L’Amour par terre
When Clément Roquemaure (Jean-Pierre Kalfon) attends an immersive theatre piece in a Parisian apartment he quickly realizes that the theatre troupe has plagiarized one of his lesser known works. Instead… Read more »
Tag: 1980s
Disconnected
There’s a lot to like and admire about Gorman Bechard’s first feature film Disconnected (1984). But the thing about Disconnected that really hooked me was the main character Alicia (Frances… Read more »
Ladies Night
There are few football themed films as relatable as Harry and Elliot Lewis’ porno picture Ladies Night (1980). The entire crux of this little adult film made in Detroit is… Read more »
Sailor Suit & Machine Gun
Sailor Suit & Machine Gun (1981) tells the story of Izumi Hoshi (Hiroko Yakushimaru), a high school student, who inherits the leadership role of an old yakuza gang after her… Read more »
Avalon
Two days late, but finally it is here and in hand: Magic, Myth & Mutilation: The Micro-Budget Cinema Of Michael J. Murphy. This comprehensive Blu-Ray boxed set from Indicator is… Read more »
Spiritual Love
Spiritual Love (1987) takes many of the horror-comedy elements of Mr. Vampire (1985) and fuses them with the romantic comedy genre. Like so many Hong Kong films, Spiritual Love is… Read more »
Private School
For better or worse, the moment that Phoebe Cates went topless in Fast Times At Ridgemont High (1982) became a cultural touchstone for a generation. Although not significant enough a… Read more »
Rise & Fall Of Idi Amin
When the Kenyan Film Commission enlisted noted producer Sharad Patel to direct and produce Rise & Fall Of Idi Amin (1981) the project was envisioned as a serious and prestigious… Read more »
Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter
Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter (1984) is the fourth film in the titular franchise and my personal favorite of the bunch. Not only does the great Tom Savini return… Read more »
The Osterman Weekend
The Osterman Weekend (1983) was the final film that the infamous Sam Peckinpah ever directed. The film is based on the 1972 Robert Ludlum novel of the same name and… Read more »
