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The home of film critics Matty Budrewicz and Dave Wain who, for the best part of a decade, have parlayed their shared, lifelong obsession with horror, B-movies, and direct-to-video shenanigans into a writing career.

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Blood Money (1996): Protecting the Flock

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

May 7, 2024 Dave WainLeave a comment

The Elevator (1996): Stuck Between Flaws

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

July 16, 2023 Dave WainLeave a comment

Chase Morran (1996): The Bruce is Loose!

Matty’s ode to a passable Die Hard riff ennobled by the primo dramatics of The Chin. … Read More Chase Morran (1996): The Bruce is Loose!

September 5, 2021April 29, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Hogan’s (Young) Heroes: The Secret Agent Club (1996)

Matty looks at what happens when a wrestling superstar has to be saved by a bunch of pesky kids.… Read More Hogan’s (Young) Heroes: The Secret Agent Club (1996)

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Skid Row Avenger: In Praise of David DeCoteau’s Prey of the Jaguar (1996)

Matty shines a light on the cult auteur’s ace superhero flick. … Read More Skid Row Avenger: In Praise of David DeCoteau’s Prey of the Jaguar (1996)

June 26, 2020September 2, 2021 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Blood Money (1996): Crime Doesn’t Pay

Matty sticks this compelling but technically sloppy thriller with some murky behind the scenes facts under the microscope. … Read More Blood Money (1996): Crime Doesn’t Pay

June 15, 2020September 12, 2022 Matty Budrewicz1 Comment

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