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Tag: top fives

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Good for Great (Ryan’s Top Five of 2011)

Looking at 2011 Cinema as a whole, I’ve spotted the trend: By and large, the best stuff was outside of the mainstream.

Posted on January 1, 2012January 6, 2012
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 49 – 2011 in Review

Talkin’ 2011 at the Movies with guests Simon Columb from Screen Insight, along with Sarah Meadows and Lindsay Ragone. Together we close out the year by naming off our top five films.

Posted on December 31, 2011January 25, 2012
listy goodness, top fives

Ten (Top Five Films of 2010)

Wow…sorta hard for me to believe that I haven’t posted a top five on this space since April, and that one was by request! I … Read More ›

Posted on January 2, 2011August 7, 2011
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Island In The Sun (My Top Five "Desert Island" DVD’s)

So Number Six over at Fandango Groovers Movie Blog is hosting a bit of a blogging event this weekend. I’m taking part, but have to … Read More ›

Posted on April 8, 2010
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Pride (Top Five Irish Films)

This time last year, in honour of Saint Patrick’s Day, I posted an Irish Top Five. Given that I’m still suffering from a sliver of … Read More ›

Posted on March 16, 2010
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Besame Mucho (Hatter’s Five Favorite Movie Kisses)

While it is indeed a bit of a manufactured holiday, I can’t help but be a believer in Valentine’s Day. It is after all, an … Read More ›

Posted on February 9, 2010August 23, 2012
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How Soon is Now? (Top Five for 2010)

I suppose it’s no surprise that for the last five days I’ve had that Death Cab For Cutie song playing in my head. Y’know the … Read More ›

Posted on January 5, 2010August 23, 2012
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Decade pt. xi ( Top Five 00’s Movies – Best of The Decade )

So it’s 2010 huh? Pardon my surliness, but didn’t ya think the world would be a bit more futuristic by now? I mean, according to … Read More ›

Posted on January 1, 2010August 23, 2012
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Decade pt. x ( Top Five 00’s Movies – 2009 )

I might have already said this, but it bears repeating…I cannot be happier to see the page turn on 2009 at the movies. To paraphrase … Read More ›

Posted on December 29, 2009August 23, 2012
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Feliz Navidad (Hatter’s Five Favorite Christmas Movies)

It’s a mere three sleeps until Christmas kids! (Show of hands – who still has shopping to do?). This is my third time cobbling together … Read More ›

Posted on December 22, 2009August 23, 2012
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Baby Did a Bad, Bad Thing ( Worst Films I Saw This Decade )

We are mere days away from the end of the decade, and this has many reflecting on all sorts of best-of lists. However, as I … Read More ›

Posted on December 15, 2009August 23, 2012
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Decade pt. ix ( Top Five 00’s Movies – 2008 )

Unreal. I have only two more entries to go in my Decade series, and the next one will be summing up the year at hand. … Read More ›

Posted on November 24, 2009August 23, 2012

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