The Daily Beasts
For theme projects (like #Kaijuly, #Mocktoberfest, and #SeasonsBeatings—for example),
a new film/show is profiled every day by a different writer.
Fourths Of July: CITIZEN TOXIE: THE TOXIC AVENGER IV (2000)
The fourth entry in Troma’s infamous series is a return to form and glorious sleaze.
Fourths Of July: LEPRECHAUN 4: IN SPACE (1996)
Brian Trenchard-Smith takes Warwick Davis’ tiny terror beyond the stars
Fourths Of July: HELLRAISER: BLOODLINE (1996)
The story goes back in time and sends Pinhead to space in this muddled horror sequel.
Fourths Of July: SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE (1987)
Slashed budgets and a botched production effectively ends a franchise.
Fourths Of July: THE CROW: WICKED PRAYER (2005)
The (so far) last installment of THE CROW franchise leaves a sour taste in the mouth.
Fourths Of July: FAST & FURIOUS (2009)
This fourth entry is the true birth of a massive global franchise.
Fourths Of July: PUPPET MASTER 4 (1993)
This fourth installment of the Full Moon classic series is a delightful genre mash-up.
Fourths Of July: STEP UP REVOLUTION (2012)
The dancing protest film is a mix of inept screenwriting and incredibly impressive choreography.
Fred Olen May: HOLLYWOOD CHAINSAW HOOKERS (1988)
Fred Olen Ray’s infamous film lives up to its outrageous title thanks to lots of comedy, chainsaws, and charismatic actors.
Fred Olen May: THE TOMB (1986)
The surprisingly tame (by Fred Olen Ray standards) adventure horror film is a solid intro to new corners of the genre.
Fred Olen May: Boggy Creek -The Bigfoot Series
A Fred Olen Ray-produced series about Bigfoot?!? Derek Smith provides an overview and interviews its director, Henrique Couto.
Fred Olen May: CYCLONE (1987)
A super bike, a Re-Animator, an Oscar winner and more come together in this delightful action flick.
Fred Olen May: EVIL TOONS And Its Many, Many References
A look at a favorite Fred Olen Ray film, bursting with nods to other works.
Fred Olen May: BEVERLY HILLS VAMP (1989)
Fred Olen Ray’s zany look with Eddie Deezen at bloodsuckers in Hollywood…and also vampires.
POLICE STORY Is The Best Story
Jackie Chan’s 1985 opus still reigns supreme almost 40 years later thanks to skill, sincerity, silliness, and stunts.
The Art Of Stunts And Being Yourself
Throughout his storied career, Jackie Chan innovated stunts simply by being himself.
Shanghai Surprise
Chan’s had many on-screen partners, but his best in American productions is Owen Wilson in SHANGHAI NOON and SHANGHAI KNIGHTS.
When Jackie Chan Ruled Sundance
Michael Scott recounts what it was like being there when Jackie Chan conquered the 1996 Sundance Film Festival.
ROCKY IV (1985)
ROCKY IV’s Christmas boxing match to end the Cold War was the main event—but it overshadows the real drama occurring within the wives of the fighters.