Posts Tagged ‘The Fighter’
Film Review – American Hustle
Films dealing with con artists often fall into the same trap time travel films do: focusing entirely on the gimmick. Where some filmmakers highlight the paradoxes of the space-time continuum, others put too much emphasis on the “trick” with con films. They revel in fooling…
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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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Film Review – Silver Linings Playbook
Based on Matthew Quick’s 2008 novel of the same name, Silver Linings Playbook attempts to walk the fine line between comedy and tragedy. Both main characters are struggling to sort through their own forms of mental illness while coping with recent loss. Not exactly what…
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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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Episode 121 – Contraband Apocalypse
In honor of Contraband, Spencer and Greg discuss Mark Wahlberg. Then they take a look at the apocalypse on film, before giving DVD picks of the week.
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Top 5 – Underdog Films
Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and Allen share their top 5 underdog films. 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 – Warrior
Everyone loves an underdog film. Not only that, but everyone loves a sports/underdog film. They come about nearly every year, and they usually follow the same pattern: a person down on their luck, financially unstable, with a family in disarray and a life on the…
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Top 5 – Non-Actors Turned Actors
Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and Allen share their top 5 non-actors turned actors. This segment is also available on Stitcher, iTunes, and Zune. The audio version can be downloaded directly from here. After you’ve watched the video please vote…
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