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1984

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Freeze Frame: THE NATURAL

September 25, 2014

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

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Ryan McNeil
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Freeze Frame: THE TERMINATOR

June 18, 2014

If only some people would listen…

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Ryan McNeil
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Freeze Frame: AMADEUS

February 20, 2014

Recognizing true genius in an age of hyperbole.

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Ryan McNeil
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