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Tag: 1997

Mafioso-so: Gangster World (1997)

Cyborgs, mobsters, and a wannabe action hero — Matty dissects an Avi Nesher production that doesn’t quite click.… Read More Mafioso-so: Gangster World (1997)

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

King For a Day: The Midas Touch (1997)

Dave checks out former Empire/Full Moon regular Peter Manoogian’s final collaboration with Charles Band.… Read More King For a Day: The Midas Touch (1997)

March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 Dave Wain3 Comments

Hollywood Confidential (1997): Off the Record and Very Hush-Hush.

Dave takes a look at a solid telepic and traces the career of its writer, Anthony Yerkovich: a talent whose stabs at small and big screen success didn’t always work out.… Read More Hollywood Confidential (1997): Off the Record and Very Hush-Hush.

March 15, 2023March 16, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Total Reality (1997): Crimes of the Future

Matty shines a light on one of Phillip J. Roth’s finest offerings. … Read More Total Reality (1997): Crimes of the Future

December 17, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Handbags at Dawn: Champions (1997)

Matty taps out to an enjoyably stupid martial arts caper.… Read More Handbags at Dawn: Champions (1997)

November 24, 2022November 24, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Darkdrive (1997): Plug In Baby

Matty gives the nod to Phillip J. Roth’s moody sci-fi thriller.… Read More Darkdrive (1997): Plug In Baby

November 14, 2022November 13, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Devil’s Child (1997): Satan’s Little Helper

Just in time for its twenty-fifth anniversary, Dave dusts off a watchable little shocker penned by a scripter with an interesting history. … Read More The Devil’s Child (1997): Satan’s Little Helper

October 25, 2022October 25, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

High Voltage (1997): Sister Act

Matty dissects a lively Shannon Lee vehicle helmed by action wiz Isaac Florentine. … Read More High Voltage (1997): Sister Act

September 29, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Sorceress II: The Temptress (1997) — Sex Magick

Matty takes a look at a serviceable sequel with a few points of note for Jim Wynorski buffs and fans of Julies Smith and Strain. … Read More Sorceress II: The Temptress (1997) — Sex Magick

September 13, 2022September 11, 2022 Matty Budrewicz2 Comments

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