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The Virginity Hit – A Dialogue
Brandi Sperry: The Virginity Hit, a comedy in limited release that hits Seattle today, tells the story of teenager Matt’s (Matt Bennett) quest to lose his virginity. It’s a tried-and-true trope for a reason, as the question of when and where to “do it” for the first time…
READ MORETelevision Review – Skins
I have been absent from the MacGuffin site for quite a while now. Part of this was due to starting school and having more of a busy life lately. However, part of it was also due to the fact that I have been watching fewer…
READ MOREOutsourced: Culture Clash and Hometown Success
With the build up to the new TV season happening, a spotlight should be thrown on a locally filmed and produced independent comedy, Outsourced.
READ MORESonicsgate – A Review
In 2008, Seattle lost one of the pillars of its identity. For 41 years, the NBA basketball team, the Seattle Supersonics, excited fans with their up and down, high flying style of play. In 1979, made up of players such as Gus Williams, Finals MVP…
READ MOREFilm Review – Going the Distance
Even if nothing else had worked in Going the Distance, I would have had to thank the film for its lead female character, and in particular for her introductory scene. Running down the hallway at work, her first line of dialogue is an outburst of…
READ MOREGolden Earrings – A Review
You’ve got to be careful when it comes to making popcorn. If you put it in the microwave and time it too long, you’re going to get a scorching bag full of burnt food that is certainly not enjoyable to eat. However, if you time…
READ MOREFilm Review – The American
Jack, played by George Clooney in director Anton Corbijn’s The American, is a troubled man with a past. We know this instantly, because he has mysterious tattoos, and also he ignores the beautiful naked woman he’s with to stare pensively into the fireplace. When the…
READ MOREBreaking Upwards – A Review
We open with a couple making love. They have been with each other for years, they know each other in and out, and seem to be a perfect fit. However, during this opening scene, something is wrong. The passion that had sparked this relationship seems…
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