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reactions

One Day More: UNSUNG Looks at Life in a Show Choir

A documentary about two competing show choirs shows what goes into glee, and brings back memories for one particular writer.

Posted on December 4, 2013December 8, 2013
visuals

Wasn’t That a Party? – David Ehrlich’s 2013 Best in Film Video Countdown

With the end in sight, David Ehrlich turns around and looks back on the path we’ve travelled these last twelve months.

Posted on December 3, 2013December 8, 2013
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 100

Talkin’ all-things-movie-goin’ with my friends in honour of 100 Shows. We celebrate our love of film by recounting what we’e seen, where we saw it, and who we watched it with.

Posted on December 2, 2013December 7, 2013
reactions

Winter Winds: Thoughts on the GRAVITY Companion Film, ANINGAAQ

As one moment in GRAVITY is expanded upon, the value of human contact becomes clearer.

Posted on December 1, 2013December 5, 2013
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Nov 23 – Nov 29)

A lot of rewatches this week – including a few on a big screen.

Posted on November 30, 2013December 6, 2013
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 11 – 29 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

A lot of thanks was given, a good friend said goodbye, and a lot of work was put into something of my own dropping next week.

Posted on November 29, 2013December 3, 2013
visuals

Freeze Frame: SOME LIKE IT HOT

What better way to visualize the heat coming off an icon like Marilyn?

Posted on November 28, 2013June 30, 2015
trailers

Mayhem: MUPPETS MOST WANTED Trailer

Once again; it’s time to play the music, it’s time to light the lights…

Posted on November 27, 2013December 1, 2013
blind spot series

Blindsided by GRAND ILLUSION

You have to smile when you see the lineage of some of your favorite films.

Posted on November 26, 2013June 30, 2015
blind spot series

Blindsided (Announcing The 2014 Blind Spot Series)

Preparing to continue scratching a few off the To-Watch List. Care to join me?

Posted on November 25, 2013February 24, 2015
reviews

THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE

One year later, the world has grown…and the game has changed.

Posted on November 24, 2013November 20, 2014
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Nov 16 – Nov 22)

Why must we watch a lot, why can’t we just watch a little?

Posted on November 23, 2013November 28, 2013

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