Matthew Ryder

Matthew Ryder has been covering sports for over seven years, including time spent with CBC Radio One and Rogers Television in St. John’s, as well as a host of online publications based across Canada. After working as media relations director for the St. John’s Fog Devils, he haplessly wandered until once again finding purpose in the revitalized Indy. When he’s not hammering out sports columns and movie reviews, you can find him deep in martial arts study or hanging out with his two dogs. Much like Don Draper of Mad Men, he does his best work when sharply dressed and drinking at his desk.

Posts


  • > The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
    December 22, 2011
    It’s that time of year again, the time when Oscar buzz starts and films trying to get in on the conversation pop up in cinemas around the world. Little-engine... Read More

  • > The Muppets
    December 13, 2011
    It’s been a long time since The Muppets were relevant. Like, a long time. One of my earliest memories is Kermit the Frog introducing John Denver as the guest ... Read More

  • > IceCaps Recap: A Disturbing Trend
    December 12, 2011
    Friday’s failure to close out sets the tone The St. John’s IceCaps welcomed the Worcester Sharks to Mile One on Friday night, losing to their heated d... Read More

  • > J. Edgar
    November 29, 2011
    Clint Eastwood is an overrated director. People don’t like to hear that, but it’s a fact and it’s been proven by his body of work. Sure, he has some fi... Read More

  • > IceCaps Recap: Caps Keep Rolling
    November 15, 2011
    Triumphant return home on Saturday It was a good run for the St. John’s IceCaps as they stormed across the northeastern US over the past two weeks. So g... Read More

  • > Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
    November 9, 2011
    There was a time when I was pretty big fan of Oasis. I mean, I guess I still am really. Definitely Maybe and (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? are both exc... Read More

  • > The Rum Diary
    November 7, 2011
    Johnny Depp is the most bankable star in Hollywood. He plays every role with quirks, and people love him for it no matter how good, bad, or unnecessary (I’m l... Read More

  • > The Thing
    October 24, 2011
    Horror remakes are kind of a guilty pleasure of mine. I don’t believe a movie should be panned just because it doesn’t live up to the original that it’s r... Read More

  • > IceCaps Recap: Caps Split Home Debut
    October 17, 2011
    Caps drop ugly home opener in AHL’s return to St. John’s It would be accurate to say that the St. John’s IceCaps performance in their home opener was... Read More

  • > 50/50
    October 7, 2011
    Going into 50/50, two words played repeatedly in the back of my head. Funny People. Funny People. Funny People. Funny People. Funny People. ... Read More

  • > Warrior
    September 22, 2011
    I’m a fan of mixed martial arts, and have been for a long time. I can tell you what it was like to watch Royce Gracie on VHS with my dad when we didn’t know... Read More

  • > Apollo 18
    September 8, 2011
    By the time Apollo 18 was over, I had a whole mess of thoughts going on in my head. Even now, days later, I write this from a place of confusion because I’m s... Read More

  • > 30 Minutes or Less
    August 25, 2011
    If you’ve seen the preview for 30 Minutes or Less and thought it would be raunchy and pretty funny, you’re in the right headspace. There’s not much els... Read More

  • > The Change-Up
    August 11, 2011
    The body-switch comedy is BACK! Okay, not really. Actually I could probably spend the next 600 words explaining all the reasons it was never “here” to be... Read More

  • > Captain America: The First Avenger
    July 29, 2011
    One would think setting a hero in the most epic conflict in history would be a recipe for success. In fact, the draw of a hero like Captain America probably com... Read More

  • > Transformers: Dark of the Moon
    July 14, 2011
    I had a real issue to overcome as I entered the theatre to check out Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Two issues really. One: I don’t mind a big, dumb actio... Read More


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