‘The Awakening’ (1980): Charlton Heston horror flick better than its reputation, perfect for Halloween viewing
Sedate, languid early ’80s horror…and far better than its unearned poor reputation.
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‘The Sorcerers’ (1967): Grungy sci-fi/horror exploiter has a unique, unexpected tone
We’ve had a week of dark, cool, rainy fall weather here in the Great American Midwest, a seasonal siren call that compels me, on an irresistible genetic level, to watch a few dark, cool, rainy 60s British movies. Add in the Halloween spirit that gets an early start around these parts (quite simply: the Midwest… Read More ‘The Sorcerers’ (1967): Grungy sci-fi/horror exploiter has a unique, unexpected tone
The Three Stooges Collection – Volume Four: 1943-1945 | Primal comedy transcends the ages
Brilliant, surreal physical comedy, where torture and pain are elevated to breathtaking grace.
‘Jacqueline Susann’s Once is Not Enough’ (1975): When filmmakers treat literary trash seriously
After seeing what’s been the number one movie in America for the past few weeks (suffice to say: if you have young sons—you should be very, very worried about their future), absolute shit like Jacqueline Susann’s Once is Not Enough start to look half-way decent by comparison.
‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ (1982): Richard Gere scams his way to the Navy & Debra Winger
Wasn’t our Tommy boy supposed to be in another Top Gun fest this summer? What’s that? Not a Top Gun? Another Mission: Impossible? They’re not pumping out TP (yes, it can mean “toilet paper,” too) sequels like pancakes after that last one saved Hollyweird?
‘Macon County Line’ (1974): Classic exploiter should be seen at the drive-in!
A buddy of mine gave me a heads up this week that our last local drive-in closed for good a few weeks ago. When I was a kid, there were nine drive-ins spread out in the sticks, and on the fringes of the rapidly-expanding suburbs. Not surprisingly, I kept waiting to feel bad about what… Read More ‘Macon County Line’ (1974): Classic exploiter should be seen at the drive-in!
‘County Line’ (2017): Rural Western-flavored actioner is fast-paced family fun
So whatever happened to Luke after Uncle Jesse booted them Duke boys outta the farm? He became Roscoe P. Coltrane.
‘London’ (2005): It ain’t the city, it’s Jessica Biel
A Film About Love and her Victims. Obsession and betrayal on the cheap makes grown men weep. Okay, okay…Jessica Biel makes them weep.
‘Sixpack Annie’ (1975): Good-natured exploiter, but we want it hornier & nastier. Give us good time!
Vintage Hixploitation-Lite…but that’s more than okay, considering your big-screen summer movie options.
‘Jonathan Livingston Seagull’ (1973): Spectacular-looking movie, but is it strictly for the birds?
Far out, birdbrain.
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