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thoughts & opinions

Cherry: Looking Back on Some First-Watches in 2013

On the eve of my final Blind Spot for the year, I reflect on all of the various new experiences I had with film over the last twelve months.

Posted on December 28, 2013January 2, 2014
reviews

ENOUGH SAID

Going back a little bit for an under-appreciated gem of 2013.

Posted on December 27, 2013September 11, 2020
reviews

THE WOLF OF WALL STREET

Lifestyles of the Cold and Greedy.

Posted on December 26, 2013February 28, 2014
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Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

Merry Christmas Matinee Readers – Today, We Feel Like This…

Posted on December 25, 2013December 30, 2013
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 12 – 24 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Dear Santa…

Posted on December 24, 2013December 30, 2013
thoughts & opinions

The Good in Everyone

When it Comes to Film, Perhaps You Get What You Give.

Posted on December 23, 2013December 28, 2013
reviews

INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS

Perhaps the allure of folk music is the quiet comfort in hearing about characters who have it worse than us.

Posted on December 22, 2013December 27, 2013
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Dec 14 – Dec 20)

I might have taken my final trip to the multiplex for the year. If that’s the case, I have a few thoughts on what I saw while I was there.

Posted on December 21, 2013December 25, 2013
reviews

AMERICAN HUSTLE

We all want a taste of the finer things. Few are willing to work for it; many are willing to hustle for it.

Posted on December 20, 2013February 28, 2014
award talk

Pretty Persuasion – Step Two on The Road to The 86th Oscars

Timing is everything. Break too early, and you’re an afterthought, break too late, and you miss your chance. What will happen as Scorsese and The Coens begin to break this week?

Posted on December 19, 2013December 23, 2013
reviews

HER

In an age of increasing isolation, Spike Jonze tells a tale of a beautiful moment of connection.

Posted on December 18, 2013September 11, 2023
trailers

Touch the Sky: INTERSTELLAR Teaser

Yeah, I’m pumped too.

Posted on December 17, 2013December 11, 2014

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