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Category: thoughts & opinions

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

thoughts & opinions

Something to Look Forward To: Less Resolutions, More Changes in Habit

Some are quitting smoking, some are losing weight. This is what I have in mind for the next year…and beyond…

Posted on January 4, 2015January 11, 2015
thoughts & opinions

Silent Treatment: An Instance Where My Opinion Doesn’t Matter

That time when I saw a great film I wanted to review, and realized more might be gained if I didn’t review it.

Posted on November 24, 2014November 29, 2014
matineecast, podcasts, thoughts & opinions

On Positivity

Pardon the interruption, but I need to do something to shake off this rotten mood.

Posted on November 13, 2014November 20, 2014
thoughts & opinions

Future Reflections: THE AGE OF ULTRON and Thoughts on Marvel’s Plans

Last week I was stoked…this week though…

Posted on October 29, 2014April 30, 2019
thoughts & opinions, TIFF

This is Happening: The Matinee Heads to TIFF 2014

Let me play currator for the next two weeks, won’t you?

Posted on September 4, 2014September 7, 2014
thoughts & opinions

Autumn’s Here: What I Learned on Summer Vacation

School’s back in session, so allow me to present my first assignment.

Posted on September 2, 2014September 6, 2014
matineecast, podcasts, thoughts & opinions

On Depression

Pardon the interruption, but I’ve been thinking.

Posted on August 31, 2014October 5, 2014
thoughts & opinions

Seven: Marking the Seventh Blog-a-Versary of The Matinee

Reflections on a magnificent seven years.

Posted on August 20, 2014August 25, 2014
thoughts & opinions

Perfect Day: The Question of Cinematic “Masterpieces”

There’s a place and a time to worship and swoon…and once in a while it’s here and now.

Posted on July 22, 2014July 28, 2014
thoughts & opinions

Halfway Home: Thoughts on 2014 at The Intermission

Sometimes you start building a rant in your head, only to step back and realize how good you have it.

Posted on June 30, 2014July 5, 2014
thoughts & opinions

Off The Wall: The Best, The Favorite, and The Chasm In Between

What happens when list-making goes off the rails.

Posted on June 3, 2014June 8, 2014
thoughts & opinions

The Promise: Is “Good Enough” Good Enough?

Want do we want, and what should we expect?

Posted on May 19, 2014May 24, 2014

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