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The MacGuffin
The MacGuffin is a weekly podcast exploring the world of film. Topics include new releases, film festivals, independent filmmakers, and pretty much anything worth talking about in the world of film.
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Friday, August 10, 2012
MacGuffin Film Podcast #151
Spencer is joined by Brandon Jerwa (Shooters, BJ Shea’s Geek Nation) and John Portanova (Sader Ridge). Topics include: Ben Affleck’s Justice League, Joss Whedon’s future, lost Stanley Kubrick material, the fall of Citizen Kane, the prospect of more Die Hard, the 48FPS movement takes a hit, the outlook for Lincoln, and classic films returning to theaters. Additionally, we premiere our new game: “Film or Fiction” Links: Sader Ridge Kickstarter: http://kck.st/Pn870v Twitter.com/October_Peoplehttp://www.TheOctoberPeople.net Twitter.com/JerwaShooters - http://amzn.to/P5BZ5r http://www.BJGeekNation.com Facebook.com/BJGeekNationTwitter.com/BJGeekNation
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
MacGuffin Film Podcast #150
Spencer is joined by Carollani Sandberg (All Things Hidden, Koinonia). Topics include: the challenges in becoming an actor, discovering the Seattle film scene, sequel madness, morality in movies, imagining The Shining without Jack Torrance, and speculation about the possible The Avengers TV series. Links: All Things Hidden - http://www.facebook.com/AllThingsHiddenTheShortFilm Locally Grown - http://kck.st/LMNRL3Koinonia - http://www.facebook.com/koinoniamovie Twitter.com/Carollanihttp://www.Carollani.com Kickstarter: Blue Ruin - http://kck.st/NDxLn1 4 of a Kind - http://kck.st/NCkRjo I Am Big Big - http://kck.st/NGQAQl Out There - http://kck.st/MZHO5E
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Thursday, July 26, 2012
MacGuffin Film Podcast #149
Spencer is joined by Aaron Mason (The Grapes of Rad) and Aaron Roden (The Air-Raid Podcast). Topics include: the Batman curse, the risk of Dark Knight Rises spinoffs, the possibility of a third Hobbit movie, expectations for Vince Vaughn ‘action star,’ a look at Kevin Clash’s future, the problem with public apologies, the porn industries dispute over condoms, taking issue with more vampires, and hopes for JJ Abrams and Edgar Wright’s collaboration. Links: GrapesOfRad.comtwitter.com/GrapesOfRad facebook.com/GrapesOfRad Air-Raid.nettwitter.com/AirRaidnet facebook.com/TheAirRaidPodcast
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
MacGuffin Film Podcast #148
Spencer and Greg are joined by Leah Bledsoe (Allied-THA, 43KIX Seattle). Topics include: contemplating “4D” cinema, discuss a major retirement and a major return in the world of film, expectations for a Fifty Shades of Grey movie, a look at the future of comic movies without Christopher Nolan, and check out some current Kickstarter projects. Kickstarter projects featured: K2 - Siren of the Himalayas: http://kck.st/L1JUAQ Vamp U: http://kck.st/Ow5hKB The Spirit Machine: http://kck.st/OpFFPl The Slender Man: http://kck.st/O1bcCS Charlie Kaufman’s Anomalisa: http://kck.st/N03wGu Links: 
http://www.facebook.com/43kixSeattle
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http://www.facebook.com/43kixPortland http://twitter.com/43kixPortland
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Thursday, July 12, 2012
MacGuffin Film Podcast #147
Spencer is joined by cast and crew from the web series JourneyQuest. The discussion features director/producer/editor Ben Dobyns, writer/producer Matt Vancil, actress Emilie Rommel Shimkus, and actress Samara Lerman. Topics include: a look back at the beginning of the series, what to expect from season 2, production challenges and solutions, keeping your artistic integrity, working with Kickstarter, and looking towards what is next. Links: http://www.ZombieOrpheus.com http://www.FanSupported.net http://twitter.com/ZombieOrpheus http://www.Facebook.com/ZombieOrpheus http://www.YouTube.com/ZombieOrpheusEnt http://www.Journey-Quest.com
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Monday, July 9, 2012
MacGuffin Film Podcast #146
Spencer is joined by Clinton McClung (SIFF). Topics include: finding your place in the world of film, working in interactive cinema, the rise and fall of the Buffy sing-along, the challenges of managing a movie theater, and the complexity of working on a major film festival. Links: Seattle International Film Festival
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Monday, July 2, 2012
MacGuffin Film Podcast #145
Spencer is joined by Grant Cogswell (Grassroots, Cthulhu). Topics include: Grant's political origins, the story behind Grassroots, becoming a filmmaker with Cthulhu, moving to Mexico, writing his first published book, and looking towards the future. Links: Under The Volcano Books The Dream of the Cold War Grassroots Official Site
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Tuesday, June 26, 2012
MacGuffin Film Podcast #144
Spencer is joined by Adam Gehrke (Q13, Metro Networks). Topics include: A look at the origins of Adam’s interest in movies, working on indie films, the joy of preview screenings, the future of Dumb and Dumber, debating how much press is too much and speculating what Roger Avery & Paul Verhoeven’s Jesus would be like. Links:http://www.AdamGehrke.comhttp://www.twitter.com/AdamGehrkehttp://www.Gofobo.comhttp://www.facebook.com/43kixSeattle
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012
MacGuffin Film Podcast #143
Spencer is joined by writer/director Stephen Gyllenhaal (Grassroots). Topics include: A look back at Stephen's career in TV & film, finding talented people in strange places, working with David Lynch/JJ Abrams/Shawn Ryan, the joy of Numb3rs, and the challenge of sustaining a career in entertainment.
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012
MacGuffin Film Podcast #142
Spencer is joined by Allen Almachar. Topics include: A look back at Crypticon and Secret Movie Night, catching up with SIFF, previewing Fernando Mereilles's next project, making predictions for the Robocop remake, and checking out some current Kickstarter projects.
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Thursday, May 24, 2012
MacGuffin Film Podcast #141
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.
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
MacGuffin Film Podcast #140
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.
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
MacGuffin Film Podcast #139
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.
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
MacGuffin Film Podcast #138
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.
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
MacGuffin Film Podcast #137
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.
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