Tag Archives: Satire

The Mole People (A Bad Movie Review) — Part Two

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Debbi

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! 🙂 … Continue reading →

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‘White Zombie’ — Part Four

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Debbi

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! 🙂

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Part Three of ‘Manos: The Hands of Fate’

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Debbi

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 →

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Manos: The Hands of Fate — Part One

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Debbi

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 →

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‘The (Really, Really) Long Goodbye’ (1973)

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Debbi

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 – I’ll give it that. … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Kiss Kiss Bang Bang’ (2005)

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Debbi

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 →

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My Review of ‘Catch-22’ (1970)

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Debbi

I remember reading this book and thinking, “My God. How could you possibly make a movie out of this?” And yet Mike Nichols managed it handily. This anti-war satire revolves around the hapless Captain Yossarian (played with gusto by Alan … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Office Space’ (1999)

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Debbi

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 won’t repeat it, are persuaded to steal … Continue reading →

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My Review of Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Debbi

As black comedies go, this film is surely among the blackest. It’s 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 →

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To the Non-Winners!

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Debbi

You know, it strikes me that there are certain movies that tend to be overlooked come Oscar time. Frankly, it’s the comedies that tend not to be Oscar-awarded. Let me give you a few examples: Harold and Maude: a morbidly funny … Continue reading →

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