Posts Tagged ‘Gus Van Sant’
Film Review – The Sea of Trees
Aokigahara is a heavily dense forest located at the base of Mount Fuji in Japan. Nicknamed “Sea of Trees” or “Suicide Forest,” this area has developed a reputation as a popular site for individuals to attempt suicide. The suicide rate has grown so much that…
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Interview – Kimberly Peirce – Carrie (2013)
Spencer interviews director Kimberly Peirce from the horror remake Carrie (2013).
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Film Review – Carrie (2013)
Sure, some could say that the old Brian De Palma version of Carrie (1976) needed a little dusting off—it feels a bit dated, what with the abrupt editing style, the gauzy cinematography, the low budget effects—but it also showcases bravura performances from both Sissy Spacek…
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Episode 236 – James Franco
In honor of the release of Oz the Great and Powerful, Spencer and Greg discuss James Franco.
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Episode 220 – Josh Brolin
In honor of the release of Gangster Squad, Spencer and Greg discuss Josh Brolin.
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Film Review – Promised Land
After the runaway critical and financial success of 1997’s Good Will Hunting, a reunion between actor and director was an exciting and somewhat inevitable prospect. Less expected was director Gus Van Sant’s experimental Gerry, a barebones effort pitting Matt Damon and Hunting co-star Casey Affleck…
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Top 5 – Bad Films From Good Directors
Another MacGuffin Film Podcast Top 5′s segment. This time Brandi and Allen share their top 5 bad films from good directors.
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A discussion about Hollywood’s inability to find original ideas. Featuring Luke Burbank from TBTL.
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