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The MacGuffin Guild
The MacGuffin Guild
48 episodes
6 months ago
We here at The MacGuffin Guild want to know if YOU'VE ever wanted to take part in making a movie! If so, then now (and we mean literally RIGHT NOW) is your opportunity to do just that! Our good friend Mike Lombardo, writer and director of the holiday horror feature film “I’m Dreaming of a White Doomsday” and author of the short story anthology “Please Don’t tap on the Glass” is making a new feature film based on one of his short stories, called… DEAD FORMAT. And, in order to make Dead Format...
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We here at The MacGuffin Guild want to know if YOU'VE ever wanted to take part in making a movie! If so, then now (and we mean literally RIGHT NOW) is your opportunity to do just that! Our good friend Mike Lombardo, writer and director of the holiday horror feature film “I’m Dreaming of a White Doomsday” and author of the short story anthology “Please Don’t tap on the Glass” is making a new feature film based on one of his short stories, called… DEAD FORMAT. And, in order to make Dead Format...
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TV & Film
Comedy,
Film Reviews
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The MacGuffin Guild
Dead Format Campaign (A MacGuffin Mini)
We here at The MacGuffin Guild want to know if YOU'VE ever wanted to take part in making a movie! If so, then now (and we mean literally RIGHT NOW) is your opportunity to do just that! Our good friend Mike Lombardo, writer and director of the holiday horror feature film “I’m Dreaming of a White Doomsday” and author of the short story anthology “Please Don’t tap on the Glass” is making a new feature film based on one of his short stories, called… DEAD FORMAT. And, in order to make Dead Format...
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1 year ago
10 minutes

The MacGuffin Guild
Leviathan (Ep. 042)
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we’re gonna bring some questionable cargo back to our mining base in the depths of the ocean — in Leviathan. This 1989 Body Horror Sci-Fi Thriller was Directed by George P. Cosmatos and stars Peter Weller, Richard Crenna, Amanda Pays, Daniel Stern, Hector Elizondo, Meg Foster and Ernie Hudson as the arguably cooler Justin Jones. We're gonna talk some turkey, drink some sea water, and explore whether or not this film is a rip-off. We'll discuss S...
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1 year ago
1 hour 49 minutes

The MacGuffin Guild
Blood Diner (Ep. 041)
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're gonna let them greet us, before they eat us… in Blood Diner. This 1987 Horror Comedy Cult Classic was Directed by Jackie Kong and stars Rick Burks, Carl Crew, Drew Godderis, Roger Dauer, Lisa Elaina and Tanya Papanicolas as Sheetar. We're gonna celebrate the career of the legendary Jackie Kong, explore the works of Don Preston, talk about naked aerobics, bobbiting yourself and Billy Barty Farts. We'll discuss Dino Lee the king of white tras...
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1 year ago
1 hour 53 minutes

The MacGuffin Guild
Lord of Illusions (Ep. 040)
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to prepare for the coming… In Lord of Illusions. This 1995 Horror Mystery Thriller was Directed by Clive Barker and stars Scott Bakula, Famke Janssen, Kevin J. O’Connor and Daniel von Bergen. We're gonna talk about Horror Noir, unknowingly walking under floating vehicles, what’s in Justin’s closet?, how to mislead a ghost by faking your own death, and ask the question, “are you ready for our wisdom?” We'll discuss Scott Bakula’s car...
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1 year ago
1 hour 35 minutes

The MacGuffin Guild
Treasure Island, 1950 & Fatt Matt (Ep. 039)
On this very special episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're gonna climb aboard the Hispaniola and set sail with Long John Silver and Jim Hawkins... in Treasure Island. This classic 1950 Family Adventure stars Robert Newton, Bobby Driscoll, Basil Sydney, Walter Fitzgerald & Denis O'Dea. Directed by Byron Haskin. We're gonna discuss International Talk Like a Pirate Day, the works and major impact of Byron Haskin, Violence in Disney Movies, Blind Frankenstein and Robert Newton's insane Pop ...
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4 years ago
1 hour 52 minutes

The MacGuffin Guild
Jesus Christ Superstar (Ep. 038)
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to witness the story of the last 6 days in the life of Jesus Christ... in Jesus Christ Superstar. This classic 1973 Rock Opera stars Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Paul Thomas and Josh Mostel. Directed by Norman Jewison. We're gonna talk about the works of Norman Jewison, Rock Opera's vs. Musicals, this film's controversies, comparisons to The Passion of the Christ, and the game of "telephone" in human history. We'll dig into ...
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4 years ago
1 hour 44 minutes

The MacGuffin Guild
Joe Bob "JamboRecap" (Ep. 037)
On this very special episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to take a walk down memory lane and head on over to the Mahoning Drive-In Theater to re-live our experiences at the 1st Annual Joe Bob Briggs Drive-In Jamboree. We're gonna talk about The Last Drive-In, the event schedule, our previous Drive-In Experiences, the weather, and the mystery of standing in unknown lines. We'll dig into the 2 Feature Films, Ernie the Lizard, John Brennan and the Big Feet, amazing nipple p...
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4 years ago
59 minutes

The MacGuffin Guild
Dead End Drive-In (Ep. 036)
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to become part of Drive-In based concentration camp for outcast youths -- in Dead End Drive-In. This 1986 Action Stunt Drama, and questionable Horror stars Ned Manning, Natalie McCurry, Peter Whitford, Wilbur Wilde among others. Directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith. We're gonna talk about comparisons to Mad Max, the "choose your own adventure" moment, misleading cover art and the works of Brian Trenchard-Sm...
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4 years ago
1 hour 31 minutes

The MacGuffin Guild
Tango & Cash (Ep. 035)
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to put aside our differences to even the score with an evil kingpin who put us behind bars once and for all. In Tango & Cash. This 1989 Buddy Cop Action Crime Comedy stars Sylvester Stallone, Kurt Russell, Teri Hatcher, Jack Palance and a star-studded supporting cast. Directed by Andrey Konchalovsky, among others. We're gonna talk about the Director situation, Mr. Blue, Lethal Weapon Comparisons and we'll ...
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4 years ago
1 hour 34 minutes

The MacGuffin Guild
The Legend of Dicknose (A MacGuffin Mini)
Welcome to this very special MacGuffin Mini. As you all know a MacGuffin is a plot device used to drive along a story. And we here on the MacGuffin Guild like to use films as a MacGuffin to drive along our conversations. On today's Mini we're going to talk about Car Maintenance, the Barbarian Twins, Wawa, Pat's identity Crisis, 1994's "The Client", Hoagies vs. Subs and Mare of Easttown. We'll play a game of "Who's weirder?" We'll blindly rate The Kid Detective. And, we'll di...
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4 years ago
32 minutes

The MacGuffin Guild
Paprika, 2006 (Ep. 034)
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild -- When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patients' dreams is stolen, all Hell breaks loose. Only a young female can stop it. And, that is Paprika. This 2006 Japanese Animation Fantasy stars Megumi Hayashibara, Toru Furuya, Koichi Yamadera and Akio Otsuka. Directed by the legendary Satoshi Kon. We're gonna talk about the works and tragedy of Satoshi Kon, Subbed vs. Dubbed, confusion in film, dream joke...
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4 years ago
1 hour 34 minutes

The MacGuffin Guild
Chappie (Ep. 033)
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild -- In the near future, crime is patrolled by a mechanized police force. In Chappie. This 2015 Sci-Fi Action Drama stars Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel, Ninja, Yo-Landi Visser, Hugh Jackman, Sigourney Weaver and Jose Pablo Cantillo. Directed by Neill Blomkamp. We're gonna talk about the works of Blomkamp, character personas, Chappie's Fears, Auto corrections, Short Circuit and He-Man. We'll dig into why this film is divisive,...
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4 years ago
1 hour 42 minutes

The MacGuffin Guild
The Cabin in the Woods (Ep. 032)
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, five friends go for a break in a remote cabin where they get more than they bargained for, discovering the truth behind The Cabin in the Woods. This 2011 Horror Mystery Thriller stars Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Fran Kranz, Jesse Williams, Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford. Directed by Drew Goddard. We're gonna talk about Taglines, the return of Debra, The works of Drew Goddard, the definition of treatise, horror tropes and cliches, an...
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4 years ago
1 hour 38 minutes

The MacGuffin Guild
Mindhorn (Ep. 031)
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, it's truth time! In Mindhorn. This 2016 Comedy Thriller stars Julian Barratt, Simon Farnaby, Essie Davis, Steve Coogan, Richard McCabe, Andrea Riseborough, Russel Tovey and Simon Callow. Directed by Sean Foley. We're gonna talk about Julian Barratt, the sounds of Pat eating a meat pie, the Mighty Boosh, the Isle of Man and team dynamics in comedy and music. We'll dig into Justin's middle name, the works of Essie Davis, our own penis graffit...
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4 years ago
1 hour 30 minutes

The MacGuffin Guild
Judgment Night (Ep. 030)
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, there comes a time when you've got to take a stand. And, that time is now. In Judgment Night. This 1993 Action Crime Thriller stars Emilio Esteves, Cuba Gooding Jr, Denis Leary, Stephen Dorff, Jeremy Piven, Peter Greene and Everest. Directed by Stephen Hopkins. We're gonna talk about the works of Denis Leary, the tagline Justin doesn't like, who Stephen Hopkins wanted for the cast, the legendary Rap Rock soundtrack, and what caused this film to ...
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4 years ago
1 hour 45 minutes

The MacGuffin Guild
Under the Skin (Ep. 029)
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to prowl the streets of Scotland in search of unsuspecting prey and get Under the Skin. This 2013 Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller stars Scarlett Johansson, Michael Moreland, Jeremy McWilliams and Adam Pearson. Directed by Jonathan Glazer. With a killer score by Mica Levi. We're gonna talk about the works of Jonathan Glazer, nudity by A-Listers, Mike's suspense building skills, capturing real human emotion in film and...
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4 years ago
1 hour 46 minutes

The MacGuffin Guild
Karate Killer, aka Kill or Be Killed (Ep. 028)
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to witness the self-proclaimed Greatest Hollywood Martial-Arts Movie ever Made! Karate Killer... Also known as Kill or Be Killed. This 1976 Action, Adventure, Kung-Fu, Tournament flick stars James Ryan, Norman Coombes, Charlotte Michelle, Danie Du Plessis and Stan Schmidt. It was Directed by Ivan Hall. We're gonna talk about Karate in the Olympics, Googly Eyes in the Darkness, the ultimate sore loser of all-time an...
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4 years ago
1 hour 46 minutes

The MacGuffin Guild
Brainscan (Ep. 027)
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're joining Michael, as he discovers a mysterious computer game that uses hypnosis to custom-tailor the most terrifying experience imaginable... in Brainscan. This 1994 Horror, Sci-Fi classic stars Edward Furlong, Frank Langella, T. Ryder Smith, Amy Hargeaves, Jamie Marsh and David Hemblen. Directed by John Flynn. We're gonna let talk about Edward Furlong's acting chops, the voice of Igor, Trickster's taste in music and how ...
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4 years ago
1 hour 50 minutes

The MacGuffin Guild
Burn After Reading (Ep. 026)
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're heading over to Hardbodies to join a few daft gym employees with valuable information for which they don't intend to Burn After Reading. This 2008 Coen Brothers Dark Comedy Crime Drama stars George Clooney, Frances McDormand, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton, Brad Pitt and Richard Jenkins. We're gonna let talk about the work and awards of Francis McDormand, unnecessarily mean reviews, Sledgehammer, the art of the dump and run and Cha...
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4 years ago
1 hour 45 minutes

The MacGuffin Guild
The Monkees' "Head" (Ep. 025)
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're celebrating our 25th episode by letting our hair down, having a few drinks and enjoying "Head" courtesy of the Monkees. This 1968 Fantasy, Comedy, Musical stars Davy Jones, Peter Tork, Micky Dolenz and Micheal Nesmith. It was written by Jack Nicholson and Bob Rafelson, who also Directed. We're gonna let loose and talk about the history of The Monkees, real executions in G-Rated Movies, Frank Zappa's musical and physical ...
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4 years ago
1 hour 42 minutes

The MacGuffin Guild
We here at The MacGuffin Guild want to know if YOU'VE ever wanted to take part in making a movie! If so, then now (and we mean literally RIGHT NOW) is your opportunity to do just that! Our good friend Mike Lombardo, writer and director of the holiday horror feature film “I’m Dreaming of a White Doomsday” and author of the short story anthology “Please Don’t tap on the Glass” is making a new feature film based on one of his short stories, called… DEAD FORMAT. And, in order to make Dead Format...