Posts Tagged ‘American Beauty’
Film Review – Among Ravens
Among Ravens is the type of micro-indie that normally goes unseen and unheard of and thus impacts nothing either positively or negatively. It’s a from-the-heart labor of love full of actors acting and a camera crew capturing the natural beauty of its surroundings, soaking up…
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An Analysis – Best Picture Academy Awards and the Test of Time
The annual festival of Hollywood-types congratulating each other for their ability to play make-believe really well while flaunting a garish display of uniquely American excess is rapidly approaching. Of course I’m talking about the annual Academy Awards. As a concept, and looking at the amount…
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Episode 113 – Adaptations
In honor of Twilight, Spencer and Greg tackle literary series adaptations. Then they talk dysfunctional families in movies and give DVD picks.
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Writer’s Block #3 – Narration
Another Writer’s Block segment. This time Brandi and Henry explore the use of narration as a form of storytelling.
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Writer’s Block #2 – Alan Ball
Another Writer’s Block segment. This time Brandi and Henry explore the career of Alan Ball.
READ MORETop 5 – Dysfunctional Families
Another MacGuffin Film Podcast Top 5’s segment. In honor of Thanksgiving, Brandi and Allen share their top 5 dysfunctional families.
READ MOREFilm Review – Freezer Burn
Freezer Burn directed by Charles Hood sounds like a good movie. A scientist falls for a younger girl and he decides to freeze himself so that he can wake up and be with her in the future. This was an interesting enough synopsis for me…
READ MOREEpisode 6 – Filmmakers Of The World Unite
Spencer is joined by guest host Tristan Renteria, filmmaker and organizer of the Seattle International Latino Film Festival. The episode opens with an exploration of the life of independent filmmakers. Next they transition to a discussion about what makes a film successful cinematically. Finally they…
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