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
Matty examines an underappreciated sequel, and highlights its place within its maker’s resume and a wider subgenre. … Read More Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Part 2 (1996): Bloodlines
Matty profiles a fine sequel to a martial arts classic. … Read More Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite (1996) – Raise Your Fist and Yell
Dave digs up a pair of critically reviled movies by Larry Bishop, and wonders if they’re finally ripe for reappraisal. … Read More Bashing the Bishop: Trigger Happy (1996) & Underworld (1996)
Dave chats to helmer John Shepphird about the time he came face to face with Jordan ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ Belfort.… Read More Blood Money (1996): Protecting the Flock
Dave dissects a garden-variety TV movie that’s given an extra lurid edge thanks to some heinous real-life revelations.… Read More Creepshow: The Babysitter’s Seduction (1996)
Dave looks at the final movie from Jordan ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ Belfort’s short-lived production company, Hit Entertainment. Featuring a few quick words with the shingle’s former VP of Production, David Silberg!… Read More The Elevator (1996): Stuck Between Flaws
Matty dissects a disturbing serial killer thriller and the two towering performances at the centre of it. … Read More The Cold Light of Day (1996): Withnail and Si
Pierre David’s sole foray into family fare gets the once over from Dave. Featuring a few words with scripter Michael Barmish! … Read More Kid Cop (1996): Tot Fuzz
