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I'm not one of these self righteous film critics who always complain that movies aren't as good as they used to be. There are plenty of wonderful films out there to be enjoyed, one just requires a little extra effort to seek them out. Maybe I can help.

Here is the time of year that film buffs love. Summer is over, let's get serious.

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Walkey Talk: Character is in the Trying

Posted by: Mike Walkey • September 11, 2011 @ 8:44am

In honour of the Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, I revisit Paul Greengrass's masterpiece United 93, released in the spring of 2006.

I've seen many films about 9/11, both documentaries and fictionalized accounts. I've become obsessed with accumulating footage and knowledge of this American tragedy with international repercussions.

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Walkey Talk: The Little Film That Could

Posted by: Mike Walkey • August 21, 2011 @ 1:17pm

I am a Woody Allen fanatic. Therefore, I see every one of his films no matter what. That is, regardless of what the critical or box office reception is. There's rarely any media to cover an opening of a Woody Allen film. There's never a midnight showing for those impatient fans -- in fact, there's usually not much of a line up.

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Walkey Talk: My Summer Playlist

Posted by: Mike Walkey • August 2, 2011 @ 6:21pm

Standing in line in the rain, catching hypothermia from an air conditioned auditorium, staying up late to watch a midnight showing of a popular movie. The summertime creates many a great movie going experiences.

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Walkey Talk: I Like to Move It, Move It

Posted by: Mike Walkey • June 18, 2011 @ 3:56pm

I've done it in my basement. I've done it outdoors. My favourite place to do it is in a park. I used to be shy about doing it in public but I overcame that. I do it fast. I do it slow. Sometimes I take hours to finish. Once I pulled a groin doing it. After I'm done, I usually like a nice hot shower and have a nap. Sometimes I do it with other people.

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Walkey Talk: David Fincher - A Retrospective

Posted by: Mike Walkey • February 21, 2011 @ 5:10pm

The best director race this year has become much closer now that Tom Hooper from The King's Speech scooped up the Director's Guild Award – a common indicator of the Best Directing Oscar winner. There are some pundits who still believe The Social Network's David Fincher is the man to beat come February 27th.

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Walkey Talk: I Heart New York

Posted by: Mike Walkey • February 13, 2011 @ 7:08pm

While I was living in New York City, I once asked a native Long Islander what the dating life in Manhattan was like. He told me it was horrible. To him it was virtually impossible to meet people.

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Oscar Talk: Lose Yourself

Posted by: Mike Walkey • February 6, 2011 @ 7:53pm

I love this time of year (Oscar Season) because it allows me to talk about so many great films. Films that challenge and inspire. Films about courage and triumph. Films about loss and heartache. Films of passion.

Discussing great films to me is like having a great dance partner.

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The Oscar Race: Walkey's Thoughts

Posted by: Mike Walkey • January 30, 2011 @ 6:33pm

So the big news this week is of course the Oscar nominations, causing people like me to over-analyze everything. Who can blame us? The Academy Awards is our Superbowl. I will be making observations about the Oscar race for the next couple of weeks.

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