‘The Magus’ (1968): A high-profile failure, but with much to enjoy
Back in college, a buddy gave me John Fowles’ novel, The Magus, as a birthday gift, with the express purpose of seeing if I saw what he saw in it.
‘Maid in Manhattan’ (2002): Peak J.Lo scores in feel-good mistaken identity farce
Before she dazzled on that stripper pole at the Super Bowl, J.Lo was a lowly maid in NYC, cleaning up messes left by the rich and connected.
‘Hellhole’ (1985): Sleazy & amusing, indie ’80s at its most nostalgic
Sleazy, thoroughly enjoyable 1980s “women in prison/nuthouse” flick.
‘Heroes’ (1977): Is it comedy, romance, or drama?
Long after the Viet Cong was gone, Gidget and the Fonz got it on!
‘You’ll Like My Mother’ (1972): An expertly-constructed, smartly-performed thriller
Sharp, atmospheric, well-mounted little suspense thriller, with socko performances.
‘Savage Beach’ (1989): Playmate heroines’ final pairing a more dramatic tale
Run for cover… This is no ordinary day in the sun! Let’s say goodbye to the 1980s in style.
‘A Psycho’s Path’ (2019): Small indie pays tribute to 80s slashers
A low-budget indie starring a crazy MMA fighter as a crazy, murderous psychopath in a love letter to slashers of yore.
‘Vibes’ (1988): Cyndi Lauper leads familiar romantic-adventure
A light and breezy romantic comedy that pulls its ideas from everything else popular at the time…and with a pop-star lead to sell it.
‘Candy’ (1968): Hot lead and all-star cast in long-but-fun trash
Consistently amusing—if too long—dirty joke, with a high-powered all-star cast.
‘Picasso Trigger’ (1988): Hardworking video-store actioner is explosive, sexy fun
Ah yes, the Picasso Trigger. It’s high art!
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