Posts Tagged ‘Melissa Leo’
Film Review – Prisoners
Coming off its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Prisoners has so far had pretty spectacular reviews. That always increases the hype when going into a screening; that I was too excited to be blown away by this film is an understatement. As a…
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Film Review – Oblivion
The temptation to name off all the films Oblivion clearly lifts from is strong. Yes, as I watched it, nearly half a dozen other titles popped to mind. Director Joseph Kosinski, along with screenwriters Karl Gajdusek and Michael Arndt, fill this story with visual and…
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Film Review – Olympus Has Fallen
At this point, Gerard Butler has carved himself a career that falls into two categories: the romantic comedy or the action spectacle. If he’s not in one, he’s in the other. Scrub, rinse, dry, repeat. This time, we see him, guns blazing, in Antoine Fuqua’s…
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Film Review – Francine
Re-entering society after being in jail can be a monumental struggle for some ex-convicts. Integrating back into a world that has certain rules and prejudices can be overwhelming. It can be a very lonely prospect, too. Often just getting into a daily routine is a…
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Interview – Ryan O’Nan/Michael Weston – Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best
Spencer interviews writer/director/actor Ryan O’Nan and actor Michael Weston from the musical comedy Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best. This segment is also available on Stitcher, iTunes and YouTube. The audio version can be downloaded directly from here.
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Film Review – Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best
Singer-songwriter Alex (Ryan O’Nan), the main character in Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best, is in a bad place. He makes his living not closing on low-level real estate deals, his girlfriend has left him, he’s been dumped by three bands in one year, and he…
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Top 5 – Character Actresses
Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Brandi share their top 5 character actresses. 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…
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Film Review – Seven Days in Utopia
I walked into Seven Days in Utopia (2011) knowing nothing about the movie. I hadn’t seen the trailer or read any of the press releases about it. Now, a lot of times, going into a movie without any expectations can lead to some pleasant results—when…
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