Monthly Archives: December 2005

GO GO SECOND-TIME VIRGIN (DVD)

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You’ve got to hand it to cult director Koji Wakamatsu, the guy knew how to name a film…

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GO GO SECOND-TIME VIRGIN (DVD)

You’ve got to hand it to cult director Koji Wakamatsu, the guy knew how to name a film. Alongside Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter, “Go Go Second-Time...

MATTHEW BORTOLIN: DARTH VADER VS. THE BUDDHA

When the characters of the “Star Wars” series proclaim “May the Force be with you!” to each other, the Force in question is not Buddhism. In fact,...

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THE BANANA SPLITS UNPEELED (DVD)

My earliest recognition and connection with pop culture came at the age of four via "The Banana Splits," a live-action Hanna-Barbera television show that...

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THE MATADOR

Pierce Brosnan as an international man of mystery. Been there. Pierce Brosnan as a world-class thief. Done that. Pierce Brosnan as a depraved,...

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SICK: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF BOB FLANAGAN, SUPERMASOCHIST (DVD)

I appreciate any movie that offers a view of the world I’ve never considered before. While I found "Sick" a difficult film to watch—not only because of...

SOLONDZIAN CRUELTY – NO SUCH THING

Like a Palindrome the world turns in on itself, unchanged and unchanging. Director Todd Solondz still lives alone in the same place he did 10 years before...

Bootleg Files Features

THE BOOTLEG FILES: THE DRIVER'S SEAT

BOOTLEG FILES 110: "The Driver’s Seat” (overcooked 1974 thriller with Elizabeth Taylor). LAST SEEN: We cannot confirm the last public...

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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...

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PUNISHMENT PARK (DVD)

Peter Watkins’ “Punishment Park” was made in 1971 but was barely released, due in large part to vituperative reviews following its New York Film...

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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...

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