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Category: watchin’ & writin’

Assigned reading, revisits, and blog-a-thons. Only films I first watched theatrically are given ratings.

watchin' & writin'

Too Much Blood (The 2013 Horror Syllabus Wrap-Up)

Once again, i turn my eyes towards the scary…and for the first time I wasn’t all that scared.

Posted on October 31, 2013October 23, 2020
outside, watchin' & writin'

More Than This: Discussing RAGING BULL at Movie Mezzanine

I diversify my writing skills and discuss one of the all-time greats.

Posted on August 15, 2013February 18, 2015
watchin' & writin'

2000th Post – Another Day: THE IRON GIANT

In honour of 2000 posts, I answer name the film that…

Posted on March 7, 2013March 12, 2013
watchin' & writin'

You Wanna Freak Out (The 2012 Horror Syllabus Wrap-Up)

Congratulations gang: I think you’ve finally given me a taste for macabre cinema. Allow me to wrap-up the month of horror.

Posted on October 31, 2012October 23, 2020
watchin' & writin'

Another Day: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH

Ten years ago, a conversation about one movie changed the course of my life. Ten years later, I still really love the movie, and the person shared that conversation.

Posted on September 21, 2012July 30, 2014
watchin' & writin'

Another Day: ONCE

Five years later, I still find myself smitten by the story of a guy, a girl, and the beautiful music they make.

Posted on August 20, 2012December 24, 2012
watchin' & writin'

Another Day – INSOMNIA

Everybody you talk to loves all things Nolan. Well…almost all things Nolan. There’s that second-cousin from Alaska that many in the family like to ignore.

Posted on July 19, 2012January 13, 2014
blogathon, reactions, watchin' & writin'

Sweet Pain: AMERICAN MOVIE

If I didn’t know better, I’d swear what I just watched was written by The Coen Brothers.

Posted on July 16, 2012December 24, 2012
blogathon, reactions, watchin' & writin'

Sweet Pain: ROCK N’ ROLL HIGH SCHOOL

The king of B movies gets us to hail hail Rock & Roll

Posted on July 15, 2012December 24, 2012
blogathon, reactions, watchin' & writin'

Sweet Pain: WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE

And now for something darker: A lot darker.

Posted on July 14, 2012December 24, 2012
blogathon, reactions, watchin' & writin'

Sweet Pain: THE ADVENTURES OF BARON MUNCHAUSEN

The most anticipated pull from The Lefthand Shelf of Doom brings with it a surprising and unexpected result.

Posted on July 13, 2012December 24, 2012
blogathon, reactions, watchin' & writin'

Sweet Pain: VELVET GOLDMINE

Lindsay starts me with a tale of ivory and gold. Where the curves of your lips can rewrite history.

Posted on July 12, 2012December 24, 2012

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