a … Read More ›

Posted on November 12, 2009March 29, 2012
thoughts & opinions

We Don’t Care

The information age is an amazing thing. It allows anyone who wants to the opportunity to climb up on the soapbox and scream their opinions … Read More ›

Posted on October 8, 2009March 29, 2012
thoughts & opinions

Back in The Day – A Love Letter to 1999

Last week, Badass blogger extraodinaire Joel Crary posted a review about one of my all time favorite movies, FIGHT CLUB. As I glanced at it … Read More ›

Posted on October 1, 2009March 29, 2012
thoughts & opinions

Better With Time

It’s August 31st, and while the calander says otherwise, today might as well be the end of summer. Tomorrow September arrives, and with it the … Read More ›

Posted on August 31, 2009March 29, 2012
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Armed Forces (Or Why I’m Tired of Hearing About The Upcoming G.I. Joe Movie)

A fellow blogger gave me a smirk the other day when he overdubbed the trailer for G.I. JOE: RISE OF THE COBRA with some slightly … Read More ›

Posted on July 8, 2009May 19, 2015
thoughts & opinions

Dumb

It’s my favorite dumb joke, and I only get to tell it once a year – so here goes. Looking at the calender, I notice … Read More ›

Posted on May 4, 2009March 29, 2012
thoughts & opinions

Head Like a Hole

I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve been pouring more energy into my photos lately, or because I haven’t gone to the theatre as much … Read More ›

Posted on April 14, 2009March 29, 2012
thoughts & opinions

Come Down

As I sat in a coffee shop yesterday listening to people in my neighbourhood express their thoughts on SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, I realized that at this … Read More ›

Posted on February 24, 2009March 29, 2012
thoughts & opinions

The Space Between

You might have noticed this space slow down a little bit over the last few days. I hope you’ll forgive me for taking a moment … Read More ›

Posted on November 6, 2008March 30, 2012
thoughts & opinions

Made of Steel

I decided to dress up for halloween this year… …Yeah. I know. I’m a geek.

Posted on October 31, 2008March 30, 2012
thoughts & opinions

Letdown

As we near the end of October, I can’t help but feel like Linus waiting in vain in that pumpkin patch. I’ve long ago mentioned … Read More ›

Posted on October 30, 2008March 30, 2012
thoughts & opinions

My Favorite Mistake

If I were pair to blog, today i’d be calling one in as a mental health day. It’s been a hectic weekend…I’m trying to sort … Read More ›

Posted on August 25, 2008March 30, 2012

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