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Days of The Week (Films Watched January 17 – January 23)

January 24, 2015

A lot of homework this week. I mean A LOT of homework this week!

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Ryan McNeil
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Everybody’s Talkin’ 1 – 23 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

January 23, 2015

As I finish out a tough week, Movies You Love returns, Matthew and Allie prepare, and Nik looks ahead.

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Ryan McNeil
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Freeze Frame: THE FRENCH CONNECTION

January 22, 2015

Quick and painless please…

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Ryan McNeil
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You Want History: Jandy & I Discuss Harry Potamkin

January 21, 2015

When politics bleed into film criticism, it can sometimes make for a tricky read…but still spark great conversation.

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Ryan McNeil
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We All Go Back to Where We Belong: CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA TRAILER

January 20, 2015

Panning for gold while the river is still frozen…

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Ryan McNeil
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Episode 129 – 87TH OSCAR NOMINEES

January 19, 2015

Talkin’ the 87th Oscar Nominations with Marya Gates.

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Ryan McNeil
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AMERICAN SNIPER

January 18, 2015

You always hear “I support the troops”. You gotta wonder when they’ll be supported with better filmmaking.

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Ryan McNeil
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