Tag Archives: Satire
‘The Shadow of the Cat’ (1961) (B-Movie Review — Part Two)
This is a continuation of the review from last week. I write this for the benefit of anyone who stumbles across this blog accidentally and is confused by my numbering parts of a review. You see, I write novels, screenplays, … Continue reading
Posted in 1960s Movies, Horror, Movie Reviews, Saturday B-Movie Review
Tagged B-Movies, Campy, Horror, Satire, Saturday B-Movie Review, Serials
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The Mole People (A Bad Movie Review) — Part Two
When we left off, the boys were buried alive due to their stupid decision to retrieve a dead body that was already underground. Plus, the decision to use a rookie Sherpa. On that note, let’s return to the review! đ … Continue reading
Posted in Movie Reviews, Satire, Saturday Matinee
Tagged B-Movie, B-Movies, Bad Movies, Best Bad Movies, Movie Review, Satire, Satirical, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, So Bad It's Funny
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‘White Zombie’ — Part Four
Yes, people, it’s back again and simply refuses to end! It’s yet another part of the alleged first zombie movie ever made, at least as a feature film. So … without further ado, here’s Part Four of White Zombie! đ
Posted in Horror, Pre-Code, Public Domain Movies, Satire, Saturday Matinee
Tagged B-movies, B-Movies, Horror, MST3K, Parody, Public Domain Films, Satire
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Part Three of ‘Manos: The Hands of Fate’
Yes, folks. It’s time again for another part of this … thing they call a movie. As ridiculous as this movie is, it serves as an example of just how important good screenwriting and plotting is. As so, for your … Continue reading
Posted in Saturday Matinee
Tagged B-movies, B-Movies, Horror, MST3K, parody, Satire, Saturday Matinee
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Manos: The Hands of Fate — Part One
I’m sure you’re all baffled perturbed thrilled to see that the Saturday Matinee has made its amazing return. After taking last week off, it’s now back with a vengeance! And don’t take those words lightly! Wait’ll you see this baby! … Continue reading
Posted in Public Domain Movies, Satire
Tagged B-movies, B-Movies, Horror, MST3K, parody, Public Domain Films, Satire, Saturday Matinee
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‘The (Really, Really) Long Goodbye’ (1973)
Being a long-time fan of Robert Altman, it pains me some to say that his take on The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler is not a particular favorite of mine. It is a clever film â Iâll give it that. … Continue reading
My Review of âKiss Kiss Bang Bangâ (2005)
This neo-noir film provides a satirical take on the classic hardboiled private eye flick. The city is L.A., of course. Harry Lockhart (played by Robert Downey, Jr.) is a two-bit thief who escapes police capture by ducking into an audition, … Continue reading
My Review of ‘Catch-22’ (1970)
I remember reading this book and thinking, âMy God. How could you possibly make a movie out of this?â And yet Mike Nichols managed it handily. This anti-war satire revolves around the hapless Captain Yossarian (played with gusto by Alan … Continue reading
My Review of âOffice Spaceâ (1999)
This cult favorite from the almost-turn-of-the-century is like the call to arms for office workers. Three slightly pasty geeks, who work for the man at a company with a name so obnoxious I wonât repeat it, are persuaded to steal … Continue reading
My Review of Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
As black comedies go, this film is surely among the blackest. Itâs a work of satirical genius that expresses the anxieties of the time. I must tell you that if you haven’t seen this awesome movie, 1) you need to do so … Continue reading
Posted in 1960s Movies
Tagged Anti-War, Black Comedy, Movie Reviews, Satire, Stanley Kubrick
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I Found it at the Movies 