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the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Jan 25 – Jan 31)

People sometimes wonder how I can watch so many films. This month, there’s a very good reason.

Posted on February 1, 2014February 6, 2014
guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere: Talkin’ “Too Many Movies” on Mamo

I take my talents to The Lightbox to wonder whether there are indeed “too many movies” with Voigt, Kurt, and The Mamo Boys.

Posted on January 31, 2014February 6, 2014
visuals

Freeze Frame: ROSEMARY’S BABY

When you’re already feeling paranoid, anything can be a source of tension…even a woman in a pink dress.

Posted on January 30, 2014June 30, 2015
trailers

Do You Sleep: MALEFICENT Trailer

Once more unto the breach dear friends.

Posted on January 29, 2014February 2, 2014
blind spot series

Blindsided by CHARADE

It was bound to happen eventually: The realization that I wasn’t as blind as I thought. But what would that mean for the first watch of this classic?

Posted on January 28, 2014June 30, 2015
thoughts & opinions

Say It Right: Why I Write The Way I Write

…in case you wanted to know.

Posted on January 27, 2014February 1, 2014
reactions, thoughts & opinions

I’m Your Man: Thoughts on LIFE ITSELF

Some thoughts on the film about a man who reached so many with his thoughts on film.

Posted on January 26, 2014January 31, 2014
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Jan 18 – Jan 24)

A week spent watching a lot of nonfiction, a lot of new material, and a lot of nonfiction new material.

Posted on January 25, 2014January 30, 2014
guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere: Talkin’ HER on Film Jive

I take my talents to Ohio to talk HER with Zach and Jim on the Film Jive.

Posted on January 24, 2014January 29, 2014
visuals

Freeze Frame: THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER

A few well-chosen words can feel like the sun is shining. So imagine the sadness one can feel when the clouds start to gather.

Posted on January 23, 2014June 30, 2015
reactions

Welcome to The Church of Rock & Roll: 20 FEET FROM STARDOM

Bless me father, for I have sinned…

Posted on January 22, 2014January 28, 2014
trailers

Right Thoughts, Right Moves, Right Action: THE RAID 2 Trailer

You ready for more?

Posted on January 21, 2014January 26, 2014

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