Posts Tagged ‘Sidney Lumet’
Film Review – Murder on the Orient Express
Murder on the Orient Express (2017) is the kind of film that seems to have stepped out of the past. Not just because it’s a period piece, but also in its execution. Director Kenneth Branagh does here what he did with his update of Cinderella (2015):…
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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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An Appreciation – The Wizard of Oz
Unlike most people, I did not see The Wizard of Oz (1939) as a child. In fact, I didn’t see it in its entirety until I was nearing young adulthood. But even before then, I felt like there was already a familiarity. This benchmark of…
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Film Review – Broken City
Somewhere in its heart, Broken City really wants to be a good movie—and not just any good movie, but a Sidney Lumet good movie. If this movie had just one thing to say, it would be that corruption is everywhere, from the mayor on down.…
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Top 5 – Acts of Redemption
Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Ed share their top 5 acts of redemption. 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…
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Episode 187 – Philip Seymour Hoffman
In honor of the release of The Master, Spencer and Greg discuss Philip Seymour Hoffman.
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Top 5 – Summer Movies
Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Ed share their top 5 summer movies. 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 – 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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