Posts Tagged ‘geena davis’
Film Review – Ava
Ava (2020) is the cinematic equivalent of painting by the numbers. It follows the outline of the thriller genre so strictly that you have to wonder if this is some kind of deconstruction or parody. Almost every trope you can think of makes an appearance.…
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Film Review – The Old Man & the Gun (Second Take)
When first viewing David Lowery’s The Old Man & The Gun, it is easy to regard film and film-festival icon Robert Redford’s supposed final film as an ode to all his classic performances of heist-man and hustler, outlaw and gunfighter and smooth talker and electric…
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Audacious Dames – Susan Sarandon – Thelma & Louise
Thelma & Louise, both the film and its titular characters, were jinxed at the Oscars in 1992, winning only one well-deserved award for Best Writing for a Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen by Callie Khouri. Its parched vistas, greasy spoons, and asphalt veins of…
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Episode 245 – Baseball Movies
In honor of the release of 42, Spencer and Greg discuss baseball movies.
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Episode 207 – Alec Baldwin
In honor of the release of Rise of the Guardians, Spencer and Greg discuss Alec Baldwin.
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Episode 163 – Female Leads
In honor of the release of Brave, Spencer and Greg discuss female leads.
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Film Review – Miss Representation
One of the reasons I am so passionate about film is because of the emotional experience the medium can provide. This is true as well of other types of stories and media; the narratives and images we are fed have incredible power. Obviously, this is…
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Top 5 – Duos
Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and Allen share their top 5 duos. 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 our…
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