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blind spot series

Blindsided by SHAFT

I was ill-equipped to hold court with black private dick that’s a sex machine to all the chicks. So for once, I asked for guidance.

Posted on February 25, 2014June 30, 2015
trailers

Mirrors: ENEMY Trailer

A ray of Canadian warmth and a hope that it can bring the thaw after this long, cold winter.

Posted on February 24, 2014March 1, 2014
reviews

THE WIND RISES

Maestro Miyazaki decides to play one last song, and it’s a tune with tones of home.

Posted on February 23, 2014February 28, 2014
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Feb 15 – Feb 21)

While the goings-on in Sochi have had my attention for much of the last fifteen days, it’s what’t happening in fictional TV that really has me distracted.

Posted on February 22, 2014February 27, 2014
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 2 – 21 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

The Cinecast continues The Great lego Debate, I dig into manon’s writing, and hockey proves a great distraction.

Posted on February 21, 2014February 27, 2014
visuals

Freeze Frame: AMADEUS

Recognizing true genius in an age of hyperbole.

Posted on February 20, 2014June 30, 2015
trailers

Everybody Out There: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Trailer

So far Marvel has been relatively bulletproof. Can they take the bullet that comes with space cowboys and talking raccoons?

Posted on February 19, 2014February 25, 2014
reviews

THE LEGO MOVIE

It’s come to this. A generation of man-children need to be reminded how to play nice.

Posted on February 18, 2014February 23, 2014
guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere: Talkin’ SAVING PRIVATE RYAN on Filmwhys

I take my talents to FT&M to discuss one of my all time favorites.

Posted on February 17, 2014February 22, 2014
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 106 – MONUMENTS MEN

Talkin’ THE MONUMENTS MEN with Mike Lane. He and Ryan also field listener feedback casting heist films and flip the record over to play the other side.

Posted on February 16, 2014January 28, 2015
the watchlist

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

Still no trips to the cinema, but a trip to a playhouse is front & centre in my mind this week.

Posted on February 15, 2014February 20, 2014
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 2 – 14 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Andrew watches it again, The Chicks fall in love, and I try to redefine what this day is all about.

Posted on February 14, 2014February 19, 2014

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