MacGuffin Podcast

115 - Beast

In this podcast episode, we review the Idris Elba versus a rogue lion thriller, Beast. We also extensively discuss the best post-peak performances by actors working past their prime. Finally, for the streaming homework, we review the 1963 psychological thriller, Shock Corridor, written and directed by Sam Fuller. 

114 - Prey

For this podcast episode, we discuss all of the movies in the Predator franchise and conclude with a full review of the latest entry, Prey. We also discuss the new Netflix adaptation of Neil Gaiman's The Sandman. And for our streaming homework, we review Hayao Miyazaki's 1984 anime epic, Nausica of the Valley of the Wind. 

80 - Shang-Chi and Reminiscence

For this podcast episode, we review Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, as well as the HBO sci-fi/noir, Reminiscence, starring Hugh Jackman. We also list our picks for the best science fiction films since the year 2000. For our streaming homework, we discuss the 2018 sports documentary, Andre The Giant, which chronicles the life of the charismatic pro-wrestler. 

17 - Hobbs and Shaw

On this episode of the podcast, we discuss the cancellation of the Blumhouse thriller "The Hunt," which actor played the best Alfred Pennyworth, and we review the newest installment of the "Fast and Furious" franchise, "Hobbs and Shaw." We also try to make heads and tales of our latest Netflix homework, 2013's "Enemy," Staring Jake Gyllenhaal and Jale Gyllenhaal. 

15 - The Lion King

In this podcast episode, we review the photo-realistic remake of the Disney classic, The Lion King. Keith gives us all the details about his 2019 San Diego Comic Con experience, we say farewell to the great Rutger Hauer, and at the end of the show, for our Netflix homework, we review Kelly Reichardt's 2013 indie drama "Night Moves." 

14 - Midsommar & Spiderman Far From Home

On this week's podcast, Keith is enjoying San Diego Comic-Con, so friend-of-the-podcast Richard Wolley joins Cassidy to discuss Ari Aster's daylight nightmare Midsommar and Marvel's Spider-Man: Far From Home. We also discuss the latest news and the media we're currently obsessed with.

Check out Richard's short story work here.

13 - Toy Story 4

On this week's podcast, we review the new Pixar animated film Toy Story 4. For our Netflix homework, we also look at back at 2016's Swiss Army Man. Keep listening for our spicy takes on Manga fans and this week's movie news items. 

12 - Dark Phoenix, Rocketman, Men In Black: International

In this episode of the podcast, Keith is out but friend-of-the-show Ashlee Hitchcock hops on to review Dark Phoenix, Rocketman, Men in Black: International and the new Jim Jarmusch zombie-comedy, The Dead Don't Die. We also discuss our listener's favorite entrees within the X-Men franchise, and at the end of the program, we talk about the new Amazon Prime Jonas Brothers documentary, Chasing Happiness. 

Check out Ashlee's new Etsy shop here! 

11 - Godzilla: King of the Monsters

On this podcast episode, we review the kaiju showdown, Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Keith gives us a deep dive into the new DC comics streaming ap and we get through a hefty round of movie news. For our Netflix Homework, we review Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller from 1951, Strangers on a Train.

News Stories Include:

Disney's Planning a movie based on Xbox classic, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Mark Web to Direct Disney's Live Action Snow White Remake
The DC Film Adaptation of Jack Kirby's THE NEW GODS Will Be Written by Comic Book Writer Tom King
Quentin Tarantino and Jerrod Carmichael Teaming Up for Django/Zorro Film

 

10 - Aladdin & Booksmart

On this podcast episode, we review Disney's live-action remake of their animated classic Aladdin and Olivia Wilde's directorial debut, the teen, coming of age comedy Booksmart. We also discuss sleazy pinball art, Upright Citizen's Brigade, and at the end of the program, for our Netflix homework, we review 2017's period comedy The Little Hours.