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Episode 104 – 86TH OSCAR NOMINEES

Talkin’ the 86th Oscar Nominations with Marya Gates.

Posted on January 20, 2014January 28, 2015
reviews

PHILOMENA

Stephen Frears returns with a bittersweet tale of love, faith, and forgiveness.

Posted on January 19, 2014February 28, 2014
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Jan 11 – Jan 17)

Fifteen days into 2014, I finally set foot in a theatre – twice! What I went for was absolutely joyous.

Posted on January 18, 2014January 24, 2014
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 1 – 17 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

The Jamaicans return, I start following “V”, Mettel unveils NYMPHOMANIAC, and I wonder alloud about Twitter.

Posted on January 17, 2014January 22, 2014
award talk

86th Oscar Nominations

The votes are in…

Posted on January 16, 2014January 22, 2014
my back pages

Master Teacher: Reading Cameron Crowe’s Conversations With Wilder

I spent the last year nursing one book, one where one of my favorite writers spent hours speaking to another of my favorite writers.

Posted on January 15, 2014January 19, 2014
thoughts & opinions

These Are My Twisted Words: Taking Notes in Dark Theatres

Sometimes I choose to scribble in the dark. Here’s a few reasons why, and a few thoughts on the habit.

Posted on January 14, 2014January 19, 2014
trailers

Think Tank: TRANSCENDENCE Trailer

One can’t help but be excited when an artist takes a leap forward, but one also can’t help but wonder.

Posted on January 13, 2014January 17, 2014
reviews

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY

With family like this, who needs enemies?

Posted on January 12, 2014January 17, 2014
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Jan 4 – Jan 10)

I wonder if the ticket sellers miss me yet?

Posted on January 11, 2014January 16, 2014
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 1 – 10 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Winter sets in, The Envelope returns, and Shane quotes Lawrence.

Posted on January 10, 2014January 15, 2014
guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere: Talkin’ 2013 At The Movies on the 2013 CAST Awards Podcast

One epic local round-table about the year in film.

Posted on January 9, 2014January 6, 2016

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