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2015 blindspot

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Blindsided by SHERLOCK, JR.

April 21, 2015

Trying to do two things at once and expecting to do justice to both.

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Ryan McNeil
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Blindsided by THE JERK

March 31, 2015

A lot of idiocy, a little romance, and the perfect amount of innocence allow certain comedies to endure.

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Ryan McNeil
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Blindsided by ALL THAT JAZZ

February 24, 2015

Hate the artist; love the art.

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Ryan McNeil
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Blindsided by MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO

January 27, 2015

With a twelve-course meal on-tap for 2015, I decide to start with dessert.

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Ryan McNeil
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Blindsided (Announcing The 2015 Blind Spot Series)

November 18, 2014

Planning to step into the light for another year. Care to join me?

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Ryan McNeil
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