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Bleed (2002): A Shadow on the Moon

Matty gives a flawed yet fascinating — and wholly uncharacteristic — Charles Band production the nod. … Read More Bleed (2002): A Shadow on the Moon

November 2, 2021November 1, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Wildfire 7: The Inferno (2002) — Charred For Life

Matty burns out with this terrible TV movie. … Read More Wildfire 7: The Inferno (2002) — Charred For Life

August 2, 2021July 29, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

The Tomorrow Man (2000/2002): Apologies in Advance

A few words from Matty on Doug Campbell’s thoughtful sci-fi drama. … Read More The Tomorrow Man (2000/2002): Apologies in Advance

July 5, 2021January 29, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Golden Nuggets: Curse of the Forty-Niner (2002)

Boilerplate? You betcha — but Matty thinks there’s still a lil’ value to John Carl Buechler’s cameo-strewn slasher flick. … Read More Golden Nuggets: Curse of the Forty-Niner (2002)

June 15, 2021January 16, 2023 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Hooded Angels (2000): Western Boys and Western Girls

Matty hails Peakviewing Transatlantic’s potent oater.… Read More Hooded Angels (2000): Western Boys and Western Girls

April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

For Freedom, For America, For DTV Movies: The U.S. Seals Trilogy

With the help of a collection of creatives, Dave looks back at Nu Image’s tent-pole military hardware trifecta. … Read More For Freedom, For America, For DTV Movies: The U.S. Seals Trilogy

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Breakdown, Takedown: Shakedown (2002)

Dave takes a deep breath, straps on a seatbelt, and prepares for the craziest of Corman movies.… Read More Breakdown, Takedown: Shakedown (2002)

January 11, 2021January 2, 2021 Dave WainLeave a comment

Sole Man: One Way Out (2002)

Dave shares his love for a Belushi-Bateman combo that passed everyone by.… Read More Sole Man: One Way Out (2002)

October 3, 2020September 15, 2020 Dave WainLeave a comment

Antibody (2002): So-so Sci-Fi

Matty walks the middle of the road with this Lance Henriksen-starring programmer from the UFO stable.… Read More Antibody (2002): So-so Sci-Fi

May 1, 2020July 24, 2025 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

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