March 9, 2010 – 12:20 pm | Comments

Spencer and John give their review of Cop Out, look back on the career of Michael Moore in honor of the release of Capitalism: A Love Story, and give their DVD picks of the week.

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Film Review – Where The Wild Things Are
October 23, 2009 – 12:00 pm | Comments

I’ll admit, I’m one of the only people in the world who has never read Where The Wild Things Are. Yes, I understand there are very few words in it and it’s for kids, but …

Help Wanted
October 13, 2009 – 1:35 pm | Comments

The MacGuffin Blog is looking for some help – in particular we are interested in people who would like to write columns. We are looking for anyone interested in writing review, previews, interviews, or …

Not Your Average Monster Movie
October 5, 2009 – 11:27 am | Comments

Spike Jonze is easily the most adventurous filmmaker working in Hollywood.  His success has allowed him opportunities to take chances on projects that movie studios might otherwise reject.  It might even be possible to argue …

Couples Retreat or The Break-Up Part 2
October 1, 2009 – 2:06 pm | Comments

Conceptually Couples Retreat has everything to make it a good film. It has a great cast including Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau, Jason Bateman, Kristin Bell, Kristin Davis, and Malin Ackerman. It was written …

What Is Crackle?
September 30, 2009 – 4:03 pm | Comments

I have heard a few people mention it, I’ve see a few advertising it, but I had no idea what Crackle actually was. I knew it was film related, but I didn’t know anything …

I’m Going To Zombieland
September 30, 2009 – 10:37 am | Comments

I have long been a zombie fan. I love movies like Evil Dead, Shaun of the Dead, and 28 Days Later. Seeing the previews for Zombieland has struck all the right cords in me. …

Pleasant Surprise In Punching The Clown
September 29, 2009 – 2:21 pm | Comments

When I’m not working on the MacGuffin Podcast, I’m the host of STIFF Nights; the screening series of Seattle’s True Independent Film Festival.  One of my good friends works for Slamdance and I asked her …

Inspired By Advertising
September 29, 2009 – 10:47 am | Comments

So I’ve been noticing the last week or so there have been several adds for the movie The Men Who State At Goats. I honestly can’t say I know too much about the film, …

One Small Step
September 22, 2009 – 2:33 pm | Comments

This new blog layout is the first of many things in the works for the website. The new theme/layout is far from the end of the changes around here. Expect to see a …

Film Review – The Room
August 28, 2009 – 11:35 am | Comments

Some friends recommended The Room since they know I love terrible movies. I’m soooo glad they did. This is one of the most painful movies ever. This is the case where a random nobody (Tommy …