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Category: Retrospectives

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

June 8, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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

June 4, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Bump and Grind: Lap Dancer (1995)

Dave chats to artist and filmmaker Arthur Egeli, whose arthouse triumph led to an opportunity he wasn’t necessarily expecting…… Read More Bump and Grind: Lap Dancer (1995)

May 16, 2026May 16, 2026 Dave WainLeave a comment

Mission of Justice (1992): Wincott Takes All

Matty kicks back with a rock-solid Jeff Wincott action romp. … Read More Mission of Justice (1992): Wincott Takes All

April 30, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Extreme Justice (1993): The Violent Kind

Matty profiles Mark L. Lester’s gritty thriller and its complicated journey to screen. … Read More Extreme Justice (1993): The Violent Kind

April 20, 2026May 7, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Dollman (1991): Magnum Short

Matty sizes up producer Charles Band and helmer Albert Pyun’s iconic sci-fi action caper. … Read More Dollman (1991): Magnum Short

April 6, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991): Big Dick Energy

Matty celebrates Mark L. Lester’s bombastic buddy cop classic.… Read More Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991): Big Dick Energy

March 29, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Shadowchaser: The Gates of Time (1996) – The Last Dash

Matty waves goodbye to one of the great institutions of the VHS era.  … Read More Shadowchaser: The Gates of Time (1996) – The Last Dash

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Vicious Lips (1986): Looking For a Kiss

Matty puckers up for Albert Pyun’s much-maligned — but really quite charming — sci-fi-horror-musical thingamabob. … Read More Vicious Lips (1986): Looking For a Kiss

March 21, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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