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THE NEON DEMON

If youth is currency, what happens when we are bankrupt?

Posted on July 5, 2016September 28, 2019
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 160 – THE NEON DEMON

Talkin’ THE NEON DEMON with Dave Voigt of In The Seats.

Posted on July 4, 2016July 17, 2016
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched June 25 – July 1)

Lynn Shelton reminds us of the big conflict in small situations.

Posted on July 2, 2016July 9, 2016
essays, thoughts & opinions

Love Drought: Reflecting on 2016 at The Half

It’s easy to say 2016 has been a rough year for film, but what’s easy to say might not be entirely accurate when we get outside the multiplex.

Posted on June 30, 2016July 3, 2019
trailers

She Likes to Move: THE FITS Trailer

Thinking about what I’ve seen naturally leaves me about what I’ve missed.

Posted on June 29, 2016July 4, 2016
blind spot series

Blindsided by L’AVVENTURA

The sensuality and forgiveness of film, as only Antonioni could provide.

Posted on June 28, 2016July 9, 2016
reviews

HIGH-RISE

Cram all of society into one narrow filing cabinet, and we shouldn’t be surprised when the cabinet breaks. The question is, do we want to watch that happen?

Posted on June 26, 2016September 29, 2019
the watchlist

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

Mia Hansen-Løve steps into the booth to drop the needle on both a sound and a scene.

Posted on June 25, 2016July 2, 2016
trailers

Just Like Honey: AMERICAN HONEY Trailer

After the douse of cold water that was WUTHERING HEIGHTS, I find myself intrigued for more Andrea Arnold.

Posted on June 22, 2016June 29, 2016
reviews

FINDING DORY

Thirteen years later, we just keep swimming.

Posted on June 19, 2016September 29, 2019
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched June 11 – 17)

The writing and direction of Julie Delpy took centre stage this week, as did the poor sales job it gets.

Posted on June 18, 2016June 25, 2016
trailers

Soldier Boy: BILLY LYNN’S LONG HALFTIME WALK Trailer

Are we ready to look at the lives of our soldiers, with an uncomfortable amount of clarity?

Posted on June 16, 2016June 22, 2016

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