Posts Tagged ‘Django Unchained’
Top 10 of 2012 – Ed’s Picks
2012 was a terrific year at the movies. 2010 and 2011 both felt a little underwhelming at the time. There was some good work, to be sure, but the amount of work that felt new or exciting was less and less. However, this last year…
READ MORETop 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.…
READ MOREFilm Review – Django Unchained
It seemed like only a matter of time before Quentin Tarantino would make his version of a western. His career has been hinting at it for awhile. Films like Inglourious Basterds (2009) and the Kill Bill series borrow elements from the genre—particularly from spaghetti westerns.…
READ MOREFilm 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,…
READ MOREMacGuffin Audio Podcast #160
Spencer is joined by Wonder Russell & Lisa Coronado (Revelation, The Collectibles) and Nick Ahlers (The MacGuffin, The Grapes of Rad). Segments include: TV social buzz, Meeting Wonder & Lisa, the News at 5 and December movie preview. TV social buzz: http://on.mash.to/SbpeXP News at 5: 1. Sherlock series…
READ MOREMy 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.
READ MOREMacGuffin Audio Podcast #142
Spencer is joined by Allen Almachar. Topics include: A look back at Crypticon and Secret Movie Night, catching up with SIFF, previewing Fernando Mereilles’s next project, making predictions for the Robocop remake, and checking out some current Kickstarter projects. Kickstarter projects featured: –Batman: Puppet Master –Citizen…
READ MOREFilm Review – The Dictator
Sacha Baron Cohen’s greatest strength is his ability to be a provocateur. It is both a gift and a curse, because at times he becomes too dependent upon it. Whether you love it or hate it, he continues this trend with the release of his…
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