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"Aloha, Bobby and Rose" Blu-Ray Review (Scorpion Films/ Doppelganger) Written By Mrparka Doppelganger and Scorpion Films brings the 1975 tragic on the road love story, “Aloha, Bobby and Rose” to HD in a nice Blu-Ray release. The new Blu-Ray features interviews with the cast and crew. Bobby (Paul Le Matt) is a part time mechanic, ultimately an irresponsible loser but is not without charm and likability. While working on a car, he meets its owner, Rose (Dianne Hull), a sweet natured young girl and single mother. The duo begins a passionate relationship that quickly gets them in trouble. Without much of an option, the pair makes a run for it and tries to start a new life. Although Rose is in love with Bobby, she struggles with leaving her child behind. “Aloha, Bobby and Rose” was apparently a hit at its time of release. It’s not a huge surprise, either, as it sported a great soundtrack, well shot locations, a focus on muscle cars, and an endearing love story with conflicted and imperfect characters. When the film starts, it’s hard to know where it is going to end up; a prank gone wrong and a slow motion car accident. These moments come into the film like a juggernaut turning a blossoming romance into a nightmare. The character of Bobby is a simple one and his mistakes push the film forward but no matter how often he manages to make mistakes, the charm of actor Paul Le Matt makes him a tolerable and sympathetic character. The film keeps suspense by never letting the audience forget that the duo are wanted for a crime, this is done by having run ins with the police or having the love birds witness the run ins of others. Some of the most memorable scenes of the film tend to be had when the couple pair up with Buford (Tim McIntire) and Donna Sue (Leigh French). Buford is a larger than life character and not only brings comedy to the film, but a new sense of danger and a possible salvation for the pair. Bobby and Buford make for a great pair, a duo that fell short of their dreams. “Aloha, Bobby and Rose” doesn’t paint a happy world similar to most 70s films, it lets the audience know that a simple mistake can quickly ruin everything and does so in a powerful way. The Blu-Ray disc features candid interviews with Paul Le Matt, Robert Carradine, and Floyd Mutrux. The interviews are informative and even a little on the sad side when it comes to Le Matt and Mutrux. They don’t hold back their feelings or how their careers ended, but show insight on how one can be at the top or on his way to it and with one mistake or tragedy, similar to Bobby and Rose’s, change their path. “Aloha, Bobby and Rose” seems to have some damage to the source of the master, but looks and sounds pretty good. The locations, especially the bright city lights against the dark skies, stick out; even when some rare green lines appear. A welcomed released of a solid 70s forgotten hit. About the Film Bobby has a new ‘68 Camaro and a dead-end job. Rose has a young son and a nowhere life. One night, they meet, fall in love and share a dream of leaving the seedy side of Hollywood for the easy life of Hawaii. But when an innocent prank goes tragically wrong, Bobby and Rose are on the run from the law and for their lives. As they take to the highway, they find that paradise is just out of reach...and that ‘aloha’ can also mean ‘goodbye.’ Aloha, Bobby and Rose stars Paul Le Mat (Melvin & Howard, Death Valley, American Graffiti) and Dianne Hull (Girls On The Road, The Fifth Floor), with Robert Carradine (Blackout, Revenge of the Nerds), Tim McIntire (The Choirboys, Fast Walking) and Edward James Olmos (in his first feature credited role). Featuring classic songs by Elton John, Bob Dylan, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Jr. Walker and The All-Stars and The Temptations. This is a road movie like you’ve never seen...and a love story you’ll never forget from a brand new HD master!!! Starring: Paul Le Mat, Dianne Hull, Robert Carradine, Tim McIntire, Edward James Olmos, Noble Willingham Director: Floyd Mutrux Music Box Films – http://www.musicboxfilms.com/ “Aloha, Bobby and Rose” Blu-Ray – https://grindhousevideo.com/products/aloha-bobby-and-rose-blu-ray "A Pistol for Ringo/ The Return of Ringo" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) The original Ringo films introduced another iconic hero to the spaghetti western; a clean-cut sharp shooter who was markedly different to Clint Eastwood's Man With No Name. In A Pistol For Ringo, the eponymous hero, played by Giuliano Gemma (Day of Anger, Tenebrae), infiltrates a ranch of Mexican bandits to save a beautiful hostage (Nieves Navarro, Death Walks in High Heels). In The Return Of Ringo, the gunslinger, now a veteran of war, disguises himself as a Mexican in order to take revenge on outlaws who have stolen his property and taken his wife. Hugely successful upon their original release, thanks in part to the skilled direction of Duccio Tessari (The Bloodstained Butterfly, Death Occurred Last Night), the Ringo films proved influential on the Italian western, spawning numerous unofficial sequels, due to their gripping set-pieces and unforgettable musical scoring by Ennio Morricone. Arrow Video is proud to present both films in sumptuous new restorations that truly brings their stylish cinematography to life. Bonus Materials Brand new 2K restorations of both films from the original negative High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original Italian and English soundtracks Uncompressed Mono 1.0 PCM audio Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian soundtrack Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack Audio commentaries for both films by Spaghetti Western experts C. Courtney Joyner and Henry Parke They Called Him Ringo, an archival featurette with star Giuliano Gemma A Western Greek Tragedy, an archival featurette with Lorella de Luca and camera operator Sergio D’Offizi Original trailers Gallery of original promotional images Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gilles Vranckx Arrow Video – https://arrowfilms.com/ “A Pistol for Ringo/The Return of Ringo” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/a-pistol-for-ringo-the-return-of-ringo-two-films-by-duccio-tessari-blu-ray "Future Force" Streaming Review (Amazon Prime) David Carradine stars in this action-packed futuristic adventure as the most powerful leader of the C.O.P.S. When murder and corruption are exposed within the organization, he and his .357 Magnum are the city's only hope for protection. “Future Force” Amazon Prime – https://www.amazon.com/Future-Force-David-Carradine/dp/B075DGYGMH "Rock n' Roll High School" Blu-Ray Review (Shout! Factory) Synopsis The Wildest, Most Rockin' High School Around! Vince Lombardi High School is the wildest, most rockin' high school around! That is, until a thug of a principal, Miss Togar, comes along and tries to make the school a totalitarian state. With the help of The Ramones, the students battle Miss Togar's iron-fisted rule and take their battle to a truly rockin' conclusion in this 1979 cult classic! Bonus Features Audio Commentary with Director Allan Arkush, Producer Mike Finnell and Richard Whitley New Audio Commentary with Director Allan Arkush, P.J. Soles and Clint Howard New Audio Commentary with Screenwriter Richard Whitley and Russ Dvonch Back to School: A Retrospective with Interviews from Allan Arkush, Roger Corman and more Staying After Class: A New Interview with P.J. Soles, Vincent Van Patten and Dey Young Interview with Roger Corman Conducted by Leonard Maltin New Interview with Director Allan Arkush Including a Look at Rare, Behind-The-Scenes Stills Audio Outtakes from the RoxyRock 'N' Roll High School 10 BONUS - Original Radio Ads and TV Spots Original Theatrical Trailer with Commentary by Eli Roth Courtesy of Trailersfromhell.com Shout! Factory – https://www.shoutfactory.com/ “Rock n’ Roll High School” Blu-Ray – https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/rock-n-roll-high-school?product_id=2767 "Brannigan" Blu-Ray Review (Kino Lorber) Mastered in HD! Screen legend John Wayne (McQ, Legend of the Lost, Rio Bravo) stars as lieutenant Jim Brannigan, a Chicago policeman sent to the U.K. to escort a crime boss (John Vernon, Dirty Harry) back to the U.S. Wayne fans won’t be disappointed with this crowd pleaser that teams him up with Richard Attenborough (The Great Escape, The Sand Pebbles) as British policeman Cmdr. Swann. This exciting thriller highlighted by unbelievably clever dialogue, the most imaginative action sequences ever to be staged against the London landscape and Wayne's magnetic screen presence, Brannigan, like the Duke himself, is unforgettable and unbeatable! Douglas Hickox (Sitting Target, Sky Riders) directed this action-comedy that co-stars Judy Geeson (Doomwatch), Mel Ferrer (War and Peace), Ralph Meeker (Big House, U.S.A.), James Booth (Avenging Force) Brian Glover (An American Werewolf in London) and Lesley-Anne Down (The Great Train Robbery). Blu-ray Extras Include: Audio commentary by Steve Mitchell, producer-director of King Cohen, and film historian Nathaniel Thompson Original Theatrical Trailer Kino Lorber – https://www.kinolorber.com/ “Brannigan” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/view/id/4905 Pick a Movie "Doom Generation" DVD Review (Lionsgate) SEX. VIOLENCE. WHATEVER. Jordan White and Amy Blue, two troubled teens, pick up an adolescent drifter, Xavier Red. Together, the threesome embark on a sex and violence-filled journey through an America of psychos and quickiemarts. “Doom Generation” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Doom-Generation-Amanda-Bearse/dp/B000QUEQ4K Next week is Seph's pick with "Berlin Syndrome" the new winner is James Grimmer Q&APlease leave a question below to have it answered on the next show! UpdateBlu-Ray
Podcast Version https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-episode-49-04212018/ This for That: "Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia" and "Jimmy and Judy" with Keith Voigt Jr. A friend and I pick a movie for each other the other one hasn't watched and discuss how we felt. This time around I picked the Peckinpah classic and Keith picked the NBK inspired road movie. “Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia” Arrow Blu-Ray – https://arrowfilms.com/product-detail/bring-me-the-head-of-alfredo-garcia-blu-ray/FCD1408 “Jimmy and Judy” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Jimmy-Judy-Rachael-Bella/dp/B000UYX4QS Film NotesAloha, Bobby and Rose – 1975 – Floyd Mutrux
A Pistol for Ringo – 1965 – Duccio Tessari The Return of Ringo – 1965 – Duccio Tessari Future Force – 1989 – David A. Prior Rock n’ Roll High School – 1979 – Allan Arkush Brannigan – 1975 – Douglas Hickox Doom Generation – 1995 – Gregg Araki Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia – 1974 – Sam Peckinpah Jimmy and Judy – 2006 – Randall Rubin/ Jon Schroder
8 Comments
4/21/2018 05:41:20 am
What serial killer movie would you like to see get made and released that doesn't already exist? Real life serial killer/murder case that you find the most interesting? 4/21/2018 10:53:12 am
Hey Dave! Great stuff as usual. While I both agree and disagree about Rock'n'Roll High School, I respect your opinion. I stood on line for 5 hrs to go to the NYC premiere of the film, and sat through it twice. I was hooked right off the bat, for both the good and bad reasons you mention. Yeah, it's silly as all hell. While I don't have (nor have seen) the Blu-ray version, it probably comments in there that Cheap Trick were up for the role that went to the Ramones (who yes, were terrible actors, but that is actually what they talked like in real life...I've hung out with them a couple of times. There are so many great quotes in it, like "This is the big time, girlie; this is rock and roll" and "Pizza!" Riff Randall was a goddess, haha (though I also thought Dey Young, who later joined a cult, I believe, was cute as a button back then. While some of the songs are repetitious, they are sung by different people (such as Riff and the Ramones doing the title track). Actually, the film version of the song is different than the one on the (non-soundtrack) Ramones album. Anyway, I thought the film was a hoot and still enjoy it, and can yet totally respect and understand your feelings towards it. Oh, in case you didn't know, Paul Bartel and Mary Waranov were married in real life (though more beard than anything else). Thanks for listening!
Dave Parker
4/21/2018 12:38:55 pm
That is all interesting, i enjoy it, Jeremy not as much lol. You are wrong about one thing Paul and Mary weren't married in real life it was just what everyone thought, Paul was gay.
Nick
4/21/2018 01:52:05 pm
I love that last segment two movie buffs comparing notes I'm already looking forward to the next one.
Christopher S Dallaire
4/21/2018 07:29:03 pm
Hello Mr. Parka. Please enter me into pick a movie contest. Thanks. Question: Favorite Creature Feature? Favorite Mockumentary film? Thanks much.
Seph
4/22/2018 08:02:05 am
Great stuff Dave.
Jon Wilhelm
4/22/2018 12:48:02 pm
Great reviews as always! Please enter me in the Pick A Movie contest.
Michael Woodward
4/24/2018 12:58:54 am
Have ever seen a film called "Highway of Heartache" directed by Gregory Wild? It is totally bizarre and I believe a Canadian film! It's hard to find nowadays but if you can get your hands on it I'd be curious as what you think! It is also offensive in every way possible, but in a John Waters kind a way! Thanks Leave a Reply. |
