The MacGuffin Guild

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to make a deal
with the devil in Bedazzled.

This 1967 film starring Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Eleanor Bron and
Raquel Welch. Directed by Stanley Donen.

We're gonna talk about Dudley Moore's singing career, Julie Andrews,
the legacy of Peter Cook, British humor, how this is NOT the Brendan
Frazier remake, as well as the Seven Deadly sins and the Devil's
henchmen.

We'll discuss Mike's bloodlines, satisfied tunafish, Old Dirty Men:
The Movie, Marty Feldman's last film roll, the streaming service Fart
Flix and the art of Vajazzling.

We're also going to rank movie Satans and comedy duos.

I'm Pat Dougherty and as always I'll be joined by my fellow
MacGuffin's Justin Jones and Mike Antonio.  Our theme song was written
and performed by Jordan Vincent. Now, light your sparkler for visual
excitement and let's get to this before we get hit with another peace
scare.  Blow a raspberry for Bedazzled.

The guys rank and discuss their Top 5 favorite modern day Horror Icons from a list of 13.  Jason, Freddy, Pinhead, Leatherface, Michael Myers, Chucky, Candyman, Pennywise, Pumpkinhead, The Firefly Family, Jigsaw, Tall Man and Ghostface.

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we'll be heading on set
with the crew of Living in Oblivion.

This 1995 film about making a film stars Steve Buscemi, Catherine
Keener, Dermot Mulroney, James Le Gros and features the first credited
performance of Peter Dinklage as Tito the dwarf. It was Directed by
Tom DiCillo.

We're going to discuss film set jargon, gaffers tape and how this film
was originally intended to be a half hour short. We'll talk about how
everything that could go wrong, goes wrong.

We'll discuss Patrick Swayze's pre-scene moves, the Transformer that
turns into a brief case, the benefits of putting Preperation H on your
eyes and the inspiring impact of the unmade film "Gorephanage". We'll
also talk about Pat's confusion between The Matrix and 13 Ghosts.

I'm Pat Dougherty and as always I'll be joined by my fellow
MacGuffin's Justin Jones and Mike Antonio.  Our theme song was written
and performed by Jordan Vincent. Now, quiet on the set, 'cause we're
gonna make a movie! Call Pictures Up! Sound Speed! and Action! ...on
Living In Oblivion.

The guys discuss the story of Charles Bronson and what makes him such a badass.

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're going to take part in the fight between the forces of Good and Evil, as well as battle utter confusion in the world of The Visitor.

This 1979 Spaghetti Sci-Fi Classic, directed by Giulio Pardisi, also known as Michael J. Paradise.

Starring Lance Henriksen, Glenn Ford, Joanne Nail, Shelley Winters, Paige Conner and Sam Peckinpah as Dr. Sam Collins.

We're going to discuss Italian Sound dubbing, Powerful Orgy People, Space Carneys, attacking birds, what sort of person gifts a gun at a child's birthday party and the horrible plot twist of the ladybug.

We'll get into the music of Franco Micalizzi and his impact on modern pop culture, the longest escalator in the world, Lance Henriksen's thoughts on the film and what came first? Science... or car phones.

I'm Pat Dougherty and as always I'll be joined by my fellow
MacGuffin's Justin Jones and Mike Antonio.  Our theme song was written
and performed by Jordan Vincent. Now pay attention, avoid the birds and try not to get too confused by The Visitor.

Let's get to it!

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we're be taking a ride in the cockpit with Tank Girl.

This Comic Book film by Director Rachel Talalay exploded onto the
scene in 1995, but was quickly ignored by moviegoers.

Starring Lori Petty, Ice-T, Naomi Watts, the legendary Malcolm
McDowell, as well as a cameo by the one-and-only Iggy Pop.

We're going to explore the connection between Tank Girl and Joan of
Arc, we'll learn about the movie novelization of the film, the
prosthetic Kangaroo Penis on the cutting room floor as well as what
Lori Petty has been up to these days.

We'll discuss our favorite Post Apocalyptic Films as well as 80's and
90's comic book films and the unnerving discovery of Uncle Monkey.

I'm Pat Dougherty and as always I'll be joined by my fellow
MacGuffin's Justin Jones and Mike Antonio.  Our theme song was written
and performed by Jordan Vincent.  Now clean one out of the chamber,
take a shot and prepare to be blasted by Tank Girl.

Let's get to it!

On this Episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we'll be purchasing our tickets to the big show and witnessing Brian De Palma's Phantom of the Paradise.

The classic 1974 Rock Opera Starring William Finley as the disfigured composer known as the Phantom who has had his life's work stolen by an evil record tycoon played by the legendary Paul Williams.

We're going to dig into the struggles of the music industry, the comparisons between Phantom of the Paradise and the Rocky Horror Picture Show, as well as what came first. As well as Jessica Harper's connection to both franchises.

We'll also talk about Justin's Halloween costume plans, Mike's live theater Rocky Horror experience, the voice of the Phantom, the works of Paul Williams, Pat's french class and Beef's stage presence.

I'm Pat Dougherty and I'm proud to be joined by my fellow MacGuffin's, Justin Jones and Mike Antonio. Our theme song was written and performed by Jordan Vincent.

Now get out your ticket, take your seat, silence your cellphone, and enjoy Phantom of the Paradise.

Now, let's get to it! 

On this Episode of the MacGuffin Guild, we'll be attending Slaughter High.  The Classic 1986 Slasher starring Caroline Munro, Simon Scuddamore & Marc Smith. Directed by George Dugdale, Mark Ezra and Peter Litten.  With music by the legendary Harry Manfredini.

We're going to dig into the trials and tribulations of high school, and the very real and lasting impact that bullies can have on someone -- both in film and in real life.

We'll also get into The Mighty Gosh, the 35-year old high-schooler Caroline Munro, whether or not Skippy Pollack is a bad-ass jock name, the telemarketer named Abraham Lincoln and British April Fools.

We'll discuss how both Pat and Mike were mere spectators at each other's high school fist fights and question how smart it is to knowingly take a full bath while your friends are being systematically murdered.

We'll also get into the very tragic real life story of Simon Scuddamore.

I'm Pat Dougherty and as always I'll be joined by my fellow MacGuffin's Justin Jones and Mike Antonio. Our theme song was written and performed by Jordan Vincent. Now get to your desk, get out your #2 pencils and prepare to take notes in Slaughter High!

Let's get to it!