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visuals

Freeze Frame: THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL

Once upon a time, when news shocked the world it would shock us in clusters and crowds.

Posted on May 30, 2013June 4, 2013
trailers

Outlaw Blues: AIN’T THEM BODIES SAINTS Trailer

Is it my imagination, or does this look rather Malickian?

Posted on May 29, 2013June 2, 2013
blind spot series

Blindsided by BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA

I often sit down to watch action films from times gone by and wonder “What do people see in this?”
This wasn’t one of those times.

Posted on May 28, 2013June 30, 2015
guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere: Talkin’ FIELD OF DREAMS on The Movies You Love Podcast

I take my talents to The Caribbean to talk about a movie I love with G-Man.

Posted on May 27, 2013May 31, 2013
reviews

MUD

The creator of TAKE SHELTER is back, and once again he’s out to ask us to examine what we believe…and who we believe in.

Posted on May 26, 2013May 31, 2013
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched May 18 – May 24)

I watched a lot, but I was more distracted by my first true experience with Netflix.

Posted on May 25, 2013May 30, 2013
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 5 – 24 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

The Droid takes a breath, The Snob hits a milestone, and Across the Universe returns.

Posted on May 24, 2013May 29, 2013
visuals

Freeze Frame: BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S

When a character has become linked with images of cigarette holders and slinky black dresses, it can be difficult to remember how messed up she really is.

Posted on May 23, 2013May 29, 2013
trailers

Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers: THE WORLD’S END Trailer

I’m not even done the main course, but I can feel the blockbuster heartburn coming on.

Posted on May 22, 2013May 27, 2013
discussion

Change Partners (Matineecast Feedback Question)

A few tweaks to a Matineecast tradition lead to a simple, yet wide-open, feedback question

Posted on May 21, 2013May 26, 2013
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 85

Talkin’ STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS with Kurt Halfyard. He and Ryan also read some listener feedback on spoilers and flip the record over to play the other side.

Posted on May 20, 2013May 26, 2013
reviews

STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS

Once again we “boldly go”, but this time it feels like some men have gone there before.

Posted on May 19, 2013May 26, 2013

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