Posts Tagged ‘Inglourious Basterds’
Film Review – Jojo Rabbit
Jojo Rabbit tries to ride a tightrope of humor and tragedy but wobbles way too much. Nazis and comedy can be a surprisingly strong combination, with classics like The Producers and more recent films like Inglourious Basterds making fun of the worst monsters of history…
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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…
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Film 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.…
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Episode 206 – DVD Rundown 11-20-2012
Spencer and Greg give their DVD rundown for November 20th, 2012. In this episode they discuss Game of Thrones, The Expendables 2, Heaven’s Gate, and Tarantino XX.
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Film Review – Farewell, My Queen
What happens to the common people when great events unfold? When royalty engage in their machinations, what effect does that have on those that serve them? How are loyal servants rewarded for their years of unyielding service? Often in historical epics, these are questions that…
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Episode 127 – A Rising Star
In honor of Gone, Spencer and Greg discuss Amanda Seyfried. Then they look at covert operations movies before giving DVD picks of the week.
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Top 5 – Brad Pitt Films
Another MacGuffin Film Podcast Top 5’s segment. Inspired by the film Moneyball, Brandi and Allen share their top 5 Brad Pitt films. This segment is also available on Stitcher, iTunes, and Zune. The audio version can be downloaded directly from here. After you’ve watched the…
READ MOREEpisode 14 – Glutton For Punishment
Spencer is joined by Jackson Douglas, director of For Christ’s Sake. The episode opens with a discussion about the current state of film. Next, Jackson shares some of his directorial inspirations and thoughts on some of the directors currently working in Hollywood. Finally, they share…
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