Episodes
Friday Oct 11, 2019
23 - Joker
Friday Oct 11, 2019
Friday Oct 11, 2019
For this episode of the podcast, we review the latest and perhaps the most provocative adaptation of the infamous Batman villain, "Joker." We discuss the direction of the film, the controversy surrounding the release, and we open a spoiler zone to dig into the finer details of the plot. We also weigh in on the news of a possible Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboot, rumors of Jonah Hill joining the next Batman project, and Len Wiseman directing a female-led "John Wick" spin-off. For our Netflix Homework, we review the 2014 thriller "Creep," starring Mark Duplass.
Saturday Oct 05, 2019
22 - 2010s Horror Draft
Saturday Oct 05, 2019
Saturday Oct 05, 2019
On this episode of the podcast, we each draft 5 of our favorite horror films that were released between 2010 and 2019. We discuss what horror has meant to cinema in the last 10 years and shout out our many honorable mentions. For our Netflix homework, we formally review the Jennifer Lopez sci-fi horror film from 2000, The Cell.
Thursday Sep 26, 2019
21 - Ad Astra
Thursday Sep 26, 2019
Thursday Sep 26, 2019
On this week's podcast, we review the space exploration drama Ad Astra, starring Brad Pitt and Tommy Lee Jones. We also weigh in on our listener's favorite astronaut films and as our Netflix Homework, we review Martin Scorsese's 1974 motherhood movie Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore.
Friday Sep 20, 2019
20 - Hustlers
Friday Sep 20, 2019
Friday Sep 20, 2019
On this episode of the podcast, we discuss the stripper-themed crime drama Hustlers, starring Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu. We also give a live reaction to the trailer of the upcoming Logan Paul movie Airplane Mode. We give our best career advice to a handful of falling stars, and for our Netflix homework, we review the 2018 science fiction noir, Mute.
Friday Sep 13, 2019
19 - It: Chapter Two
Friday Sep 13, 2019
Friday Sep 13, 2019
On this episode of the podcast, we talk about the new installment of the Stephen King epic, It: Chapter Two. We also discuss talks of a Tang Girl reboot, a possible Rod Serling biopic, and a Face/Off remake. As our Netflix homework, we review the 2017 documentary Jim and Andy: The Great Beyond.
Friday Sep 06, 2019
18 - Ready or Not & Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Friday Sep 06, 2019
Friday Sep 06, 2019
On this episode of the podcast, we give you a double-dose of horror-themed summer releases with reviews of the book adaptation Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and the hide and seek thriller Ready or Not. We also discuss the Disney-Sony Spider-Man debacle, Linklaters 20 year Sondheim project, and at the end of the program, we review 2009's Solomon Kane as our Netflix Homework.
Thursday Apr 04, 2019
04 - Tolkien + WonderCon 2019
Thursday Apr 04, 2019
Thursday Apr 04, 2019
On this podcast, we breakdown all the events and panels we engaged with at last week's WonderCon in Anaheim. We talk about Batman's 80th birthday, exclusive footage of the upcoming X-Men: Dark Pheonix, and at the end of the program we review the indie biopic, Tolkien, which will be released later this May.
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
03 - Us & Wonder Park
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
This week we dig deep into the hidden meanings behind Jordan Peele's new horror film Us. We also play a game of "Don't Call it a Comeback," where we give career advice to a few falling movie stars. At the end of the program, we review the 2015 action movie Hardcore Henry for our Netflix Homework.
Thursday Mar 21, 2019
02 - Captive State
Thursday Mar 21, 2019
Thursday Mar 21, 2019
This week, we review the sci-fi thriller Captive State and for our Netflix Homework, we revisit the 2009 Steven Soderbergh comedy The Informant! We also discuss James Gunn's return to Marvel Studios and we survey our listeners to find out the comedy's that makes them laugh every time they watch it.
Wednesday Mar 13, 2019
01 - Captain Marvel
Wednesday Mar 13, 2019
Wednesday Mar 13, 2019
Welcome to the first episode of the MacGuffin Podcast relaunch. The new hosts Cassidy and Keith spend this episode reviewing Captain Marvel, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, and at the end of the podcast they discuss the 2017 documentary Abducted in Plain Sight. This episode also covers some recent movie news and the media we're currently obsessed with. We hope you enjoy this new phase of the MacGuffin Podcast and that you join us on this new podcast adventure.