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freeze frame

visuals 1940, ernst lubitsch, freeze frame, the shop around the corner

Freeze Frame: THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER

January 23, 2014

A few well-chosen words can feel like the sun is shining. So imagine the sadness one can feel when the clouds start to gather.

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Ryan McNeil
visuals 1947, freeze frame, george seaton, miracle on 34th street

Freeze Frame: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET

December 12, 2013

If rivalries can be put aside, and consumers treated with respect – maybe that’s something to believe in.

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Ryan McNeil
visuals 1959, billy wilder, freeze frame, some like it hot

Freeze Frame: SOME LIKE IT HOT

November 28, 2013

What better way to visualize the heat coming off an icon like Marilyn?

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Ryan McNeil
visuals 1973, freeze frame, martin scorsese, mean streets

Freeze Frame: MEAN STREETS

November 21, 2013

It always seems easier to ask forgiveness than ask permission. Thing is, forgiveness leaves a mark.

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Ryan McNeil
visuals 1967, arthur penn, bonnie and clyde, freeze frame

Freeze Frame: BONNIE AND CLYDE

November 13, 2013

Sometimes you go to bed with the myth, and wake up next to the truth.

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Ryan McNeil
visuals 1952, freeze frame, gene kelly, singin' in the rain, stanley donan

Freeze Frame: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN

November 7, 2013

The magicians, the trick, the secret, and the enraptured audience. All in one glorious shot. No wonder I love this film.

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Ryan McNeil
visuals 1973, freeze frame, george roy hill, the sting

Freeze Frame: THE STING

October 30, 2013

Some people take; some people get taken.

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Ryan McNeil
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