MacGuffin Film Podcast (MP3)

Spencer Fornaciari interviews director Gillian Robespierre, and actresses Jenny Slate & Abby Quinn from the dramedy Landline at SIFF 2017.

Spencer and Greg Upton (formerly of the Backroom Comics Podcast) take a look at the latest chapter in the DC cinematic universe, Suicide Squad, from director David Ayer and starring Will Smith & Margot Robbie.

Spencer and Greg Upton (formerly of the Backroom Comics Podcast) take a look at the latest chapter in the X-Men saga, X-Men: Apocalypse, from director Bryan Singer and starring James McAvoy & Michael Fassbender.

Spencer and Nick stray off the beaten path and head for Tacoma to experience the arena show inspired by the movie Walking With Dinosaurs. After witnessing a lot of history and grandeur, they return to share their tales from their experience.

Spencer interviews writer Roger S. Baum from the animated adventure Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return.

Sarah interviews director Rob Minkoff from the animated adventure Mr. Peabody & Sherman.

Spencer is joined by directors Andrew Cohn & Davy Rothbart (Medora). Segments include: picking your topic for a documentary, challenging cinematic classics, filming in the middle of nowhere, subjectivity vs. objectivity and life after filming was over. Links: http://www.MedoraFilm.comhttp://twitter.com/MedoraFilmhttp://twitter.com/AndrewPCohnhttp://twitter.com/DavyRothbarthttp://twitter.com/ThatSpencer

Sarah interviews director Jaco Van Dormael from the sci-fi romantic drama Mr. Nobody.

Spencer interviews director Kimberly Peirce from the horror remake Carrie (2013).

Spencer is joined by director Josh Johnson (Rewind This!). Segments include: picking the film's subject manner, cinematic inspirations, reveling in the obscure, collecting vs. hoarding, interview highlights, finding treasures while VHS hunting and hitting a cultural zeitgeist. Upcoming Events: Rewind This! at Grand Illusion Cinema: http://www.GrandIllusionCinema.org Secret Movie Night VII: TBD Links: http://www.RewindThisMovie.com http://twitter.com/RewindThisMovie http://twitter.com/IPFjosh http://twitter.com/ThatSpencer

Spencer is joined by writer/director Hannah Fidell (A Teacher). Segments include: handling challenging subject matter, markers of success, inspirations and aspirations for A Teacher, surprising favorite films, and thinking about the future. Upcoming Events: Secret Movie Night VI (8/26 at 9PM): http://on.fb.me/17KcMEW Links: http://www.ATeacherFilm.comhttp://twitter.com/ATeacherMoviehttp://twitter.com/holafidelhttp://twitter.com/ThatSpencer

Spencer is joined by writer/director David Gordon Green (Prince Avalanche). Segments include: getting to know David, his strategies for picking projects, handling public perceptions, and a glimpse inside of Prince Avalanche. Upcoming Events: Secret Movie Night VI: TBD Links: http://www.MagPictures.com/PrinceAvalanche/‎http://twitter.com/ThatSpencer

Spencer is joined by Ben Kendrick (Screen Rant) and Craig Koban (Craiger’s Cinema Corner). Segments include: looking back at the summer movie season, cinematic highs and lows, and sharing some pleasant surprises from along the way. Upcoming Events: Secret Movie Night VI: TBD Links: http://twitter.com/BenKendrickhttp://www.ScreenRant.comhttp://twitter.com/ScreenRanthttp://twitter.com/CraigKobanhttp://www.CraigersCinemaCorner.comhttp://twitter.com/ThatSpencer

Spencer is joined by the newest MacGuffin contributor, Sarah Ksiazek, to discuss her experience going to her first San Diego Comic Con. Segments include: figuring out the ropes at Comic Con, trials and tribulations, covering film vs television, and lessons learned for next year. Upcoming Events: Summer Listener Party: http://on.fb.me/11J8MXaSecret Movie Night VI: TBD Links: http://www.Comic-Con.orghttp://twitter.com/alphadawg7http://www.LostInReviews.comhttp://www.TheHostMovieNews.comhttp://www.OutlanderTVNews.comhttp://twitter.com/ThatSpencer

Spencer interviews director Matthias Hoene from the action comedy Cockneys vs Zombies at SIFF 2013.

Spencer interviews director Gabriela Cowperthwaite from the documentary Blackfish at SIFF 2013.

Spencer is joined by special guests Brea Grant and Vera Miao from the sci-fi drama Best Friends Forever. Segments include: friendship and film, creating your own projects, using Kickstarter, fighting to get attention for your movie, and the excitement over its release. Upcoming Events: Summer Listener Party: http://on.fb.me/11J8MXa Secret Movie Night VI: TBD Links: http://www.BestFriendsForeverFilm.com http://twitter.com/BFFfilm http://twitter.com/BreaGrant http://www.BreaGrant.com http://www.VeraMiao.com Best Friends Forever Kickstarter: http://kck.st/GDt1oJ http://twitter.com/ThatSpencer

Spencer interviews writer/director Maggie Carey from the comedy The To Do List.

Spencer is joined by Ben Kendrick (Screen Rant) and Brandon Jerwa (BJ Shea's Geek Nation). Segments include: A look at monster movie fandom, revisiting Roland Emmerich’s Godzilla, reviewing Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim, and the return of ‘Kickstart Me.’ Upcoming Events: Summer Listener Party: http://on.fb.me/11J8MXaSecret Movie Night VI: TBD Kickstarter Projects: Back In Time: http://kck.st/11J8dg0Jesse Heiman: World's Greatest Extra Documentary: http://kck.st/1az8NAPShooting An Elephant Based On The Essay By George Orwell: http://kck.st/16yaqXDAlan Moore & Mitch Jenkins - His Heavy Heart: http://kck.st/12wFPHK Links: http://twitter.com/BenKendrickhttp://www.ScreenRant.comhttp://twitter.com/ScreenRanthttp://twitter.com/Jerwahttp://www2.kisw.com/listen/category/BJ+Shea+Geek+Nationhttp://twitter.com/ThatSpencer

Spencer interviews writer/director/actor Adam Rifkin from the drama Reality Show at SXSW 2013.

Spencer is joined by special guest Thomas Beatty (Teddy Bears). Segments include: Getting to know Thomas, growing up in Hollywood, working on the wild side, the origins of Teddy Bears, and a look towards what’s next. Links: http://twitter.com/Thomas_Beattyhttp://www.TeddyBearsTheMovie.comhttp://twitter.com/ThatSpencer

Spencer interviews writer/subject Jeremy Scahill from the documentary Dirty Wars at SIFF 2013.

Spencer interviews director Jason Wise from the documentary SOMM at SIFF 2013.

Spencer interviews actor Alexis Denisof and actress Amy Acker from the comedy Much Ado About Nothing at SIFF 2013.

Spencer is joined by special guest Jordan Vogt-Roberts (The Kings of Summer). Segments include: Introducing Jordan, a look behind the scenes of The Kings of Summer, the challenges of working in independent film, inspirations as a filmmaker, and future goals. Links: http://twitter.com/VogtRobertshttp://www.JCVR.nethttp://www.TheKingsOfSummerMovie.comhttp://www.facebook.com/TheKingsOfSummerhttp://twitter.com/CBSFilmshttp://www.CBSFilms.comhttp://twitter.com/ThatSpencer

Spencer is joined by Nick Ahlers and special guest Keith Stanfield (Short Term 12). Segments include: Meeting Keith, the challenges of getting into acting and the success of Short Term 12. Next they discuss summer movies, weigh in on the prospect of Terminator 5, and share thoughts on the potential ‘implosion’ of the studio system. News: Terminator 5: http://bit.ly/19w9kSzHollywood Implosion: http://bit.ly/13F6JRB Links: http://twitter.com/Stanfield_Keith http://www.ShortTerm12.com http://twitter.com/ShortTerm12 http://www.GrapesOfRad.comhttp://twitter.com/ahlersatyourboyhttp://twitter.com/ThatSpencer

Spencer interviews director Alex Gibney from the documentary We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks at SIFF 2013.

Spencer interviews actor Nick Robinson from the comedy The Kings of Summer at SIFF 2013.

Spencer interviews actresses Melanie Lynskey & Gillian Jacobs from the dark comedy Teddy Bears at SIFF 2013.

Spencer interviews actors David Krumholtz & Zachary Knighton from the dark comedy Teddy Bears at SIFF 2013.

Spencer is joined by Nick Ahlers and special guest Norman D. Golden II (Cop and ½). Segments include: James Lipton was a pimp and the outlook for Unbreakble 2. Next they take a glimpse inside the world of Norman D. Golden II including reflections on Cop and ½, being in a J.J. Abrams movie and what the future holds. News: James Lipton: http://on-msn.com/12iTDfLUnbreakable 2: http://bit.ly/1aF2ruiWhy Child Stars Go Crazy: http://bit.ly/11uztOf Links: http://twitter.com/NormanGoldenllhttp://www.GrapesOfRad.comhttp://twitter.com/ahlersatyourboyhttp://twitter.com/ThatSpencer

Spencer interviews actor Dave Franco from the crime thriller Now You See Me.

Spencer interviews directors Scott McGehee & David Siegel from the drama What Maisie Knew at SIFF 2013.

Spencer interviews actress Greta Gerwig from the dramedy Frances Ha at SIFF 2013.

Spencer is joined by Ben Kendrick (Screen Rant). Segments include: funny news items, SIFF suggestions, thinking about Star Trek Into Darkness, going to see Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, and weighing in on the Fast & Furious series including part 6. Links: http://www.CrypticonSeattle.comhttp://www.SIFF.nethttp://www.Birbigs.comhttp://twitter.com/Birbigs http://www. ScreenRant.comhttp://twitter.com/BenKendrickhttp://twitter.com/ThatSpencer

Spencer is joined by Nick Ahlers (The MacGuffin, The Grapes of Rad). Segments include: CinemaCon recap, SIFF and Crypticon previews, and take a look at some crowd funded projects with local ties. Crowd Funded Projects: The Glamour & The Squalor A Method Digital Cinema at Northwest Film Forum MANOS - The Hands of Felt DVD Links: http://www.CinemaCon.com http://www.SIFF.net http://www.CrypticonSeattle.com http://twitter.com/AhlersAtYourBoy http://www.GrapesOfRad.com http://twitter.com/ThatSpencer

Spencer is joined by Nick Ahlers (The MacGuffin, The Grapes of Rad) and Rich Wasserman (A Random Walk Through Film). Segments include: SXSW recap, Roger Ebert reflections, and summer movie season memories. Upcoming events:-Secret Movie Night V – 5/13 at 8:30pm at Grand Illusion Cinema. -Untitled MacGuffin Event – 6/19 at 7pm. Links: http://twitter.com/AhlersAtYourBoyhttp://twitter.com/SeattleFilmBlog http://www.RandomWalkThroughFilm.com http://twitter.com/ThatSpencer

Spencer is joined by Nick Ahlers (The MacGuffin, The Grapes of Rad), Ben Kendrick (Screen Rant), and Sara Fetters (Movie Freak). Segments include: breaking down the news, Oscar predictions, and the return of ‘Film or Fiction.’ Upcoming events: -Secret Movie Night IV – 2/28 at 9pm at Grand Illusion Cinema: http://macguffin.eventbrite.com -On Her Majesty’s Secret Service screening – 3/21 at 7:30pm at Grand Illusion Cinema News: -The future of Star Wars – http://bit.ly/W5Zrk1-The return of Sam Mendes - http://bit.ly/12KABZH-Overyhype in 2013 - http://bit.ly/151rYx1-Has Hannibal Lector run his course? - http://bit.ly/12SxuPB-3D or not to 3D? - http://bit.ly/UraRlS Links: http://twitter.com/AhlersAtYourBoyhttp://www.MovieFreak.comhttp://twitter.com/MovieFreakSarahttp://www.ScreenRant.comhttp://twitter.com/BenKendrickhttp://twitter.com/ThatSpencer

Spencer is joined by Nick Ahlers (The MacGuffin, The Grapes of Rad) and Eric Morgret (Crypticon, Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival). Segments include: breaking down the SXSW features lineup, discussing the films we're excited for in 2013, and sharing what TV shows we've been watching. Upcoming events: -MovieCat trivia – 2/19 at 7pm at Central Cinema -Secret Movie Night IV – 2/28 at 9pm at Grand Illusion Cinema -On Her Majesty’s Secret Service screening – 3/21 at 7:30pm at Grand Illusion Cinema Links: Crypticon: http://www.CryticonSeattle.comMaelstrom Int. Fantastic Film Festival: http://www.MIFFF.orghttp://twitter.com/AhlersAtYourBoyhttp://twitter.com/DeadErichttp://twitter.com/ThatSpencer

Spencer is joined by Nick Ahlers (The MacGuffin, The Grapes of Rad), Aaron Mason (The Grapes of Rad), and Steve Spielberg. Segments include: discussing Jack Reacher, sharing our favorite films of 2012 and playing a brand new game: By the Numbers. Spencer’s top 10 of 2012: 10. End of Watch 9. ParaNorman 8. The Dark Knight Rises 7. Zero Dark Thirty 6. Safety Not Guaranteed 5. How to Survive a Plague 4. Life of Pi 3. Jeff, Who Lives at Home 2. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1. Argo Nick’s top 10 of 2012: 10. Silver Linings Playbook 9. 21 Jump Street 8. Moonrise Kingdom 7. Looper 6. Argo 5. Django Unchained 4. Safety Not Guaranteed 3. The Cabin in the Woods 2. The Master 1. Compliance Links: http://twitter.com/AhlersAtYourBoyhttp://twitter.com/FakeAaronMasonhttp://www.GrapesOfRad.comhttp://twitter.com/ThatSpencer

Spencer is joined by Nick Ahlers (The MacGuffin, The Grapes of Rad). Segments include: Review How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular, Trailer Roundup, the News at 5 and a discussion about holiday traditions. Trailer Roundup:-The Lone Ranger (http://youtu.be/JjFsNSoDZK8) -Oblivion (http://youtu.be/dQ3Mt9yiz6k) -Man of Steel (http://youtu.be/-DaPBBOHfsA) -Star Trek Into Darkness (http://youtu.be/diP-o_JxysA) -Pacific Rim (http://youtu.be/K-ZcqwvQbas) News at 5:1.Plotting the Justice League Movie (http://bit.ly/Xi7TN6)2.Batman & Man of Steel (http://bit.ly/W6QTuj)3.Anticipating Tron 3 (http://bit.ly/XXWGX1) 4.Peter Jackson’s Tintin (http://bit.ly/128vPb1) 5.Extra Arrested Development (http://bit.ly/TVes9Q) Links:http://www.DreamworksDragonsLive.comHow To Train Your Dragon Behind the Scenes (http://on.fb.me/ZqZVqi)http://twitter.com/AhlersAtYourBoyhttp://www.GrapesOfRad.comhttp://twitter.com/ThatSpencer

Spencer is joined by Wonder Russell & Lisa Coronado (Revelation, The Collectibles) and Nick Ahlers (The MacGuffin, The Grapes of Rad). Segments include: TV social buzz, Meeting Wonder & Lisa, the News at 5 and December movie preview. TV social buzz: http://on.mash.to/SbpeXP News at 5: 1. Sherlock series 3 delayed (http://bit.ly/WSrSq9) 2. Joseph Gordon-Levitt to join the Justice League? (http://bit.ly/Rf81Qs) 3. Satan and Two And a Half Men (http://bit.ly/UTa1uV) 4. Best/Worst Remakes (http://bit.ly/UDGPbh) 5. The viability of Girl Meets World (http://bit.ly/111v6XE) December movie list: http://imdb.to/oN7T7V Links: http://www.LisaCoronado.comhttp://twitter.com/LisaCoronadohttp://www.BellaWonder.comhttp://twitter.com/BellaWonderhttp://www.RevelationFilmProject.comHose and Shows (Avengers review) http://bit.ly/TlCA2xhttp://www.facebook.com/HoseAndShowshttp://twitter.com/AhlersAtYourBoyhttp://twitter.com/ThatSpencer

Spencer is joined by Brian Kirk & Jessica Aceti (MovieCat, FilmWise) and Nick Ahlers (The MacGuffin, The Grapes of Rad). Segments include: This Day in Film History, Meeting Brian & Jessica, and the News at 5. News at 5: 1. No Star Wars for JJ Abrams (http://bit.ly/X0YOhg) 2. Rebooting MacGyver (http://bit.ly/RUJcpn) 3. Planning for Anchorman 2 (http://bit.ly/ZmMPst) 4. The Hangover goes to college (http://bit.ly/RTZlNm) 5. Morgan Spurlock’s One Direction? (http://bit.ly/So3Uwk) Links: http://twitter.com/MovieCatGamehttp://www.MovieCatGame.comhttp://www.FilmWise.comhttp://www.DreamworksDragonsLive.comhttp://twitter.com/AhlersAtYourBoy

Spencer is joined by Ben Andrews (Evil Slave) and Nick Ahlers (The MacGuffin, The Grapes of Rad). Segments include: Meeting Ben and the News at 5. News at 5: 1. Disney buys Lucasfilm (http://bit.ly/PFp5P4) 2. Change of plan for Up All Night (http://bit.ly/S9XF0l) 3. Planning for A Dame to Kill (http://bit.ly/TQRsuA) 4. A black James Bond? (http://bit.ly/PHdkro) 5. Preparing for The Wolverine (http://bit.ly/UcLZsM) Links: http://twitter.com/BenAndrews_IIIhttp://www.Evil-Slave.comhttp://www.DilettanteDouchebag.comhttp://twitter.com/AhlersAtYourBoy

Spencer is joined by Todd Downing (The Collectibles) and Edward Davidson (The MacGuffin). Segments include: Meeting Todd, News at 5, and a round of ‘Kickstart Me.’ News at 5: 1. The Walking Dead lessons (http://bit.ly/TOZmPN) 2. No Wahlberg for Transformers 4 (http://bit.ly/PQ9kVk) 3. The end of Friends (http://bit.ly/Ux8ayR) 4. Wally Pfister’s Transcendence (http://bit.ly/TGlBXw) 5. Evil Dead red band trailer (http://bit.ly/Tg2JCJ) Kickstarter Projects: The Yes Men Are Revolting (http://kck.st/Sjlh27) Such Good People (http://kck.st/S37DSL) Doc of the Dead (http://kck.st/Xfd6rM) The Saga of Rex (http://kck.st/RiLUEN) Links: http://twitter.com/todddohttp://www.The-Collectibles.com http://www.AirshipDaedalus.com http://twitter.com/MoonBullethttp://www.facebook.com/TheCollectibleshttp://twitter.com/Edmusinc

Spencer is joined by Ryan Reiter (ZomBcon) and Allen Almachar (The MacGuffin). Segments include: Meeting Ryan, News at 5, and a game of ‘Film or Fiction’ (with fake plots provided by Brandon Jerwa). News at 5: 1. Potential for Roger Rabbit 2 (http://bit.ly/QLikXQ) 2. The Walking Dead season 3 ratings (http://bit.ly/TnQd0c) 3. Bryan Cranston making meth? (http://bit.ly/QJLRBh) 4. Rebooting Ernest (http://bit.ly/V52b5A) 5. Need for Speed: The Movie (http://bit.ly/T5sJlS) Links: Secret Movie Night III with the Grapes of Rad (http://t.co/Ai97oSbQ) Vote for The MacGuffin at the Stitcher Awards (http://t.co/KhJMFGCE) Movie Cat Trivia app (http://MovieCatGame.com) Movie Cat Trivia night at Central Cinema (http://bit.ly/QrR52U) Flickd movie app (http://Flickd.net) Twitter.com/TheReiterReporthttp://www.ZomBcon.comTwitter.com/ZomBconhttp://www.facebook.com/ZomBconhttp://FremontOutdoorMovies.com Twitter.com/MrAllenAlmachar

Spencer is joined by fellow MacGuffin contributor Nick Ahlers. Segments include: Yeah - I Got That Email, This Day in History, October Film Preview, and Kickstart Me. Kickstarter Projects: 1. Star Trek: Renegades - http://kck.st/Rkm3NI 2. Awesome Asian Bad Guys - http://kck.st/OnEVwR 3. Valient - http://kck.st/PDQaxe 4. Grow Up, Tony Phillips - http://kck.st/PpZzra Links: Vote for The MacGuffin as the 'best local podcast' (http://bit.ly/rndvi3) Twitter.com/AhlersAtYourBoy

Spencer is joined by Nick Ahlers (Planned Brotherhood, The MacGuffin) and Brandon Jerwa (Shooters, BJ Shea’s Geek Nation). News at 5: 1. Volunteer Ninjas (http://bit.ly/Nq0D1L) 2. Lindsay Lohan (http://bit.ly/Pkd9wg) 3. Entourage Movie (http://bit.ly/SESVnx) 4. Pacific Rim 3D (http://bit.ly/SF3c3h) 5. Bacon Number (http://bit.ly/PeCWba) Additionally, we introduce new segments ‘Film Focus’, ‘Where in the world is…’ and ‘That’s still on?’. And we wrap up the episode with our brand new game, ‘The Blame Game.’ Links: Vote for The MacGuffin as the 'best local podcast' (http://bit.ly/rndvi3) Churchkey Beer (http://www.ChurchkeyCanCo.com) Twitter.com/Jerwa Shooters - http://amzn.to/P5BZ5r http://www.BJGeekNation.com Facebook.com/BJGeekNation Twitter.com/BJGeekNation Twitter.com/PlannedBrohood

Spencer is joined by Aaron Mason (The Grapes of Rad) and Nick Ahlers (Planned Brotherhood, The MacGuffin). Topics include: the trouble with Compliance, the sudden arrival of Before Midnight, looking forward to ‘Avatarland,’ theorizing about the future of Planet of the Apes, debating whether Jim Carrey Kick-Ass too, reflecting on EW’s summer movie awards, the sad state of Oogieloves, and musing about Axel Foley - “TV star.” Additionally, we play another game of “Film or Fiction” (special thanks to Brandon Jerwa for the help with that) Links: Vote for The MacGuffin as the 'best local podcast' (http://bit.ly/rndvi3) Entertainment Weekly's Summer Movie Awards (http://bit.ly/TZ0vEL)

Spencer is joined by Aaron Mason (The Grapes of Rad) and Nick Ahlers (Planned Brotherhood). Topics include: Saying goodbye to Tony Scott, the return of Indiana Jones, casting the female Expendables, Shia LaBeouf's nymphomania, is Jay Leno beyond redemption, can John Goodman save The Hangover III, dreams for Party Down: The Movie, and Jay-Z and Ron Howard make music together. We also sprinkle in some Cinematic Potpourri and discuss some Kickstarter projects. Kickstarter: How The Sky Will Melt: http://kck.st/LJjlMb Through the Fire: http://kck.st/OLAabO Sole Survivor: http://kck.st/OeCetN Cocaine Sleepover: http://kck.st/NBZeCK