Maximum Force (1992): Adventures in the Scripting Trade
Dave talks to Ken Lamplugh about the journey that led him to writing for PM Entertainment.… Read More Maximum Force (1992): Adventures in the Scripting Trade
Category: Retrospectives
Carnosaur (1993): Lizard Kings
Matty kneels before Roger Corman and Adam Simon’s surprisingly serious-minded Jurassic lark. … Read More Carnosaur (1993): Lizard Kings
They Bite (1996): Rubber Soul
Dave takes a look at the behind the scenes battle on a monster movie ripe for rediscovery. … Read More They Bite (1996): Rubber Soul
The Real Howard Spitz (1998): What’s The Beef?
Dave looks at what led to one of the most charming films of the ’90s being cast off into obscurity. … Read More The Real Howard Spitz (1998): What’s The Beef?
Soul of a New Machine: Four Science Fiction Programmers by Richard Pepin
Matty knuckles down with Cyber Tracker (1993), T-Force (1994), Hologram Man (1995) and CyberTracker 2 (1995) — the first quartet of “high-tech action pictures” directed by the PM Entertainment bigwig. … Read More Soul of a New Machine: Four Science Fiction Programmers by Richard Pepin
Venom (2005): Reborn on the Bayou
Matty spotlights a serviceable mid-’00s slasher by a filmmaker seemingly working through something.… Read More Venom (2005): Reborn on the Bayou
Twist On A Tryst: Kiss of a Stranger (1998)
Dave hits up Sam Irvin to learn about his enjoyable one-night stand thriller. … Read More Twist On A Tryst: Kiss of a Stranger (1998)
Dead On Arrival: Diggin’ Up Business (1990)
Speaking of shovel-swinging action, Dave does some digging of his own on the fascinating career of businessman Tom Pardew, and calls in the ‘co-director’ of this dud comedy, Mark Byers, for help.… Read More Dead On Arrival: Diggin’ Up Business (1990)
Two Shades Of Blue (1999), One Shade Of Black
Dave sits down with scripter Ted Williams to learn about how a stopgap phone op job led to his first produced screenplay.… Read More Two Shades Of Blue (1999), One Shade Of Black
The Schlock Pit 