I finally found a movie I wanted to review that involved cars instead of motorcycles, but it had all the momentum of a flat tire. Red Dirt Rising is a 2010 film that felt like a straight-to-TV movie from the 1980's. They clearly had a budget for cars and wardrobe, with the 1930's-1940's era vibe … Continue reading Movie Review: Red Dirt Rising
I believe a huge reason I like the old "Chopper Operas" of the 1950's through the 1980's is nostalgia. They are usually filmed in Southern California, where I'm originally from, and I can recognize many of the streets, bridges, and even the buildings used. The old school bikes and costumes were new at the time, … Continue reading Biker B-Movies: Road to Paloma
I want to start my own little column. Part movie review, part film history, and part stroll down memory lane. The "Chopper Opera" — a slang term for the straight-to-the-drive-in-movies that define the exploitation film genre — is probably my favorite sub-genre. While it is defined by hits like "The Wild One" and "Easy Rider," … Continue reading Biker B Movies: Masters of Menace
Considering the amount of work Louis Gossett Jr did in film I suppose there are a dozen different things to remember him for. He did a solid job as Chappy Sinclair in "Iron Eagle," which got a 2nd and 3rd movie made despite the whole thing being a bit silly. He is likely best know … Continue reading Remembering Louis Gossett Jr.
This old advertisement for a Taiwanese bank came through my suggestions recently. I first saw it at a moto-filmfest and I'm embarrassed to admit, it was the most memorable film of the event (after the Outlaw Emmett Deemus of course). Based on a true story, I actually came across a news report about the real … Continue reading Best Commercial Ever
