Posts Tagged ‘Steven Spielberg’
An Analysis – Spielberg vs. Spielberg
In a darkened space below the deck of the Orca, a fishing boat that probably isn’t big enough, the Ahabesque character of Sam Quint relays a chilling tale about a mission to deliver an atomic bomb to Japan during World War II. While drunk and…
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Top 10 of 2011 – Allen’s Picks
With 2011 officially in the books, it’s time once again to look back and reflect on some of the best films that have come out in the past year. As with all movie writers, coming up with a list like this is usually expected, but…
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Top 5 – Cliched But Awesome Moments
Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Brandi share their top 5 cliched but awesome moments. 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…
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Film Review – War Horse
There is much you can tell about a movie from its start, the music, the images, and the tone. In Steven Spielberg’s new film War Horse, everything you need to know is spelled out in the first three minutes of dialogue and scenes. We have an over…
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Film Review – The Adventures of Tintin
Now this is what I’m talking about. The beautiful thing about seeing Steven Spielberg’s The Adventures of Tintin (2011) is realizing all the shortcomings that made up his lackluster film Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008). Sure, both films have similarities:…
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Top 5 – Letdowns
Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Brandi share their top 5 letdowns. 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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Top 5 – Underrated Steven Spielberg Films
Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. Inspired by the films War Horse and Tintin, Allen and Edward share their top 5 underrated Steven Spielberg films. This segment is also available on Stitcher and iTunes. The audio version can be downloaded directly from here. After…
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Top 5 – Directors That Should Make A Horror Film
Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and Allen share their top 5 directors that should make a horror film. This segment is also available on Stitcher and iTunes. The audio version can be downloaded directly from here. After you’ve watched the…
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