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the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched September 20 – September 26)

As Fincher lingers in the background, I go back in time on a Friday night.

Posted on September 27, 2014October 4, 2014
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 9 – 23 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Seeing movies with our parents, the return of The Cinecast, and the fact that we’re all sick people.

Posted on September 26, 2014October 1, 2014
visuals

Freeze Frame: THE NATURAL

Without heroes we’re all plain people, but we may want to be careful who we anoint as heroes.

Posted on September 25, 2014June 30, 2015
trailers

The Look: BIG EYES Trailer

What do mean “original screenplay”?

Posted on September 24, 2014September 29, 2014
guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere: Talkin’ 1975 on The Dew Over

I take my talents to the east side…again…to discuss the films of 1975.

Posted on September 23, 2014September 1, 2018
american movie critics, conversations, my back pages

You Want History: Jandy & I Discuss Sherwood and Wilson

School’s back in session, so it’s about time I hit the books again. Today, Jandy and I discuss perspective and humility

Posted on September 22, 2014September 28, 2014
reviews

THE F WORD (aka WHAT IF)

Men and women have been asking themselves the same question for twenty-five years. I’m not sure we’re any closer to an answer.

Posted on September 21, 2014September 26, 2014
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched August 30 – September 19)

Keep your arms and legs inside the car at all times…

Posted on September 20, 2014September 25, 2014
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 9 – 19 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

As the embers from TIFF finally cool, I listen to Andrew & Co discuss Glazier, Vanessa write about all things classic Hollywood, and Huls cut to the core of philosophic pigeons.

Posted on September 19, 2014September 24, 2014
trailers

Disorder: A MOST VIOLENT YEAR Trailer

The rest of 2014 is starting to take shape…

Posted on September 18, 2014September 24, 2014
guest spots, podcasts

Elsewhere: Taking a Turn in The Hot Seat on Cheeseburger Chats

I take my talents to The Burger Shack to talk about…well…me!

Posted on September 17, 2014September 1, 2018
listy goodness, TIFF

All Good Things Come to an End (Reflections on TIFF 2014)

Close the notebook. Put the lenscap on the camera. Pay the tab at the pub. It’s time to call it a year for another TIFF

Posted on September 16, 2014September 22, 2014

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