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Favorite SOV flick?” – 1:37:05 Question of the Week “Which indie actor/actress deserves more attention? What indie filmmaker deserves more attention?" - 1:43:06 Update – 1:43:26 Video Reviews"Alice Sweet Alice" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) If You Survive The Night... Nothing Will Scare You AGAIN A young Brooke Shields meets an untimely end in this religious-themed proto slasher par excellence from director Alfred Sole. On the day of her first communion, young Karen (Brooke Shields) is savagely murdered by an unknown assailant in a yellow rain mac and creepy translucent mask. But the nightmare is far from over - as the knife-wielding maniac strikes again and again, Karen's bereaved parents are forced to confront the possibility that Karen's wayward sister Alice might be the one behind the mask. Bearing influences from the likes of Hitchcock, the then-booming Italian giallo film and more specifically, Nicolas Roeg's Don't Look Now, Alice, Sweet Alice is an absolutely essential - if often overlooked - entry in the canon of 1970s American horror. Bonus Materials Brand new 2K restoration of the theatrical version from the original camera negative High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original uncompressed mono audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Brand new audio commentary with Richard Harland Smith Archival audio commentary with co-writer/director Alfred Sole and editor Edward Salier First Communion: Alfred Sole Remembers Alice, Sweet Alice - director Alfred Sole looks back on his 1976 classic In the Name of the Father - brand new interview with actor Niles McMaster Sweet Memories: Dante Tomaselli on Alice, Sweet Alice - filmmaker Dante Tomaselli, cousin of Alfred Sole, discusses his longtime connection to the film Lost Childhood: The Locations of Alice, Sweet Alice - a tour of the original Alice Sweet Alice shooting locations hosted by author Michael Gingold Alternate Holy Terror Television Cut Deleted scene Alternate Opening Titles Trailer and TV Spot Original screenplay Image gallery Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “Alice Sweet Alice” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/alice-sweet-alice-blu-ray "Cruising" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) Al Pacino is Cruising for a killer. Academy Award-winner William Friedkin (The Exorcist, The French Connection) directs Al Pacino as an undercover cop pitched into New York's seedy underbelly in Cruising - available for the first time on Blu-ray in a brand new director-approved transfer. New York is caught in the grip of a sadistic serial killer who is preying on the patrons of the city's underground bars. Captain Edelson (Paul Sorvino) tasks young rookie Steve Burns (Pacino) with infiltrating the S&M subculture to try and lure the killer out of the shadows - but as he immerses himself deeper and deeper into the underworld, Steve risks losing his own identity in the process. Taking the premise and title from reporter Gerald Walker's novel, Cruising was the subject of great controversy at the time of its release and remains a challenging and remarkable movie to this day, with Pacino's haunted lead performance as its magnetic centrepiece. Bonus Materials Brand new restoration from a 4K scan of the original camera negative, supervised and approved by writer-director William Friedkin High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Newly remastered 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio supervised by William Friedkin Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Archival audio commentary by William Friedkin The History of Cruising – archival featurette looking at the film’s origins and production Exorcizing Cruising – archival featurette looking at the controversy surrounding the film and its enduring legacy Original Theatrical Trailer Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “Cruising” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/cruising-blu-ray "Rondo" DVD Review (Artsploitation Films) A kinky sex proposition devolves into a chain of murder, sex, revenge. And more murder. Twisted, kinky and violent, Rondo is a highly stylized pulp noir revenge/murder melodrama that relishes in the dark underbelly of civility. Troubled war vet Paul (Luke Sorge) is told by a psychiatrist that sex may be the solution to his dependency and drinking problems. She sends him to an apartment where he is to release his tensions by having sex with a beautiful young woman, all under the encouraging eyes of the woman's husband. But deception is the name of the game as Paul and eventually his sister, are sucked into a bizarre criminal underworld where sex and murder are daily specials and revenge is served piping hot. Part black comedy, part slasher and part homage to the seedy films of 1970s grindhouse cinema, writer/director Drew Barnhardt has created a wholly unique American Indie. Features Commentary Deleted Scenes Artsploitation Films – http://www.artsploitationfilms.com/ “Rondo” DVD – https://mvdshop.com/products/rondo-dvd "Girls of the Sun" Blu-Ray Review (Cohen Media Group) Synopsis Somewhere in Kurdistan, Bahar, commander of the “Girls of the Sun” battalion, is preparing to liberate her hometown from the hands of extremists, hoping to find her son who is held hostage. A French journalist, Mathilde, comes to cover the attack and bear witness to the story of these exceptional warriors. Since their lives have been turned upside down, the Girls of the Sun find themselves fighting for women, life and liberty. Features Q&A with Director Cohen Media Group – http://www.cohenmedia.net/ “Girls of the Sun” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Girls-Sun-Blu-ray-Golshifteh-Farahani/dp/B07SVF2618/ "Power of Grayskull: The Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" Screener Review Power of Grayskull: The Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe looks to forge the greatest, most definitive, documentary on everything He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, She-Ra, the live action movie, New Adventures of He-Man, the 200x series and much more! They delve into the toys, comics, cartoons, and movies from all eras by talking to the artists, creators, executives and actors who helped make it a reality. “Power of Grayskull: The Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” Netflix– https://www.netflix.com/title/80224167 Patreon Pick "Guyver 2: Dark Hero" Streaming Review (VUDU) SCI-FI'S MOST POWERFUL ALIEN-HUMAN HYBRID RETURNS! Sean Barker became the unwilling host to an alien bio-armor known as the Guyver. A year ago he destroyed the Kronos Corporation, an organization of mutants who want the Guyver. Now he is trying to find why the Guyver unit forces him to fight and kill evil. “Guyver 2: Dark Hero” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Guyver-2-David-Hayter/dp/B01LA7LDF2/ “Guyver 2: Dark Hero” VUDU – https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/The-Guyver-2-Dark-Hero/41782 Patreon Pick "Near Dark" Blu-Ray Review Country boy Caleb Colton (Adrian Pasdar) whittles away the quiet rural nights hunting local girls - but when he falls prey to the mysterious and beautiful Mae (Jenny Wright), Caleb unknowingly becomes the hunted. Mae is no ordinary girl, Caleb soon learns; she is part of an outlaw band of vampires, and their love is about to lure him into a terrifying world of bloodlust, mayhem and absolute horror. Will Caleb pay the ultimate price for love and eternal life - or will he find a way to defeat the evil growing inside him each night Near Dark? Features Audio Commentary with Director Kathryn Bigelow Living In Darkness: Making Of Deleted Scene with Commentary by Director Kathryn Bigelow Theatrical Trailers “Near Dark” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Near-Dark-Blu-ray-Lance-Henriksen/dp/B002MJV7I6/ Patreon Pick "Shadows in an Empty Room" Blu-Ray Review (Kino Lorber) Newly Re-mastered in HD! Tension and thrills await in this all-star slice of 70s crime excitement! When his sister is poisoned at a party, hardened Canadian cop Tony Saitta (Stuart Whitman, Maniac) embarks on a violent investigation that turns into a shocking whirlpool of revenge and betrayal. Featuring one of the decade's greatest car chases and an arsenal of plot twists, this blend of fast- paced action film and tough police procedural from cult director Alberto De Martino (The Antichrist, Holocaust 2000) features a stellar cast including John Saxon (Queen of Blood), Oscar winner Martin Landau (Ed Wood), Tisa Farrow (Zombie), Carole Laure (Sweet Movie), Jean Leclerc (Whispers) and Gayle Hunnicutt (The Legend of Hell House). Blu-ray Extras Include: Original Theatrical Trailer Kino Lorber – https://www.kinolorber.com/ “Shadows in an Empty Room” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/shadows-in-an-empty-room-blu-ray Patreon Pick "Born Invincible" Streaming Review (Amazon Prime) A very arrogant white haired Thai Chi martial artist and two of his cronies wreaks havoc in a small village, terrorizing people and their families. Three local heroes team up to defeat the villainous three, but they have to find a secret weak point, which the Thai Chi master can choose and change at will. “Born Invincible” Amazon Prime – https://www.amazon.com/Born-Invincible-Carter-Wong/dp/B01E7MUDJ4/ "Slaughterhouse Slumber Party" Blu-Ray Review What started as the debauched annual slumber party for a tight knit group of gal pals becomes a fight for their lives when supernatural evil threatens to destroy the world--and even worse, ruin the one night of the year the ladies get to have a nude pillow fight. Trapped by magic, surrounded by evil, and very underdressed, will they survive the night? Or will this slumber party become a slaughterhouse? SLAUGHTERHOUSE SLUMBER PARTY is the unholy hybrid of HARD TO DIE, EVIL DEAD II, and PARKS & REC the world never knew it needed. “Slaughterhouse Slumber Party” Article – https://www.pophorror.com/slaughterhouse-slumber-party-trailer-and-campaign-delivers-the-goods Hammer Time Episode 14 "The Old Dark House" DVD Review READY! SET! LAUGH! JOIN THE FUN IN A NUT-HOUSE OF TERROR! An American car salesman in London becomes mixed up in a series of fatal occurrences at a secluded mansion. “William Castle Collection” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Collection-Frightened-Homicidal-Strait-Jacket-Sardonicus/dp/B0024FAG3U/ Ask a Question/Answer a Question"Indie Actor/Actress who deserves more attention? Indie filmmaker who deserves more attention?" Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934? https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-118-audio-version/ UpdateBlu-Ray 1. Serial Mom 2. The Killing of Sister George 3. The Great Scout and Cathouse Thursday 4. The Black Windmill 5. The Outsider 6. Le Professionnel 7. National Lampoon’s Class Reunion 8. Highway Patrolman 9. Too Scared to Scream 10. Moon in Scorpio 11. Youngblood 12. The Bridge on the River Kwai/ The Guns of Navarone DVD 13. Light Blast Film NotesAlice Sweet Alice – 1976 – Alfred Sole
Cruising – 1980 – William Friedkin Rondo – 2018 – Drew Barnhardt Girls of the Sun – 2017 – Eva Husson Power of Grayskull: The Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe – 2017 – Robert McCallum/Randall Lobb Guyver 2: Dark Hero – 1994 – Steve Wang Near Dark – 1987 – Kathryn Bigelow Shadows in an Empty Room – 1976 – Alberto De Martino Born Invincible – 1978 – Joseph Kuo Slaughterhouse Slumber Party – 2019 – Dustin Wayde Mills The Old Dark House – 1963 – William Castle
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Nick Mua
8/14/2019 06:51:54 pm
I really wish someone would shine a bigger light on Scott Schirmer his movies are beyond excellent praise him with great praise !!! Leave a Reply. |