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Author: Ryan McNeil

the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched October 10 – 30)

Three weeks worth of watching, highlighted by an unforgettable screening of a pop culture classic.

Posted on October 31, 2015November 9, 2015
blind spot series

Blindsided by PARIS, TEXAS

Finding splendour in the dingiest of places.

Posted on October 26, 2015December 1, 2015
reviews

CRIMSON PEAK

Behind a splendid exterior, true darkness can often lay in wait.

Posted on October 25, 2015November 5, 2015
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 10 – 23 (Chatter from Other Bloggers)

Vanessa considers the children, Amir reconsiders Panahi, Anna visits James and Q, and I wonder where I’m at.

Posted on October 23, 2015November 5, 2015
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 145 – BACK TO THE FUTURE TRILOGY

Talkin’ BACK TO THE FUTURE TRILOGY with Ariel Fisher and Corey Atad.

Posted on October 21, 2015October 31, 2015
trailers

One Last Time – STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Trailer no. 3

I believe we have reached “Peak Hype”. Bask in the feeling one moment longer…

Posted on October 20, 2015October 26, 2015
reviews

BRIDGE OF SPIES

The new Steven Spielberg film asks us what is noble, what is evil, and what is somewhere in-between.

Posted on October 16, 2015October 25, 2015
trailers

HAIL, CAESAR! Trailer

Oh god – The Coens have gone goofy again.

Posted on October 15, 2015February 6, 2016
the decade so far

So Far, So Good: ZERO DARK THIRTY

What to make of a film about a victory that leaves us feeling at such a loss?

Posted on October 14, 2015October 23, 2015
matineecast, podcasts

Episode 144 – THE MARTIAN

Talkin’ THE MARTIAN with Sam McCosh.

Posted on October 12, 2015April 24, 2016
the watchlist

Days of The Week (Films Watched October 3 – 9)

Why must we endure so many “off weeks” on the movie-going calendar?

Posted on October 10, 2015October 20, 2015
trailers

Lizard Life: THE GOOD DINOSAUR Trailer

After already tagging one ball into the upper deck, Pixar gets another at-bat.

Posted on October 7, 2015October 15, 2015

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