Of the three Vietnam movies released virtually on top of each other near the end of the 80s, two have seemed to have somewhat eclipsed
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Innerspace (1987) – Review
I dont know about you, but unless it’s the occasional article suggesting that The ‘Burbs could desperately use more love, there’s a worrying lack of
Masters Of The Universe (1987) – Review
Fanboys have been complaining for decades about the “necessary” changes made to a famous property when it finally reaches the screen. These have usually ranged
A Return To Salem’s Lot (1987) – Review
During the Stephen King explosion of the 1980s, the majority of the gaggle of filmmakers who lined up to translate the author’s words onto the
Missing In Action 2: The Beginning (1985) – Review
While I’ve already covered the rather convoluted release process from Missing In Action and its sequel while reviewing the first movie, the behind the scenes
Tango & Cash (1989) – Review
“Couldn’t split up Kato and Nash (That’s true). Couldn’t split up Tango and Cash (That’s also true)”. So sang self-proclaimed, greatest band in the world,
Brain Damage (1988) – Review
There are few directors who can walk the razor edge of nihilistic despair and goofy comedy quite like Frank Henenlotter, who’s dedication to wittily written
Robot Jox (1989) – Review
When you think of the name Stuart Gordon, you tend to think of H.P. Lovecraft adaptations, outlandish gore and – more often than not –
Missing In Action (1984) – Review
The eccentric ups and downs and chaotic business practices of Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus’ Cannon Group are well documented, but one of the most
Bad Taste (1987) – Review
Some films aren’t just mere films. Some films are less a matter of direction, acting and editing and more about the sheer force of will
Legend (1985) – Review
Surely one of the greatest conundrums of the twentieth century is this: if movies set in the fantasy genre usually live or die on the
The House By The Cemetery (1981) – Review
Lucio Fulci could hardly be described as the most lucid filmmaker of Italian horror, but even by his defiantly illogical standards, The House By The
The Victim (1980) – Review
I don’t know about you, but I could watch portly Kung Fu legend, Sammo Hung, play his trade all day. Be it the movies he
Near Dark (1987) – Review
For all the glorious gifts it selflessly gave us, it’s still utterly unfathomable to me that ridiculously stylish vampire/western Near Dark isn’t as universally adored
Glory (1989) – Review
All the good intentions in the world can’t hide the fact that sometimes, movies are seen through the wrong eyes and in many cases, it’s
Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989) – Review
Less a coherent movie and more of a deranged art installation, Shinya Tsukamoto’s utterly insane Tetsuo: The Iron Man is something of an enigma.Welding and
The Goonies (1985) – Review
During that impossibly fertile period in the 80’s where Amblin Entertainment would make whatever idea Steven Spielberg, virtually breathed on, a small cadre of directors
Dreamscape (1984) – Review
Despite my voracious appetite for movies back in my 80’s based childhood, there’s always was going to be the odd title that slipped through the
Top 5 ’80s Action Films
The ’80s were a golden era for action films. Gone were the cynical elder leads of the ’70s, making way for the musclebound, one-liner spouting,
Battle Beyond The Stars (1980) – Review
If you thought Guardians Of The Galaxy was a space opera that boasted some exceedingly eccentric characters, you really should take a gander at Battle
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