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Short Ends: The Films of Charles B. Pierce

Welcome to Short Ends. Quick (ish) reviews of a handful (ish) of movies. Sometimes connected by a theme, sometimes not. In this second instalment, Dave charts the career of Charles B. Pierce and wonders whether he’s an unappreciated auteur or a hack who got lucky.… Read More Short Ends: The Films of Charles B. Pierce

August 4, 2025May 19, 2026 Dave WainLeave a comment

Short Ends: A Charles Band Film

Welcome to Short Ends. Quick (ish) reviews of a handful (ish) of movies. Sometimes connected by a theme, sometimes not. In this debut instalment, Matty delivers a potted history of Full Moon boss Charles Band’s ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s directorial assignments. … Read More Short Ends: A Charles Band Film

June 29, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Without Harmon: The China Lake Murders (1990)

This USA Network TV movie dates back to the late ’70s, when director Robert Harmon and his then girlfriend, Beth Tate, hatched a plan to get noticed by Hollywood. Dave chats to Beth to find out more…… Read More Without Harmon: The China Lake Murders (1990)

June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Sex Education: Private Teacher (1983)

Gary Graver teaches Dave how to mix shagging and Shakespeare.… Read More Sex Education: Private Teacher (1983)

December 18, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Eating Out: Private Moments (1983)

It’s dinner for six in this Gary Graver porno, while Dave explains his love for anything the maestro wrote as well as directed.… Read More Eating Out: Private Moments (1983)

December 4, 2021October 5, 2024 Dave WainLeave a comment

Long Ago and Oh So Far Away: Suzie Superstar (1983)

Dave dons some tight spandex and rocks out to the pumpin’ rhythms of Gary Graver’s impressive music-driven XXX’r.… Read More Long Ago and Oh So Far Away: Suzie Superstar (1983)

June 9, 2021June 7, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Blu-Ray Review: Summer Camp Girls (1983)

Graver for the Quim! Dave sits slack-jawed at the impeccable 2K restoration of a slight yet well-crafted XXX’r. … Read More Blu-Ray Review: Summer Camp Girls (1983)

May 27, 2021May 25, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Of Unknown Origin (1983): Rat Race

Matty tears up the floorboards in a whirlwind of appreciation for George P. Cosmatos’ nifty creature feature.… Read More Of Unknown Origin (1983): Rat Race

February 2, 2021May 14, 2026 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

King of the Roughies: A Threesome from Phil Prince

Dave ventures into the New York underground to get down n’ dirty with a not-so-titillating triptych. … Read More King of the Roughies: A Threesome from Phil Prince

May 6, 2020May 6, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

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