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Freeze Frame: LAWRENCE OF ARABIA

There’s a moment you know…

Posted on March 20, 2014June 30, 2015
trailers

Brain Stew: THE SIGNAL Trailer

There’s more love to be spread around as director William Eubank returns with his second film.

Posted on March 19, 2014March 23, 2014
guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere: Talkin’ RESERVOIR DOGS on The Movies You Love Podcast

I take my talents to The Caribbean to guest-host G-Man’s show.

Posted on March 18, 2014March 23, 2014
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 108 – THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL

Talkin’ THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL with Sam Fragoso. He and Ryan also field listener feedback on Wes Anderson casting and flip the record over to play the other side.

Posted on March 17, 2014January 28, 2015
reviews

THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL

Wes Anderson returns with something sweet for audiences to delight in.

Posted on March 16, 2014March 22, 2014
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Mar 8 – Mar 14)

Finally getting a grip on the “quick-fix” that is Netflix Instant

Posted on March 15, 2014March 20, 2014
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Everybody’s Talkin’ 3 – 14 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

It’s been a tough few, but thankfully I have good friends and good readers to get me through it.

Posted on March 14, 2014March 19, 2014
thoughts & opinions

Dear Lena Dunham…

Your battle-cry would be better heard if you swung that axe you’re holding a little bit harder.

Posted on March 13, 2014March 17, 2014
trailers

A Hard Knock Life: ANNIE Trailer

Is there perhaps one genre that lends itself to film remakes?

Posted on March 12, 2014March 16, 2014
thoughts & opinions

I Wanna Be The Minority: Thoughts on Contrarianism

How to Lose The Point and Alienate People.

Posted on March 11, 2014March 16, 2014
news

Atmosphere: Tilda Swinton on Cinema

I want to be just like this woman when i grow up.

Posted on March 10, 2014March 15, 2014
dvd doubleback

BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOR

Opening the door to a film that’s been travelling for almost one year, and sorting through all the baggage it has picked up.

Posted on March 9, 2014March 14, 2014

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