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An ode to Paul Rudd, in epistolary form
Dear young straight men of America, Listen, I didn’t want to have to be the one to tell you this. It’s going to be a little tough to hear. But, I think you have a right to know. It’s about your girlfriend. She’s in love…
READ MOREFilm Review – The Kids Are All Right
The Kids Are All Right begins with a premise simple in its conceit but refreshingly removed from our typical summer movie fare. Nic (Annette Bening) and Jules (Julianne Moore) are a long-time committed couple. They are raising two children, each biologically attached to one parent…
READ MOREEraserhead – A Rebuttal
A few weeks ago here on the MacGuffin, Michael wrote an unfavorable review of David Lynch’s 1976 feature debut, Eraserhead. Summing up his feelings of the film, Michael wrote: “In conclusion, all I can say is that I would not suggest this movie. At all.…
READ MOREA Look Behind The Horror: Never Sleep Again/I Am Nancy
As two of the recent episodes of the MacGuffin Podcast show, we had some amazing opportunities for interviews at the Crypticon Horror Convention this month. Due to the woes of a glitch in our recording process, we can’t properly share one of the coolest experiences with you:…
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Film Review – Splice
If you’ve seen either of the podcasts I’ve guest hosted with Spencer over the last few weeks, you know I was excited for Splice. I was really hoping for a solid, entertaining sci-fi horror film. At the least, I hoped it would be schlocky fun.
READ MOREFilm Review – Ravenous
More horror movies should be set in the Old West. This much I am sure of. It is one of the reasons I was so excited to discover Ravenous (1999) exists. Alas, the film did not hit the sweet spot I so hoped it would.
READ MOREFilm Review – Iron Man 2
I am savoring my feelings of pleasure over Iron Man 2. As I’m underwhelmed with many of the action offerings for this summer, I worry they may need to last. Seriously, how bad does Prince of Persia look, am I right?
READ MOREFilm Review – Letters to Juliet
Letters to Juliet, which opens in theaters tomorrow, begins with a cute, appropriately far-fetched premise, acted out by an undeniably appealing, charming cast, in a beautiful setting. Unfortunately, it keeps itself from being an actual good movie by mucking up the works with what I like to…
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