Posts Tagged ‘E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial’
An Appreciation – The Thing
From the late 1970s through the ‘80s, John Carpenter directed a string of good to great films. Working primarily in the action and horror genres, Carpenter exhibited a keen sense for style – generating atmosphere and building tension. This ability was not only due to…
READ MOREFilm Review – Abominable
One often used trope in family and animated films involves a protagonist befriending an outsider, usually of the fantastical variety. The earliest iteration of this I can remember was the friendship born between Elliott (Henry Thomas) and the alien in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982). But…
READ MOREEpisode 203 – Steven Spielberg
In honor of the release of Lincoln, Spencer and Greg discuss Steven Spielberg.
READ MOREEpisode 194 – DVD Rundown 10-9-2012
Spencer and Greg give their DVD rundown for October 9th, 2012. In this episode they discuss Prometheus, Rock of Ages, Dial M for Murder, and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.
READ MOREAn Analysis – Spielberg vs. Spielberg
In a darkened space below the deck of the Orca, a fishing boat that probably isn’t big enough, the Ahabesque character of Sam Quint relays a chilling tale about a mission to deliver an atomic bomb to Japan during World War II. While drunk and…
READ MORETop 5 – Weirdly Scary Films
Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and Allen share their top 5 weirdly scary 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…
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