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matineecast, podcasts

Episode 44

Talkin’ THE IDES OF MARCH with guest Steve Johnston. He and Ryan also read some listener feedback on Ryan’s continuing horror education and rattle off their top five moments of film betrayal.

Posted on October 23, 2011December 4, 2011
reviews

THE IDES OF MARCH

Politics Can Be a Dirty Game. But the Politics of Politics is More Than Just Dirty: It’s Downright Bloody.

Posted on October 7, 2011January 12, 2013
festivals, reactions, TIFF

TIFF Review: THE IDES OF MARCH

Clooney Gets Back Behind the Camera to Tell a Tale of The Politics Involved With Politics.

Posted on September 11, 2011September 11, 2020
reviews

CRAZY STUPID LOVE

Something Seemingly So Predictable Turns Sweet, Honest, and Truly Surprising.

Posted on August 21, 2011January 28, 2012
award talk

Waiting On a Friend

Good Thursday morning folks! Time for me to jot down some thoughts on another two categories, which today will be Best Supporting Actor and Best … Read More ›

Posted on February 19, 2009August 7, 2013
reviews

THE WRESTLER

What happens to a star when the lights come up and the crowd has gone home?

Posted on January 25, 2009August 27, 2012
trailers

Holding Out for a Hero – THE WRESTLER Trailer

I find myself amazingly tired this morning, but still wanted to post a look at something I’m very excited about. I caught this film with … Read More ›

Posted on November 24, 2008March 30, 2012
TIFF

TIFF Reaction: THE WRESTLER

I approached my screening of THE WRESTLER with a lot of hope and expectations. It seems as though with every week that goes by, another … Read More ›

Posted on September 9, 2008

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