Posts Tagged ‘The Goonies’
Film Review – Hocus Pocus 2
I should get this out of the way: I am not as enamored with Hocus Pocus (1993) as others of my generation. For many kids that grew up in the ‘90s, it has become a touchtone of nostalgia – required viewing every Halloween as It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)…
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Film Review – It (2017) (Second Take)
I am not a huge fan of horror films but appreciate the fun in seeing them, especially when it has a compelling, original story behind it. The newest adaptation of Stephen King’s novel It has been a film both lamented by those afraid of clowns…
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Film Review – It (2017)
After the dismal throat-punch that was this summer’s The Dark Tower, I feared the worst going into Andy Muschietti‘s It (2017). The trailers and early buzz, while encouraging, were no guarantee of success. Stephen King adaptations are notoriously hit or miss, and the source material…
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Film Review – Cop Car
Children-in-peril films can be played for laughs (paging Kevin McCallister), but are most often reserved for thrillers. What’s more harrowing, after all, than the thought of your young son or daughter disappearing or falling into the hands of a crazed lunatic? Cop Car, Jon Watts‘…
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Episode 220 – Josh Brolin
In honor of the release of Gangster Squad, Spencer and Greg discuss Josh Brolin.
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Episode 116 – The Professional
In honor of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Spencer and Greg reflect on Gary Oldman’s career. Then they tackle kid-driven movies and give DVD picks of the week.
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Film Review – The Hole
I’m not a huge Joe Dante fan, but I like him just fine. I’ve seen The Howling five or six times, enjoyed Gremlins when I was young, and have recently been pleasantly surprised by The ‘Burbs. For the last year or so, I’ve been hearing…
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Episode 87 – Celebrating Two Years
Spencer and John are joined by special guests for the MacGuffin’s second anniversary. They look back at the evolution of the podcast and the website.
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