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Tag: 12 years a slave

the decade so far

So Far, So Good: 12 YEARS A SLAVE

What began as a glimpse back into our past suddenly became a reflection of our present

Posted on May 21, 2015September 12, 2020
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched June 28 – July 4)

…or what I learned on the couch nursing a cold.

Posted on July 5, 2014July 9, 2014
award talk

Trophies (Oscar Predictions – Best Director & Best Picture)

For the first time in the fourteen years I’ve been Oscar-watching, the top races come with something different: Uncertainty

Posted on March 1, 2014March 5, 2014
award talk

Scars & Stories (Oscar Predictions – Best Adapted & Original Screenplay)

The great films of a given year begin with the words written on the page…but who’s words will be rewarded on Sunday night?

Posted on February 26, 2014March 3, 2014
listy goodness

Goodbye Lovers and Friends: Ryan’s Top Five of 2013

We begin with the end. As one year starts, we remember what the last one gave us.

Posted on January 1, 2014January 6, 2014
listy goodness, visuals

Hey Man, Nice Shot – 2013 Edition

Certain moments have a way of sticking with you throughout the year.

Posted on December 30, 2013January 4, 2014
reviews

12 YEARS A SLAVE

At an important time comes an important film; a film everyone should see, even if they only ever see it once.

Posted on October 18, 2013September 12, 2020
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched Aug 31 – Sep 20)

Get comfy: This is going to take a minute.

Posted on September 21, 2013October 4, 2013
festivals, reactions, TIFF

12 YEARS A SLAVE plays TIFF 2013

Once in a while, one must believe the hype.

Posted on September 7, 2013September 12, 2020
trailers

Southern Man: 12 YEARS A SLAVE Trailer

Steve McQueen is back with a new film. Compared to his last one I think we can count on a lot less sex this time around.

Posted on July 16, 2013July 21, 2013

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