Dance of the Damned (1989): Because the Night
Matty champions Katt Shea’s barnstorming vampire drama. … Read More Dance of the Damned (1989): Because the Night
Tag: Drama
Ablaze (2001): Burning Love
Matty is hot for Jm Wynorski’s scorching disaster flick. … Read More Ablaze (2001): Burning Love
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
Life After Sex (1992): A Little Woody
Matty spoons with maverick auteur Serge Rodnunsky’s second flick. … Read More Life After Sex (1992): A Little Woody
Suite 16 (1994): Ain’t That Peachy Keen
Dave dusts down a misunderstood favourite of his that features Pete Postlethwaite, Charlie Higson, and voyeurism aplenty. … Read More Suite 16 (1994): Ain’t That Peachy Keen
Creative Serge: Bold Stroke (1990)
Matty unearths a real curio and finds it to be an important first step in the career of its maverick helmer.… Read More Creative Serge: Bold Stroke (1990)
My Brother’s War (1997): Irish Stew
Dave chats to scripter Alex Simon about his Corman-backed IRA flick.… Read More My Brother’s War (1997): Irish Stew
The Florentine (1999): Soggy Biscuit
Dave spotlights a compelling ensemble drama that was kneecapped by a sniffy trade review. … Read More The Florentine (1999): Soggy Biscuit
Broken Vessels (1998): Dead on Arrival
Moved for Marty? Who knows – but Dave’s convinced that Scott Ziehl’s intense drama is one of the finest and most neglected films of its decade.… Read More Broken Vessels (1998): Dead on Arrival
The Schlock Pit 