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Tag: 1980s

‘Eddie Macon’s Run’ (1983): Kirk Douglas & a Duke boy team up in action meller

Mill Creek Entertainment has released on Blu-ray Eddie Macon’s Run, the 1983 PG-rated thriller from Universal starring Kirk Douglas and The Dukes of Hazzard‘s John Schneider.

July 31, 2020September 22, 2024 Movies & DrinksLeave a comment

‘Hellhole’ (1985): Sleazy & amusing, indie ’80s at its most nostalgic

Sleazy, thoroughly enjoyable 1980s “women in prison/nuthouse” flick.

May 30, 2020September 22, 2024 Movies & DrinksLeave a comment

‘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.

April 12, 2020September 22, 2024 Movies & Drinks4 Comments

‘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.

March 29, 2020September 23, 2024 Movies & Drinks1 Comment

‘Picasso Trigger’ (1988): Hardworking video-store actioner is explosive, sexy fun

Ah yes, the Picasso Trigger. It’s high art!

March 24, 2020September 22, 2024 Movies & Drinks2 Comments

‘Hack-O-Lantern’ (1988): Small-town, Southern Satanic panic on Halloween

And you thought your family had problems.

October 31, 2019September 22, 2024 Movies & DrinksLeave a comment

‘Play Dead’ (1982): Cute dog & rich old dame + black magic = death

Greta, you’re no Cujo. But you’re pretty cute. It’s the best you can do when your film is produced by…a construction company?

October 29, 2019September 22, 2024 Movies & DrinksLeave a comment

‘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

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

Those eyes…those laser green eyes…

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

‘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

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