Format: VHS
Venue: Rivendell
A mess from A-Z, a spectacular failure, and a personal favorite.
Rating: 6/10 Atkins
Showing posts with label 80s. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 80s. Show all posts
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Raw Deal (1986)
Revisit
Format: VHS
Venue: Rivendell
A mess from A-Z, a spectacular failure, and a personal favorite.
Rating: 6/10 Atkins
Format: VHS
Venue: Rivendell
A mess from A-Z, a spectacular failure, and a personal favorite.
Rating: 6/10 Atkins
Sunday, January 1, 2012
New Year's Evil (1980)
Revisit
Format: Netflix WI
Venue: Rivendell
One of my favorite holiday slashers. Cheesy as all get out, but so entertaining despite itself. I seriously dig that theme song!
Rating: 6/10 Atkins
Format: Netflix WI
Venue: Rivendell
One of my favorite holiday slashers. Cheesy as all get out, but so entertaining despite itself. I seriously dig that theme song!
Rating: 6/10 Atkins
Elves (1989)
1st View
Format: VHS
Venue: Alamo Ritz (Video Hate Squad)
One of the most inexplicable horror films I have ever seen. This was my first time attending at the Alamo Drafthouse's Video Hate Squad series. I will definitely be returning. This movie so boggled my already very boggleable mind so I decided to write it up for Junkfood Cinema's A Very Junkfood Christmas.
Format: VHS
Venue: Alamo Ritz (Video Hate Squad)
One of the most inexplicable horror films I have ever seen. This was my first time attending at the Alamo Drafthouse's Video Hate Squad series. I will definitely be returning. This movie so boggled my already very boggleable mind so I decided to write it up for Junkfood Cinema's A Very Junkfood Christmas.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Santa Sangre (1989)
1st View
Format: DVD
Venue: LEOG Lair
I can't even rate this film, one of the most thoroughly surreal mind-fucks to which I have ever subjected my consciousness. Damn you Alejandro Jodorowsky, your bizarre imagery will forever haunt my nightmares.
Format: DVD
Venue: LEOG Lair
I can't even rate this film, one of the most thoroughly surreal mind-fucks to which I have ever subjected my consciousness. Damn you Alejandro Jodorowsky, your bizarre imagery will forever haunt my nightmares.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Revisit
Format: DVD
Venue: Rivendell
Never a bad time to revisit one of the greatest action movies ever made.
Rating: 10/10 Atkins
Format: DVD
Venue: Rivendell
Never a bad time to revisit one of the greatest action movies ever made.
Rating: 10/10 Atkins
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Aliens (1986)
Revisit
Format: Blu-ray
Venue: Rivendell
I wasn't merely revisiting this film because the Blu-ray look phenomenal, which it does, or because it's one of my favorite action movies of all time, which it is. I was watching Aliens on this day to get into the proper mindset for the evening's performance of Aliens on Ice. What's Aliens on Ice, you ask? Take a gander at this recap I wrote on the incredible live reinterpretation by Austin comedy troupe The Old Murder House Theater. Game over, man, game indeed over.
Film Rating: 9/10 Atkins
Aliens on Ice Rating: Mostly Too Amazing For Words...Mostly
Format: Blu-ray
Venue: Rivendell
I wasn't merely revisiting this film because the Blu-ray look phenomenal, which it does, or because it's one of my favorite action movies of all time, which it is. I was watching Aliens on this day to get into the proper mindset for the evening's performance of Aliens on Ice. What's Aliens on Ice, you ask? Take a gander at this recap I wrote on the incredible live reinterpretation by Austin comedy troupe The Old Murder House Theater. Game over, man, game indeed over.
Film Rating: 9/10 Atkins
Aliens on Ice Rating: Mostly Too Amazing For Words...Mostly
Saturday, November 26, 2011
BMX Bandits (1983)
Revisit
Format: Blu-ray
Venue: Rivendell
A classically befuddling "kids" movie from the great Brian Trenchard-Smith. BMX Bandits' bicycular hijinx won the film the honor of Junkfood Cinema immortality. Pedal on over and give it a read!
Rating: 6/10 Atkins
Format: Blu-ray
Venue: Rivendell
A classically befuddling "kids" movie from the great Brian Trenchard-Smith. BMX Bandits' bicycular hijinx won the film the honor of Junkfood Cinema immortality. Pedal on over and give it a read!
Rating: 6/10 Atkins
Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)
Revisit
Format: DVD
Venue: Rivendell
Here again, a terrible sequel. But again, one I enjoy despite its every attempt to fail. Entertaining in the basest way.
Rating: 5/10 Atkins
Format: DVD
Venue: Rivendell
Here again, a terrible sequel. But again, one I enjoy despite its every attempt to fail. Entertaining in the basest way.
Rating: 5/10 Atkins
Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)
Revisit
Format: DVD
Venue: Rivendell
The first appearance of Kane Hodder as Jason. Still better than it gets credit for, but not one I enjoy all that much.
Rating: 5/10 Atkins
Format: DVD
Venue: Rivendell
The first appearance of Kane Hodder as Jason. Still better than it gets credit for, but not one I enjoy all that much.
Rating: 5/10 Atkins
Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI (1986)
Revisit
Format: DVD
Venue: Rivendell
I know this one is bad, I know that. And yet I can't help but enjoy it. I get a kick out of the fact that people show up to die independent of the plot. Plus, it is the birth of zombie Jason!
Rating: 5/10 Atkins
Format: DVD
Venue: Rivendell
I know this one is bad, I know that. And yet I can't help but enjoy it. I get a kick out of the fact that people show up to die independent of the plot. Plus, it is the birth of zombie Jason!
Rating: 5/10 Atkins
Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985)
Revisit
Format: DVD
Venue: Rivendell
Speaking as a fan, I find this to be the second worst of the entire franchise; second to the deplorable Jason Goes to Hell. Unbearable characters, shitty directing and photography, an the ending is painfully facepalm-inducing. If it weren't for the dark, surprisingly adept performance of John Shepherd as grownup Tommy Jarvis, this would be a totally worthless entry.
Rating: 3/10 Atkins
Format: DVD
Venue: Rivendell
Speaking as a fan, I find this to be the second worst of the entire franchise; second to the deplorable Jason Goes to Hell. Unbearable characters, shitty directing and photography, an the ending is painfully facepalm-inducing. If it weren't for the dark, surprisingly adept performance of John Shepherd as grownup Tommy Jarvis, this would be a totally worthless entry.
Rating: 3/10 Atkins
Deathtrap (1982)
1st View
Format: Netflix WI
Venue: Rivendell
I had heard good things about this film, and must say I was not disappointed. I always relish the opportunity to see Christopher Reeve in a role other than Superman, and he shines tremendously here. Michael Caine is as brilliant as ever and I desperately need to see more Lumet films. Deathtrap wears its stage roots on its sleeve but it still works beautifully.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Format: Netflix WI
Venue: Rivendell
I had heard good things about this film, and must say I was not disappointed. I always relish the opportunity to see Christopher Reeve in a role other than Superman, and he shines tremendously here. Michael Caine is as brilliant as ever and I desperately need to see more Lumet films. Deathtrap wears its stage roots on its sleeve but it still works beautifully.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Never Too Young To Die (1986)
Revisit
Format: VHS
Venue: Rivendell
A personal favorite train wreck starring John Stamos as a teenage secret agent battling a transsexual terrorist played by former KISS frontman Gene Simmons. If that synopsis alone doesn't make you want to see this film, take a gander at the Junkfood Cinema article it earned with its absurdity.
Rating: 6/10 Atkins
Format: VHS
Venue: Rivendell
A personal favorite train wreck starring John Stamos as a teenage secret agent battling a transsexual terrorist played by former KISS frontman Gene Simmons. If that synopsis alone doesn't make you want to see this film, take a gander at the Junkfood Cinema article it earned with its absurdity.
Rating: 6/10 Atkins
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Dead Heat (1988)
Revisit
Format: DVD
Venue: Rivendell
Not sure how I forgot to log this one. I watched it in early October to prepare for Junkfood Horror. Read the article here!
Rating: 6/10 Atkins
Format: DVD
Venue: Rivendell
Not sure how I forgot to log this one. I watched it in early October to prepare for Junkfood Horror. Read the article here!
Rating: 6/10 Atkins
Monday, October 31, 2011
Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
Revisit
Format: DVD
Venue: Rivendell
One of the most underrated horror sequels of all time, and a marvelously weird cult movie. This is the film that gave my tallyteer blog its rating system for crying out loud! The boys and I got together to record our own commentary for Tommy Lee Wallace's entry into the franchise for Louge Geek's Hatchet Men. Give it a listen!
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Format: DVD
Venue: Rivendell
One of the most underrated horror sequels of all time, and a marvelously weird cult movie. This is the film that gave my tallyteer blog its rating system for crying out loud! The boys and I got together to record our own commentary for Tommy Lee Wallace's entry into the franchise for Louge Geek's Hatchet Men. Give it a listen!
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
The Pit (1981)
1st View
Format: DVD
Venue: Rivendell
One of the more bizarre 80s horror films I have ever seen. This weird little gem left such an impact on me that I decided to cover it for Junkfood Cinema. Read it if you dare.
Rating: 6/10 Atkins
Format: DVD
Venue: Rivendell
One of the more bizarre 80s horror films I have ever seen. This weird little gem left such an impact on me that I decided to cover it for Junkfood Cinema. Read it if you dare.
Rating: 6/10 Atkins
Sunday, October 30, 2011
The Howling (1981)
1st View
Format: Netflix WI
Venue: Rivendell
Corrected a major blind spot in my horror knowledge. Not a bad film, but not nearly as good as I had expected. Great werewolf effects and interesting concept, but a little flubbed on execution. Very glad to have seen it.
Rating: 6/10 Atkins
Format: Netflix WI
Venue: Rivendell
Corrected a major blind spot in my horror knowledge. Not a bad film, but not nearly as good as I had expected. Great werewolf effects and interesting concept, but a little flubbed on execution. Very glad to have seen it.
Rating: 6/10 Atkins
A Return to Salem's Lot (1987)
1st View
Format: Warner Archive DVD
Venue: Rivendell
I sure have been watching a bunch of Warner Archive horror films lately. I should probably write an article about it or something. Oh wait, that's exactly what I did for Movies.com. Read it and feel free to tell me what you think.
Rating: 5/10 Atkins
Format: Warner Archive DVD
Venue: Rivendell
I sure have been watching a bunch of Warner Archive horror films lately. I should probably write an article about it or something. Oh wait, that's exactly what I did for Movies.com. Read it and feel free to tell me what you think.
Rating: 5/10 Atkins
Thursday, October 20, 2011
The Evil Dead (1981)
Revisit
Format: Netflix WI
Venue: Rivendell
One of my favorites. I was fortunate to host a pair of screenings of The Evil Dead at The Alamo Drafthouse.
Rating: 8/10 Atkins
Format: Netflix WI
Venue: Rivendell
One of my favorites. I was fortunate to host a pair of screenings of The Evil Dead at The Alamo Drafthouse.
Rating: 8/10 Atkins
Killer Party (1986)
1st View
Format: Warner Archive DVD
Venue: Rivendell
Incredibly silly, but some legitimate quality peeks through the mire of goofballitude. Overall, passably entertaining despite itself. Ended up making the Junkfood Cinema grade for this month's Junkfood Horror. Read if you dare!
Rating: 5/10 Atkins
Format: Warner Archive DVD
Venue: Rivendell
Incredibly silly, but some legitimate quality peeks through the mire of goofballitude. Overall, passably entertaining despite itself. Ended up making the Junkfood Cinema grade for this month's Junkfood Horror. Read if you dare!
Rating: 5/10 Atkins
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