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the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched July 27 – August 9)

It’s been a while gang, so get ready for a slightly longer list than usual. Only “slightly” mind you.

Posted on August 10, 2013August 15, 2013
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 8 – 9 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Brian is subjected to THE LONE RANGER, Kristen goes back to ’67, and Alex wonders “Wither Anton?”

Posted on August 9, 2013August 14, 2013
festivals, news, TIFF

News of The World 2013 pt iii – TIFF Announces Canadian Lineup

The locals take over as Villeneuve, McDonald, and Dolan lead TIFF 2013’s Canadian contingent.

Posted on August 8, 2013August 12, 2013
trailers

Youth Without Youth: ENDER’S GAME Trailer

A modern sci-fi classic is finally adapted for the big screen – but can moviegoers buy a movie ticket without worrying about supporting something hateful?

Posted on August 7, 2013August 11, 2013
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 92

Talkin’ The Coen Brothers live from Minneapolis with Andrew James. We discuss two films that best represent Joel, Ethan, and The Twin Cities – FARGO and A SERIOUS MAN.

Posted on August 6, 2013August 10, 2013
reactions

MUSEUM HOURS

It’s rare that a trip to the cinema feels like a trip to the museum.

Posted on August 5, 2013August 9, 2013
reactions

I’M SO EXCITED

When should a film be judged on its merits, and when should a film be judged as an entry on the filmmaker’s resume?

Posted on August 4, 2013August 9, 2013
reactions

THE TO DO LIST

A few thoughts on the new comedy by Maggie Carey.

Posted on August 3, 2013August 8, 2013
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 8 – 2 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Joe spends time with Linda, Kate has a blog, Anna tackles Austen, and I pack for The Twin Cities.

Posted on August 2, 2013August 7, 2013
trailers

Hustle and Cuss: AMERICAN HUSTLE Trailer

If we’re making TIFF wishlists for titles still to come, this is really high on mine.

Posted on August 1, 2013August 5, 2013
festivals, news, TIFF

News of The World 2013 pt ii – TIFF Announces Madness, Vanguard, Documentary, and More

Cronenberg, Cousins, Morris, Radcliffe, West, Roth, and more dot an announcement from TIFF that is dripping with cinematic joy.

Posted on July 31, 2013August 5, 2013
blind spot series

Blindsided by THE BIRDS

Something tells me that if he ever wanted to, Alfred Hitchcock could have made a terrifying film about a tree full of chipmunks. The man was just THAT good.

Posted on July 30, 2013June 30, 2015

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