The Florentine (1999): Soggy Biscuit
Dave spotlights a compelling ensemble drama that was kneecapped by a sniffy trade review. … Read More The Florentine (1999): Soggy Biscuit
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Digging the Grave: Cemetery High (1988)
Gorman Bechard thought he was making Assault of the Killer Bimbos (1988). After viewing the footage, Charles Band told him otherwise. Dave recounts the sorry saga of ‘Teenage Slasher Sluts’, and wonders if there’s some wheat among the chaff after all. … Read More Digging the Grave: Cemetery High (1988)
Broken Vessels (1998): Dead on Arrival
Moved for Marty? Who knows – but Dave’s convinced that Scott Ziehl’s intense drama is one of the finest and most neglected films of its decade.… Read More Broken Vessels (1998): Dead on Arrival
Bashing the Bishop: Trigger Happy (1996) & Underworld (1996)
Dave digs up a pair of critically reviled movies by Larry Bishop, and wonders if they’re finally ripe for reappraisal. … Read More Bashing the Bishop: Trigger Happy (1996) & Underworld (1996)
Double Obsession (1992): Margaux Your Own Way
Dave continues his natter with Eduardo Montes-Bradley, and this time tracks how the filmmaker paired up with Margaux Hemingway for a decent little stalker flick.… Read More Double Obsession (1992): Margaux Your Own Way
“F*ck Batman. Let’s Get Robin”: Smoothtalker (1990)
Dave talks to Eduardo Montes-Bradley about his brief dalliance with the world of direct-to-video movies. … Read More “F*ck Batman. Let’s Get Robin”: Smoothtalker (1990)
A Case For Murder (1993): Small Screen Swansong
Dave charts the tragic demise of a talented director, and gives fulsome praise to his final feature. … Read More A Case For Murder (1993): Small Screen Swansong
Trick or Treats (1982): Mischief Night
From pitch to poster, Gary Graver’s slasher satire seemed destined for success. However, as Dave details, the film was massacred by critics and nearly bankrupted its creator…… Read More Trick or Treats (1982): Mischief Night
Blood Money (1996): Protecting the Flock
Dave chats to helmer John Shepphird about the time he came face to face with Jordan ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ Belfort.… Read More Blood Money (1996): Protecting the Flock
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