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Category: Film Review

‘They Live’ (1988): Pro wrestler is John Carpenter’s muse in politically-tinged thriller

“I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass. And I’m all out of bubblegum.”

October 18, 2019February 12, 2026 Movies & Drinks1 Comment

‘The Adventurers’ (1970): For true film lovers – bad moviemaking at its BEST!

Please, sir…may I have some more filth?

October 17, 2019September 23, 2024 Movies & Drinks3 Comments

‘Dark of the Sun’ (1968): Hyper-violent, sadistic actioner remains relentless

Slam-bang, lightning-fast, crude, vital actioner…with something on its mind.

October 16, 2019September 25, 2024 Movies & Drinks1 Comment

‘Cool Hand Luke’ (1967): Rugged individualist’s counterculture tale, underpinned by religion

“Some men…you just can’t reach.”

October 15, 2019September 25, 2024 Movies & Drinks3 Comments

‘Beyond Evil’ (1980): A contemplative, gothic ghost story

Those eyes…those laser green eyes…

October 14, 2019June 27, 2024 Movies & DrinksLeave a comment

‘Harriet Craig’ (1950): A creepy exercise in sublimated hysteria

Take that, Mrs. June Cleaver!

October 13, 2019September 26, 2024 Movies & Drinks4 Comments

‘Hard Ticket to Hawaii’ (1987): The very best of ’80s B-movie escapism

Before starting this review, let’s hit the Jacuzzi. I do my best thinking there.

October 12, 2019September 22, 2024 Movies & Drinks3 Comments

‘Sands of the Kalahari’ (1965): Neglected masterpiece of perverted, grand heroics & ironic, cynical adventure

Absolutely terrific chest-beating adventure flick: strange, thrilling, and beautifully put together.

October 11, 2019September 26, 2024 Movies & Drinks3 Comments

‘Jacqueline Susann’s The Love Machine’ (1971): Aggressively inept, trashy schlock (thank god)

Awfulness like this is rare—it needs to be acknowledged and celebrated.

October 10, 2019September 23, 2024 Movies & Drinks2 Comments

‘The Friends of Eddie Coyle’ (1973): Grimy, low-key gangster flick – a little-seen gem

The Anti-Godfather.

October 9, 2019September 23, 2024 Movies & Drinks3 Comments

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