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thoughts & opinions

Ch-Check It Out

“You gotta see this…” Much like Sam handing Andy her headphones and promising that a song would totally change his life, the odd movie has … Read More ›

Posted on April 5, 2011March 19, 2012
discussion

Call and Answer (aka “Ask Ryan”) – Episode II

I did this six months ago, and had so much fun with it I thought I’d give it another go. It’s another interactive day at … Read More ›

Posted on February 7, 2011August 6, 2011
discussion, matineecast

Talk Show Host (Critique The Matineecast)

Talk to me people. Between regular episodes, special episodes, Hot Docs coverage and TIFF coverage, I’ve racked up a little more than forty Matineecasts in … Read More ›

Posted on February 1, 2011August 7, 2011
discussion

Some Kind of Monster

I just realized that it was ten Christmases ago that I got my first dvd player. So there’s a small touch of coincidence that this … Read More ›

Posted on December 27, 2010August 7, 2011
discussion

Wail

Without getting into specifics, I recently listened to a conversation where a film I love was torn to shreds. I couldn’t defend my precious film’s … Read More ›

Posted on December 7, 2010August 8, 2011
discussion

You’re The Best Around

I’ve had a long yet sporadic conversation with a fellow movie geek about rating movies – specifically, in giving something a top score (10 out … Read More ›

Posted on November 30, 2010August 8, 2011
discussion

Not For You

In Your Eyes, Who Is Still “Money”?

Posted on November 9, 2010August 10, 2011
discussion

Only a Few

This is gonna be short. Yesterday I packed up the Hatter DVD Library in prep for the move to the new joint. Of course, there’s … Read More ›

Posted on October 24, 2010August 13, 2011
listy goodness

Confession

Every episode of my podcast begins with a survey asking “What classic or essential haven’t you seen?”. Usually right around then I act all guffawed … Read More ›

Posted on October 12, 2010March 20, 2012
discussion

Call and Answer (aka "Ask Hatter")

So? Whaddaya Wanna Know?

Posted on August 10, 2010August 27, 2011
thoughts & opinions

Special

Do We Even Bother With What’s Special Anymore?

Posted on July 26, 2010March 19, 2012
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 6 – 11 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Somebody needs to explain to me why this week felt so long despite me only spending three days at the office. Hopefully today will fly, … Read More ›

Posted on June 11, 2010March 20, 2012

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