MATTHEW BORTOLIN: DARTH VADER VS. THE BUDDHA
BEST OF 2005! The link between the Buddha and Luke Skywalker and Co. has been made by writer Matthew Bortolin. Indeed, these are twin passions: Bortolin is an ordained member of Thich Nhat Hanh’s Order of Interbeing, and has lived in Buddhist monasteries both in the United States and abroad. And a set of Jedi robes hangs in his closet…
Posted on December 31, 2005 by Phil Hall
THE MATADOR
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  Year Released: 2004 MPAA Rating: R Running Time: 97 minutes |
IN THEATERS! It’s Brosnan’s refreshingly bold performance, probably his finest, that really makes this picture seethe and breathe with such nasty abandon…
Posted on December 31, 2005 by Daniel Wible
THE BANANA SPLITS UNPEELED (DVD)
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  Year Released: 2004 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 127 minutes |
“The Banana Splits Unpeeled” will offer a rich nostalgia kick for those who grew up with Fleegle, Bingo, Drooper and Snorky, and it will also prove to be an entertaining diversion to today’s kiddie generation…
Posted on December 31, 2005 by Phil Hall
SICK: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF BOB FLANAGAN, SUPERMASOCHIST (DVD)
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  Year Released: 1997 MPAA Rating: R Running Time: 89 minutes |
I appreciate any movie that offers a view of the world I’ve never considered before…
Posted on December 31, 2005 by Brad Cook
GO GO SECOND-TIME VIRGIN (DVD)
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  Year Released: 1965 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 65 minutes |
You’ve got to hand it to cult director Koji Wakamatsu, the guy knew how to name a film…
Posted on December 31, 2005 by Daniel Wible
SOLONDZIAN CRUELTY – NO SUCH THING
BEST OF 2005! Festival audiences at the ’04 Venice Intl Film Festival, Toronto and Telluride have been squirming in their seats in response to “Palindromes” that both prods and provokes. I was reluctant to meet Todd Solondz, thinking he would be quiet, creepy and guarded. Not at all…
Posted on December 30, 2005 by Craig Parish
THE BOOTLEG FILES: THE DRIVER’S SEAT
I am genuinely surprised that “The Driver’s Seat” is not a better-known movie. When it comes to ghastly camp, this 1974 production rivals the likes of “Valley of the Dolls” or “Mommie Dearest” with its wild, no-holds-barred over-the-top lunacy. And considering its proliferation on bootleg video, there is no reason why more people cannot enjoy [...]
Posted on December 30, 2005 by Phil Hall
THE BOOTLEG FILES: THE DRIVER’S SEAT
Phil Hall’s The Bootleg Files explores the funky world of rare, classic and hard-to-find films which can only be obtained via bootleg video channels. This week, Elizabeth Taylor dazzles Phil with her majestic mammaries!
Posted on December 30, 2005 by Phil Hall
WATTS AS A BOND GIRL?
Word on the streets is the not-so-coveted role of the newest Bond girl (already turned down by Angelina Jolie and Charlize Theron) will soon be offered to, and subsequently turned down by, Naomi Watts. Can you people just get the hint that no one is excited about “Casino Royale?” Hurry up and cast Jessica Simpson, [...]
Posted on December 30, 2005 by Film Threat Staff
DEAD MOVIE STARS…2005 EDITION
Lets all take a moment to reflect on the multitude of movie folks we lost in 2005. Consider this a sneak peek into the most awkward part of the Oscars. You know, the part where they play tear jerking music and show clips of the people who passed away…then you sit at home silently judging [...]
Posted on December 30, 2005 by Film Threat Staff
TOM HANKS BEAMING UP?
The geek rumor mill is all a flutter with word that Tom Hanks may be on board for the next “Star Trek” film. Apparently, Hanks is tight with new “Star Trek” screenwriter Erik Jendresen who wrote the teleplay for the Hank’s produced “Band of Brothers.” It all seems unlikely to us as Hanks will soon [...]
Posted on December 30, 2005 by Film Threat Staff
MEI MELANCON IS PSYLOCKE
“X3” has added another villain to the mix by announcing Mei Melancon (of “Rush Hour 2” fame) has been added to Magneto’s Brotherhood of Mutants as Psylocke. Too bad they couldn’t have added Bryan Singer as director or Alan Cummings as Nightcrawler last year. Sharpen those Wolvie claws and… Read the full story at The [...]
Posted on December 30, 2005 by Film Threat Staff
TRIBECA & TROPFEST BRING NEW SHORT EXPERIENCE
SHOW OFF YOUR SHORTS! The Tribeca Film Festival has announced the creation of a new Tribeca Film Festival program, Tropfest@Tribeca…
Posted on December 30, 2005 by Film Threat Staff
PUNISHMENT PARK (DVD)
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  Year Released: 2005 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 88 minutes |
Peter Watkins’ “Punishment Park” was made in 1971 but was barely released, due in large part to vituperative reviews following its New York Film Festival premiere. Unavailable for many years except as a bootleg video, the restored film is back on DVD…
Posted on December 30, 2005 by Phil Hall
THE GALLOWS TREE
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  Year Released: 2005 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 80 minutes |
Here’s a lesson to all you blonde white sorority girls, if you ever go to a cabin in the middle of the woods, never play with any satanic devices…
Posted on December 30, 2005 by Felix Vasquez Jr.
