Monster Mash: Frankenstein and Me (1996)
Dave cuddles up to a heart-warming family film that’s now all but forgotten.… Read More Monster Mash: Frankenstein and Me (1996)
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Father & Son: Reuben Leder Talks Paul Leder
Dave continues his look at the career of Paul Leder by learning more about the man himself. And who better to fill in the blanks than the writer/producer/director’s son, Reuben? … Read More Father & Son: Reuben Leder Talks Paul Leder
Lifebreath (1997): Gasping for Her
Dave takes a look at Luke Perry’s immediate post-90210 career and recommends this little-known thriller framed around cystic fibrosis. … Read More Lifebreath (1997): Gasping for Her
Goin’ to Chicago (1990): Home Sweet Home
Dave continues his dive into Paul Leder’s work with a look at arguably the most personal film of the writer/producer/director’s career.… Read More Goin’ to Chicago (1990): Home Sweet Home
A Hitch in Time: Blackmail (1991)
Dave celebrates the partnership of director Ruben Preuss and screenwriter Miguel Tejada-Flores with a look at one of their finest collaborations.… Read More A Hitch in Time: Blackmail (1991)
Twenty Dollar Star (1990): Leder of the Pack
A stalwart of the independent movie scene for three decades, Dave’s decided it’s time Paul Leder finally gets the recognition he deserves — and where better to start than with this barely acknowledged masterpiece? Featuring a few quick words with actress Rebecca Holden.… Read More Twenty Dollar Star (1990): Leder of the Pack
The Good, The Red, and The Ugly: The Last Outlaw (1993)
Dave talks to Eric Red about the western the Hitcher and Near Dark scribe penned for HBO. … Read More The Good, The Red, and The Ugly: The Last Outlaw (1993)
Detour (1990): A Wrong Turn
Dave charts the fascinating history of a barely-seen remake of a noir classic.… Read More Detour (1990): A Wrong Turn
Radioactive Screams: Burndown (1990)
Dave digs out a real oddity from South Africa that’s caught between monster flick and conspiracy thriller. … Read More Radioactive Screams: Burndown (1990)
The Schlock Pit 