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The year SXSW film broke

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Watch Mcgruber

The year SXSW film broke The tagline for the recently concluded 2010 South by Southwest Film Festival was “Tomorrow Happens Here,” slick marketing shorthand for the event’s reputation as a test tube for new cinematic trends and a breeding ground … Continue reading →

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MacGruber blows up at SXSW

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Watch Mcgruber

MacGruber blows up at SXSW Funny man Will Forte and his “Saturday Night Live” pals debated their new movie “MacGruber,” which is inspired by MacGyver and an SNL skit.

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“MacGruber” Hits SXSW With Raunchy Press Conference

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Watch Mcgruber

“MacGruber” Hits SXSW With Raunchy Press Conference “This moderating is exceeding my wildest expectations,” “Saturday Night Live” feature film spin-off “MacGruber” writer-director Jorma Taccone said in the middle of a panel at the SXSW Film Festival today. The comment came … Continue reading →

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SXSW: Dick Jokes, ’80s Action Tropes Power ‘MacGruber’

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Watch Mcgruber

SXSW: Dick Jokes, ’80s Action Tropes Power ‘MacGruber’ How can a simpleton skit from Saturday Night Live serve as the basis for an entertaining feature film? Director Jorma Taccone seems to have cracked the nut, serving up a sharply written … Continue reading →

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