We here at The MacGuffin Guild want to know if YOU'VE ever wanted to take part in making a movie! If so, then now (and we mean literally RIGHT NOW) is your opportunity to do just that! Our good friend Mike Lombardo, writer and director of the holiday horror feature film “I’m Dreaming of a White Doomsday” and author of the short story anthology “Please Don’t tap on the Glass” is making a new feature film based on one of his short stories, called… DEAD FORMAT. And, in order to make Dead Format com...
Jun 02, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 42
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we’re gonna bring some questionable cargo back to our mining base in the depths of the ocean — in Leviathan. This 1989 Body Horror Sci-Fi Thriller was Directed by George P. Cosmatos and stars Peter Weller, Richard Crenna, Amanda Pays, Daniel Stern, Hector Elizondo, Meg Foster and Ernie Hudson as the arguably cooler Justin Jones. We're gonna talk some turkey, drink some sea water, and explore whether or not this film is a rip-off. We'll discuss Stan Winston...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 42
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're gonna let them greet us, before they eat us… in Blood Diner. This 1987 Horror Comedy Cult Classic was Directed by Jackie Kong and stars Rick Burks, Carl Crew, Drew Godderis, Roger Dauer, Lisa Elaina and Tanya Papanicolas as Sheetar. We're gonna celebrate the career of the legendary Jackie Kong, explore the works of Don Preston, talk about naked aerobics, bobbiting yourself and Billy Barty Farts. We'll discuss Dino Lee the king of white trash, the sad...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 41
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to prepare for the coming… In Lord of Illusions. This 1995 Horror Mystery Thriller was Directed by Clive Barker and stars Scott Bakula, Famke Janssen, Kevin J. O’Connor and Daniel von Bergen. We're gonna talk about Horror Noir, unknowingly walking under floating vehicles, what’s in Justin’s closet?, how to mislead a ghost by faking your own death, and ask the question, “are you ready for our wisdom?” We'll discuss Scott Bakula’s career, Traci L...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 40
On this very special episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're gonna climb aboard the Hispaniola and set sail with Long John Silver and Jim Hawkins... in Treasure Island. This classic 1950 Family Adventure stars Robert Newton, Bobby Driscoll, Basil Sydney, Walter Fitzgerald & Denis O'Dea. Directed by Byron Haskin. We're gonna discuss International Talk Like a Pirate Day, the works and major impact of Byron Haskin, Violence in Disney Movies, Blind Frankenstein and Robert Newton's insane Pop Cultu...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 39
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to witness the story of the last 6 days in the life of Jesus Christ... in Jesus Christ Superstar. This classic 1973 Rock Opera stars Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Paul Thomas and Josh Mostel. Directed by Norman Jewison. We're gonna talk about the works of Norman Jewison, Rock Opera's vs. Musicals, this film's controversies, comparisons to The Passion of the Christ, and the game of "telephone" in human history. We'll dig into the in...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 38
On this very special episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to take a walk down memory lane and head on over to the Mahoning Drive-In Theater to re-live our experiences at the 1st Annual Joe Bob Briggs Drive-In Jamboree. We're gonna talk about The Last Drive-In, the event schedule, our previous Drive-In Experiences, the weather, and the mystery of standing in unknown lines. We'll dig into the 2 Feature Films, Ernie the Lizard, John Brennan and the Big Feet, amazing nipple practical FX, and ...
Jul 28, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 37
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to become part of Drive-In based concentration camp for outcast youths -- in Dead End Drive-In. This 1986 Action Stunt Drama, and questionable Horror stars Ned Manning, Natalie McCurry, Peter Whitford, Wilbur Wilde among others. Directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith. We're gonna talk about comparisons to Mad Max, the "choose your own adventure" moment, misleading cover art and the works of Brian Trenchard-Smith. We'll dig into the Metric System, Ra...
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 36
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to put aside our differences to even the score with an evil kingpin who put us behind bars once and for all. In Tango & Cash. This 1989 Buddy Cop Action Crime Comedy stars Sylvester Stallone, Kurt Russell, Teri Hatcher, Jack Palance and a star-studded supporting cast. Directed by Andrey Konchalovsky, among others. We're gonna talk about the Director situation, Mr. Blue, Lethal Weapon Comparisons and we'll discuss when a script doesn't quite...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Welcome to this very special MacGuffin Mini. As you all know a MacGuffin is a plot device used to drive along a story. And we here on the MacGuffin Guild like to use films as a MacGuffin to drive along our conversations. On today's Mini we're going to talk about Car Maintenance, the Barbarian Twins, Wawa, Pat's identity Crisis, 1994's "The Client", Hoagies vs. Subs and Mare of Easttown. We'll play a game of "Who's weirder?" We'll blindly rate The Kid Detective. And, we'll discuss the Legend of D...
Jun 23, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 34
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild -- When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patients' dreams is stolen, all Hell breaks loose. Only a young female can stop it. And, that is Paprika. This 2006 Japanese Animation Fantasy stars Megumi Hayashibara, Toru Furuya, Koichi Yamadera and Akio Otsuka. Directed by the legendary Satoshi Kon. We're gonna talk about the works and tragedy of Satoshi Kon, Subbed vs. Dubbed, confusion in film, dream jokes, the dangers of texting, the connection ...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 34
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild -- In the near future, crime is patrolled by a mechanized police force. In Chappie. This 2015 Sci-Fi Action Drama stars Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel, Ninja, Yo-Landi Visser, Hugh Jackman, Sigourney Weaver and Jose Pablo Cantillo. Directed by Neill Blomkamp. We're gonna talk about the works of Blomkamp, character personas, Chappie's Fears, Auto corrections, Short Circuit and He-Man. We'll dig into why this film is divisive, the works of Sharlto Copley and Simon...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 33
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, five friends go for a break in a remote cabin where they get more than they bargained for, discovering the truth behind The Cabin in the Woods. This 2011 Horror Mystery Thriller stars Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Fran Kranz, Jesse Williams, Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford. Directed by Drew Goddard. We're gonna talk about Taglines, the return of Debra, The works of Drew Goddard, the definition of treatise, horror tropes and cliches, and being "Ho...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 32
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, it's truth time! In Mindhorn. This 2016 Comedy Thriller stars Julian Barratt, Simon Farnaby, Essie Davis, Steve Coogan, Richard McCabe, Andrea Riseborough, Russel Tovey and Simon Callow. Directed by Sean Foley. We're gonna talk about Julian Barratt, the sounds of Pat eating a meat pie, the Mighty Boosh, the Isle of Man and team dynamics in comedy and music. We'll dig into Justin's middle name, the works of Essie Davis, our own penis graffiti experiences, n...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 31
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, there comes a time when you've got to take a stand. And, that time is now. In Judgment Night. This 1993 Action Crime Thriller stars Emilio Esteves, Cuba Gooding Jr, Denis Leary, Stephen Dorff, Jeremy Piven, Peter Greene and Everest. Directed by Stephen Hopkins. We're gonna talk about the works of Denis Leary, the tagline Justin doesn't like, who Stephen Hopkins wanted for the cast, the legendary Rap Rock soundtrack, and what caused this film to flop. We'll...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 30
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to prowl the streets of Scotland in search of unsuspecting prey and get Under the Skin. This 2013 Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller stars Scarlett Johansson, Michael Moreland, Jeremy McWilliams and Adam Pearson. Directed by Jonathan Glazer. With a killer score by Mica Levi. We're gonna talk about the works of Jonathan Glazer, nudity by A-Listers, Mike's suspense building skills, capturing real human emotion in film and Sandstorm by Darude. We'll dig int...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 29
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to witness the self-proclaimed Greatest Hollywood Martial-Arts Movie ever Made! Karate Killer... Also known as Kill or Be Killed. This 1976 Action, Adventure, Kung-Fu, Tournament flick stars James Ryan, Norman Coombes, Charlotte Michelle, Danie Du Plessis and Stan Schmidt. It was Directed by Ivan Hall. We're gonna talk about Karate in the Olympics, Googly Eyes in the Darkness, the ultimate sore loser of all-time and where Mike falls on the Chri...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 28
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're joining Michael, as he discovers a mysterious computer game that uses hypnosis to custom-tailor the most terrifying experience imaginable... in Brainscan. This 1994 Horror, Sci-Fi classic stars Edward Furlong, Frank Langella, T. Ryder Smith, Amy Hargeaves, Jamie Marsh and David Hemblen. Directed by John Flynn. We're gonna let talk about Edward Furlong's acting chops, the voice of Igor, Trickster's taste in music and how many cigarette's are in a pack...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 27
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're heading over to Hardbodies to join a few daft gym employees with valuable information for which they don't intend to Burn After Reading. This 2008 Coen Brothers Dark Comedy Crime Drama stars George Clooney, Frances McDormand, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton, Brad Pitt and Richard Jenkins. We're gonna let talk about the work and awards of Francis McDormand, unnecessarily mean reviews, Sledgehammer, the art of the dump and run and Charades with Justin. W...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 26
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're celebrating our 25th episode by letting our hair down, having a few drinks and enjoying "Head" courtesy of the Monkees. This 1968 Fantasy, Comedy, Musical stars Davy Jones, Peter Tork, Micky Dolenz and Micheal Nesmith. It was written by Jack Nicholson and Bob Rafelson, who also Directed. We're gonna let loose and talk about the history of The Monkees, real executions in G-Rated Movies, Frank Zappa's musical and physical body and cherry ice cream. We'...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 25
On this episode of The MacGuffin Guild, a failing ice hockey team finds success with outrageously violent hockey goonery.... in Slap Shot. This 1977 Comedy classic stars Paul Newman, Michael Ontkean, Melinda Dillion, David Hanson as well as Steve and Jeff Carlson. Written by Nancy Dowd and Directed by George Roy Hill. We're gonna talk about Paul Newman's likability and how it impacts his character of Reggie, the best sports movies of the 1970's, the origins of JJ Beyonday, Weng Weng and Violence...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 24
The guys discuss the the game Cyberpunk 2077 and the process of designing your character. EXPLICIT. An outtake from our “Christmas Evil” episode.
Feb 08, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 23
The guys discuss iconic pop culture vehicles of TV & Film. An outtake from our “The Wraith” episode.
Feb 08, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 23
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, an evil force has taken Keri's boyfriend's life... Now and unearthly phantom has arrived for some revenge, in... The Wraith. This 1986 Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller stars Charlie Sheen, Nick Cassavetes, Sherilyn Fenn and Randy Quaid as Sheriff Loomis. Written and Directed by Mike Marvin. We're gonna talk about Charlie Sheen's career, Clint Howard's Hair, Tag Line Spoilers, the Wraith Soundtrack, comparisons to The Crow and the tragedy of Bruce Ingram. We'll dis...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 23
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're gonna meet Chris Knight, the Einstein of the 80's. He can turn the simple into simply amazing and now he turns revenge into high comedy... in Real Genius. This 1985 Comedy Classic stars Val Kilmer, Gabriel Jarret, Michelle Meyrink, William Atherton an Jon Gries. Directed by Martha Coolidge. We're gonna talk about Val Kilmer's career as well as his current health issues, the dangers of pop corn dust, memories of MacGyver and the State of Alabama vs. T...
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 22
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're gonna join the powerful alchemist as he leads a thief and seven materialistic figures through a corrupt, greed-fueled world in search of enlightenment in the Holy Mountain. This 1973 Adventure, Drama, Fantasy was Created and Directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky, who also stars as the Alchemist. We're gonna talk about the risk of introducing certain movies in mixed company, what this podcast would be like without Justin in it, nudity and animal cruelty in...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 21
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're gonna join a martial artist as he hunts a killer in the plague-infested urban dump of the future... in Cyborg. This 1989 Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller was Directed by Albert Pyun and Stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Vincent Klyn, Deborah Richter and Dayle Haddon as the cyborg Pearl Prophet. We're gonna talk about slingers, Jean-Claude's convoluted film edit, the plight of Mr. Belvedere, Mike's favorite actor and the tragedy of Jackson "Rock" Pinckney. We'll d...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 20
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're gonna head to the Year 2092 and witness the lives of two wounded, sworn enemies as they are forced to forgive and to trust... in Enemy Mine. This 1985 Action, Adventure, Drama was based on a novella by Barry Longyear and was Directed by Wolfgang Peterson. Starring Dennis Quaid, Louis Gossett Jr., Brion James and Bumper Robinson as Zammis. We're gonna talk about the Studio issues that led to the hiring of Wolfgang Peterson, Louis Gossett Jr.'s phenome...
Jan 04, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 19
On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're gonna travel to the distant future and take part in a single battle combat... with Robot Jox. This 1989 Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller was written and directed by Stuart Gordon based on a Joe Haldeman screenplay. Starring Gary Graham, Anne-Marie Johnson and Paul Koslo. We're gonna talk about Gary Graham's career and how it's going, Mike's lack of cable... as well as friends, the creative clash between Stuart Gordon and Joe Haldeman and Pat's favorite Ghost...
Dec 28, 2020•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 18
On this Special Holiday Episode of the MacGuffin Guild, you better watch out... you better not cry... or you may DIE! In Christmas Evil. This 1980 Horror Thriller was Written and Directed by Lewis Jackson and stars Brandon Maggart, Jeffrey DeMunn and Dianne Hull with a cameo by Mark Margolis. We're gonna talk about where this film stands within in the sub-genre of evil Santa's, Fiona Apple's Dad, Moss Garcia's Penthouse Subscription and Justin's new tagline. We'll discuss Joe Bob Briggs, the REA...
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 17
