Black Eagle (1988): Flapping About
Historical value? Absolutely. A decent action movie? Not so much. Matty dissects an early Van Damme dud. … Read More Black Eagle (1988): Flapping About
Author: Matty Budrewicz
Horror, B-flicks, and all things direct-to-video. Film historian. Critic. Blu-ray booklet and commentary guy (Arrow Video, 88 Films). ‘It Came From the Video Aisle!’ co-author. Podcaster. WiP: #SchlockAndAwe
Double Take (1997): Lester De Palma
Matty can’t stop staring at Commando helmer Mark L. Lester’s peculiar thriller — and, indeed, star Craig Sheffer’s equally peculiar haircut.… Read More Double Take (1997): Lester De Palma
Styx (2001) Nix Duff Crime Pix
Matty’s notes on an attention-holding heist caper. … Read More Styx (2001) Nix Duff Crime Pix
Screen and Screen Again: The Video Dead (1987)
Matty shares his love for one of the quintessential DTV horror flicks of the VHS era. … Read More Screen and Screen Again: The Video Dead (1987)
The Ex (1996): Crimes of Passion
Matty professes his (obsessive and murderous) love for Mark L. Lester’s thrilling Fatal Attraction variation. … Read More The Ex (1996): Crimes of Passion
Martial Outlaw (1993): Bitterness the Star
Matty takes a look at Jeff Wincott and producer Pierre David’s flaccid penultimate pair-up. … Read More Martial Outlaw (1993): Bitterness the Star
Short Ends: Yack-Track Grab Bag Edition
Welcome to Short Ends. Quick (ish) reviews of a handful (ish) of movies. Sometimes connected by a theme, sometimes not. Today, Matty yaps about a few flicks he’s name-dropped on a bunch of incoming audio commentaries. And no, he isn’t going to tell you what releases they’re for.… Read More Short Ends: Yack-Track Grab Bag Edition
I Witness (2003): Down Mexico Way
Matty can’t get enough of Rowdy Herrington’s dark, Promark-backed thriller. … Read More I Witness (2003): Down Mexico Way
Public Enemies (1996): ‘Meh’ Barker More Like…
There’s a few points of note but, on the whole, Matty ain’t too keen on Mark L. Lester’s true crime biopic. … Read More Public Enemies (1996): ‘Meh’ Barker More Like…
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