Deadly Discovery (1992): Indiana Woes
Dave takes a look at a regional action flick that doesn’t quite cut it. … Read More Deadly Discovery (1992): Indiana Woes
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
Captain Nuke and The Bomber Boys (1996): It’s a Blast
Dave lights the fuse on one of Roger Corman’s lesser-known family flicks, and concludes that it’s an explosive mix of fun and foolery.… Read More Captain Nuke and The Bomber Boys (1996): It’s a Blast
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)
The Motion of the Ocean: Deep Shock (2003)
Matty gets to grips with Phillip J. Roth’s CliffsNotes version of The Abyss and finds much to savour. … Read More The Motion of the Ocean: Deep Shock (2003)
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)
Out For Blood (1992): Revenge is a Kick Best Served Brutally
Matty is a big fan of this vicious, PM-backed Don ‘The Dragon’ Wilson vehicle. … Read More Out For Blood (1992): Revenge is a Kick Best Served Brutally
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
