Leviathan (Ep. 042)

Dead Format Campaign (A MacGuffin Mini)

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 come to life, Mike Lombardo needs your help. Head on over to the Dead Format campaign at IndieGoGo (https://igg.me/at/deadformat [https://igg.me/at/deadformat]) and check out the awesome perks! Time is VERY limited, so make the move before this campaign goes the way of the VHS. If you donate, not only will you help Mike make this passion project a reality, but you’ll also get spoiled with SO many perks that this campaign has to offer. Including: Opportunities to get your name in the credits and live on in film history, or even better, become an Associate Producer or even an Executive Producer! (You know you’ve always wanted to do that.) Or, grab a singed Blu-Ray of the finished film “Dead Format” or Mike’s first feature “I’m Dreaming of a White Doomsday”. This campaign is also offering Video or social Media “Thank You’s” directly from Mike himself (or, if you get lucky, maybe even award winning author Brian Keene). Get your hands on Props from the actual film, which include video store-style hardshell video tapes of fictional movies, as well as a membership to the fictional Video Castle, or a VHS replica prop of “NEXT TO DIE”, which will be heavily featured in the finished film. There are SOOOO many cool perks that you’ve just GOT to check out! So, as soon as this video ends, head directly over to the link in the comments and see how YOU can take part in film history. We here at The MacGuffin Guild are in FULL support of Mike Lombardo and the entire “Dead Format” production team and we can’t wait to see this film come to life. Thanks for listening to my “Dead Format” pitch and we hope to cross paths with you again one day over at The MacGuffin Guild — find us on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Until then, we’ll see you at the “Dead Format” World Premiere! Now hurry and click that link! https://igg.me/at/deadformat [https://igg.me/at/deadformat]

Leviathan (Ep. 042)

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 Studios, Robo’s Oreos and witness an Editor’s worst nightmare. We'll get into other underwater films, blackberry brandy backwash, Tube Worms, and discuss finding the joy in Caligula.  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 cue the happy music and let’s take a deep dive into… Leviathan. Follow The MacGuffin Guild on social media. YouTube - @themacguffinguild Facebook - The MacGuffin Guild Instagram - @the_macguffin_guild Twitter / X - @MacGuffinGuild TikTok - @the_macguffin_guild

Blood Diner (Ep. 041)

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 tragedy of Rick Burks, The Colonial Theater Blood Diner Screening and ask the question — who smells like teriyaki? We'll get into the Dukey Flyswatter connection to our last episode, Spend the Night by Kong Comics, and Jackie Kong’s love for her characters. 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 cleanse your palette for the Ultimate in Killer Cuisine… at the Blood Diner. Follow The MacGuffin Guild on social media. YouTube - @themacguffinguild Facebook - The MacGuffin Guild Instagram - @the_macguffin_guild Twitter / X - @MacGuffinGuild TikTok - @the_macguffin_guild

Lord of Illusions (Ep. 040)

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 Lords, how Mike altered Pat’s perception of storytelling, ’94 screen savers in cinema, and the tragic story of Daniel von Bergen. We'll get into how subtext can sometimes go over Mike’s head, funky dancin’, the Quantum Leap theatrical film, invisible fire ropes, the 2 things Pat hates the most in this world, and an exclusive, first time ever, McMuffin Guild Conspiracy Theory. 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.  Trust Nothing Except Your Fear in Lord of Illusions.

Treasure Island, 1950 & Fatt Matt (Ep. 039)

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 Culture influence. We'll dig into the Tragedy of Bobby Driscoll, The Misfits, Tina Fey's Niece, getting a hearse towed from New York City, comparing punk rockers to pirates and Muppet Penis Jokes. We'll also get into Justin's favorite Pirate movies, we'll spend some time with our good friend Fatt Matt. As well as the WORLD PREMIERE of one of his short stories, inspired by this film. 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. Come with us on a swashbuckling adventure... in Treasure Island.