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Everybody’s Talkin’ 8 – 22 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Dor takes the wig out the box, Nick pours one out for Elmore, and Price offers words of wisdom

Posted on August 22, 2013August 26, 2013
thoughts & opinions, TIFF

Orphans, Bawlers, Brawlers and Bastards: TIFF Films left Unchosen

Admitting to mistakes I haven’t made yet.

Posted on August 21, 2013August 26, 2013
site news, thoughts & opinions

Six Pack: The Matinee Turns Six Years Old

It all began six summers ago…

Posted on August 20, 2013August 29, 2013
trailers

Back to the Old House: LE PASSE Trailer

Last year at TIFF, going on past pedigree brought me to AMOUR, RUST + BONE, and LIKE SOMEONE IN LOVE. Can lightning strike again?

Posted on August 19, 2013August 24, 2013
reviews

FRUITVALE STATION

One of 2013’s most powerful films is a prayer for patience and redemption, and a painful reminder of how rare those virtues are.

Posted on August 18, 2013September 12, 2020
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Aug 10 – Aug 16)

Some observations as I finally step over into the dark side.

Posted on August 17, 2013August 22, 2013
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 8 – 15 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Jessica opens up, Mamo goes down a rabbithole, and Kurt spends a day at Lightbox.

Posted on August 16, 2013August 22, 2013
outside, watchin' & writin'

More Than This: Discussing RAGING BULL at Movie Mezzanine

I diversify my writing skills and discuss one of the all-time greats.

Posted on August 15, 2013February 18, 2015
trailers

Treasure: MONUMENTS MEN Trailer

Some have called it “What if OCEAN’S ELEVEN met in Nazi-occupied France?” If that’s the case, where do I sign?

Posted on August 14, 2013August 19, 2013
my back pages

Afternoons & Coffeespoons: Reading Peter Biskind’s My Lunches With Orson

Please Mr. Welles – Tell me what you really think…

Posted on August 13, 2013August 18, 2013
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 93

Talkin’ ELYSIUM with Dave Voigt. He and Ryan also field listener feedback on the best new directors, and flip the record over to play the other side.

Posted on August 12, 2013August 16, 2013
reviews

ELYSIUM

If you find yourself alone, with the sun on your face, do not be troubled. You may be on Elysium and you may not yet be dead.

Posted on August 11, 2013August 16, 2013

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