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Episode 101 – NEBRASKA

Talkin’ NEBRASKA with Rachel West. She and Ryan also field listener feedback on Christmas wishes and flip the record over to play the other side.

Posted on December 16, 2013January 28, 2015
reviews

SAVING MR. BANKS

An attempt to honour two creative powerhouses drifts over in disorder, catastrophe, and anarchy.

Posted on December 15, 2013December 22, 2013
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Dec 7 – Dec 13)

With the end in sight, I begin to start playing a bit of catch-up on the year that was.

Posted on December 14, 2013December 19, 2013
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 12 – 13 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Ehrlich’s already thinking about September, The TUMP boys watch one of the year’s best films, and I find myself digging into two new sites.

Posted on December 13, 2013December 17, 2013
visuals

Freeze Frame: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET

If rivalries can be put aside, and consumers treated with respect – maybe that’s something to believe in.

Posted on December 12, 2013June 30, 2015
award talk

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

Here we go again…

Posted on December 11, 2013December 8, 2014
trailers

Little Queenie: JUPITER ASCENDING Trailer

Who knew I’d becomne such a big fan of The Wachowskis?

Posted on December 10, 2013December 15, 2013
blind spot series, guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere: Talkin’ Blindspots on Mamo

I take my talents to The Lightbox to have the entire Blind Spot endeavour cross-examined by Mamo.

Posted on December 9, 2013December 15, 2013
reviews

ALL IS LOST

Some won’t be beaten until they believe they are beaten.

Posted on December 8, 2013December 13, 2013
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Nov 30 – Dec 6)

A Lightbox screening of a Coens’ classic leads to one of the strangest movie-going sensations of my life.

Posted on December 7, 2013December 11, 2013
reviews

FROZEN

Once again, Disney has awaken Sleeping Beauty…and this time, she’s ready to take on the world.

Posted on December 6, 2013September 11, 2020
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 12 – 5 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

The Chicks get to review a new release, Jandy continues the odyssey, and Calum puts a point on year-end listmaking.

Posted on December 5, 2013August 7, 2014

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