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Episode 127 – 2014 in Review

Talkin’ 2014 at the Movies with guests Corey Pierce from Row Three and Nicole Bontoft and Lindsay Ragone. Together we close out the year by naming off our top five films.

Posted on December 31, 2014January 5, 2015
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 127 – 2014 in Review (Music-Free)

The Year-End Episode, music-free.

Posted on December 31, 2014January 14, 2015
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Hey Man, Nice Shot – 2014 Edition

They say a picture say a thousand words. Here’s twenty five thousand about the films of 2014.

Posted on December 30, 2014December 29, 2015
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Blindsided by TROIS COULEURS

Blindspotting for 2014 ends not with a whimper, but with a great, big, three-course bang.

Posted on December 29, 2014June 30, 2015
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SELMA

A sign of the times in a portrayal of times gone by.

Posted on December 28, 2014September 12, 2020
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UNBROKEN

In the face of great feats of endurance, the question isn’t how our heroes find the strength to endure, but rather why?

Posted on December 27, 2014September 11, 2020
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INTO THE WOODS

Once upon a time, there was a musical that longed for seven-and-twenty years to be adapted.

Posted on December 26, 2014December 31, 2014
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Put a Little Love in Your Heart

Merry Christmas Matinee Readers – Today, We Felt Like This…

Posted on December 25, 2014December 30, 2014
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Ghost of Christmas Past: Revisiting a “Wonderful Life” Conversation

The children are all nestled all snug in their beds, and while I could sleep, I’ll link to an old post instead…

Posted on December 24, 2014December 29, 2014
reviews

INHERENT VICE

You might not always know where it is you’re going, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the walk.

Posted on December 23, 2014December 28, 2014
reviews

ANNIE

What are the odds that I can get my bottom dollar back?

Posted on December 22, 2014December 27, 2014
reviews

THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES

As the boat pulls into the port, it is time that we look at the river run behind us.

Posted on December 21, 2014December 25, 2014

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