Last film you saw, vol. 6

[Space Cop]

Brats (2024)
“To be a part of anything that anybody still talks about 30+ years is a special thing.”
—Andrew McCarthy’s documentary looking at the phenomenon of the Brat Pack. Pretty good.

Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964)
“Something is wrong with our children. They eat not. They sleep not. Their only interest is watching meaningless Earth programs on the video.”
—60^th anniversary of the holiday classic and cinematic debut of Pia Zedora.

[Into the Dark:] Blood Moon (2021)
“What the hell have you brought here?!”
—My werewolf pick for the month.

Apartment 7A (2024)
“I’m always right.”
—So so. They made unnecessary changes to what we know of Terry’s (Rosemary’s predecessor) story, but it wasn’t horrible.

Night of the Comet (1984)
“You were born with an a**hole, Doris, you don't need Chuck.”
—40^th anniversary.

[robojac]

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)

Good to hear from another comics fan. I think what it's about is that The Incredibles has all the fun of Silver/Bronze Age comics, a great Fantastic Four-like human drama, and the complexity of stories like Watchmen and Powers (with the story of outlawing the supers). That's a lot to cram into a family-friendly film just under 2 hours. Kudos to Brad Bird and company for not talking down to their audience.

I agree with this 100%. The Dark Knight Returns (1986) and Kingdom Come (1996) also might have inspired The Incredibles with the character arc of the middle aged hero coming out of superhero retirement. Michael Giacchino's John Barry-esque theme and score is one of the best and most memorable superhero movie soundtracks ever. It's up there with John Williams' Superman: The Movie and Danny Elfman's Batman (1989) themes/scores.

[Space Cop]

The next batch was:

[Rifftrax:] Lancelot: Guardian of Time (1997/2024)
“Sorry, viewer, but the entertainment is in another castle.”

Salem’s Lot (2024)
“Let’s make our escape.”
—Not great, but better than I expected and worth the watch.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
“You think because we live in the mountains we do not have access to books?”
—Much longer than it needs to be, but I still found it interesting.

Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999)
“After all, with half of France in the hands of the English, what do we have to lose?
-The other half.”
—25^th anniversary and R.I.P. Timothy West.

Toy Story 2 (1999)
“In just a few hours you'll be sitting around a campfire with Andy making delicious hot Schmoes.”
—25^th anniversary.

I agree and have been thinking that for the last twenty years.

Good to hear from another comics fan. I think what it's about is that The Incredibles has all the fun of Silver/Bronze Age comics, a great Fantastic Four-like human drama, and the complexity of stories like Watchmen and Powers (with the story of outlawing the supers). That's a lot to cram into a family-friendly film just under 2 hours. Kudos to Brad Bird and company for not talking down to their audience.

[robojac]

Elemental (2023)

The Incredibles (2004)
“Jack-Jack doesn’t have any powers.
-No? Well, he’ll look fabulous anyway.”
—20^th anniversary. I become more and more convinced that this is the best superhero movie.

I agree and have been thinking that for the last twenty years.

[Space Cop]

In early November ....

Jurassic World: Dominion (2022)
“You made a promise to a dinosaur?”

The Bone Collector (1999)
“If you were any more wound up you’d be a timex.”
—25^th anniversary.

Destroy All Monsters (1968)
“I really wasn't worried about you. I was more worried about Godzilla.”
—Since I watched Godzilla for its early 70^th anniversary, I picked this one for Godzilla Day.

[Mary Shelley’s] Frankenstein (1994)
“I am done with man.”
—30^th anniversary.

The Incredibles (2004)
“Jack-Jack doesn’t have any powers.
-No? Well, he’ll look fabulous anyway.”
—20^th anniversary. I become more and more convinced that this is the best superhero movie.

[Rifftrax:] American Nightmare (2002/2024)
“Cinamon discs? Butterscotch? Peppermints? Where’d you trick or treat? The 50s?”

National Treasure (2004)
“Do you know what the preservation room is for?
-Delicious jams and jellies?”
—20^th anniversary.

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
“Screw your pass!”
—40^th anniversary.

American Psycho (2000)
“I think my mask of sanity is about to slip.”
—I probably should’ve saved this for the 25^th anniversary in April, but I just finished the book last week and wanted to revisit it while it was fresh in my mind.

Interview with the Vampire (1994)
“Goodnight sweet prince, may flights of devils wing you to your rest.”
—30^th anniversary.

[robojac]

Lightyear (2022)

[Space Cop]

It was too long with the site down. This is just October's movies:

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
“Well now look, you boys don’t want to go messin’ around some old house. Those things is dangerous. You’re liable to get hurt.”
—50^th anniversary and start of the viewing for spooky season.

Godzilla Minus One Minus Color (2023)
“Isn’t he mean and scary?”

[Rifftrax Live:] Amityville Horror: The Evil Escapes (1989/2022)
“The music is desperately trying to make it seem like something is happening.”

[Svengoolie:] Black Friday (1940/2024)
“Evidently my friend has gone out.”

Slaughter Studios (2002)
“Gary’s got a camera, it’ll work! Tell ‘em Gary!
- I’ve got a camera it’ll work.”
—Tubied as this week’s Corman flick. Not great, but some fun references to old Corman flicks.

The Earth Dies Screaming (1964)
“Whoever did it, won the war. All they’ve got to do is to move in and take over, and then it’s every man for himself.”
—60^th anniversary of a low-budget, small-cast post-apocalyptic movie. Free on Youtube.

Predator (1987)
“I wouldn’t wish that on a broke-dick dog.”
—I almost always include a series in October among my horror/monster watches. I’m super familiar with these films and this one in particular, but I’ve been in the mood since watching Prey a few weeks ago. Also contemplating getting another 1 or 2 NECA figures.

Saw X (2023)
“This is not retribution. It’s a reawakening.”
—Liked.

Ed Wood (1994)
“Eddie’s the only fella in town who doesn’t pass judgment on people.
-That’s right. If I did, I wouldn't have any friends.”
—30^th anniversary.

[The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs”] Dr. Giggles (1992/2024)
“That crazy broad sees rapists in her hemorrhoid cream.”

King on Screen (2022)
“The reason any filmmaker wants to adapt Stephen King is the material is so good.”
—Documentary on Shudder just about the movie versions of Stephen King. Pretty interesting.

Evil Dead Rising (2023)
“Mommy’s with the maggots now.”
—I’m glad they moved out of the cabin and added some new grossness here. Good.

The Fly (1958)
“Where’s she gone?
-Into space, a stream of cat atoms.”

Dinocroc (2004)
“I like Dick.”
—My Roger Corman flick this week. Okay by-the-numbers giant croc flick, but the CGI creature is bad. Free on Youtube.

1984 (1984)
“If you want a vision of the future, Winston, imagine a boot stamping on a human face forever.”
—This production is notable not only for releasing in the titular year but filming in London during the dates of Winston’s (played by John Hurt). Also known for being Richard Burton’s final feature. Free on Tubi.

The Haunted World of Edward D. Wood Jr. (1995)
“To me Edward Wood was the Orson Welles of low-budget pictures.”
—Re-watched this documentary (which is in one of my Wood box sets) in honor of the centennial of his birth.

Hellraiser (2022)
“Save your breath for screaming.”
—Finally able to see this (and liked it) while I have Hulu (with Disney Bundle).

The Grudge (2004)
“It is said in Japan that when a person dies in extreme sorrow or rage, the emotion remains, becoming a stain upon that place. Death becomes a part of that place.”
—20^th anniversary of the Americanization.

[Rifftrax:] Feeders (1996/2019)
“I refuse to believe this movie wasn’t made on a bet.”

Predator 2 (1990)
“You can’t see the eyes of the demon, until him come callin.”

(Wes Craven’s) New Nightmare (1994)
“Every kid knows who Freddy is. He’s like Santa Claus.”
—30^th anniversary.

[Rifftrax:] Predator (1987/2007)
“This film’s stance is firm: guns are awesome!”

Sabrina (1954)
“Nobody poor was ever called democratic for marrying somebody rich.’
—70^th anniversary.

Searchers 2.0 (2007)
“Gas. Revenge. Justice.”
—This week’s Corman production. A weird Alex Cox flick.

Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)
“You’re too stupid to talk, Dale. Shut up.”

It’s Alive (1974)
“Hunting and killing babies doesn't seem to be my specialty.”
—50^th anniversary.

Predators (2010)
“That’s what they're counting on. They want you to feel something for this man. To be human.
-And what are you?
Alive.”
—I think this is the most underrated of the series, though it probably ranks 4^th for me. [Since I love the series, that’s still well regarded on my list.]

The Cursed (2021)
“We will all pay for the sins made by our elders. We’re all going to die.”
—My full moon watch (from Hulu).

Suspiria (1977)
“Susie, do you know anything about witches?”

The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb (1964)
“This is 1900, you have to think modern.”
—60^th anniversary. 2^nd of Hammer’s Mummy series. Free on Youtube or Tubi. My mother thought it wasn’t very good, but I still liked it on my 2^nd or 3^rd watch.

Goosebumps (2015)
“Steve King wishes he could write like me.”

The Predator (2018)
“That’s not a predator, that’s a sports hunter.”
—The movie that teaches us autism is a superpower. Since I watched AvP and Prey over the past couple months, this ends my review of the series. Got to open my new NECA Assassin Predator while watching.

Dracula (1931)
“The blood is the life.”
—Watched for the Halloween season and for Bela’s birthday.

Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018)
“knew I came up with that first.”

[Rifftrax:] Jack-o (1995/2020)
“She had to remind herself who her son is.”

Nefarious (2023)
“God made you in His image; we remade you in ours.”
—Christian/right movie in which a psychiatrist evaluates a death-row inmate claiming to be demon possessed. Much more Bible-based in its demonology than most.

The Blob (1988)
“Garden Tool Massacre, it’s your basic slice and dice.”
—Upgraded to Shout’s 4K recently and re-watched for the Halloween season.

The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953)
“I feel as though I’m leaving a world of untold tomorrows for a world of countless yesterdays.”

Rawhead Rex (1986)
“Are there any connections between the murders?
-Yes. They’re all dead.”
—Irish folk horror. Based on a Clive Barker story, but they made so many changes (I believe his was much more phallic) that he all but disavowed it.

Ernest Scared Stupid (1991)
“You will die for the disgrace of your forefathers!
-I didn’t have four fathers! I only had one father and I didn’t know him that well!”
—One of those films I just didn’t get around to until (thanks to Youtube) now. Probably would’ve enjoyed it more if I had nostalgia, but not without fun.

The Mouse Trap (2024)
“Why did I get stuck with you? I’m too pretty for this.”
—I thought this slasher-cashing-in-on-public-domain worked better than the Pooh one, but only just.

A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)
“It's good to have been back.”

Halloween [6]: The Curse of Michael Myers [The Producer’s Cut] (1995/2013)
“Go back to your loony bin.”

The Terminator (1984)
“They decided our fate in a nanosecond.”
—40^th anniversary.

Godzilla (1954)
“We human beings are weak creatures.”
—70^th anniversary.

Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995)
“Yes, we have Nosferatu. We have Nosferatu today!”

Haunted Mansion (2023)
“And just to confirm; the only thing available to us is this French Vanilla Yankee Candle?”
—Pretty fun.

[Rifftrax:] Hack-o-Lantern (1988/2022)
“Being evil and being a massive dork; not mutually exclusive apparently.”

House on Haunted Hill (1999)
“What is it, Mr. Price, business or pleasure?
-Neither. My wife.”
—25^th anniversary of the remake, which has more in common with the original than I remembered.

Saw (2004)
“He doesn’t want us to cut through our chains. He wants us to cut through our feet!”
—20^th anniversary. Not my favorite horror franchise (despite owning 1–7 on DVD), but this is my favorite and it had been a while.

Willy’s Wonderland (2021)
“Put your balls on Evan. We're going to Willy’s!”

Under Wraps (2021)
“I’m dressed as a dealer of stolen antiquities.
-Fine, whatever, five bucks.”
—Alright family-friendly mummy flick.

Night of the Demons (1988)
“Eat a bowl of f**k!”
—Watched on Peacock for Halloween, during which it occurs.

[Space Cop]

The River Wild (1994)
“I am a nice guy. Just a different kind of nice guy.”
—30^th anniversary.

[Rifftrax:] The Journey: Absolution (1997/2018)
“Offer of pride not available for members of this production or their families.”

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)
“Don’t cry in front of the Mexicans.”

Crumb (1994/5)
“When I—what was it, about five or six?—I was sexually attracted to Bugs Bunny.”
—30^th anniversary and a rewatch.

Gosford Park (2001)
“He’s still got that vile little dog, I see.
-Yes, the ones we hate last forever.”
—R.I.P. Dame Maggie Smith.

Free Guy (2021)
“Is that a Glock in your pocket?
- No.
What?
It’s two Glocks!”
—Alright movie from a cool premise.

Beauty and the Beast (1991)
“How can you read this? There’s no pictures!”

Willow (1988)
“Ignore the bird.”

The White Pony (1999)
“Well, you can never have to many outfits.
-Oh, yes you can.”
—Corman-produced family film about a girl helped by a leprechaun (also played by Warwick Davis) to train/race a horse in order to free a fairy princess or some such. Not great.

Inside Out 2 (2024)
"Everybody look at Embarrassment."
—Found this pretty much as clever and funny as the original.

Treasure Island (1950)
“Stand by for trouble.”

The Scout (1994)
"But I'm not your dad. I'm just a guy taking 15 percent.
-I thought it was 10."
-—30^th anniversary.

[robojac]

Family Plot (1976)

[Space Cop]

Heart of Batman: The Story of Batman the Animated Series (2018)
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"There were many days when I would drive home and think, oh, I'm going to get fired tomorrow."
—My viewing (free on Youtube) for this year's Batman Day.

Sleeping Beauty (1959)
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"I command you to come to your senses!"
—Again I wanted to take advantage of my limited time on Disney+ to revisit the classic animated that I don't necessarily need to own (especially at full blu ray price).

The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
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"Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies."
—30th anniversary. Although I own a copy, I had to check out the DVD from my library because I only had it on VHS and the family wanted to see it.

Pulp Fiction (1994)
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"I don't go joy poppin' with bubble-gummers!"
—30th anniversary. I almost waited until the anniversary of the general release (next month) because I was pressed for time, but once Dale's "Bustin Surfboards" hits I'm always hooked.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)
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"You're not the one with the hammer, are you?
-That's Thor. We get confused a lot
—Definitely the weakest of the trilogy and I'm even less enthused with the CGI-heavy setting, but I still don't think I hated it as much as others.

Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes (2024)

For the last three months, some unexpected personal matters have been occupying my time that has yet to be resolved. Hopefully this will be the start of me getting back into the habit of weekly film viewing.

Well, I hope things are getting better and I'm glad to see your return (1) so it doesn't look like I'm the only one watching movies; (2) I like talking movies; (3) you point out or (like in this case) remind me of things I still need to see.

[robojac]

Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes (2024)



For the last three months, some unexpected personal matters have been occupying my time that has yet to be resolved. Hopefully this will be the start of me getting back into the habit of weekly film viewing.

[Space Cop]

Cheyenne Warrior (1994)
“You eat little dogs?
-Big dogs too.”
—TV western produced by Roger Corman.

Let It Be (1970)
“I’d like to say thank you on behalf of the group and ourselves, and I hope we passed the audition.”
—Thanks to Disney+, my first viewing because I never wanted to resort to bootlegs or the price of the limited VHS release.

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979/2022)
[Director’s Edition]
“My oath of celibacy is on record, Captain.”
—My cinematic watching for Star Trek Day.

Lolita (1962)
“Hum, you just touch me and I go as limp as a noodle. It scares me,
-Yes, I know the feeling.”
—Had only seen this once, but appreciated it even more now that I read the book (whose author adapted it to the screenplay).

[Rifftrax:] For Life or Death (1996/2024)
“Kung Fu Hobo!”

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
“Are you just making up what he's saying?”

A Fistful of Dollars (1964)
“When a man’s got money in his pocket he begins to appreciate peace.”
—60^th anniversary.

Prey (2022)
“I am smarter than a beaver.”
—Re-watched (this time with family and a different friend) while I have Hulu (with the Disney+ bundle).

Friday the 13^th: The Final Chapter (1984)
“Some pack of patootsies, huh?”
—My Jason choice for this Friday the 13^th. 5 months late for the 40^th anniversary (but the next F13 available).

Indiana Jone and the Dial of Destiny (2023)
“Whatever I did, I apologize.”

Humanoids from the Deep (1997)
“It’s the government, wasn’t it?”
—TV remake of Corman’s own 80s exploitation flick. Alright.

Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022)
“When it comes to rapping, there’s always a choice.”
—I thought this was pretty good.

Timecop (1994)
“Never interrupt me when I'm talking to myself.”
—30^th anniversary.

[Rifftrax:] Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014/5)
“Grunting = drama.”

Werewolf by Night [in Color] (2022/3)
“Let’s do sushi. I owe you that.”
—Re-watch (but first time in color) for this Harvest Moon.

Black Scorpion (1995)
“So, what are you guys doing tonight?
-I gotta pee.”
—Pilot movie for the comic-book-based series and part of Roger Corman Presents. Free on Youtube. Alright.

Cinderella (1950)
“Just learn to like cats.”
—Like to revisit some of these classic Disney movies I don’t own while I have Disney+.

Goldfinger (1964)
“Ejector seat? You’re joking.
-I never joke about my work, 007.”
—60^th anniversary of what’s often considered the best Bond movie and which was my first to own (back on VHS).

Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)
“Aunt Abby, how can I believe you? There are twelve men down in the cellar and you admit you poisoned them.
-Yes, I did. But you don't think I'd stoop to telling a fib.”
—80^th anniversary of this Halloween classic.

Fight Club (1999)
“You can swallow a pint of blood before you get sick.”
—25^th anniversary. Finally read the book before watching it again and found this was a pretty faithful adaptation. The ending is different and Marla finds out the truth much earlier, but it’s like 90%+.

[Space Cop]

[Rifftrax:] High School U.S.A. (1983/2020)
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“If you like Animal House . . . watch it.”

White Heat (1949)
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“We might all profit by a closer study of classical literature.”
—75^th anniversary.

Topsy-Turvy (1999)
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“The more I see of men, the more I admire dogs.”
—25^th anniversary. Forgot how much I liked this, though my love of Gilbert and Sullivan contributes.

The First Omen (2024)
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“How do you control people who no longer believe?”
—Not horrible, but an unnecessary prequel.

Amadeus (1984)
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[Director’s Cut]
“I speak for all mediocrities in the world. I am their champion. I am their patron saint.”
—40^th anniversary.

[Space Cop]

[Rifftrax:] Top Gun: Maverick (2022/2023)
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“You don’t have to say everything twice.
-Sorry, Mav. Sorry, Mav.”

Extreme Prejudice (1987)
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“Only thing worse than a politician is a child molester.”

Santo y Mantequilla Napoles en la Verganza de La Llorna
[The Revenge of the Crying Woman] (1974)
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“It might be impossible, but that’s what happened.”
—50^th anniversary and the last movie in my Santo set.

C.H.U.D. (1984)
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“I’m not going to flood the whole city; only a section of Soho.”
—40^th anniversary.

Sister Street Fighter (1974)
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“One spaghetti with chili.”
—50^th anniversary.

[Space Cop]

Top Gun (1987)
“Now, I’m not going to sit here and blow sunshine up your a**.”
—Re-watched in celebration of getting in the Ramen Toys’ Aces of Aviation set.

Sheena (1984)
“I know the difference between a gorilla and a girl.”
—40^th anniversary, but my first viewing. Fun. Tanya Roberts was beautiful, of course. Free on Youtube.

Le samouraļ [The Samurai] (1967)
“I never lose. Not really.”
—R.I.P. Alain Delon.

Cry of the Werewolf (1944)
“Eh, what’s eating you?”
—My pick for the Super Sturgeon Moon and just a few days after its 80^th anniversary.

Watchers (1988)
“How smart is this thing?
-How crazy is a crazy person?”
—Roger Corman flick (based on a Dean Koontz novel) from last week.

[Rifftrax:] Top Gun (1986/2006)
“Is it still considered banter if it’s devoid of all wit?”

Exorcist: The Beginning (2004)
“Everybody died; who buried them?”
—20^th anniversary.

The Gorgon (1964)
“Don’t use long words, Inspector; they don’t suit you.”
—60^th anniversary of a Hammer classic outside the Universal Monster umbrella. Includes Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, and Patrick Troughton.

Blue Velvet (1986)
“I can't figure out if you’re a detective or a pervert.
-Well, that’s for me to know and you to find out.”

Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
“Your reputation precedes you.
-Thank you, Sir.
It wasn’t a compliment.”

Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)
“We’re assets, Nicholai. Expendable assets and we’ve just been expended.”
—20^th anniversary.

Masque of the Red Death (1989)
“We’ve called death to us.”
—This week’s Corman production.

Commando (1985)
“I eat Green Berets for breakfast.”

Blinded by the Light (2019)
“I can’t think of a better reason to visit the United States than to see the home of the Boss!”
—Picked it up on sale at Big Lots the other day and shared it with my parents this time.

Frankenstein Unbound (1990)
“Percy and Byron preach free love. I practice it.”

Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
“No way that’s his girlfriend.”
—Finally saw this (and I’ve owned it a couple years). Liked it.

Monsters: Dark Continent (2014)
“Why am I here?”
—10^th anniversary. Didn’t really need to seen it again, but the family won the BD as a door prize a few years ago.

The 13^th Warrior (1999)
“My mother was a pure woman from a noble family. And I, at least, know who my father is, you pig-eating son of a whore!”
—25^th anniversary.

Mary Poppins (1964)
“Kindly do not attempt to cloud the matter with facts.”
—60^th anniversary.

The Last Posse (1953)
“Out here, a man’s no better than his horse.”
—Good b-western free on Youtube.