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Category: Retrospectives

Crackdown (1991): Louis, Luis

Dave chats to Schlock Pit hall-of-famer Louis Morneau about making buddy cop gold in deepest Peru.… Read More Crackdown (1991): Louis, Luis

February 21, 2025February 20, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Other Woman (1992): Ménage à trois

Matty looks at a solid erotic thriller that bridges the gap between two of the genre’s biggest proponents: Jag Mundhra and Axis Films International. … Read More The Other Woman (1992): Ménage à trois

February 17, 2025March 20, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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

February 1, 2025March 20, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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

January 23, 2025February 4, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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]

January 6, 2025January 12, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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

December 20, 2024December 21, 2024 Dave WainLeave a comment

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

November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 Dave WainLeave a comment

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

November 19, 2024February 4, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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

August 22, 2024August 31, 2025 Dave WainLeave a comment

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