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reviews

THOR: THE DARK WORLD

Whatever story we are told, should it be worthy, shall possess our adoration for Thor. The question is, is this film worthy?

Posted on November 10, 2013April 30, 2019
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Nov 2 – Nov 8)

True to my word, I take a major bite out of the To-Watch pile.

Posted on November 9, 2013November 16, 2013
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 11 – 8 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

A call to Matineecast listeners, a rant from Halfyard, and a moment of distraction from Jake.

Posted on November 8, 2013November 13, 2013
visuals

Freeze Frame: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN

The magicians, the trick, the secret, and the enraptured audience. All in one glorious shot. No wonder I love this film.

Posted on November 7, 2013June 30, 2015
guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere: Talkin’ Music Films on Across The Universe

I take my talents around the world to talk music in film with Mette, Nik, and Sofia on Across the Universe.

Posted on November 6, 2013November 11, 2013
visuals

Afterlife: Arcade Fire, Greta, and Spike

Once in a while, one sees cinematic elements in something outside of the cinema.

Posted on November 5, 2013November 11, 2013
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 98

Talkin’ ESCAPE FROM TOMORROW with Catherine Stebbins. She and Ryan also field listener feedback on frightening Disney films, and flip the record over to play the other side.

Posted on November 4, 2013November 9, 2013
reviews

ENDER’S GAME

Thirty years ago, a film like this would have rocked its audience…unfortuantely a lot has happened since Reagan left office.

Posted on November 3, 2013November 9, 2013
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Oct 26 – Nov 1)

While the run of the place, the last week has brought a lot of scary, a bit of Ender, and of course, Thor.

Posted on November 2, 2013November 6, 2013
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 11 – 1 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

On a busy week, Jake & Andrew discuss red shoes, Jessica ponders short films, and Sam gets big news.

Posted on November 1, 2013November 7, 2013
watchin' & writin'

Too Much Blood (The 2013 Horror Syllabus Wrap-Up)

Once again, i turn my eyes towards the scary…and for the first time I wasn’t all that scared.

Posted on October 31, 2013October 23, 2020
visuals

Freeze Frame: THE STING

Some people take; some people get taken.

Posted on October 30, 2013June 30, 2015

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