MacGuffin Film Podcast (MP3)

MacGuffin Film Podcast #141

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Spencer is joined by Laremy Legel (Film.com).

Topics include: A look at the a buzz about Lawless, suggestions for the future of Highlander, reflecting on Jackie Chan's career, questions about an Ian Fleming biopic, and discussing the potential of Blade Runner 2.

MacGuffin Film Podcast #140

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Spencer is joined by Dustin Kaspar (Seattle International Film Festival).

Topics include: A preview of SIFF 2012, a discussion on what makes a good villain, weighing the prospects of sequel to The Shining, considering the challenges of a good biopic, and pondering Robert De Niro’s uphill battle back to success.

MacGuffin Film Podcast #139

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Spencer is joined by Eric Morgret (Crypticon, MIFFF) and Aaron Mason (Grapes of Rad).

Topics include: A preview of Crypticon & MIFFF, discussing the significance of the NC17 rating, examining the decision to remake classic films, fight over the top 10 comic movies, a look at the future of Avatar, and debate how to say goodbye to beloved television series.

MacGuffin Film Podcast #138

Tue, 08 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Spencer is joined by indie filmmakers Kris & Lindy Boustedt (Perfect 10, The Summer Home, This Is Ours).

Topics include: Kris & Lindy's career in film, bizarre news relating to Evil Dead, Sasha Baron Cohen’s schtick, pondering Oldboys transition to the US, and the future of Beetlejuice.

MacGuffin Film Podcast #137

Tue, 01 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000

For the third episode of the audio-only podcast Spencer is joined by special guests Dan Roberts (95.7 KJR) and Aaron Mason (Grapes of Rad).

Topics include: the challenges of voice acting, a trip to Star Wars Land, predictions for Django Unchained, thoughts about the news coming from CinemaCon, and hopes for James Bond going forward.

MacGuffin Film Podcast #136

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:27:25 +0000

Spencer is joined for the second episode of audio-only podcasting by MacGuffin team member Ed.

Topics include: the success of Titanic 3D, Transformers the Ride, debating the best James Bond, looking forward to Anthony Hopkins in Hitchcock, and thinking about the most annoying TV characters.

MacGuffin Film Podcast #135

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Spencer ventures off into the world of audio-only podcasting with the help of MacGuffin team member Allen as well as friends of the show Aaron Mason (Grapes of Rad) and Aaron Roden (Air-Raid).

Topics include: the future of Clerks, look back 15 years after the release of Titanic, the future crop of stars in Hollywood, how do you watch TV these days, the Dark Knight Rises rating, and a look at the potential new Dr. Horrible.

Episode 134 - Joss Whedon/Lockout

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:00:00 +0000

In honor of Cabin in the Woods, Spencer and Greg look back on Joss Whedon’s career. Then they discuss prison movies before giving a rundown of DVDs out today.

Episode 133 – 2012 Q2 Preview

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Spencer and Greg preview the movies slated to be released during the second quarter of 2012, before closing out with a rundown of DVDs out today.

Episode 132 - Great Minds?

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:00:00 +0000

In honor of Goon, Spencer and Greg look back on Seann William Scott’s career. Then they explore the phenomenon of "movie clusters" and give their DVD picks.

Episode 131 - The Danger Zone

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:00:00 +0000

In honor of The Hunger Games, Spencer and Greg discuss child deaths in film. Then they discuss the theme of "one vs. many," and give DVD picks of the week.

Episode 130 - Family Business

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:00:00 +0000

In honor of 21 Jump Street, Spencer and Greg look at TV-to-film conversions. Then they examine the topic of sibling filmmakers and give DVD picks of the week.

Episode 129 - Friends with John Carter

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:00:00 +0000

In honor of John Carter, Spencer and Greg discuss fish-out-of-water stories. Then they cover Adam Scott’s career for Friends with Kids, before giving DVD picks.

Episode 128 - Project Lorax

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

In honor of The Lorax, Spencer and Greg discuss children’s books turned into films. Then they look at characters in over their heads, before giving DVD picks.

Episode 127 - A Rising Star

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

In honor of Gone, Spencer and Greg discuss Amanda Seyfried. Then they look at covert operations movies before giving DVD picks of the week.

Episode 126 - Sometimes in February

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000

In honor of Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, Spencer and Greg discuss Idris Elba. Then they look at cinematic rivalries, before giving DVD picks of the week.

Episode 125 - By Their Own Rules

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000

In honor of Safe House, Spencer and Greg discuss Denzel Washington. Then they look at cops who play by their own rules, before giving DVD picks of the week.

Episode 124 - Power Trips

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000

In honor of Chronicle, Spencer and Greg discuss cinematic power trips. Then they look at films with animals as characters, before giving DVD picks of the week.

Episode 123 - Man vs. Wild

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Spencer and Greg examine survival movies, discuss cross-dressing in film, and give their DVD picks of the week.

Episode 122 - Amongst Scotland's Finest

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000

In honor of Haywire, Spencer and Greg discuss Ewan McGregor. Then they look at vampires and werewolves together in film, before giving DVD picks of the week.

Episode 121 - Contraband Apocalypse

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000

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.

Episode 120 - Any Given Movie

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000

In honor of Beneath the Darkness, Spencer and Greg discuss Dennis Quaid. For New Year’s they tackle party movies, before giving DVD picks of the week.

Episode 119 - 2012 Q1 Preview

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Spencer and Greg preview the movies slated to be released during the first quarter of 2012, before closing out with their DVD picks of the week.

Episode 118 – Adventures with Tintin

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000

In honor of Tintin, Spencer and Greg share alternative comic movies. Then they discuss the magic of murder mysteries and give DVD picks of the week.

Episode 117 - Back in Business

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000

In honor of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, Spencer and Greg discuss Robert Downey Jr. Then they examine threequels and give DVD picks of the week.

Episode 116 - The Professional

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000

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.

Episode 115 - Foreign Influences

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Spencer and Greg share some of the foreign films that have influenced them, suggest some early 2011 releases worth revisiting and give DVD picks of the week.

Episode 114 – The Muppets Strike Back

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Spencer and Greg look at the history of The Muppets, in honor of the new film, then share family movie-watching experiences for the holiday and give DVD picks.

Episode 113 - Adaptations

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000

In honor of Twilight, Spencer and Greg tackle literary series adaptations. Then they talk dysfunctional families in movies and give DVD picks.

Episode 112 - Wise Decisions

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Spencer and Greg discuss Leonardo DiCaprio in advance of J. Edgar, talk about the inconsistency of dual roles for Jack and Jill and give DVD picks.

Episode 111 – A NPH Christmas

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Spencer and Greg discuss Neil Patrick Harris in advance of A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas, talk about holiday films that influenced them and give DVD picks.

Episode 110 - A-Level Charm

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Spencer and Greg discuss Aaron Eckhart in advance of The Rum Diary, think about horror films that influenced them growing up and give DVD picks of the week.

Episode 109 - The Business of Horror

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Spencer and Greg investigate what makes a horror film financially successful and give their DVD picks of the week.

Episode 108 - To Die For

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Spencer and Greg discuss Nicole Kidman in advance of Trespass, look back at Steve Martin’s career for The Big Year and give their DVD picks of the week.

Episode 107 - Star Power

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Spencer and Greg look back at George Clooney's career for The Ides of March, discuss Hugh Jackman for Real Steel and give their DVD picks of the week.

Episode 106 - The Indie King

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:00:00 +0000

Spencer and Greg discuss Joseph Gordon-Levitt in advance of 50/50, look back at Rachel Weisz’s career for Dream House and give their DVD picks of the week.

Episode 105 - The Gold Standard

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:00:00 +0000

Spencer and Greg look back at Brad Pitt's career in advance of Moneyball, discuss John Goodman for Red State and give their DVD picks of the week.

Episode 104 - The Next Big Thing

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Spencer and Greg discuss Ryan Gosling in advance of Drive, look back at James Marsden’s career for Straw Dogs and give their DVD picks of the week.

Episode 103 - The Art of Filmmaking

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Spencer and Greg discuss Steven Soderbergh in advance of Contagion, look back on the career of Matt Damon, and give their DVD picks of the week.

Episode 102 - 2011 Fall Movie Preview

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Spencer and Jen preview the movies slated to be released during the fall of 2011, before closing out with their DVD picks of the week.

Episode 101 - A History of Success

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Spencer and Allen discuss Zoe Saldana in advance of Colombiana, look at Guy Pearce for Don't Be Afraid of the Dark and give their DVD picks of the week.

Episode 100 - Jack Of All Trades

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Spencer and Ed look at Ron Perlman's career in advance of Conan the Barbarian, discuss Jessica Alba for Spy Kids 4 and give their DVD picks of the week.