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Empire State of Mind: KING KONG

While I head to Gotham for a few days, allow me to touch on some of my favorite shots in my favorite New York stories.

Posted on February 27, 2015June 30, 2015
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 2 – 27 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

I get packing, Rich ponders solitude, Becca goes to Glasgow, and Sam hits the nail on the head.

Posted on February 26, 2015March 3, 2015
trailers

Bone House: CRIMSON PEAK Trailer

Is it Guillermo’s turn?

Posted on February 25, 2015March 1, 2015
blind spot series

Blindsided by ALL THAT JAZZ

Hate the artist; love the art.

Posted on February 24, 2015June 30, 2015
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 132 – KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE

Talkin’ KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE with Simon Columb. He and Ryan also read some listener feedback on trash and flip the record over to play the other side.

Posted on February 23, 2015February 26, 2015
award talk

Everything is Awesome (87th Oscar Winners)

So, How did YOUR pool turn out?

Posted on February 23, 2015February 26, 2015
award talk

Days of Gold (Ryan’s 87th Oscar Predictions)

And here…we…go.

Posted on February 22, 2015February 25, 2015
award talk

You’re the Top (Oscar Predictions – Best Director & Best Picture)

There are five directors and eight films up for the top prizes, but really it all comes down to the same pair.

Posted on February 21, 2015February 25, 2015
award talk

Boys and Girls (Oscar Predictions – Best Actress & Actor)

The women are all-but-decided, but there’s a fight going on in the boy’s room.

Posted on February 20, 2015February 23, 2015
award talk

You’ve Got a Killer Scene There, Man… (Oscar Predictions – Best Supporting Actress & Supporting Actor)

Two categories, two sure bets.

Posted on February 20, 2015February 23, 2015
award talk

Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action (Oscar Predictions – Best Adapted & Original Screenplay)

Gearing up for Oscar night and putting my money where my mouth is…starting with the scripts.

Posted on February 19, 2015February 22, 2015
outside, visuals

Elsewhere: Freeze Framing the Best Picture Nominees at Cineplex

I’m at Cineplex today breaking down the Oscar Class of 2014 into eight awesome shots.

Posted on February 18, 2015February 22, 2015

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