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Harry's DVD PICKS AND PEEKS for 1st Week of March: C.H.U.D., 12 ANGRY MEN, Cult Films, Seuss, Disney, Herzog & further insanity

Into the Wild by Golitsyn1	Mar 5th, 2008 05:16:54 AM
Great book and a good film.
Holy shit... by acorvey25	Mar 5th, 2008 05:32:02 AM
That's a LOT of fucking cult fiction. I don't have time for all that.
Any 12 Angry Men extras? by leobloom	Mar 5th, 2008 05:34:18 AM

Harry's Porno of the Week-o: TEENAGE CRUISERS!!! by leobloom	Mar 5th, 2008 05:36:10 AM
I know I can't wait to see what next week's pick will be. Sorority Party?? Hot Summer Fun?? Oooh, the suspense!
The Quiet Earth... by Sledge Hammer	Mar 5th, 2008 05:39:57 AM
...really is a great film, the epitome of quiet, haunting sci-fi. It's kind of like a post apocalyptic Paris, Texas. Very highly recommended. I'm really digging those Anchor Bay covers, and there's a ton of truly great films there under their "cult classics" series, but I've gotta think those covers are actually going to hurt sales with the masses. Also it should be noted that most of these titles have far superior versions already out on dvd, so shop wisely folks.
Cult Fiction vs Criterion by kafka07	Mar 5th, 2008 05:40:28 AM
I recently bought a cop of Criterion's Man That Fell to Earth, and I'm very happy with it, but jealous of that Cult Fiction copy. This new Cult Fiction line looks great! In The Long Good Friday, which I saw like a million years ago, check out the surprise appearance of a certain actor in the last seconds of the film. He has no dialogue.
Holy Fuck'n Shit! by Dr Uwe Boll	Mar 5th, 2008 05:43:54 AM
Color me stunned! Granted CHUD's been around for a while now but I'm stunned they picked up The Quiet Earth for these Cult Fiction sets (I was watching footage from the film not too long ago on youtube, I saw it back when I was a munchkin in the eighties). I love that crazy-looking Klaus is on the cover of Fitzcarraldo (the bava cover and the Wickerman covers look great) but you gotta love that "fuck you and die" look from the kids on the Class of 84 cover. Nice to see Roadgames getting a release and agreed Harry Psycho 2 (which is and always will be a totally different and unique experience than the first) is a great film (that final scene where Norman delivers the big whack (you know what I mean) was a punch in the face experience as a kid. It's very cool to see so much care going into re-releases of geek-type films (and surprising that they've actually picked such an impressive bunch). God I will miss the cheapieness of good old DVD once we're all living in a Blu Ray world.
12 Angry Men by HEADGEEK	Mar 5th, 2008 05:44:11 AM
yes - there's a nice MAKING OF - that's been done... I was actually almost interviewed for this title, but opted for some other titles that the company was doing.
Psycho II by kwisatzhaderach	Mar 5th, 2008 06:11:04 AM
is indeed misunderstood genius. One of Jerry Goldsmith's greatest scores too.
george and harry by Colonel_Blimp	Mar 5th, 2008 06:14:10 AM
what's the story with harry and clooney? I haven't heard that one.
great list of cult movies... by RighteousBrother	Mar 5th, 2008 06:15:18 AM
not crazy about the covers though - prefer to have the original promos
Why the 'Mrs. Doubtfire' hate? by Freakjuice89	Mar 5th, 2008 06:25:18 AM
That was one of Robin Williams GOOD films. Back when mainstream comedies were still funny.
NOTLDorks was funny... by Zombieflicker	Mar 5th, 2008 06:33:22 AM
And that foreign chick is smokin hot!
The Quiet Earth...finally. by Fortunesfool	Mar 5th, 2008 06:34:36 AM
What a great movie. Now, where did I put my credit card.
No, it wasn't... by Sledge Hammer	Mar 5th, 2008 06:35:38 AM
...good, or funny. Mrs Doubtfire is a cut 'n paste cinematic abortion strictly for those who think crossdressing, shouting, predictable pratfalls and accents are the pinacle of "hi-larious" comedy. For the rest of us though, it was, and still remains, an absolute and utter piece of shit.
Kafka by Jonah Echo	Mar 5th, 2008 06:35:57 AM
Also check out the last few moments of CHUD for the appearance of a certain actor as well. Diff actor, and he has very brief dialogue.
DVD sure is spinning in circles. by kikuchiyoboy	Mar 5th, 2008 06:40:14 AM
Just High Def these suckers already.
12 Angry Men by Virtual Satyr	Mar 5th, 2008 06:42:33 AM
One of my favorite films of all time. One of the greatest examples of cinematic acting ever.
Man, I haven't seen CHUD in ages.... by just pillow talk	Mar 5th, 2008 06:43:46 AM
To see it on DVD brings a smile to my face.
Best DVD column EVER? by sonnyfern	Mar 5th, 2008 06:47:40 AM
WOW! Seriously...those are some amazing pics! This Cult Fiction collection looks AMAZING! I want them ALL!
Wow... by coen_fan	Mar 5th, 2008 06:54:45 AM
That Automaton Transfusion cover has to be the most disturbing DVD art ever. Not something I really wanted to see.
night of the living dorks by Bouncy X	Mar 5th, 2008 07:01:25 AM
so all those movies under that Cult series are in fact older movies that have become cult movies. and then you have the living dorks movie? thats just weird. now maybe it'll eventually become one but its such a recent movie and even more recent for us in north america, how did it ever get the "right" to be considered part of that collection? i mean they havent made the packaging look all worn out for nothing.
I've never seen the Wicker Man remake, but... by rbatty024	Mar 5th, 2008 07:09:24 AM
I've seen the Best of The Wicker Man on Youtube, and it is fan-fuckin'-tastic! When Nicolas Cage punches a woman while wearing a bear outfits, I just about lost it. I have to see The Man Who Fell to Earth. Does it use a lot of Bowie music or is it just him starring. Either way, a Bowie performance is something not to be missed. Just compare his short appearance as Pontius Pilate in Last Temptation against that pussy whipped Pilate in Gibson's shitty film.
Bob Hoskins by Series7	Mar 5th, 2008 07:22:01 AM
That man needs more roles. He is so much more of a badass then recent British gangsters, even in unleashed he was still well ard! I wanna see him and Joe Pesci as too old rival gangsters that would be awesome.
George Clooney by drwilliamweir	Mar 5th, 2008 07:22:57 AM

...is a real carton of a man. by drwilliamweir	Mar 5th, 2008 07:23:24 AM
;)
Awesome DVD's this week by Series7	Mar 5th, 2008 07:34:05 AM
Really excited about this Anchor Bay thing, even though I've rented half those films in the past 2 years and the ones I haven't are already on my netflicks, but I may change them to this new thing. But FITZCARRALDO man, that movie is a fucking painstakingly tedious movie. They may as well called is a documentary because they really did it. I mean there are like 20-30 minutes of time in that movie where you can just fast forward to see the ship going up the hill and thats it. I need to see Herzogs Nasfuratu remake, because anything he does thats not a documentary, probably would have been better if it had just been. Also I am willing to put money on Jonah Hill being in the Night of the Living Dorks remake, its a good movie but a little too early to be in "Cult" collection? I don't see this remake being good.
Finally, not a shitty cover in sight. by Knuckleduster	Mar 5th, 2008 07:36:17 AM
Probably because most of them weren't Blu-ray. God, I hate those Blu-ray covers. But that Anchor Bay series looks truly amazing (CHUD, especially). Hell, I might just buy all of 'em.
WHERE IS... by JBouganim1	Mar 5th, 2008 07:36:43 AM
CHUD 2
Suggestions for Cult Classics by Bad LT	Mar 5th, 2008 07:38:11 AM
Rolling Thunder - great 70's revenge flick action film, script by Paul (Taxi Driver) Schrader, starring William Devane and Tommy Lee Jones as POW's home from Vietnam who kick all kinds of TexMex ass. Also Assault on Precint 13, Tapeheads, Bob Roberts, Ms. 45.
I have Quiet Earth on dvd already. by jae683	Mar 5th, 2008 07:39:05 AM
Great movie though, especially the last scene. Creepy.
Why the I am legand by Series7	Mar 5th, 2008 07:40:52 AM
Hate? Omega Man is no better then I am Legand, somewhere between the first 3/4 of I am legand and the first 20 minutes of Omega is roughly 4/5 of the book, except Nevielle is a military scientist. As far as book to movie adaptations go, I feel like I am Legand was pretty good. I don't understand how you can put post after post about the wonderence that is the Mist and then shit all over I am legand? The mist had a horrible ending, not because it was shocking, but because it made no sense. They may as well have said that it was only a dream. I am legand was a pretty good flick minus some shoddy CGI (nothing worse then the Mist though) plus William Smith's acting was better and more believable then most of the characters in the Mist. I am Legand is a much more solid movie then the Mist will ever be.
Lee J. Cobb makes 12 Angry Men great(er) by TomBodet	Mar 5th, 2008 07:41:21 AM
-just because. I really liked his stuff in that, the Virginian, etc. One of the best.
Series 7 by jae683	Mar 5th, 2008 07:43:35 AM
The only thing the Omega Man and I am Legend have in common with the book is the name of the character. And I'd take Omega Man over the I am Legend movie any day of the week. It's Chuck Heston man.
There's a good version of Wicker Man? by jccalhoun	Mar 5th, 2008 07:52:07 AM
Really? The one I saw was full of hippies singing and lots of other crap. The Quiet Earth is pretty entertaining until it gets weird. In some ways it is a remake of The World, The Flesh, and The Devil.
Into the Wild by Series7	Mar 5th, 2008 07:54:21 AM
Was it really a surprise that its Spicoli best film he has directed? It wasn't that hard to surpass the worlds SLOWEST chase scene between David Morse and Jack in the Crossing Guard. Plus I fell asleep during most of the Pledge, but I remember their being a twist ending that I saw coming a mile away. Also weren't those movies both about the Joker getting revenge on someone for killing his kid? The story of into the wild sums up how I feel about movies of 07, something that in the heart of it is really dumb, but leave it to hollywood to blow it up and praise it.
Psycho II and Road games ... by Scathing	Mar 5th, 2008 07:57:36 AM
... were only a few of the great films Richard Franklin created. So many great films. Sat in class with Lucas and Landis when he was just a boy from Down Under. Patrick and Beauty and the Beast. Amazing. Hitchcock's protegé. Sadly he died last year with so many more projects in the pipeline. We'll miss you, Richard.
I liked I Am Legend but... by Jonah Echo	Mar 5th, 2008 07:57:38 AM
I can see why Harry didnt. I was lenient on the fx because smith was doing such a good job, but the ending or lack thereof really destroyed it for me. Would it have been that hard to film the book's ending or even the original prosetivitch(sp?) ending. Harry had been psycing out over that script since 97 so to see a rather lackluster version made can understandably affect your viewpoint. I think the rest of us were like "He didnt say hell naw, and it wasnt a total abortion" and in our surprise at that, we liked it. It's a decent movie, and I'll watch it again, but it certainly isn't the kind of thing where I am flabbergasted at someone else's dissapointment. The Mist on the otherhand was mostly such a good translation of the source material and the new ending didnt really betray the tone, that it was hard to view that as not a success. I love the Mist, but only moderately enjoyed I Am Legend and that was mainly because the book wasn't totally destroyed. If they went back and added the actual ending to the movie, starting sometime around the point Smith and the survivor girl are having their "do you believe in God" talk, I think it could be something great. Obviously, that won't happen.
Jonah by Bouncy X	Mar 5th, 2008 08:03:16 AM
but but....the dvd and blu-ray will have an all new "controversial" ending...maybe its that one? :P
I Am Legend was disastrous by kwisatzhaderach	Mar 5th, 2008 08:04:29 AM
Completely misunderstood the book and the ending was a lame cop-out.
Leonard Rosenman and Gary Gygax have died by kwisatzhaderach	Mar 5th, 2008 08:05:16 AM

I am Legend was a masterpiece by Sithdan	Mar 5th, 2008 08:18:20 AM
I loved every minute of it. It's very different from the novella, which I also hold in high esteem, but it stands alone as great entertainment. One of my favorite films of 2007. Anyone know when it comes out on DVD?
So Freakin Stupid by PlasmaOrb	Mar 5th, 2008 08:18:46 AM
Why does Harry put on movies that he hasnt seen or even know anything about on here? Im sorry, but if you are going to put a movie on here... dont just put it cause of the cover hoping it might be good. Unless he is wanting more kick backs from Amazon. Plus, I think Harry came off a little homo in the review of Mrs Doubtfire, its like he is looking and wanting to see Robin Williams rain forest covered schmeckel or something. If thats the case, he better get his ass down to the filming of the Mayor of Castro Street then.
Mrs. Doubtfire was good family fun by Sithdan	Mar 5th, 2008 08:23:41 AM
It's one of those families could watch together, just innocuous general audience fun. Where else can you see a transvestite give James Bond the finger?
"Who knows how much longer new titles will be put out in HD DVD" by Frankenblogger	Mar 5th, 2008 08:31:58 AM
"Who knows how much longer new titles will be put out in HD DVD – probably not longer than a few more months" Are you a moron Harry? Seriously? You don't know the answer to this? You still support a dead format? I don't care how you try to spin it. Deny it all you want, you took a bribe from Toshiba to push their format and to report false information. Unethical journalism, Harry. And unforgivable.
The Mist was so Great and about the ending spoilers by Kloipy	Mar 5th, 2008 08:32:51 AM
I loved The Mist, always loved the story and thought Darabont did an amazing job of adapting it. What I don't understand is why people have such a hard time 'getting' the ending. My question is why? What is so hard to believe? People say they wouldn’t mercy kill everyone and they have a problem with how fast it went down. How long did you want to see them sit in a car and debate it? They just spent the last couple days watching people get torn apart by fucking monsters not to mention having a giant one just walk in front of them. If I ran out of gas and all I could think about was getting eaten by monsters and especially my kid having to be killed that way, I would just use the gun and take them out as quick as possible. I can understand some peoples complaints about the military coming in, but damn it read like something I could have pictured Stephen King to have written, and Thomas Janes acting in that ending is heart-wrenching. The ending isn’t ridiculous. It’s probably what each of us would do if we were in that situation.
Did you notice that 'Class of 1984' says starring Michael J Fox. by Reynard Muldrake	Mar 5th, 2008 08:33:20 AM
...but he's not even on the cover? Yeah, it's that good. Thanks for the heads up on 'My Kid Could Paint That'...sounds fascinating and like something I've discussed/argued with friends about before. Oh, and the character in Into the Wild worked in a fast food restaurant...a few times.
Oh, the answer by Frankenblogger	Mar 5th, 2008 08:34:07 AM
The last HD DUD will be released in June, by Warners.
Night Of The Living Dorks is awful! by DerLanghaarige	Mar 5th, 2008 09:06:22 AM
I got no idea why it gets so much love outside of Germany. Probably there is an international cut that is waaaaaaaaaaaaay different from the huge pile of shit that only 10 year old, weed smoking "huh huh we are so cool because we watch a movie about zombies"-idiots can love and which was shown here in Germany. I said it before and I have to say it again: It doesn't work as zombie comedy, it doesn't work as teenie comedy. Except the first few minutes there is NOTHING in it that works! It's a waste of time!
I think CHUD was the first film we rented by photoboy	Mar 5th, 2008 09:07:57 AM
It was certainly the first horror film I saw. It had some nasty looking monster on the cover and for a 5 year old that made its lure irresistible. I've not seen it since then though, so I can't remember how cheesy/bad it was.
And what the fuck is up with that "Cult Fiction"? by DerLanghaarige	Mar 5th, 2008 09:11:10 AM
Isn't it bad enough that every goddamn movie in the whole world is suddenly a "cult classic" (I give 10.000 B.C. two weeks until somebody calls it a cult movie), why do they have today, in 2008, to come up with a title of a movie, that has been hip more than 10 years ago, but in fact ruined a whole generation of moviegoers and filmmakers? (Yes, I mean Pulp Fiction.) But at least most movies in these "Cult Fiction"-line seem to be great, so I won'T spread too much hate against it. But Night Of The Living Dorks? What the Fuck!?
The Ending of the Mist by TheLastCleric	Mar 5th, 2008 09:15:29 AM
Love it or hate it, the ending of The Mist was courageous and certainly atypical for a Hollywood feature. I Am Legend by contrast had a weak, feel-good ending that completely abandoned the thematic of the novel and made for an unbearably tedious resolution. As to the caliber of actors in the films, I think a cast comprised of Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden and Toby Jones (who owned the role of Capote in the biopic Infamous) can hold their own with Will Smith emoting alongside a German Sheppard. I liked I Am Legend and I think Smith did a solid job but it could have been so much more. The Mist was a methodical and (mostly) accurate adaptation done by people who obviously respected the source material far more than those who wrote and directed Legend.
Night of the living Dorks??? Are you kidding? by Dreamseller	Mar 5th, 2008 09:18:14 AM
I watched this crapfest a couple of years ago here in germany and couldn't believe how fucking bad it was. And now I realize that this movie is a cult-movie in america???? WHATS WRONG WITH YOU????
Theres a movie here in Germany called "Manta, Manta"... by Dreamseller	Mar 5th, 2008 09:23:34 AM
I think you guys are going to love it. It sucks even more than "Night of the Living Dorks". Would be perfect for the Cult-Fiction Series. And Til Schweiger is in it... If thats not "CULT", what is?
Kloipy by Jonah Echo	Mar 5th, 2008 09:27:02 AM
I thought the ending of the Mist actually went a bit further and added something to the story in that it was also about hope and faith like darabont's other two King films. Except here it showed what happens when we choose to distort hope and faith(first Norton, and then Carmody and her crazed flock), or run out of hope anbd faith altogether(Drayton and his traveling companions).
bouncy x by Jonah Echo	Mar 5th, 2008 09:29:52 AM
the new controversial ending will be Smith yelling AWW HELL NAWW as the creatures break into the lab, and the lead one will scream "YEEEAH,BOOOYYY!!" in a Martin Lawrence voice-over.
Oh yeah, Manta Manta! by DerLanghaarige	Mar 5th, 2008 09:33:11 AM
If Til Schweiger finally gets his breakthrough in Hollywood (giggle), they will release it on DVD. Maybe as double feature, together with Keinohrhasen.
Will there ever be a Cult Fiction release of... by DerLanghaarige	Mar 5th, 2008 09:34:44 AM
Voll Normaaaaaaaaal?
Series7 by Norseman1111	Mar 5th, 2008 09:49:50 AM
I could not agree more. I thought that "I am Legend" was great. I got a copy of it and watched it twice over the weekend.
GARY GYGAX 1938-2008 by Stereotypical Evil Archer	Mar 5th, 2008 09:50:31 AM

Return of the Killer Tomatoes..CHUD... by mr_sinister7381	Mar 5th, 2008 09:52:23 AM
Those are two bomb-ass memories. I taped ROTKT off of cable like 20 years ago and watched that tape until it wore thin. Same with CHUD. I dig this series. Clooney rocked the motor scooter as well.
Can't get over it... by Dreamseller	Mar 5th, 2008 09:55:46 AM
"Night of the living dorks"? COME ON.....
Jonah by Kloipy	Mar 5th, 2008 09:57:34 AM
I agree it is about the loss of hope and the price it brings
sithdan, i am legend hits dvd shelves march 18th.. by jig98	Mar 5th, 2008 10:03:02 AM
so, you don't have that long of a wait like the rest of us do. i liked some of it, but it's just another excuse for will smith to shoot up aliens and make huge dough. it lost it's luster after men in black 2. now, i would recommend the 2-disc version with new footage. i prefer the omega man better.
did anyone see AUTOMATION TRANSFUSION? by ClockWorker	Mar 5th, 2008 10:03:31 AM
I wanna see it but I never heard anything good or bad about it.
i'm surprised harry mentioned 101 dalmations and not magorium.. by jig98	Mar 5th, 2008 10:12:36 AM
all these kiddie dvds are just so poorly done anyway. just like the films themselves. i hated magorium and i didn't care too much for the dalmations. they are both dopey, overacted and poorly concieved concepts. now, if i wanna see dustin hoffman acting like a goofball, i'll watch the graduate. and if i wanna see a "disney classic", i'll watch the lion king. thank you very much.
Funny CHUD story by Garbageman33	Mar 5th, 2008 10:17:06 AM
In college, we referred to homely girls as CHUDs. And we had a CHUD poster that went in the room of whoever happened to bring home a subpar girl. It was like a traveling trophy. But just the opposite.
AUTOMATON TRANSFUSION by Marv Spaulding	Mar 5th, 2008 10:19:45 AM
Is pretty awesome ClockWorker, especially considering it was made for 30 grand in a little over a week.
Steven Seagal on the cover of Pistol Whipped by bliep	Mar 5th, 2008 10:22:16 AM
worst photoshop retouchement EVER
clockworker, GREAT FILM.. by jig98	Mar 5th, 2008 10:23:38 AM
this horror gem was made for under 30,000 bucks and it was about as exciting as 28 days later and had more upcoming talent than any other indie film i've ever seen. this is a true indie film--the holy grail of indie filmmaking along the lines of c-squared and little miss sunshine. anyone who thinks otherwise needs to look in the mirror and ask "am i really a horror fan?"
I'm waiting for "Night of the Creeps" by AI Joe	Mar 5th, 2008 10:34:23 AM
I was hoping it'd be on the list.
I want a Steven Seagal "Cockpuncher" poster by Garbageman33	Mar 5th, 2008 10:42:04 AM
Look for the Onion movie trailer if you don't know what I'm talking about.
Speaking of Til.. by Jonah Echo	Mar 5th, 2008 10:45:01 AM
I just saw him in the german trailer for The Red Baron movie. I must say, it might end up being Pearl Harbor-esque, but for now it looks pretty cool. Ill take a bit of melodrama in trade for those awesome looking dog-fights.
yoko by def	Mar 5th, 2008 10:48:00 AM
please stop mentioning yoko anywhere on your site. I love the site, but you mention her every post. You married her at a young age, and you are older and over weight. There is a 95% chance she will divorce you in x number of years, which users don't want to witness. Keep your personal life private, and save yourself potential embarrassment in the future. Sorry, every time you write about her it grates my nerves. Ultimately, I wish you the best.
Is Anchor Bay releasing a GARY GYGAX obit???? by mr_sinister7381	Mar 5th, 2008 10:48:33 AM
Maybe then it would show up on this site.
Pretty In Pink by joeelliott	Mar 5th, 2008 10:55:59 AM
I was re-watching this "classic" the other day and my how times change minds. The first thing I noticed was just how irritating - and I mean pissing fiberglass irritation, is the one called Ducky in this movie. He is a complete and total pain in the asshole. I remember there was this whole thing where people were mad because Ringwald didn't choose him - but, watching it now -- do you realize how much this assknuckle would get on your nerves. Not only does Ducky not deserve the girl, but he also does,'t really deserve to live. I only hope the girl he meets at prom at the end wasn't a student at that school and instead was a goldilocks type psycopath who wandered into the prom looking for an asshole to kill.
Yeah, I second that by Sithdan	Mar 5th, 2008 10:58:27 AM
Night of the Creeps would be a great buy on DVD. Why hasn't this movie been released yet?
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DORKS by Halloween68	Mar 5th, 2008 11:00:16 AM
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DORKS as a straight up film is awful. That said, the friggin' subtitles and dubbing job they do on this is classic. Just seeing how far off everything is and how much on crack these people who actually wrote the subtitles were on is hilarious. As a warning, don't get your hopes up about the film itself (it tries to be NIGHT OF THE CREEPS but it ends up more like CRITTERS 3 or 4...which one has them coming out of the toilet; or was that GUOULIES). I went in with high expectations but was disappointed. However, about a third into the movie after getting past what was going on on screen I started matching up the subtitles a little better with what they were actually saying. I was on the floor rolling in no time. This is one of those really fun have your friends over and get drunk movies. Not necessarily on the same level of badness as say ROCKY HORROR, but in that same type of arena where you can all start MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER-ing and have creative drinking games with.
Nice, I was hoping it was good. by ClockWorker	Mar 5th, 2008 11:00:35 AM
The trailer looked like it was coming from a good place. I also noticed KIDNAPPED was on there which is the re-cut Lamberto Bava version of his fathers film otherwise known as RABID DOGS. Both versions might be on the dvd but I immensely prefer the RD version released in the 90's over the re-cut that they put out a few years ago. The title sequence of RABID DOGS has such a great 70's feel and is much better without the re-shot scene's from Bava jr. Lamberto however is an awesome director both DEMONS and DEMONS 2 were fucking sick deviations for Argento from the Italian slasher trend of that era (most of which I love, especially PHENOMENA)
Harry, I hear you by Archive	Mar 5th, 2008 11:07:57 AM
What you're saying is that Guillermo Del Toro's CHUD would be delicious to watch, and I agree, but Mimic is so close to that... Besides, he has so many other good projects. Other than him, only David Fincher and Ridley Scott could do a CHUD worth the reinvention, in my opinion.
@Halloween68 by Dreamseller	Mar 5th, 2008 11:08:10 AM
The dialogue in "Dorks" was fucking stupid by itself. What did they do with the subtitles to make it even more stupid?
Some people.. by ClockWorker	Mar 5th, 2008 11:13:23 AM
call RABID DOGS Bava's "masterpiece" which I kind of disagree with, it seems like with his last film he deviated into exploitation film making (which I don't mind, I found I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE to be enjoyably twisted entertainment) but compared to his work in films like HERCULES IN THE LOST WORLD and THE WHIP AND THE BODY etc. which are all cinematically gorgeous, I find it hard to let RABID DOGS over shine everything else.
Paramount HD by skimn	Mar 5th, 2008 11:14:54 AM
Read last week that Paramount's last two HD DVD titles will be Into The Wild and Things We Lost In The Fire. They may pull back on Bee Movie, but that would seem to be a natural on HD, with the extra resolution and behind-the-scenes extras. BTW, isn't it a little early to call Living Dorks a Cult Classic..?
Class of 1984 by CherryValance	Mar 5th, 2008 11:17:17 AM
I only watched that because I had a crush on Salami from "White Shadow" back in the day, but it wasn't bad. At the time, I didn't really think kids would turn out to be like that in the future. Oops. And I can't believe you killed a bunny. But 'Into the Wild' was amazing. I wish it hadn't taken me until yesterday to see it.
That Long Good Friday cover is way misleading. by modlight	Mar 5th, 2008 11:23:34 AM
Still there is something very sad about Fitzcaraldo and Good Friday getting the same treatment as Return of the Killer Tomatoes and C.H.U.D.
The Nicolas Cage Wicker Man IS brilliant by Osmosis Jones	Mar 5th, 2008 11:25:05 AM
NO, NOT THE BEES....!
Holy shit, awesome week... by Shabbadoo	Mar 5th, 2008 11:30:35 AM
I'm genuinely impressed with this week's selections. Admittedly, I have no clue why Mrs. Doubtfire is in the mix, but otherwise, excellent choices. I can't fucking wait for my Fitzcarraldo to get here now. Also, Harry, I have to ask; how can you love that Long Good Friday cover? I wholeheartedly agree that it's the best British crime film ever made, but that cover is just goofy. I can't even recall him making that face in the movie. Was he staring at Helen Mirren's tits?
Really def, you wish Harry the best? by TheLastCleric	Mar 5th, 2008 11:33:10 AM
Even though you just claimed that his marriage has a 95% probability of failure? That's a pretty cold statement any way you slice it, don't you think? I'm usually not one to call out people around here but that really was an asshole thing to write. Maybe it was just an asshole moment and you're actually a decent guy but seriously, that statement was just plain shameful. And who cares if he mentions his wife?
Mrs Doubtfire is fucking AWFUL by Lost Jarv	Mar 5th, 2008 11:37:24 AM
lowest common denominator comedy and shite of the highest order
GARY GYGAX 1938-2008. Headline it AICN. by Stereotypical Evil Archer	Mar 5th, 2008 11:38:23 AM

is there a longer cut of THE QUIET EARTH out there? by Spandau Belly	Mar 5th, 2008 11:41:34 AM
I really liked the movie, but wanted more, especially in the early half.
A Stunning Achievement of Brilliant Genius! by Hooligan32	Mar 5th, 2008 11:43:59 AM
Are any of these films Genius, Harry? How about Brilliant? I don't know how you do it. Toiling day and night over which is which must be exhausting. Fucking critics. Try creating something other than a stress fracture under your desk-chair.
AUTOMATION TRANSFUSION cover by Gungan Slayer	Mar 5th, 2008 12:05:09 PM
The MPAA got all pissed off and changed the art for "The Hills Have Eyes 2" because it was too "graphic and disturbing" or some bullshit like that, but DAMN, look at the cover for AUTOMATION TRANSFUSION, what the fuck? Anybody seen this movie? I hope it's as good as the cover.
If there is a (modern) German movie... by DerLanghaarige	Mar 5th, 2008 12:05:16 PM
...that seriously deserves a DVD release EVERYWHERE, it's Bang Boom Bang! Great movie! Although I think much of its greatness will get lost in translation. But even then it will be a million times better than Night Of The Living Dorks.
Harold, heed da Masses-GYGAX OBIT. by TomBodet	Mar 5th, 2008 12:07:12 PM
9 outta 10 Giant Robots agree.
Gary Gygax by skimn	Mar 5th, 2008 12:11:52 PM
I never played D & D, could care less about D & D, but could appreciate the huge cultural contribution it made. So, joining the chorus........................ ...........Harry, anybody?
PATRICK SWAYZE IS DYING. by The Gospel According to Bastardface	Mar 5th, 2008 12:14:25 PM
5 WEEKS TO LIVE. ALL OVER NEWS.
GYGAX OBIT DEMANDED by Shigeru	Mar 5th, 2008 12:18:56 PM
NOW. The guy who wrote "CHUD" lives by me and I did some film work for him once. He's a pretty weird dude but runs/ran a space where bands played. Pretty cool.
Mrs. Doubtfire is a piece of shit, but you know what? by grungies	Mar 5th, 2008 12:27:04 PM
I really like the movie anyway. However forced and horribly executed the sentiment is, Robin Williams makes me laugh my butt off in that movie.
QUIET EARTH has been released already by drakeavenue	Mar 5th, 2008 12:28:52 PM
And if you ask me that release, with it's beautiful metal box packaging, is better. Not a fan of the CULT covers here. I don't see enough of the movies' original identities. They all look like they're part of a Hardy Boys book collection.
Hello? Does anyone care? Patrick Swayze has been diagnosed with by The Gospel According to Bastardface	Mar 5th, 2008 12:30:52 PM
Cancer, and has been given 5 weeks to live. http://news.google.co.uk/news? q=patrick+swayze+news&ie=UTF-8 &oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-U S:official&client=firefox-a&um =1&sa=N&tab=wn
And by "All over the news"... by Garbageman33	Mar 5th, 2008 12:31:52 PM
You mean it was in the Enquirer.
SPELLBINDING!!! by SpencerTrilby	Mar 5th, 2008 12:33:04 PM
Ebert should renew his ol' bag of tricks. Or just stop writing shit.
Gospel according....... by odo19	Mar 5th, 2008 12:33:47 PM
I know but the National Enquirer broke the story so it is probably bullshit. Even if they somehow got the story right he probably just has cancer and the 5 weeks stuff is just exaggerated.
Let's hope so. by The Gospel According to Bastardface	Mar 5th, 2008 12:36:15 PM
But this seems too bleak to not be true. If they lied it would be a massive law suit.
CHUD by Kloipy	Mar 5th, 2008 12:39:30 PM
it has to have one of the best covers ever. Loved that movie as a kid, hell even Simpsons mentioned CHUD a few times
Harry did you know you are on CNN? by Kloipy	Mar 5th, 2008 12:41:50 PM
http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBI Z/Movies/03/03/film.indianajon estrailer.ap/index.html
here's the Tiny by Kloipy	Mar 5th, 2008 12:42:36 PM
http://tinyurl.com/28pgxk
Enquirer by skimn	Mar 5th, 2008 12:46:57 PM
has been sued so many times that I think they have got their shit together..didn't they break the Dog Bounty Hunter phone call?
Agree with Harry about The Wicker Man by Big Jim	Mar 5th, 2008 12:49:06 PM
The original is great, the remake was terrible. SPOILER The endings are basically the same. However, the original has a final bit that in the remake would have been beyond ridiculous. But in the original it is the fucked-up icing on a rather disturbing cake. "It’s amazing how great a film can be when it’s original and doesn’t have Cage bug eyeing out – and instead has a melodious Christopher Lee and scary fucking Animal masks." And it's even greater when it has a very naked Brit Ekland. P.S. Harry, an apple is a fruit, not a vegetable (just like a lemon).
original Wicker Man is awesome, remake also awesome by Kloipy	Mar 5th, 2008 12:53:37 PM
the Cage remake is just fucking amazing. I mean it's really really bad and doesn't understand the source material, but it does have Cage punch a woman in the face WHILE wearing a bear costume and has him yelling "How'd it get burned!" like 12 times in a row.
I Am Legend Alternate Ending by MacTard420	Mar 5th, 2008 01:00:54 PM
it's up on JoBlo. i like it better than the theatrical ending. i haven't read the book so i can't compare them to it.
the theatrical ending was a re-shoot by ClockWorker	Mar 5th, 2008 01:15:32 PM

Alternate Ending by Jonah Echo	Mar 5th, 2008 01:29:34 PM
If you follow this wiki and then click on alternate ending, it will give you a rather vague summary of it. I think it has the potential of working better, but then the movie becomes even less worthy of the "I AM Legend" title. It is not like the book ending, but it at least appears to suggest what the book ending suggested-Neville has misjudged greatly the nature of the infected and how they operate. It might even be enough to warrant me picking up the dvd.
Bang Boom Bang by stonejackit	Mar 5th, 2008 01:29:42 PM
Langhaariger, I thought about that a couple of times....why can't the whole world experience the greatness of "Bang Boom Bang". In my opinion it's the best german films besides "Das Boot" - and yes, even though it is a comedy. Unfortunately nobody out of Germany will understand it, no matter how well it's subbed or dubbed. I mean, it is a superb comedy plotwise which, in fact, would work internationally, but the brilliance of this film lies in it's success to capture the "Ruhrpott-Feeling". Plus the characters are priceless and the casting perfect. A quality Thorwarts latest films never matched. As for "Dorks": I don't get those 'mericans. When they praise "Dorks"...shouldn't they vote Boll for president?
oops..the link by Jonah Echo	Mar 5th, 2008 01:29:56 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I _Am_Legend_%28film%29#Alternat ive_ending
Kloipy by Flying Spaghetti Monster	Mar 5th, 2008 01:34:35 PM
I agree man..some damn funny parts in the remake..even though they probably weren't supposed to be.
but mrs doubtfire throws fruit at pierce brosnan by slappy jones	Mar 5th, 2008 01:39:27 PM
and says it must have been a drive by fruiting!!!!thats genius...probabaly a williams adlib as well..he is just so clever. holy shit the artwork for this cult series makes me want to buy all of them...even the ones I already have. road games looks good.
Flying Spaghetti Monster- I can picture it now by Kloipy	Mar 5th, 2008 01:42:18 PM
"alright guys, well he's allergic to bees so we will have him tumble down a hill into an apiary and get stung by bees and run screaming, that's scary right? Oh and I also have an idea where he dresses up like a bear and punches a woman...What? No. It's supposed to be serious and intense. Just wait til you see it"
How'd it get burned? by Dreamseller	Mar 5th, 2008 01:52:54 PM
As a remake this movie failed big time. But seeing this in the theaters was a helluva good time. I cant remember when I laughed so much at the movies. In the next interview someone should ask Cage if he realized how funny all his scenes were and if he overacted just for fun.
hahaha by Flying Spaghetti Monster	Mar 5th, 2008 02:07:34 PM

Killing me won't bring back your goddamn honey! by Flying Spaghetti Monster	Mar 5th, 2008 02:10:39 PM
Oh no, not the bees! Not the bees! Ahhhhhh! All over my eyes! Eyes! Blaaaarghhh!
they should make a new Wicker Man every year by Kloipy	Mar 5th, 2008 02:14:00 PM
with Cage in all of them, ramp up the weirdness Nic Cage is scoping out the island after stealing a little girls skip-it. As he skips through the woods at high pace, he is hit on the head with a peach "AAAAAGGGHHHH THE PEACH!!! AAAAAHSGHSKDLASD" cut to scene where Cage walks into a women's senior center and starts punching seniors left and right screaming "HOWD IT GET PEACHED HOWD IT GET PEACHED"
I would pay to see that by Flying Spaghetti Monster	Mar 5th, 2008 02:18:20 PM
every year
If I didn't own most of those already... by SoylentMean	Mar 5th, 2008 02:19:10 PM
Those Cult Fiction covers are hilarious, they remind me of some poor ass podunk videostore trying to cope with sunfading on the display copies of their VHS tapes. How many films are they gonna release? I also don't understand how Night of the Living Dorks is somehow considered a "cult" film. It was at best merely alright, but nothing to get all worked up over.
the third Wicker Man Remake by Kloipy	Mar 5th, 2008 02:21:26 PM
just has 90min of Cage punching women and little girls while running away from people holding pictures of bees
What's up with Netflix & new releases? by SoylentMean	Mar 5th, 2008 02:22:53 PM
Netflix used to have the option to see what new films were released each week (which really helped when deciding what to add to my queue). Now they just have little scroll bars for new releases (usually for preselected genres) and even one for "what was popular one year ago"! That's not that fuckin' helpful when you're trying to figure out what's new and worthy of renting. Anybody know what Netflix's fuckin' problem is?
"HOWD IT GET PEACHED HOWD IT GET PEACHED" by Flying Spaghetti Monster	Mar 5th, 2008 02:23:27 PM
Thats actually kinda scary....I'm going to aggressively try to rid that image from my mind for fear of bad dreams
SoylentMean by Flying Spaghetti Monster	Mar 5th, 2008 02:28:07 PM
Yeah..I dont like the new format either.
Wicker Man 4 remake by Kloipy	Mar 5th, 2008 02:29:29 PM
will be more of a serious Crime-drama a la The Departed. However it will end with Nic waking up, nude, in a giant Bee-hive and screaming "Oh no! I slept too long! The bees!"
The Wicker Man 5 by Big Jim	Mar 5th, 2008 02:38:44 PM
He dresses up as a woman and punches a bear in the face.
Soaring Pasta Kaiju, I have a suspicion by SoylentMean	Mar 5th, 2008 02:40:00 PM
that the NEtflix format change was due to too many people queuing up the high demand titles, creating a logjam effect in their shipping process. Although if Netflix is gonna run McDonald's-esque commercials proudly proclaiming "more than one billion movies rented" one might think they would be adequately stocked on high demand new releases. Their new format is pretty damn frustrating, and they've never openly addressed it. I still like me some Netflix, it's just odd when a service seemingly makes itself more difficult to use, instead of vice versa.
Netflix never gets these new special additions by ClockWorker	Mar 5th, 2008 02:55:34 PM
I want that new 12 ANGRY MEN dvd (and like 50 other special additions recently released) real bad but they only have they original dvd releases. Very annoying.
for a GREAT zombie-comedy that has been forgotten by Kloipy	Mar 5th, 2008 02:58:04 PM
rent Ed and His Dead Mother. it's fucking great
I am legend alternate ending link by jccalhoun	Mar 5th, 2008 03:02:54 PM
Here's the link to the movie via joblo http://urltea.com/2uv1 It is less worse in the same way that breaking one leg is less worse than breaking both. It is basically the same difference as the two endings for 28 Days Later.
Those Cult Fiction covers are pretty sweet. by SebastianHaff	Mar 5th, 2008 03:03:07 PM
Stupid name though. I love PULP FICTION as much as the next guy, but I don't need a similar sounding name to get me to buy movies I already know are badass. Anyway, since a lot of these are double dips, does anybody know if they have the same extras as their prior releases from Anchor Bay?
Night Of The Living Dorks was just alright by Reel American Hero	Mar 5th, 2008 03:26:52 PM
It tried to be an Idle Hands meets the zombie genre, but failed on most accounts. The only memorable thing really about the movie is the actress playing the goth chick. Not so much for her talent, but for her hotness. An American remake can only improve on most of the movie. It certainly can't make it any worse.
Night of the Living Bread by Kloipy	Mar 5th, 2008 03:30:03 PM
right here baby http://tinyurl.com/32wjla
SPACEHUNTER does not exist in this dojo by Cobra--Kai	Mar 5th, 2008 03:42:41 PM
New candidate for the Cult Fiction series, SPACEHUNTER: ADVENTURES IN THE FORBIDDEN ZONE. Never before has a more convincing sci-fi universe been created. Gasp at Molly Ringwald! Fear the fatties coming down the tubes! Kneel before Michael Ironside the overdog! They could even supply 3D glasses with it for the full effect. You guys are with me right? Anyone?
Cult Fiction presents Tank Girl by Kloipy	Mar 5th, 2008 03:45:09 PM
it's coming
It's true about Swayze. :-( by The Gospel According to Bastardface	Mar 5th, 2008 03:58:17 PM
His publicist has confirmed he only has weeks to live. Horrifying.
Alt. Ending Sounds Crappy by Sithdan	Mar 5th, 2008 04:05:38 PM
From what I read on Wikipedia, the alternate ending to I Am Legend sounds crappy. I'm glad they changed it. Robert Neville had to die or else the title wouldn't make sense.
Kidnapped !!! Starring Michael Jackson by mr dark	Mar 5th, 2008 04:12:38 PM
That sure looks like Michael Jackson holding the gun in that picture... And KID NAPPED perfect title..
That sucks. I like Swayze. by TomBodet	Mar 5th, 2008 04:13:34 PM
Heck Red Dawn viewings jest won't be the same w/out the man around.
Swayze..... by skimn	Mar 5th, 2008 04:17:38 PM
didn't his father die of cancer also? Fuckin' cancer..
Ed & His Dead Mother was great fun... by Sledge Hammer	Mar 5th, 2008 04:17:44 PM
...Steve Buscemi & John Glover rock. It's already out on dvd though...not that that seems to be a problem for the cult classics label. Night Of The Living Dorks, however, is utterly, utterly, utterly shitful.
Kloipy....Mist ending problem... by Quake II	Mar 5th, 2008 05:14:02 PM
I will tell you exactly why the ending of The Mist was an absurd shock value cop-out. No loving, mentally stable parent on earth would murder their child. PERIOD. They would not be able to do it. Like physically not be able to kill their child. No fucking way. Where there is life, there is hope. As a father, I would try to survive with my son and protect him up until the moment we were being ripped apart by creatures. The filmmakers ask us to invest 90 minutes in the survival of these characters and then throw a cheap, shock ending in to fuck with your emotions. It goes against the logic that the film establishes before that point. I would rather have the camera pan back and show the earth completely covered in The Mist, fade to black. Jane killing his son conflicts with all the love and protection he shows him throughout the first 99% of the film.
Billy WIlder Box Set by bswise	Mar 5th, 2008 05:16:08 PM
Nice to see a couple of lesser-known works included with "Some Like it Hot" and "The Apertment." As a fan of Billy Wilder, you will love Kiss Me Stupid. Like "One! Two! Three!" with Jimmy Cagney (not included here) it's one of his best films, if nearly forgotten by now. Lemon was supposed to play the lead, but Ray Walston nails it fine. Dean Martin's self-parody as Dean-o is just hilarious, and the whole housewife/whore exchange is so Wilder. The Fortune Cookie with Walter Matthau's sleezy lawyer is also pretty good.
Harold-no offense, but are you asleep at the switch today??? by TomBodet	Mar 5th, 2008 05:20:06 PM
Lemme see here: Gary Gygax dies. This guy was a huge presence in the whole fantasy gaming scene past 25 years or so. To deny it or whatever is silly, to ignore it is odd, especially from a site that caters to all of us old nerdherd types that played that shit ad nauseum back in the day. Gygax deserves his due, esp. from Mr. PogoPope himself. Git that puppy wroted and up ASAP just because. Da Natives are restless. Next up: Patrick Swayze diagnosed w/ terminal Pancreatic Cancer. Okay you guys aren't into the whole personal life Tabloid shite that goes around now. That's great. But-this is a guy who is pretty good, has had a nice run in some flicks I'd suspect you like-Ghost, Red Dawn, Roadhouse, even Dirty Dancing(okay only Herkimer here would like it-whatever). You know the drill. Show some recognition of Swayze and his contributions While He Is Still Alive, albeit for the supposed 5 weeks or so. I had an uncle who died from that shit 3 years ago-it takes'em REAL quick. Say something nice about our friend from Red Dawn, please in other words. 3: Hillary WON. Your take-? you post these primary day boards here, thank you mucho by the way-surely you must have a take on this having happened in your backyard in Austin. I had alll the primary shit I could stand here in NH this last winter, but I know it's something to see in person.
Kinda like the Cult Classics covers by I am not a number	Mar 5th, 2008 05:21:30 PM
Though I preferred the original cover for THE QUIET EARTH with the eerie image of the ringed planet and those weird clouds. Used to see the box for it all the time back in the eighties. Anchor Bay's metal case edition was pretty good too. It is definitely an underappreciated movie.
Quake II but by Kloipy	Mar 5th, 2008 06:03:32 PM
that's what he was trying to do, protect his son. I would never want to have to kill my child, but I don't think I could let him be ripped to death in a slow painful way by a creature. He was trying to save him from a horrible death.
some more news about Swayze from People and CNN by Kloipy	Mar 5th, 2008 06:08:00 PM
"Patrick Swayze, who starred in Dirty Dancing and Ghost, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, his doctor says. "Patrick has a very limited amount of disease and he appears to be responding well to treatment thus far," Dr. George Fisher says in a statement. "All of the reports stating the time frame of his prognosis and his physical side effects are absolutely untrue. We are considerably more optimistic." The actor's rep adds: "Patrick is continuing his normal schedule during this time, which includes working on upcoming projects. The outpouring of support and concern he has already received from the public is deeply appreciated by Patrick and his family."
Kloipy...Well I couldn't do it. by Quake II	Mar 5th, 2008 06:18:54 PM
And I think the majority of parents would agree that they physically couldn't do it. Not when your beautiful child who depends on you and trusts you stares into your eyes. Under any circumstances I could not harm my child. But it's just a movie and I enjoyed it up until the car ran out of gas. Then it went Grindhouse exploitation shock on me with the ending. Jane should have grabbed a soldier's rifle and killed himself after what he did.
I can understand how some people didn't like it by Kloipy	Mar 5th, 2008 06:22:10 PM
I just thought it worked and wasn't irrational. I couldn't stand to see my child ripped to shreds. But if I was in a situation I would rather they go quickly than have to suffer.
Harry by OtisSpofford	Mar 5th, 2008 09:41:06 PM
Your reviews and descriptions this week were the shit - thanks for the laugh - I'm off to get my copies of C.H.U.D. and This Quiet Earth - you rock!
Quiet Earth by mike904	Mar 5th, 2008 09:46:57 PM
Can anyone explain the ending?
12 Angry Men by TerryMalloy	Mar 5th, 2008 10:39:39 PM
What a great movie.
Clooney's Best Role..... by TiNSeLToWN TeRRoR	Mar 5th, 2008 11:16:36 PM
SETH GECKO. And hot damn i gotta get C.H.U.D.
Bob "Mario Mario" Hoskins went insane! by Prossor	Mar 5th, 2008 11:52:58 PM
Super Mushrooms, Fire Flowers, and Starmen are a bad combo.
Howdit geh burned?! Howdit geh burned!? by Vern	Mar 5th, 2008 11:54:31 PM
I have to agree with Kloipy and others who have stood up for the Nicolas Cage WICKER MAN as an amazing unintentional comedy. It is obviously Cage's greatest overacting performance to date, and has all kinds of crazy shit like the bear costume and the scene where he kicks Leelee Sobieski against a wall. But there's also alot of weird stuff going on that I don't think people give it enough credit for, the whole war of genders theme where he never listens to anything women say... he asks them questions and then seems like he's not even listening to them and interrupts them. And the scene where he comes into the classroom and erases the detailed notes covering the chalkboard! And the one where he tries to help the guy with the cartful of lumber but then knocks it over and helps him pick up one piece and then leaves as if he's satisfied with what he's done. You don't even have to get to the bees scene for this movie to be a classic. And the fact that it's a remake of a genuinely good cult movie is so unlikely... is there any other example of a cult movie being remade and the remake becomes a genuine cult movie in a completely different way? You can't do that on purpose. I would also like to say that I really hope Patrick Swayze is okay. I know he's made alot of ridiculous movies but I really like that guy... he's a good actor because he always seems to believe so thoroughly in his characters. Especially ROADHOUSE and POINT BREAK. I think when he's spouting philosophy as those characters he actually believes it.
werner HERZOG AGUIRRE by Stengah	Mar 6th, 2008 12:05:16 AM
are they gonna release aguirre de zorn gottes on this cult classic dvd's thing??
Harry by Panterarocks	Mar 6th, 2008 12:24:35 AM
I want you to know I am a conservative and I voted for Hillary yesterday just to keep Obama from winning because I know McCain has a much better chance of beating Hillary than he does Obama. If Hillary wins the nomination, the black voters are going to stay home due to being pissed that their candidate lost. Thank me for sabotaging your ignorant choice of a candidate. Thanks goes out to Rush Limbaugh and many other conservatives for convincing millions of republicans to change parties (for one day) and vote for Hillary. Isn't America GREAT, Harry?
chuck connors! by crazy4dragons13	Mar 6th, 2008 01:12:41 AM

The original wicker Man pisses all over the Remake by Lost Jarv	Mar 6th, 2008 03:02:58 AM
seriously, it's like comparing TCM and the Remake. The original is an endlessly quotable creepy as fuck film featuring some brilliant performances and an Ending that has gone down in legend. It's thematically deep and an all round masterpiece. The remake is a piss poor horror movie that is a fabulous unintentional comedy. It fucks me off because it represents everything that is wrong with Hollywood's remake factory. It's a complete failure to understand what made the original gerat coupled with a total aesthetic mismatch. Basically, they just took the title and shat all over it. It bugs me, because the original hasn't been that widely seen and could very well sink into anonymity now, smothered under Cage's bear-suited bulk.
Long Good Friday t-shirt by chrisco33	Mar 6th, 2008 04:19:05 AM
Found this t-shirt which pays homage to the original pre-film message. Hilarious. http://www.bonaroo.co.uk/produ ct_info.php?products_id=240
Point Break! Pat and Ted's Gnarly Adventure. by TomBodet	Mar 6th, 2008 05:21:02 AM
I like that one too. Swayze was always so babyfaced, I can remember after seeing Uncommon Valor and/or Red Dawn, finding out he was born in '52-at the time that would have made him all of 31 or whatever-ooooo! old!-and being really surprised. He looked 24ish in both, at least that's what I can remember thinking at the time. Sailor, time to go see what's on the Other Side-
Roger Ebert certainly spent a lot of time in 2007 being spellbou by Bubba Gillman	Mar 6th, 2008 07:20:26 AM

nd. by Bubba Gillman	Mar 6th, 2008 07:20:53 AM

I'd like to go on record as stating that by Kloipy	Mar 6th, 2008 07:21:41 AM
I love the original Wicker Man and it is a haunting film. But I did get tons of enjoyment out of the remake, and I do believe it is and will continue to be cult for how fucking absurd it is. It's just one of the weirdest movies that actually got made IMO.
Quake, have you ever had a child in hospital by half vader	Mar 6th, 2008 11:06:22 AM
or faced a choice about having them suffer horribly or being humane and ending the pain quickly? I think that's what they were getting at. SPOILERS - Although I would have liked a 'nod' to that idea in as much as he could have whispered to the old guy not to worry, he'd be quick. Or conversely the old guy telling him "quickly". Which would have ratcheted up the reveal of the army even more and magnified the reaction. Maybe it could have held slightly longer on the long shot of the car before the shots too. The horrible thing for me was the idea of the order of the shooting. Obviously the kid first, but the reactions from the others and the order for the old people... Geez, it's pretty heavy. I was just unsure about such a sudden tonal shift in the kind of horror. Interesting though.
Automaton Transfusion by HorrorFan81	Mar 6th, 2008 11:40:09 AM
This film was terrible. Absolutely terrible. I don't care if it was made on a low budget and shot within 2 weeks or whatever. Several good movies have been made with low budgets and at a breakneck pace. This film does not fall into that category. The script is terrible. The director needs to go home and re-think his chosen occupation. I'd say the acting sucks, but with a godawful script and an incompetent director, it's difficult to see who is at fault for that one. There was one cool part involving a zombie and a pregnant girl, but that's about it. There's not even a good titty shot or anything. Just a really bad movie.
C.H.U.D. by dogstar69	Mar 6th, 2008 01:03:31 PM
Where's CHUD 2 - Bud the Chud? that was awesome.
Patrick to Cancer - It's my way or the highway! by skywalkerfamily	Mar 6th, 2008 04:15:38 PM
Beats cancer to a bloody pulp.
Don't fall for FITZCARRALDO by Stollentroll	Mar 6th, 2008 04:50:56 PM
I agree, it looks like one of those REALLY IMPORTANT classics...but it's not. It's just a really pretentious and fairly boring movie.
Panterarocks - don't fool yourself. by drakeavenue	Mar 6th, 2008 04:51:18 PM
Clinton's win in OH and TX were merely psychological victories and, according to recent statements from the candidate herself, a way to position herself as the only acceptable VP choice. It's likely Obama will still get the nomination. So before you get too self-congratulatory over your "sabotage" tactic, let's remember to play fair and not f*ck with the democratic process. Pass it on to Limbaugh, Cunningham, and your other cronies alike.
Rent The Rage by SoylentMean	Mar 6th, 2008 04:54:48 PM
That should be a new cult film. Absolutely terrible acting, absolutely insane gore. The guy who plays the doctor is almost good enough to wipe Jeffrey Combs' ass, in what is clearly an homage to Re-Animator. A prime example of how to make a fun film on a low budget. I hope the filmmakers get some more money for their next venture. Very enjoyable (in a sick, twisted, oh man that is fuckin' gross kinda way).
Panterarocks by Kloipy	Mar 6th, 2008 05:25:21 PM
aren't you that guy who was into abortion porn or something? You disgust me
Steven Seagal DVD Photo = Odo from DS9 by Admiral Nelson	Mar 6th, 2008 08:45:48 PM
Jesus Christ in a sidecar, that's about the worst Photoshop airbrushing job I've ever seen. He looks like a new Batman villain: "Harvey No-Face."
drakeavenue by Panterarocks	Mar 7th, 2008 12:37:34 AM
How am I fucking with the democratic process? Why do you think a superior candidate like Romney lost to McCain? The dems did it first, now they got the same thing done to them. I will do as I please.
Kloipy by Panterarocks	Mar 7th, 2008 12:39:11 AM
What? hell no. that's disgusting, you sick bastard.
Kloipy by Panterarocks	Mar 7th, 2008 12:42:21 AM
Aren't you the guy that was caught jerking off to 2girls1cup? repeatedly?
no I'm pretty sure it was you by Kloipy	Mar 7th, 2008 06:19:11 AM
it was in a Lake of Fire TB, you gave everyone a link to some weird abortion porn thing
Automation Transfusion by Trik_Ster	Mar 7th, 2008 02:49:08 PM
paned pretty bad on imdb
come on Harry... by The Amazing G	Mar 7th, 2008 08:52:32 PM
Mrs. Doubtfire isn't a bad movie, sure if it was made today it would probably suck, but it wasn't and it's a pretty funny movie. also isn't it kinda strange Night Of The Living Dorks is getting a "cult classic" dvd considering I've seen the normal dvd at Target? seems a little too soon to already re-release it right?
and I might just... by The Amazing G	Mar 8th, 2008 12:20:12 AM
pick up the dvd of "the quiet earth" if I can find it next time I'm down at the sto'
Yes I agree - Night of the Living Dorks by half vader	Mar 8th, 2008 03:23:08 AM
TOO SOON!
NEVER 4GET HALF VADER! by The Amazing G	Mar 8th, 2008 05:53:39 AM

What about Fanboys? by skywalkerfamily	Mar 9th, 2008 07:46:04 PM
Still won't see the light of day, eh?
Wow. by radio1_mike	Mar 10th, 2008 08:21:31 AM
Maybe being a teen in the '80s was not that bad after all. Me and my friends just had to see CHUD when it came out- just for the title. Man, that movie is awesome. It was one of the few mid-'80s cheese/gore -fests that I did not feel cheated on spending my $4.75 on... And the Quiet Earth- just friggin awesome. You don't see movies like that anymore.
Also. by radio1_mike	Mar 10th, 2008 08:27:28 AM
I agree with the remake of the Wicker Man. It is a great comedy! Nic Cage punching women, bicycles, bees and bear suits! C'mon, set this to music and you've got the Rocky Horror Picture Show! Let's do the Bear Punch again!

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