Posts Tagged ‘Network’
Film Review – Joker (Second Take)
Joaquin Phoenix delivers one of the great performances of the year in Joker (2019). It is truly an outstanding piece of work, and another highlight in a career already filled with them. As the deranged protagonist, Phoenix is able to utilize the best of his…
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Film Review – Nightcrawler
Los Angeles: a city of dreams and nightmares. Neon lights cut through deep dark shadows as a menacing score keeps us on edge. This is a city where anything can happen, and where people will do anything to get what they want. Dan Gilroy, whose…
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Top 5 – Speeches
Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Ed share their top 5 speeches. 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 is…
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Top 5 – Oscar Robberies
Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Edward share their top 5 Oscar robberies. This segment is also available on Stitcher, iTunes and YouTube. The audio version can be downloaded directly from here. After you’ve watched the video please vote in…
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An Appreciation – Rocky
There are many movies that feature underdog characters, but very few are as good and as inspirational as Rocky (1976). Directed by John G. Avildsen and written by and starring Sylvester Stallone as the titular character, the film is a moving emotional journey about a…
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An Appreciation – Network
“I’m as mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this anymore!” It’s scary just how prophetic the film Network (1976) has become when seen in today’s modern age. Both Paddy Chayefsky, who wrote the film, and the great Sidney Lumet, who directed, came…
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