Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite (1996) – Raise Your Fist and Yell
Matty profiles a fine sequel to a martial arts classic. … Read More Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite (1996) – Raise Your Fist and Yell
Category: Retrospectives
The Nature of the Beast (1995): Something Wicked This Way Comes
Matty dissects a compelling thriller with a deeply troubling backstory. Trigger warning: child sexual abuse. … Read More The Nature of the Beast (1995): Something Wicked This Way Comes
Blood Warriors (1993): The Third Sam [& Dave Collab]
Matty buckles up for a decent burst of Rapi Films action. Featuring some words with director Sam Firstenberg! … Read More Blood Warriors (1993): The Third Sam [& Dave Collab]
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
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
Sexual Roulette (1997): By Royal Appointment
Matty tracks the meta-referential madness of Gary Graver’s erotic drama-cum-thriller.… Read More Sexual Roulette (1997): By Royal Appointment
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
Moon in Scorpio (1987): These Tides They Are a-Changin’
Matty looks back at Gary Graver’s much-maligned sea slasher and maps out a making that was far from plain sailing…… Read More Moon in Scorpio (1987): These Tides They Are a-Changin’
“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)
The Schlock Pit 