Posts Tagged ‘John Wayne’
Film Review – Cry Macho
The title of Cry Macho (2021) operates as an oxymoron. “Macho” expresses the inflated, aggressive nature of masculinity – one of toughness and perseverance in the face of adversity. To “Cry” is to express feelings that have stereotypically not been associated with what it means…
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Top 10 Films of 2014 – Adelaide’s List
I’m a grumpy middle-aged lady, and I want to see films when I want to see them—which is often long after they’ve left the theater. So my top ten 2014 is composed of new-to-me films from any year. Also, “top” does not necessarily mean “best”…
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Top 5 – Fight Scenes
Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Ed share their top 5 fight scenes. This segment is also available on Stitcher, iTunes and from here. After you’ve watched the video please vote in our poll and share which one you think…
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Top 5 – Anti-Heroes
Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Brandi share their top 5 anti-heroes. 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 our poll…
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What We’re Watching – 12/7/2011
The Muppets: So, there’s a new Muppet movie. You may have heard of it; it’s called The Muppets. I LOVE The Muppet Show, but the only Muppet movie I have every really cared for is Muppets From Space. (I am fully aware that this is…
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Top 5 – Westerns
Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Ben and Ed share their top 5 westerns. This segment is also available on Stitcher, iTunes, and Zune. The audio version can be downloaded directly from here.
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Action Junkie: Street Law and an Intro to the World of Italian Action Cinema
If we are to look at the history of the action film, then the progression of the genre is one that began with the classic American Westerns directed by the likes of John Ford and Howard Hawkes. Films like The Searchers, Stagecoach, and Rio Bravo…
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Oscar’s Crimes – Acting
All Points Bulletin: Be on the lookout for a small, bald, gold man. He is 13 and 1/2 inches tall, weighs 8.5 lbs, sexual organs seem to be absent, tends to stand very still, constantly wielding a crusader’s sword, and is made of gold plated…
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