Joe Dante has always been at his very best when he’s putting the subversive boot into the more picturesque aspects of the American dream. When
Tag: 1980s
Videodrome (1983) – Review
“You’ll forgive me if I don’t stay around to watch. I just can’t cope with the freaky stuff.”These word utter from the lips of Barry
The Serpent And The Rainbow (1988) – Review
Despite creating Freddy Krueger – undoubtedly the horror icon of the decade – Wes Craven seemed to find the 80s quite hard going. Even though
Southern Comfort (1981) – Review
Sometimes, you get a couple of films that are so similar, even the slightest chance of coincidence is all but utterly impossible. However, it takes
Maniac (1980) – Review
In a time when even the grottiest of films usually come with a comforting veneer of sheen, it’s great to take the time every now
The New Barbarians (1983) – Review
Ever wonder what Mad Max would be like if it was a little weirder and a hell of a lot more offensive? Well don’t you
Saturn 3 (1980) – Review
Some films are crafted, planned and plotted so nothing is left up to chance and its meticulous director can bring the vision they have in
Outland (1981) – Review
Anyone else get the sneaking suspicion that director Peter Hyams wanted to be Ridley Scott so bad?I’m ribbing, of course (although, I wouldn’t minded seeing
Night Of The Demons (1988) – Review
As the slasher craze finally ran out of steam near the end of the 80s, some wondered what would fill the void left by various
Phantom Of The Mall: Eric’s Revenge (1989) – Review
As the slasher craze was gradually bleeding out at the end of the decade, the 80s saw a couple of outlandish attempts to mould Gaston
Cannonball Run II (1984) – Review
If you look at it a certain way, Cannonball Run II makes perfect sense. After all, wasn’t the first Cannonball Run only an exaggerated progression
The New York Ripper (1982) – Review
Even though I’m probably going to catch hell (or even a knife in the privates) for this, I have to admit I never really cared
Excalibur (1981) – Review
I’ve never met John Boorman in the flesh, but I’m willing to bet cash money that restraint wasn’t high on his list of priorities whenever
Deathstalker And The Warriors From Hell (1988) – Review
Sometimes, life gives you not-so-subtle hints about an experience you are about to embark on that can range from dark storm clouds literally forming on
Never Say Never Again (1983) – Review
While the story of the tangled movie rights of Ian Flemming’s Bond novel, Thunderball, would probably be best left explained by someone who remotely understood
The Cannonball Run (1981) – Review
Just when you thought it was safe to put the handbrake on that weird subgenre of good ol’ boy blockbusters that either saw Burt Reynolds
No Holds Barred (1989) – Review
Certain sports are kind of hard to capture correctly on film when compared to other – I mean compare how many boxing and racing movies
Highlander (1986) – Review
“Wow! I feel like I’m in the Highlander!” marveled that great philosopher, Ricky Bobby near the end of Talladega Nights and while it sadly never
Deathstalker II: Duel Of The Titans (1987) – Review
Despite its cult leanings that probably stemmed from a generation of youngsters being enthralled by the acres of exposed flesh on display, the original Deathstalker
Smokey And The Bandit Part 3 (1983) – Review
Some franchises are bigger than the stars who populate them thanks to a central concept that can generate interest regardless of who is front an
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