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SLIFR Tree House: 2011 Films: UPDATED
It’s that time of year again. I was so pleased to be asked to participate in Dennis Cozzalio’s SLIFR Tree House again, a gathering of writers to talk about the films of 2011. We did it last year too and … Continue reading
Farewell, Tree House!
Our week in the Movie Tree House is now over! Final comments by all of us (Jim Emerson, Jason Bellamy, moi, and Dennis Cozzalio), as well as a wrap-up from Dennis over on SLIFR. Here is the complete conversation we’ve … Continue reading
The SLIFR Movie Tree House
Rounding up the week at Sergio Leone and the Infield Fly Rule, up in our cool movie-themed treehouse. Final thoughts coming in from the participants. It’s been a great week. I’ll miss hanging out with you boys and receiving 20 … Continue reading
The SLIFR Movie Tree House
We’re still talking about movies over at Sergio Leone and the Infield Fly Rule! More to come! Jim Emerson has an awesome roundup.
The SLIFR Movie Tree House
I throw my voice into the conversation over in the SLIFR Movie Tree House. I, personally, am so pleased that a photo of Jim Carrey in Liar Liar illustrates my post (thanks, Dennis). Especially that moment in particular: “The color … Continue reading
The SLIFR Movie Tree House #2: Is There Anything Good Playing This Weekend?
Jim Emerson from Scanners starts us off here.
The SLIFR Movie Tree House #1: Introductions
Dennis introduces the project and his contributors here. It’s going to be a fun week!
Introducing: The SLIFR Movie Tree House
Very exciting new project that I am thrilled to be a part of: the fantastic Dennis Cozzalio of Sergio Leone and the Infield Fly Rule (or: SLIFR) asked me to participate in an ongoing movie-conversation (modeled on the fantastic Slate … Continue reading

