Posts Tagged ‘Drive’
Film Review – Only God Forgives
There is something distinctly unique in the experience of watching a Nicolas Winding Refn film. No matter what the subject matter, there is always something antagonistic waiting under the surface to either shock with visceral intensity or disturb with subtle ease. As the Dutch writer/director…
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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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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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MacGuffin Audio Podcast #156
Spencer is joined by Ryan Reiter (ZomBcon) and Allen Almachar (The MacGuffin). Segments include: Meeting Ryan, News at 5, and a game of ‘Film or Fiction’ (with fake plots provided by Brandon Jerwa). News at 5: 1. Potential for Roger Rabbit 2 (http://bit.ly/QLikXQ) 2. The…
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Episode 195 – Bryan Cranston
In honor of the release of Argo, Spencer and Greg discuss Bryan Cranston.
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MacGuffin Roundtable #21 – Defending Your Life
The MacGuffin crew discuss Defending Your Life, from director/writer/actor Albert Brooks and co-starring Meryl Streep. This episode can be played online via the flash player below or it can be downloaded from here. It is also available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Zune.
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Episode 124 – Power Trips
In honor of Chronicle, Spencer and Greg discuss cinematic power trips. Then they look at films with animals as characters, before giving DVD picks of the week.
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Top 10 of 2011 – Allen’s Picks
With 2011 officially in the books, it’s time once again to look back and reflect on some of the best films that have come out in the past year. As with all movie writers, coming up with a list like this is usually expected, but…
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