Detroit Rock City (19999
Why this movie didn't make the amount of cash as some other, lamer 70s inspired films like Dazed & Confused is beyond me. Perfectly captures the look and feel of an old school KISS concert (my Dad can verify the anthenticity of this). So, if you're a fan of KISS, hell even if you're not. This movie captures the essence that is Rock N Roll. Not all that new crap that sounds the same. Vintage bands like AC/DC, Ozzy, or, say, Golden Earring (for the alternative folks). HAIR METAL. The rebellious attitude towards authority , the raw outlook of destruction, the glorified women, it was all there. Not like this rap shit today that's all "The Man has got me down", Glock 9s, and "bitches and hoes". How music evolved into this crap is beyond me.
Solid direction, one of the freshest comedic performances of the decade in James DeBallo, and witty observational humor (the gang gloats the idea of KISS doing a Disco song, when, in fact, a year after the film's events they released "I Was Made For Lovin' You) make Detroit Rock City a classic you'll want to deaf-buy today.
Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course
Shortly after the great Steve Irwin passed, I decided it was time to revisit CH:CC. After a lengthy trek of searching it down, I finally located it in the $5.50 Bin at Wal Mart. I urge you all to go spend the same $5.50, as it's probably one of the best deals you're going to get.
I hadn't forgotten The Crocodile Hunter's fearlessness, but what I had forgotten was his imbeccackble comic timing. He mugs to the camera, improving linesl eft and right while fighting terrorists. It's a blast! His wife Terri is ever hot, the HD of the DVD highlighting every Hot Mark. Sadly, their child Binkie is nowhere to be found (probably just wasn't safe, especially after Steve's baby controversy from before).
At first the Crocodile Hunter starts out like your average episodeo f his classic TV show (I'm still waitingo n the DVD season sets myself). When terrorists lose a tracking device in a croc's mouth, they have to get it back. Well not on Steve's watch! I can see why they decided to put this in theatres (it's not every day you come acros terrorism in the outback), but how Homeland Security put the lid on his showdown with Al Qaeda is beyond me.
Check it out if you want to see the true heroism of Steve Irwin, a great man. (any bashers can A) Get jobs. B) Fucking die. C) He was a hero.
A Fistful of Yen
Another gem I discovered in the Wal Mart $5.50 bins, this film is so rare it doesn't even have a listing on the IMDB (I think it was Canadian made says the DVD). If you like Kung Fu fighting, a pretty Grindhouse type of movie, you have to have seen this movie. A CLASSIC (obviously, or we wouldn't be here), people just start fighting for no reason other than a bowl a food. Seriously, a guy walks in, asks if he can eat with some of the kung fu gentleman, and they just fight! With a snazzier title sequence than most kung fu films, and a score that lovingly tributes the works of John Williams, and whoever did the Halloween score (there are parts when it sounds EXACT). Go check it out, and it's sequel (In Name Only?) For Another Fist of Yen.
Tommorrow Never Dies
Just the most underrated Bond since the Lazenby days. I know most of you have probably sen all the Bond movies, as I clearly have. But this one gets it done with the serie's best villian, played by Jonathyn Pryce. See the film alone for his delivery of such one-lines as "There's no news like bad news." and "But you're just in time to help me finish writing the inaugural story, YOUR obituaries." The film also features rare Bond politico stances ("Yes, sir. As requested, it's full of bugs, which means people will be forced to upgrade for years" TAKE THAT MICROSOFT!).
While the film isn't as awesome as say Die Another Day, Pryce's villian alone rivals Joaquian Phoenix's Gladiator role for best villian of the 90s.
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