Posts Tagged ‘David O. Russell’
Academy Awards 2013 – Let’s Pick the Winners
Alright, the Academy Award nominations are out. Love them or hate them, they are what they are…we’re not going to worry about snubs at this point. Let’s use our intuition to try and predict what the winners will be from those nominees that are available.
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Top 10 of 2012 – Allen’s Picks
It’s been one heck of a good year for movies. From mainstream blockbusters to low-budget indies, there was a little bit for everyone in 2012. Even with a less than stellar summer season, I would argue that this been the strongest film year since 2007.…
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Film Analysis – Best Picture Predictions
It’s that time again: Oscar time. Many of the contenders have been seen, and the race for Best Picture is starting to take shape. But with the possibility of having five to ten nominees, things get a bit trickier. Here are the most likely contenders,…
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Film Review – Silver Linings Playbook
Based on Matthew Quick’s 2008 novel of the same name, Silver Linings Playbook attempts to walk the fine line between comedy and tragedy. Both main characters are struggling to sort through their own forms of mental illness while coping with recent loss. Not exactly what…
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My Five Most Anticipated Films for Awards Season
Predicting the movies that you will like is (let’s be honest) really, really fun. You take little details that you know about a movie and you find yourself excited beyond logic. Here are the upcoming films that have me most excited.
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Episode 185 – Isla Fisher
In honor of the release of Bachelorette, Spencer and Greg discuss Isla Fisher.
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Top 5 – Underdog Films
Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and Allen share their top 5 underdog films. This segment is also available on Stitcher and iTunes. The audio version can be downloaded directly from here. After you’ve watched the video please vote in our…
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Film Review – Warrior
Everyone loves an underdog film. Not only that, but everyone loves a sports/underdog film. They come about nearly every year, and they usually follow the same pattern: a person down on their luck, financially unstable, with a family in disarray and a life on the…
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