Posts Tagged ‘Jeff Nichols’
The MacGuffin’s Top 10 Films of 2016
2016 was another great year for films, and the writers on The MacGuffin all had their own favorites. This top 10 list for 2016 was narrowed down from 43 films that the writers all thought were worthy. There is a tie for both #6 and…
READ MOREInterview – Jeff Nichols – Midnight Special
Spencer interviews writer/director Jeff Nichols from the sci-fi thriller Midnight Special.
READ MORESXSW Film Review – Midnight Special
The SXSW Film Festival this year does not have many heavy hitters this year. However, when Midnight Special was added to the schedule, the sci-fi nerd in me was a tad excited. I should say, from the trailer, it looks like a sci-fi film. How…
READ MOREDVD Rundown 8-6-2013 – Video Podcast #272
Spencer and Greg give their DVD rundown for August 6th, 2013. In this episode they discuss Oblivion, The Place Beyond the Pines, On the Road and Mud.
READ MOREFilm Review – Mud
I don’t know if Matthew McConaughey’s agent took an especially artistic blow to the head or if one too many TBS airings of Failure To Launch set him down this new path, but if you’re reading this, sir, I’d like to buy you a Coke.…
READ MOREEpisode 222 – Jessica Chastain
In honor of the release of Mama, Spencer and Greg discuss Jessica Chastain.
READ MOREFilm Review – Take Shelter
Mental illness is a theme that is used to showcase many intriguing concepts, such as people overcoming adversity and looking at the darker aspects of the human psyche. The idea has also been used as an easy plot filler in films needing a quick out.…
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