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Tag: J.S. Cardone

Crash and Burn (1990): Bits n’ Pieces

Matty shutters in with an early but strictly so-so Full Moon flick. … Read More Crash and Burn (1990): Bits n’ Pieces

June 1, 2022June 26, 2022 Matty BudrewiczLeave a comment

Arizona Son: The Cardone Files Vol. 7 — 8MM 2 (2005)

In the final chapter of his epic J.S. Cardone series, Dave walks the tumultuous path of a sequel that never was. … Read More Arizona Son: The Cardone Files Vol. 7 — 8MM 2 (2005)

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Arizona Son: The Cardone Files Vol. 6 — True Blue (2001)

In the penultimate instalment of his epic interview series, Dave learns how, after a decade spent in the desert, J.S. Cardone upped sticks to Toronto to craft an exemplary neo-noir.… Read More Arizona Son: The Cardone Files Vol. 6 — True Blue (2001)

March 15, 2022March 12, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Arizona Son: The Cardone Files Vol. 5 — Outside Ozona (1998)

It was the determination of the late J.T. Walsh that drove J.S. Cardone’s road movie before the camera, but it’s a tale touched by sadness as the helmer explains.… Read More Arizona Son: The Cardone Files Vol. 5 — Outside Ozona (1998)

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Arizona Son: The Cardone Files Vol. 4 — Exit in Red (1996) (or, ‘Oh Mickey, Not So Fine’)

Not everything that J.S. Cardone touched turned to gold as this hokey Mickey Rourke vehicle demonstrates…… Read More Arizona Son: The Cardone Files Vol. 4 — Exit in Red (1996) (or, ‘Oh Mickey, Not So Fine’)

February 27, 2022February 26, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Arizona Son: The Cardone Files Vol. 3 — Black Day Blue Night (1995)

Dave continues his epic chinwag with director J.S Cardone to learn about a film that’s very much the centrepiece of his career, and how he met the peerless J.T Walsh.… Read More Arizona Son: The Cardone Files Vol. 3 — Black Day Blue Night (1995)

February 19, 2022February 13, 2022 Dave Wain2 Comments

Arizona Son: The Cardone Files Vol. 2 — Shadowhunter (1993)

In the second instalment of his very special series, Dave talks to J.S. Cardone about how a life spent within the reaches of Native American reservations has influenced his career.… Read More Arizona Son: The Cardone Files Vol. 2 — Shadowhunter (1993)

February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Arizona Son: The Cardone Files — A Row of Crows (1991)

In the first instalment of a very special series, Dave explores the work of indie maverick J.S. Cardone in conjunction with the man himself. … Read More Arizona Son: The Cardone Files — A Row of Crows (1991)

February 3, 2022January 24, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

Ghost in the Shell: The Mummy an’ the Armadillo (2004)

Dave turns his attention to a slow-burning masterpiece from the versatile J.S. Cardone.… Read More Ghost in the Shell: The Mummy an’ the Armadillo (2004)

September 15, 2020February 13, 2022 Dave WainLeave a comment

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