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Category: watchin’ & writin’

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

reactions, watchin' & writin'

Ultraviolet – A U2 Fan Watches FROM THE SKY DOWN

Every once in a while my passions converge. Pardon me while I discuss one such intersection.

Posted on June 28, 2012December 24, 2012
watchin' & writin'

Another Day – THELMA & LOUISE

After Rick Deckard, but before Maximus Decimus Meridius, there were Thelma and Louise.

Posted on June 5, 2012December 24, 2012
watchin' & writin'

Big in Japan pt. 5 – Concluding the Anime Syllabus

The finish line comes into sight…but those final fifty meters felt like the toughest leg to run.

Posted on May 15, 2012November 18, 2014
watchin' & writin'

Another Day – DEAD MAN WALKING

In an attempt to find my bearings, I go back to a crossroads in my past as a filmgoer.

Posted on April 12, 2012December 24, 2012
blogathon, watchin' & writin'

Big in Japan pt. 4 – Continuing the Anime Syllabus

We approach the clubhouse turn as I experience Studio Ghibli larger-than-life.

Posted on March 22, 2012November 18, 2014
watchin' & writin'

Big in Japan pt. 3 (Continuing the Anime Syllabus)

Shinkai and Takahata bring me back to earth.

Posted on February 16, 2012November 18, 2014
watchin' & writin'

Big in Japan pt. 2 (Beginning the Anime Syllabus)

Time to pop my cherry with the help of Satoshi Kon and Hayao Miyazaki

Posted on January 19, 2012November 18, 2014
watchin' & writin'

Creature Fear (The Horror Syllabus Wrap-Up)

The Recap on My Month-Long Effort to Fill In Some Horror Movie Gaps in My Film Literacy.

Posted on October 31, 2011October 23, 2020
watchin' & writin'

Another Day: SAVING PRIVATE RYAN

The first time you watch it, you will be overwhelmed by its battle scenes. Watch this film a second time, and you realize its true heart beats in between those epic battles.

Posted on March 24, 2011March 6, 2013
watchin' & writin'

Back to Basics – TRIP TO THE MOON (UN VOYAGE DANS LA LUNE)

Have you ever wondered where your dreams come from?

Posted on November 29, 2010September 3, 2012
watchin' & writin'

Back to Basics – NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD

One classic horror film has stayed remarkably creepy all these years after its release.

Posted on October 31, 2010September 3, 2012
watchin' & writin'

1,000th Post – Another Day: ALMOST FAMOUS

Pardon Me as I Celebrate 1000 Posts by Writing About My All-Time favorite.

Posted on October 5, 2010September 3, 2012

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