Posts Tagged ‘Blue Valentine’
Film Review – The Light Between Oceans
Great acting can carry a story. And you can’t get a better cast of contemporary actors than those featured in the new drama The Light Between Oceans. While the basics of the plot may at first blush seem overdone, a top notch troupe of performers…
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Film Review – The Place Beyond The Pines
The Place Beyond The Pines tells the story of…actually, it tells three different stories, none of which pay off at the end. Its director, Derek Cianfrance, previously made the doomed romance Blue Valentine (2010). While I was not as keen as others on that film,…
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Interview – Derek Cianfrance – The Place Beyond The Pines
Spencer interviews writer/director Derek Cianfrance from the crime drama The Place Beyond The Pines. This segment is also available on Stitcher, iTunes and YouTube. The audio version can be downloaded directly from here.
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Film Review – Gangster Squad
Gangster movies have long been a staple of the film industry, dating back to pretty much the beginning of cinema. Traditionally they have been a platform for great characters and stories, and are no stranger to awards. One of the more creative directors to burst…
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Film Review – Take This Waltz
Michelle Williams seems to be quickly establishing herself as one of the most talented actresses working today. Despite her multiple Academy Award nominations and loads of acclaim, she has refused to take the easy road to success and star in big budget movies. She continues…
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Film Review – Like Crazy
We always want love to overcome all, in our books, our television, and, especially, our films. So, it is rare thing when a movie comes along and truly examines that idea without being cynical and cruel, but with an approach that simply asks us to…
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Episode 104 – The Next Big Thing
Spencer and Greg discuss Ryan Gosling in advance of Drive, look back at James Marsden’s career for Straw Dogs and give their DVD picks of the week.
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Top 5 – Nonlinear Films
Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and Allen share their top 5 nonlinear films. This segment is also available on Stitcher, iTunes, and Zune. The audio version can be downloaded directly from here. After you’ve watched the video please vote in…
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