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Top 5 - Speeches
5/18/2012
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Duration: 14:41

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Ed share their top 5 speeches.
SXSW Interview - Steve Zissis/Mark Kelly/Jennifer Lafleur - The Do-Deca-Pentathlon
5/17/2012
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Duration: 17:18

Spencer interviews actors Steve Zissis, Mark Kelly, and Jennifer Lafleur from The Do-Deca-Pentathlon at SXSW 2012.
Top 5 - Rivalries
5/10/2012
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Duration: 14:05

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Ed share their top 5 rivalries.
SXSW Interview - Matthew Lillard - Fat Kid Rules the World
5/4/2012
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Duration: 15:09

Spencer interviews director Matthew Lillard from Fat Kid Rules the World at SXSW 2012.
SIFF 2012 Press Launch
5/1/2012
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Duration: 20:47

Spencer is joined by Jason Griffin (TVtimesThree) for a breakdown of the news coming out of SIFF’s 2012 press launch event.
SXSW Interview - Billy Campbell/Matt O'Leary/Jacob Wysocki - Fat Kid Rules the World
4/23/2012
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Duration: 10:07

Spencer Fornaciari of The MacGuffin interviews actors Billy Campbell, Matt O’Leary, and Jacob Wysocki from Fat Kid Rules the World at SXSW 2012.
MacGuffin Film Therapy #1
4/21/2012
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Duration: 49:21

Spencer begins a new segment called Film Therapy 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: movie theater behavior, book to film adaptations, the lack of creativity on television, problems that could be solved in a single sentence, and films we can’t help but watch.
Top 5 - Sword Fights
4/20/2012
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Duration: 12:49

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Ed share their top 5 sword fights.
SXSW Interview - Juan Carlos Fresnadillo - Intruders
4/16/2012
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Duration: 11:10

Spencer interviews director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo from Intruders at SXSW 2012.
Interview - Robbie Pickering - Natural Selection
4/14/2012
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Duration: 35:14

Spencer interviews writer/director Robbie Pickering from Natural Selection.
Top 5 - Worst Chemistry
4/13/2012
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Duration: 14:33

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and Ben share their top 5 worst chemistry.
Emerald City Comicon 2012
4/9/2012
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Duration: 1:39:28

The MacGuffin covers Emerald City ComiCon 2012. We are joined by a series of guests to talk con highlights, webseries, and podcasting.
Top 5 - Party Scenes
4/6/2012
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Duration: 12:29

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and Ben share their top 5 party scenes.
Interview - Morgan Spurlock/Holly Conrad - Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope
4/5/2012
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Duration: 6:10

Spencer interviews director Morgan Spurlock and star Holly Conrad from Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope.
Top 5 - Film Scores
3/29/2012
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Duration: 12:01

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Edward share their top 5 film scores.
Interview - Taika Waititi
3/28/2012
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Duration: 24:18

Spencer interviews director/writer/actor Taika Waititi from Boy.
Top 5 - Fight Scenes
3/23/2012
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Duration: 12:57

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Edward share their top 5 fight scenes.
SXSW Interview – Matt Piedmont/Andrew Steele – Casa de mi Padre
3/21/2012
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Duration: 8:32

Spencer interviews director Matt Piedmont and writer/producer Andrew Steele from Casa de mi Padre.
Top 5 - TV-to-Film Adaptations
3/15/2012
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Duration: 12:03

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. Inspired by the film 21 Jump Street, Allen and Brandi share their top 5 TV-to-film adaptations.
Top 5 - Directorial Debuts
3/8/2012
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Duration: 14:42

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Brandi share their top 5 directorial debuts.
Interview – Chris Kentis/Laura Lau – Silent House
3/6/2012
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Duration: 23:49

Spencer interviews directors Chris Kentis and Laura Lau from Silent House.
Top 5 - Sidekicks
3/1/2012
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Duration: 13:34

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Brandi share their top 5 sidekicks.
Interview – Kirby Bliss Blanton/Alexis Knapp – Project X
2/28/2012
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Duration: 21:35

Spencer interviews actresses Kirby Bliss Blanton and Alexis Knapp from Project X.
Eddie Muller Interview
2/26/2012
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Duration: 31:17

Spencer interviews noir expert Eddie Muller, in honor of SIFF's series Noir City.
Top 5 - Oscar Robberies
2/23/2012
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Duration: 14:20

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Edward share their top 5 Oscar robberies.
Wim Wenders Interview
2/20/2012
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Duration: 23:29

Spencer interviews Wim Wenders, director of the Academy Award nominated documentary Pina.
MacGuffin Roundtable #22 - My Week With Marilyn
2/18/2012
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Duration: 52:08

The MacGuffin crew discuss My Week With Marilyn, from director Simon Curtis and starring Michelle Williams and Kenneth Branagh.
Top 5 - Non-Disney Animated Films
2/16/2012
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Duration: 16:02

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Spencer share their top 5 non-Disney animated films.
Twilight Saga Interview
2/15/2012
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Duration: 25:51

Spencer interviews actors Gil Birmingham ("Billy Black") and Tinsel Korey ("Emily Young") from the Twilight Saga series.
Top 5 - Tearjerkers
2/9/2012
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Duration: 13:30

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Brandi share their top 5 tearjerkers.
Rider Strong Interview
2/6/2012
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Duration: 31:01

Spencer interviews Rider Strong, star of Cabin Fever and co-director/co-writer of The Dungeon Master.
MacGuffin Roundtable #21 - Defending Your Life
2/4/2012
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Duration: 56:20

The MacGuffin crew discuss Defending Your Life, from director/writer/actor Albert Brooks and co-starring Meryl Streep.
Top 5 - Anti-Heroes
2/2/2012
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Duration: 14:29

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Brandi share their top 5 anti-heroes.
Top 5 - Death Scenes
1/26/2012
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Duration: 12:34

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Brandi share their top 5 death scenes.
Top 5 - Character Actresses
1/19/2012
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Duration: 14:24

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Brandi share their top 5 character actresses.
MacGuffin Roundtable #20 - Citizen Ruth
1/14/2012
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Duration: 49:33

The MacGuffin crew discuss Citizen Ruth, from director Alexander Payne and starring Laura Dern.
Top 5 - Character Actors
1/12/2012
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Duration: 14:51

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Brandi share their top 5 character actors.
MacGuffin Roundtable #19 - Holiday
12/31/2011
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Duration: 49:41

The MacGuffin crew discuss Holiday, from director George Cukor and starring Katharine Hepburn & Cary Grant.
Top 5 - Cliched But Awesome Moments
12/29/2011
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Duration: 15:01

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Brandi share their top 5 cliched but awesome moments.
Top 5 - Doomed Romances
12/22/2011
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Duration: 14:40

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Brandi share their top 5 doomed romances.
MacGuffin Roundtable #18 – Metropolitan
12/17/2011
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Duration: 50:54

The MacGuffin crew discuss Metropolitan, from director Whit Stillman and starring Edward Clements & Carolyn Farina.
Top 5 - Letdowns
12/15/2011
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Duration: 16:56

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Brandi share their top 5 letdowns.
Top 5 Child Performances
12/8/2011
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Duration: 14:03

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Brandi share their top 5 child performances.
MacGuffin Roundtable #17 - Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale
12/3/2011
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Duration: 37:36

The MacGuffin crew discuss Rare Exports: A Christmas Story, from director Jalmari Helander and starring Onni Tommila.
Top 5 Winter Films
12/1/2011
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Duration: 13:31

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Brandi share their top 5 winter films.
Top 5 Underrated Martin Scorsese Films
11/24/2011
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Duration: 15:01

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. Inspired by the film Hugo, Allen and Edward share their top 5 underrated Martin Scorsese films.
Top 5 Underrated Steven Spielberg Films
11/17/2011
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Duration: 14:00

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. Inspired by the films War Horse and Tintin, Allen and Edward share their top 5 underrated Steven Spielberg films.
MacGuffin Roundtable #16 - Trespass
11/12/2011
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Duration: 51:16

The MacGuffin crew discuss Trespass, from director Joel Schumacher and starring Nicolas Cage & Nicole Kidman.
Top 5 Clint Eastwood Directed Films
11/10/2011
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Duration: 14:22

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. Inspired by the film J. Edgar, Brandi Sperry and Edward Davidson share their top 5 Clint Eastwood directed films.
Top 5 Martial Arts Films
11/3/2011
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Duration: 14:17

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Ben share their top 5 martial arts films.
MacGuffin Roundtable #15 - Cemetery Man
10/29/2011
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Duration: 44:40

The MacGuffin crew discuss Cemetery Man, from director Michele Soavi and starring Rupert Everett.
Sean Durkin Interview
10/28/2011
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Duration: 11:07

Spencer interviews Sean Durkin, director of Martha Marcy May Marlene.
Top 5 - Directors That Should Make A Horror Film
10/28/2011
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Duration: 13:13

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and Allen share their top 5 directors that should make a horror film.
Top 5 Weirdly Scary Films
10/20/2011
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Duration: 11:00

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and Allen share their top 5 weirdly scary films.
MacGuffin Roundtable #14 - The Thing From Another World
10/15/2011
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Duration: 38:15

In honor of the release of The Thing (2011), The MacGuffin crew discuss The Thing From Another World, from director Christian Nyby and writer/producer Howard Hawks.
Top 5 Foreign Horror Films
10/13/2011
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Duration: 14:15

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and Allen share their top 5 foreign horror films.
Machine Gun Preacher Interview
10/12/2011
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Duration: 27:28

Ed conducts an interview with Jason Keller, writer of the film Machine Gun Preacher, and Sam Childers, whose life is the basis for the title character.
Rachael Harris Interview
10/7/2011
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Duration: 33:49

Spencer interviews Rachael Harris, star of Natural Selection, which screened at SIFF.
Top 5 Underdog Films
10/5/2011
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Duration: 12:15

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and Allen share their top 5 underdog films.
Top 5 Funniest Films
9/29/2011
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Duration: 14:44

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and Allen share their top 5 funniest films.
MacGuffin Roundtable #13 - Sorcerer
9/25/2011
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Duration: 49:50

The MacGuffin crew discuss Sorcerer, from director William Friedkin and starring Roy Scheider.
Top 5 Brad Pitt Films
9/22/2011
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Duration: 13:12

Another MacGuffin Film Podcast Top 5's segment. Inspired by the film Moneyball, Brandi and Allen share their top 5 Brad Pitt films.
Top 5 Ensembles
9/15/2011
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Duration: 14:21

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and Allen share their top 5 ensembles.
Top 5 Steven Soderbergh Films
9/8/2011
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Duration: 14:19

Another MacGuffin Film Podcast Top 5's segment. Inspired by the film Contagion, Brandi and Allen share their top 5 Steven Soderbergh films.
Top 5 Movies About Movies
9/1/2011
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Duration: 12:40

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and Allen share their top 5 movies about movies.
Miranda July Interview
8/26/2011
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Duration: 15:05

Brandi interviews Miranda July, writer/director/actress of The Future, which screened at SIFF.
Top 5 Badass Heroines
8/25/2011
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Duration: 14:36

Another MacGuffin Film Podcast Top 5's segment. Inspired by the film Colombiana, Brandi Sperry and Allen Almachar share their top 5 badass heroines.
MacGuffin Roundtable #12 - Dr. Strangelove
8/21/2011
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Duration: 39:55

The MacGuffin crew discuss Dr. Strangelove, from director Stanley Kubrick and starring Peter Sellers.
Top 5 Nonlinear Films
8/18/2011
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Duration: 13:46

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and Allen share their top 5 nonlinear films.
MacGuffin Bonus Roundtable #4 - Tourist Trap
8/15/2011
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Duration: 21:17

The MacGuffin crew share a bonus discussion on Tourist Trap, from director David Schmoeller and starring Jocelyn Jones.
Bob Ingersoll Interview
8/12/2011
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Duration: 25:42

Spencer interviews Bob Ingersoll, from the film Project Nim, which screened at SIFF.
Top 5 Duos
8/11/2011
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Duration: 13:39

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and Allen share their top 5 duos.
MacGuffin Bonus Roundtable #3 - Stand By Me
8/6/2011
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Duration: 55:08

The MacGuffin crew share a bonus discussion on Stand By Me, from director Rob Reiner and starring Wil Wheaton.
Top 5 Robots
8/4/2011
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Duration: 11:37

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and Allen share their top 5 robots.
MacGuffin Bonus Roundtable #2 - Planet of the Apes
7/30/2011
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Duration: 1:52:34

The MacGuffin crew share a bonus discussion on the Planet of the Apes series, from producer Arthur P. Jacobs.
Top 5 Non-Actors Turned Actors
7/28/2011
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Duration: 14:20

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and Allen share their top 5 non-actors turned actors.
MacGuffin Bonus Roundtable #1 - American Graffiti
7/23/2011
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Duration: 53:17

The MacGuffin crew share a bonus discussion on American Graffiti, from director George Lucas and starring Richard Dreyfuss.
Top 5 Female Villains
7/21/2011
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Duration: 13:36

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and Allen share their top 5 female villains.
MacGuffin Roundtable #11 - Manhattan
7/16/2011
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Duration: 49:24

The MacGuffin crew discuss Manhattan, from director/writer/actor Woody Allen and co-starring Diane Keaton.
Wonder Russell Interview
7/14/2011
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Duration: 22:30

Spencer interviews Wonder Russell, writer/producer/actress of Connect To and The Summer Home.
Top 5 Guilty Pleasures Films
7/14/2011
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Duration: 13:12

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and Allen share their top 5 guilty pleasure films.
Top 5 Aliens
7/7/2011
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Duration: 12:11

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and John share their top 5 aliens.
MacGuffin Roundtable #10 - Down By Law
7/2/2011
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Duration: 42:08

The MacGuffin crew discuss Down By Law, from director Jim Jarmusch and starring Tom Waits.
Top 5 Westerns
6/30/2011
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Duration: 13:16

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Ben and Ed share their top 5 westerns.
Cars 2 Review
6/25/2011
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Duration: 22:37

Spencer and Allen review Pixar's latest animated adventure Cars 2, from directors John Lasseter and Brad Lewis.
Top 5 Films That Shouldn't Happen
6/23/2011
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Duration: 14:31

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and John share their top 5 films that shouldn't happen.
Super 8 Review
6/16/2011
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Duration: 15:41

Spencer and John review the sci-fi thriller Super 8, from writer/director JJ Abrams and producer Steven Spielberg.
Top 5 Animal Films
6/16/2011
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Duration: 12:57

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and John share their top 5 animal-centric films.
MacGuffin Roundtable #9 - Wonder Boys
6/11/2011
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Duration: 40:08

The MacGuffin crew discuss Wonder Boys, from director Curtis Hanson and starring Michael Douglas.
Top 5 Bad Titles For Good Films
6/9/2011
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Duration: 11:12

Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and Allen share their top 5 bad titles for good films.
Matt Walsh Interview
6/7/2011
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Duration: 44:17

Spencer interviews Matt Walsh, director of High Road, which screened at SIFF.
Justin Chadwick Interview
5/30/2011
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Duration: 25:34

John interviews Justin Chadwick, director of The First Grader, which was the opening night film at SIFF.
MacGuffin Roundtable #8 - A Simple Plan
5/28/2011
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Duration: 47:30

The MacGuffin crew discuss A Simple Plan, from director Sam Raimi and starring Bill Paxton and Billy Bob Thornton.
Nathan Stanton Interview
5/23/2011
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Duration: 29:35

Spencer interviews Nathan Stanton, story supervisor at Pixar on Cars 2, while he was in town to give a presentation at SIFF.
LOVE Interview
5/23/2011
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Duration: 37:32

Spencer conducts a series of interviews with cast and crew members from the film LOVE, which is part of SIFF: Tom DeLonge (Executive Producer); Will Eubank (Director/Writer/Cinematographer/Production Designer); and Gunner Wright (Actor).
MacGuffin Roundtable #7 - Mallrats
5/14/2011
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Duration: 43:51

The MacGuffin crew discusses Mallrats, from director Kevin Smith and starring Jeremy London and Jason Lee.
Kevin Tomlinson Interview
5/9/2011
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Duration: 28:38

Spencer interviews Kevin Tomlinson, director of the documentary Back to the Garden.
MacGuffin Roundtable #6 - Bad Day at Black Rock
4/30/2011
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Duration: 35:49

The MacGuffin crew discusses Bad Day at Black Rock, from director John Sturges and starring Spencer Tracy.
MacGuffin Roundtable #5 - House
4/16/2011
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Duration: 33:26

The MacGuffin crew discusses House, from director Nobuhiko Ôbayashi and starring Kimiko Ikegami.
MacGuffin Roundtable #4 - The Great Silence
3/26/2011
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Duration: 47:13

The MacGuffin crew discusses The Great Silence, from director Sergio Corbucci and starring Jean-Louis Trintignant.

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