tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post2398297938014912638..comments2024-03-27T15:16:57.305-05:00Comments on F This Movie!: Junesploitation Day 1: Cars!Patrick Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771837625286775607noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-87571287589814778372020-06-05T17:49:30.135-05:002020-06-05T17:49:30.135-05:00Thanks you two, I dropped the ball on keeping up w...Thanks you two, I dropped the ball on keeping up with this! hahaNathan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06848355326593468109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-34879835635002965512020-06-03T15:41:59.260-05:002020-06-03T15:41:59.260-05:00Funny to revisit my old reviews. I was definitely...Funny to revisit my old reviews. I was definitely more into writing in-depth about what I watched and now I realize it's a waste of time cause nobody cares. hahaChaybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00696179838579647187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-60599493596331839342020-06-03T15:39:57.138-05:002020-06-03T15:39:57.138-05:00Cheers, again!Cheers, again!Chaybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00696179838579647187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-86919882999388413952020-06-02T14:21:54.506-05:002020-06-02T14:21:54.506-05:00Pit Stop (1969)
Sid Haig delivers an MVP performan...Pit Stop (1969)<br />Sid Haig delivers an MVP performance. Some amazing car footage for a low budget flick too. Patrick McAllisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11606644848650016621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-78889953070258485362020-06-02T11:19:36.109-05:002020-06-02T11:19:36.109-05:00Death Proof (2007)
Usuaully, every Junesploitatio...Death Proof (2007)<br /><br />Usuaully, every Junesploitation I try and consume as much unseen filth and sleaze as possible. However, with a pandemic rampant, protesters in the streets, and a soul-sucking 9-5 office job weighing on me like a concrete sheet, I've decided to kick things off with a neo-exploitation favorite of mine that I never grow tired of seeing. Every girl, especially the second group, are crushing their razor sharp and to-be-expected QT turns of phrase and an utter joy to watch. This is a true love letter to genre films and I discover something new with every viewing. The second half car chase is one of the best road stunts ever put on film. I don't feel it gets the appreciation that other QT flicks do because of the gimmick I suppose, but this is my favorite in his filmography. I was in such a downtrodden mood before I popped in the DVD and was driven full speed away from my daily stressors thanks to a soundtrack not to be rivaled, a great Kurt Russell peprformance, and a lot of feet from a creepy bartender named Warren. John Guttshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954639593394970041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-66950050323628300602020-06-02T09:47:28.354-05:002020-06-02T09:47:28.354-05:00Freeway (1988)
My "theme" for the month...<i>Freeway</i> (1988)<br /><br />My "theme" for the month is to finally watch a bunch of the boutique-label blu-rays that have been collecting dust in my collection as well as taking advantage of streaming services I've been paying for and not using, and after failing to find <i>Two-Lane Blacktop</i> on The Criterion Channel or anywhere else, I figured Kino Lorber's <i>Freeway</i> would be close enough. I was wrong - it actually fit the bill perfectly with lots of car-related mayhem, a very 80s-exploitation vibe and even an appearance by Clint Howard! This one is a lot of fun and not just in a dumb way - it would also count as a Revenge movie if you want to watch it today! 3.5 squealing tires out of 5!Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03114869401584310369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-79557570054266939652020-06-02T09:08:11.562-05:002020-06-02T09:08:11.562-05:00Death Race 2000 (1975)
Was going to watch this or...Death Race 2000 (1975)<br /><br />Was going to watch this or Drive Angry (The Nicholas Cage Exploitation movie)but went with Death Race for one reason. I wanted to watch the ending. If you seen the movie you'll know what Frankenstein does to some religious figures, politicians and some media members As twisted as it sounds it was pretty cathartic and a bit of the punk rock protest I needed right now.<br /><br />Munkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08864480765571129242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-64815043610596669042020-06-02T08:38:08.073-05:002020-06-02T08:38:08.073-05:00Went with a 1986 Double-Feature for Cars day-
The...Went with a 1986 Double-Feature for Cars day-<br /><br />The Wraith (1986)<br />The villain is pretty lame (though one of his lackeys is the always great Clint Howard, sporting a simply amazing hairdo), but this is really well shot, and the car racing scenes are solid. Plus there’s an incredible practical explosion, it’s got a great soundtrack, Randy Quaid is fun as the sheriff and Sherilyn Fenn sparkles in an early role. Not nearly enough Sheen though.<br /><br />Black Moon Rising (1986)<br />There’s the veins of several franchises here (Mission Impossible and Fast & Furious are the easy comparisons), which isn’t too shocking considering it’s from a script by John Carpenter. And while the movie doesn’t work completely, there’s a lot to like here. Tommy Lee Jones is fantastic and makes a good team with Linda Hamilton, the supporting case is terrific (though I wish villain Robert Vaughn had gotten a little more to do) and the finale is just aces.Dan D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12812050762371103357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-44812629726534867062020-06-02T05:37:48.774-05:002020-06-02T05:37:48.774-05:00Crash! (1976)
Always nice to kick off Junesploitat...Crash! (1976)<br />Always nice to kick off Junesploitation with what turns out to be a great pick. JM said it all in the first post, so I'll just add that I had a really good time with this one, and if anyone's curious, I just found out that the French dubbed version is on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf19qvtOAMM&t=250s<br />(I despise modern dubbing but find older dubbing quite charming, especially from the 60s and 70s)Ed B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00692573300557594396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-5590370298504186702020-06-02T04:08:17.450-05:002020-06-02T04:08:17.450-05:00Thanks Ross!Thanks Ross!Michael Pomarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04209918617642114880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-11701035898845621892020-06-02T01:19:25.068-05:002020-06-02T01:19:25.068-05:00The Cannonball Run (1981)
So happy to be here cel...The Cannonball Run (1981)<br /><br />So happy to be here celebrating Junesploitation! Bit of a disappointing start for me, not a great sign when I'm enjoying the blooper reel playing over the credits more than the movie. What a cast though! Most enjoyable part was getting to see Jackie Chan in a fight.James Lockehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101720828027673280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-82384702190593723822020-06-02T00:13:36.497-05:002020-06-02T00:13:36.497-05:00Until scenery chews him right back... the end. :-D...Until scenery chews him right back... the end. :-DJ.M. Vargashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18293452334926334389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-88929993252157119342020-06-02T00:12:18.177-05:002020-06-02T00:12:18.177-05:00The Ambulance
1990, dir. Larry Cohen
Firstly, I’...The Ambulance<br /><br />1990, dir. Larry Cohen<br /><br />Firstly, I’m kinda stoked I can participate in Junesploitation again this year (thanks COVID). Secondly, I’m committing to watch nothing but new-to-me titles throughout the month unless my wife or cohost Derek asks otherwise. I chose ‘The Ambulance’ mostly because I’m trying to fill in my Larry Cohen blind spots. Conceptually, this film is right on the money with the general medical paranoia and the contradictory sense of isolation that can come from being in a city of millions of people. The car chases and stunts are pretty rad and Cohen’s standard use of raw street level footage is endearing. Eric Roberts is truly wild, proving that much like Nic Cage, he always gives his all, even when in subpar movies. He’s a huge sleaze that never really matures by the end, but he’s still entertaining to watch throughout (that mullet is wild as fuck). That said, the award for “Best Performance on Another Goddam Planet in a Larry Cohen Joint”, hands down, goes to James Earl Jones. His constant weird business with the chewing gum, his paranoia, and smart ass retorts is truly insane. Overall, the movie sags a bit in the middle and the plot is mostly just one huge logic leap to the next, but like usual with Cohen’s movies, there’s enough intriguing subtext to keep you entertained for a tight 96min.Aaron Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11738380648317649232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-80503293209309104032020-06-02T00:11:37.139-05:002020-06-02T00:11:37.139-05:00Well, when you sell it like that, who can resist? ...Well, when you sell it like that, who can resist? :-)J.M. Vargashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18293452334926334389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-6136644707963912962020-06-02T00:11:29.406-05:002020-06-02T00:11:29.406-05:00You sold me with "fishing with Shania Twain&q...You sold me with "fishing with Shania Twain" and then you sold me again with "Travolta's real facial hair." <br /><br />*adds to Watchlist twice*Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269080742899639354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-32298871668991473502020-06-02T00:05:33.917-05:002020-06-02T00:05:33.917-05:00Seconded.Seconded.J.M. Vargashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18293452334926334389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-22244100117471371442020-06-02T00:05:00.973-05:002020-06-02T00:05:00.973-05:00Ronin
“I never walk into a place I don’t know how...Ronin<br /><br />“I never walk into a place I don’t know how to walk out of.”Jeff Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14097716717243635376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-27606567801855695402020-06-02T00:03:51.984-05:002020-06-02T00:03:51.984-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Aaron Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11738380648317649232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-18032838457439690192020-06-02T00:03:23.046-05:002020-06-02T00:03:23.046-05:00Yeah, from what I understand of it, this definitel...Yeah, from what I understand of it, this definitely felt like a precursor to the beach party movie cycle. I'm pretty unfamiliar with that sub-genre, but some of the titles are so goofy and endearing (I'm looking at you, <i>How to Stuff a Wild Bikini</i>), I'll probably have to give one a try sometime. Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269080742899639354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-84598723629635350902020-06-02T00:01:22.299-05:002020-06-02T00:01:22.299-05:00Hard to believe the director of "Cannonball!&...Hard to believe the director of "Cannonball!" and "Death Race 2000" would go on to star/write/direct "Eating Raoul." J.M. Vargashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18293452334926334389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-54985912391721262012020-06-01T23:59:02.096-05:002020-06-01T23:59:02.096-05:00Indeed it is. Loved that the filmmakers nakedly ri...Indeed it is. Loved that the filmmakers nakedly rip off the slow-motion ending of Spielberg's "Duel" for the finale, but "Battletruck" earns the right to steal from the best. :-)J.M. Vargashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18293452334926334389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-45851635184192868912020-06-01T23:57:38.254-05:002020-06-01T23:57:38.254-05:00Good call with the Dead and Buried paring! I also ...Good call with the <i>Dead and Buried</i> paring! I also got strong <i>The Wicker Man</i> and <i>Wake in Fright</i> vibes. Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269080742899639354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-42537256276834158092020-06-01T23:54:13.712-05:002020-06-01T23:54:13.712-05:00The Cars That Ate Paris (1974, dir. Peter Weir)
W...<i>The Cars That Ate Paris</i> (1974, dir. Peter Weir)<br /><br />What a menacing, unsettling movie. Between this, <i>Dead End Drive-In</i>, and the <i>Mad Max </i> films, I’m fascinated by Australia’s seemingly complex relationship with automobiles. In <i>The Cars That Ate Paris</i>, they seem to be representations of a kind of primal masculinity: the punitive burning of a character’s car plays out like a symbolic castration, and our protagonist is depicted as a “lesser” man because he’s no longer capable of driving. Lots of beautiful, haunting shots throughout: the red paint of a scorched car bubbling like blistered skin, a group of townspeople descending on a wreck like a cloud of flies to strip it down to the frame. Highly recommended. Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269080742899639354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-64522710637293671142020-06-01T23:39:13.349-05:002020-06-01T23:39:13.349-05:00Wheelman (2017)
It's good. Fortunately you do...Wheelman (2017)<br /><br />It's good. Fortunately you don't need to take my word for it because Mr. Pomaro already poured his heart into <a href="http://www.fthismovie.net/2018/11/a-movie-im-thankful-for-wheelman.html" rel="nofollow">this piece</a>Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129602094443434975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-46031485974899617662020-06-01T23:37:31.768-05:002020-06-01T23:37:31.768-05:00Absolutely a gem! I can totally see the influence ...Absolutely a gem! I can totally see the influence on modern car movies that everyone talks aboutJack Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01946953994842219793noreply@blogger.com