The Lost Empire (1984): The Shape of Jims to Come
Matty revisits the directorial debut of the mighty Jim Wynorski and finds it almost as well-developed as the chests of its starlets. … Read More The Lost Empire (1984): The Shape of Jims to Come
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Because She’s Worth It: Lady Dragon (1992)
Matty charts what happened when an enterprising foreign film company hooked up with a martial arts superstar and a talented director. … Read More Because She’s Worth It: Lady Dragon (1992)
Angel of Fury (1990/1992): Passion! Energy! Footwork!
Now his head has finally stopped spinning, Matty reckons that, if it’s mindless brawling you’re after, you’ll be well served by this lively Rapi/Rothrock romp.… Read More Angel of Fury (1990/1992): Passion! Energy! Footwork!
Brain Smasher… A Love Story (1993): No Trouble in Little Pyunville
Matty kicks back with one of the late, great Albert Pyun’s finest — and happiest — productions. … Read More Brain Smasher… A Love Story (1993): No Trouble in Little Pyunville
Bridge of Dragons (1999): War Ensemble
Matty trades blows with action auteur Isaac Florentine’s epically scaled — yet dramatically underwhelming — Nu Image assignment.… Read More Bridge of Dragons (1999): War Ensemble
Interceptor Force 2 (2002): All is Not (Ros)Well
Matty dissects Phillip J. Roth’s flaccid follow-up. … Read More Interceptor Force 2 (2002): All is Not (Ros)Well
Motor Psycho (1992): There’s a Man Who Rides Down the Mojave Swears He’s Elvis
A psycho stalking youngsters across the desert has been done to death – but, says Dave, never quite like this. Featuring a quick word with star Elvis Restaino! … Read More Motor Psycho (1992): There’s a Man Who Rides Down the Mojave Swears He’s Elvis
Excessive Force II: Force on Force (1995) — If at First You Don’t Succeed…
…Try it again but cheaper. Matty gets to grips with a standalone sequel that has more in common with its predecessor than you’d think. … Read More Excessive Force II: Force on Force (1995) — If at First You Don’t Succeed…
Wynorski Goes to War: The Pandora Project (1998), Desert Thunder (1999) & Stealth Fighter (1999)
War! Huh! Yeah! What is it good for? The backdrop to some fun Jim Wynorski films, as it happens. Matty spotlights the auteur’s first three military hardware flicks. … Read More Wynorski Goes to War: The Pandora Project (1998), Desert Thunder (1999) & Stealth Fighter (1999)
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