Dave takes a look at the history of the iconic satirical rag, and how its journey into features went off the skids during the ’90s. … Read More Poon Clang: National Lampoon’s Dad’s Week Off (1997)
Dave boards a vessel in the Gulf of Mexico – but seasickness is the least of his worries. … Read More Sinking Ship: Unlawful Passage (1994)
Twenty-five years ago, Getting Away with Murder shuffled out of the multiplex and into virtual obscurity – but Dave is curious to see if Harvey Miller’s comedy has improved with age… … Read More Nazi Gold? Getting Away With Murder (1996)
In the final chapter of his epic J.S. Cardone series, Dave walks the tumultuous path of a sequel that never was. … Read More Arizona Son: The Cardone Files Vol. 7 — 8MM 2 (2005)
Dave holds his nose over this Tanya York stinker – but it’s not without its talking points. … Read More The Divine Enforcer (1992): A Vicar Who’s Slicker and Very Much Quicker
In the penultimate instalment of his epic interview series, Dave learns how, after a decade spent in the desert, J.S. Cardone upped sticks to Toronto to craft an exemplary neo-noir.… Read More Arizona Son: The Cardone Files Vol. 6 — True Blue (2001)
Before infamy arrived in the form of a mutant killer snowman, screenwriter Michael Cooney began life penning taut thrillers like this Canadian programmer. … Read More Taking Care Of Business: Tracks Of A Killer (1996)
It was the determination of the late J.T. Walsh that drove J.S. Cardone’s road movie before the camera, but it’s a tale touched by sadness as the helmer explains.… Read More Arizona Son: The Cardone Files Vol. 5 — Outside Ozona (1998)
Dave casts his eye over the true story of a moustachioed conman. … Read More Highway Heartbreaker (1992): Not Such A Good Ol’ Boy
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