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Category: thoughts & opinions

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

thoughts & opinions

I’ve Got to See You Again (What We Buy and What We Watch)

If Tyler Durden was right, and the things you own end up owning you – What happens when you own them but don’t use them?

Posted on March 13, 2012March 19, 2012
thoughts & opinions

Speak to Me: Reflections of a Podcaster

This podcaster is subject to a moment of clarity, and feels the need to share the philosophy.

Posted on March 7, 2012March 19, 2012
thoughts & opinions

Unknown Legend (An Ode to Leaving Questions Unanswered)

Why do we need someone to settle the argument? Why can’t we be content not knowing?

Posted on January 17, 2012March 19, 2012
thoughts & opinions

Before These Crowded Streets (Where Did The Crowds Go?)

As box office number begin to slip, I must ask a question…

Posted on January 12, 2012March 19, 2012
thoughts & opinions

It’s All Good

I’ve been running full-tilt for a month now; Permit me a moment to take a breath.

Posted on January 5, 2012March 19, 2012
thoughts & opinions

Guess Things Happen that Way

My Cinematic Social Life Has Changed. Allow Me to Explain…

Posted on December 14, 2011March 19, 2012
thoughts & opinions

Got to Choose (Deciding What to See in Theatres)

Pretty Sure This is the Moviegoing Equivalent of First World Problems, but Sometimes Deciding What to See Can Involve Quite A Lot of Methodology.

Posted on November 15, 2011March 19, 2012
thoughts & opinions

Soldier’s Poem

Lest We Forget.

Posted on November 11, 2011March 19, 2012
thoughts & opinions

Moment of Weakness

Lesser Moments by Scorsese and Spielberg Are Forever Linked – and Not Just Because I Bought Blu-Rays of Both Yesterday.

Posted on November 10, 2011March 19, 2012
thoughts & opinions

Never There

Nope…It’s Not The Cold Meds…I’m Actually Seeing This.

Posted on September 27, 2011March 19, 2012
thoughts & opinions

Drift Away

(Why I’ve Strayed From The Top Five Phenomenon)

…And Why You Should Too.

Posted on August 29, 2011October 17, 2013
discussion, thoughts & opinions

Summer in the City (Reflecting on Summer 2011)

As We Soak Up the Dog Days and Start Looking to The Fall, One Wonders If In Fact Summer Was That Bad At All?

Posted on August 18, 2011March 19, 2012

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