movies

[Dr. Medulla]

Barbed Wire Dolls (1976) The inmates wear oversized men's button shirts and no underwear, and are required to sign a consent for shock therapy upon arrival. The warden wears cut-off short-shorts and also no underwear. Lina Romay and Martine Stedil in Jess Franco's soft-core WIP. (DVD)

This is how to summarize a movie, Siskbert, you dead losers.

[Flex]

a bit behind, this was xmas week:Black Christmas (2006) If you can avoid comparing it to the Bob Clark classic, it's a fun little slasher with a gross backstory for Billy and a lot of pretty girls, especially MEW. (DVD)

I watched this one for the first time this and was surprised in a good way by it. I'd heard it was terrible but it's really only very broadly a remake of the first movie. More "inspired by" andnis otherwise amusingly lurid.

Cemetery Without Crosses (1969) A widow seeks help from an ex to avenge her husbands death, but finds revenge is a bad seed that bears bitter fruit. (I stole that line directly from the dialog, don’t think I’m THAT clever!) Written, directed by, and starring Robert Hossein (Argento has a co-writing credit) and with Michèle Mercier. (Night Flight)

I love this one enough I picked up the arrow Blu ray of it. Violent, cynical, and great location shooting. Just what I want in a spaghetti western.

[gkbill]

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[matedog]

Wife was out of town this weekend so I skimmed some lists and settled on The Coffee Table (2024 or 2022?).

Probably the most miserable viewing experience I’ve had since at least Last House when I was 12. Just incredibly unpleasant without the sorta redemption as Last House.

Also took the girls to see Flow (2024). I guess a silent Latvian animated film. Well done but I missed a lot tending to the kids. The 3 year old was bored by the end but it seemed really neat.

[matedog]

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The representative for the United States has chimed in:

[oliver]

I'm certain I am alone, but I kind of want to see that :shame:

[Dr. Medulla]

I'm certain I am alone, but I kind of want to see that :shame:

With your help, maybe it'll reach $600,000 in box office!

[oliver]

I'm certain I am alone, but I kind of want to see that :shame:

With your help, maybe it'll reach $600,000 in box office!

Not a chance... I'll be sailing the high seas.

[Dr. Medulla]

I'm certain I am alone, but I kind of want to see that :shame:

With your help, maybe it'll reach $600,000 in box office!

Not a chance... I'll be sailing the high seas.

Never let it be said you did your part.

[tepista]

2020 Texas Gladiators (1984) Joe D'Amato & George Eastman co-directed this Maxploitation about villagers trying to take back a salt mine that has been overrun by post-apocalyptic bikers. Some of them had cowboy hats, because Texas. Lots of shooting, little dialog. With Sabrina Siani. (Night Flight)

Lady in the Lake (1947) Robert Montgomery stars and directs himself as Phillip Marlowe in Raymond Chandler's classic noir. I wasn't huge fan of the POV gimmick used throughout the entire film, but it was Christmas themed, Audrey Totter made some great faces, and a nod to Lila Leeds as "Receptionist" (TCM)

Turkey Shoot (1982) Steve Railsback & Olivia Hussey in a dystopian "re-education" camp where the prisoners are commonly tortured to death and subject to aristocrats who hunt humans for sport in Brian Trenchard-Smith's Aussie syfy-actioneer. The last 30 minutes are super gory, and there's a werewolf with a top hat. (Night Flight)

Gamera: Gaurdian of the Universe (1995) The child-loving, fire-eating,thumb-having,two feet walking giant turtle is back for his 1st all-new silver screen adventure in 24 years! He awakens from an ancient slumber to battle the evil Gyaos birds,but the government sides with the birds! Go figure (DVD)

Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990) Norman Bates calls a radio talkshow and tells the entire backstory of how his murderous rage came from a boner for his mom in a made for cable movie from Mick Garris with Anthony Perkins, Olivia Hussey, Henry "E.T." Thomas and CCH Pounder (DVD)

The Book of Birdie (2017) A teenage introvert is sent to live in a convent, where she speaks to dead nuns, enjoys smearing blood on her face, and eventually makes out with the groundskeeper's daughter. A bit slow and non-horrific for my taste. (Night Flight)

Treasure of the Amazon (1985) Gringos, locals, nazis, topless horsewomen, the government and savages are all looking for it, and they will risk headshrinkers, alligators, piranha, and double-crossers to get it! Jungle thrills from Rene Cardona Jr with Stuart Whitman, Bradford Dillman & Donald Pleasence (Blu-ray)

Mad Dog Killer aka Beast with a Gun (1977) A sadistic escaped murder gets revenge on a snitch and terrorizes his girlfriend. Helmut Berger is the maniac, and Marisa Mell looks fantastic as usual. J&B – yes (TUBI)

The Escapees (1981) Two teen runaways and a pickpocket dream of stowing away on a ship and leave the street life for an island fantasy. Similar to other Jean Rollin films, but without vampires! Drags for the first hour, but gets interesting when Brigette Lahaie shows up for the third act! (Kanopy)

The Adventures of Taura: Prison Ship Star Slammer (1986) Busty babes battle sadistic staff & crude creatures in Fred Olen Ray's WIPIS (Women in Prison in Space?). One of the creature is an homage to Dealy Spawn! Dumb fun. (TUBI)

Love Letters of a Portuguese Nun (1977) A priest convinces a peasant women that her innocent daughter is hellbound so he can steal her off to a convent where he jerks off during confessional and subjects her to Satanic rituals in this smutty nunsploitation from Jess Franco. (DVD)

[Dr. Medulla]

Lady in the Lake (1947) Robert Montgomery stars and directs himself as Phillip Marlowe in Raymond Chandler's classic noir. I wasn't huge fan of the POV gimmick used throughout the entire film, but it was Christmas themed, Audrey Totter made some great faces, and a nod to Lila Leeds as "Receptionist" (TCM)

I've read the novel before, long ago, but wasn't aware there was a film version. So the entire film is done from first person perspective?

[tepista]

Lady in the Lake (1947) Robert Montgomery stars and directs himself as Phillip Marlowe in Raymond Chandler's classic noir. I wasn't huge fan of the POV gimmick used throughout the entire film, but it was Christmas themed, Audrey Totter made some great faces, and a nod to Lila Leeds as "Receptionist" (TCM)

I've read the novel before, long ago, but wasn't aware there was a film version. So the entire film is done from first person perspective?

yes, i found it annoying, wife didn't mind

[Dr. Medulla]

Lady in the Lake (1947) Robert Montgomery stars and directs himself as Phillip Marlowe in Raymond Chandler's classic noir. I wasn't huge fan of the POV gimmick used throughout the entire film, but it was Christmas themed, Audrey Totter made some great faces, and a nod to Lila Leeds as "Receptionist" (TCM)

I've read the novel before, long ago, but wasn't aware there was a film version. So the entire film is done from first person perspective?

yes, i found it annoying, wife didn't mind

I assume it'll be a non 3-D version of Doctor Tongue's 3-D House of Pancakes.

[Mimi]

Lady in the Lake (1947) Robert Montgomery stars and directs himself as Phillip Marlowe in Raymond Chandler's classic noir. I wasn't huge fan of the POV gimmick used throughout the entire film, but it was Christmas themed, Audrey Totter made some great faces, and a nod to Lila Leeds as "Receptionist" (TCM)

I've read the novel before, long ago, but wasn't aware there was a film version. So the entire film is done from first person perspective?

I love Robert Montgomery. I love Marlowe. I did not like this film. So, yeah.

[Dr. Medulla]

Lady in the Lake (1947) Robert Montgomery stars and directs himself as Phillip Marlowe in Raymond Chandler's classic noir. I wasn't huge fan of the POV gimmick used throughout the entire film, but it was Christmas themed, Audrey Totter made some great faces, and a nod to Lila Leeds as "Receptionist" (TCM)

I've read the novel before, long ago, but wasn't aware there was a film version. So the entire film is done from first person perspective?

I love Robert Montgomery. I love Marlowe. I did not like this film. So, yeah.

Kind of cool, nonetheless, that Hollywood would allow such an unconventional narrative technique.