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the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Sep 28 – Oct 4)

What looked like a light week quickly turned into a busy week. How the heck did that happen?

Posted on October 5, 2013October 10, 2013
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 10 – 4 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Mamo knocks one out of the park, Roan returns, and Courtney looks on the bright side.

Posted on October 4, 2013October 10, 2013
trailers

She Moves in Her Own Way: UNDER THE SKIN Trailer

Something tells me that a lot of audiences are going to hate this one.

Posted on October 3, 2013October 18, 2013
discussion

Good is Good: Preparing to Give Thanks on The Matineecast

We gripe a lot throughout the year about the films we watch and how we watch them; let’s take a moment and give thanks.

Posted on October 2, 2013October 7, 2013
discussion, listy goodness

Disturbia: My Fourth Annual Fall Freak-Out

All of you who like scary movies? You’ve had a bad influence on me. Now do it again.

Posted on October 1, 2013October 7, 2013
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 95

Talkin’ RUSH with Nick Prigge. He and Ryan also field listener feedback on autumn films, and flip the record over to play the other side.

Posted on September 30, 2013October 7, 2013
reviews

RUSH

Ron Howard returns to make audiences feel the rush and intensity of Formula One racing. But how about the plot?

Posted on September 29, 2013October 24, 2013
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Sep 21 – Sep 27)

Two screenings, a half-dozen first-timers, and it all barely made a dent.

Posted on September 28, 2013October 4, 2013
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 9 – 27 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Damion speaks up, The Cinecast returns, and Alex enjoys a love letter to art.

Posted on September 27, 2013September 30, 2013
visuals

Freeze Frame: A HARD DAY’S NIGHT

While some are famous because they are special, they are sometimes only special just because they are famous.

Posted on September 26, 2013June 30, 2015
trailers

On a Plain: NEBRASKA Trailer

Still so much goodness to come this autumn.

Posted on September 25, 2013September 30, 2013
blind spot series

Blindsided by BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN

Sergei Eisenstein serves up the best bowl of spinach I have ever taste

Posted on September 24, 2013June 30, 2015

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