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SIFF Film Review – Grassroots
Politics are a tough subject, especially these days, when everything feels so divisive; to tackle a film project on the subject seems risky at best. Add in a story that is so quintessentially Seattle, like in Grassroots, and the odds stretch even further that you…
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MacGuffin Audio Podcast #139
Spencer is joined by Eric Morgret (Crypticon, MIFFF) and Aaron Mason (Grapes of Rad). Topics include: A preview of Crypticon & MIFFF, discussing the significance of the NC17 rating, examining the decision to remake classic films, fight over the top 10 comic movies, a look…
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Episode 101 – A History of Success
Spencer and Allen discuss Zoe Saldana in advance of Colombiana, look at Guy Pearce for Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark and give their DVD picks of the week.
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Episode 95 – End of the Line
Spencer and John look at series finales in honor of Harry Potter, consider the importance of the release date, and give DVD picks of the week.
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It Is What It Is: Part Three – Narrative and Originality in Predators
Predator is one of the best action films ever made. It’s got Schwarzenegger in his prime, a young and ambitious John McTeirnan at the helm, Carl Weathers, Jesse Ventura and a seven-foot invisible monster. Boy, they don’t make them like that anymore… Firstly, you should…
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Episode 86 – The Rise of Johnny Depp
Spencer and John look back on Johnny Depp’s rise to stardom in honor of Pirates of the Caribbean 4, share some things they wish would go away now, and give their DVD picks of the week.
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Is the movie poster dead?
Recently, when I was walking down the street, a bus passed me. It was plastered with advertisements for the Martin Lawrence integrity-stripping franchise entry Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son. The poster looked terrible, and I’m sure that’s a pretty accurate description of the film,…
READ MOREFilm Review – Tron: Legacy
I admit I’m probably not the target demographic for Tron: Legacy; after all, I was born the same year the original Tron was released. I have seen the film and enjoy the concept, but I am certainly not a die hard fan. That being said,…
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