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SXSW Film Review – Running with Beto
“We gotta run like there is nothing to lose.” US Congressman Beto O’Rourke ran for Ted Cruz’s Senate seat from the great state of Texas in 2018. Director David Modigliani (Crawford, 61 Bullets) had a personal relationship with Beto and the foresight to think he would…
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Film Review – The Kid
As a longtime fan of Vincent D’Onofrio’s work in front of the camera, The Kid presented an opportunity to see what he is capable behind it. As the director, D’Onofrio hopefully would take his immense knowledge of being in the film industry and be able…
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The MacGuffin’s Top 10 Films of 2018
The film critics at The MacGuffin have varied tastes when it comes to what our favorite films of 2018. As I compiled this list, there are always at least two to three films that another critic has chosen as a favorite that I have never…
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Film Review – Mary Queen of Scots
Any film set around the historical events of the Elizabethan era and its ruler, Queen Elizabeth I, I am going to see. There is an audience for these historical dramas both on the small and big screen as time and again new versions recreating the events…
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Film Review – Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
There is nothing like going back to a beloved series, so etched in your mind both the experiences of reading the books and then seeing the film adaptations. While it is not Harry Potter, it is the same universe only in prequel form and expanding…
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Film Review – Widows
Director Steve McQueen (12 Years a Slave, Shame) decided to take on a film showcasing women finding their strength in Widows. With a screenplay by McQueen and Gillian Flynn (author of Gone Girl, Sharp Objects) and based on the novel of the same name by…
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Film Review – Wildlife
Wildlife is a relationship drama helmed by first-time director Paul Dano known for his work in front of the camera. The film is also written by Paul Dano, his first screenplay, and Zoe Kazan, her second screenplay after Ruby Sparks. The film is based on the…
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Film Review – Squirrel
First feature films can be a tricky endeavor for those with small budgets but an avid love for the art of film. Many firsts for screenwriters and directors end up being films with a decent budget that gain a cult following and strong word-of-mouth, but others…
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