Category: 70s
Quarantine of Solace – Episode Two
Part two of our 2012 James Bond review compilation features the first four Roger Moore entries: Live and Let Die, The Man With the Golden Gun, The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker. We have lots to say about each of them. Enjoy!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Quarantine of Solace – Episode One
We’d all like to be watching the new James Bond movie this month, but you know, the world. So, to keep the content machine going here, we’ve put together a special series of episodes. Back in 2012, Maki (and then eventually the rest of the crew) marathoned the entire James Bond franchise. This first episode assembles our quaint 2012 takes on Dr. No through Diamonds are Forever, along with a bonus take on the non-official 1960’s version of Casino Royale. Enjoy!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
BMFcast498 – Force Four – Hi-ya Felicia
Force Four (1975) is a movie in the loosest definition of that word. Four karate friends are hired to recover a stolen artifact and beat up the same 10 people over and over and over in between driving montages. Also, WARHAWK TANZANIA!
In the second half we’ve got thoughts on Parasite, Uncut Gems, the 1997 miniseries version of The Shining, Spring Breakers, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Superman: Red Son, Breaking Bad, and HBO’s McMillions. Enjoy!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
BMFcast497 – Blacula – Sneak Attackula
Blacula (1972) is an earnest effort to make a classic vampire film in the modern era with an African-American cast. William Marshall lends considerable gravitas to the lead character. It’s not just a quick cash grab and we all found it to be rather enjoyable.
In the second half it’s time to talk about movies like Birds of Prey, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Side Effects, The Shining, Doctor Sleep and The Witch. Then it’s time to talk about hit TV shows like Ramy, Mystic Quest, The Good Place, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and The New Pope. Enjoy!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
BMFcast496 – Mean Johnny Barrows – Destroy Yourself
Mean Johnny Barrows (1975) is Fred Williamson’s directorial debut. It’s the tale of unfortunate soul Johnny Barrows (played by Williamson) and how he’s eventually lured into becoming a mafia hit man. Then things really go wrong for Johnny.
In the second half we’ve got some thoughts on Lucy in the Sky, The Dead Don’t Die, the end of The Good Place, and more on Netflix’s Sabrina show. Enjoy!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
BMFcast495 – The Candy Tangerine Man – Pimpultimate
The Candy Tangerine Man (1975) kicks off our 8th annual Blaxploitation History Month! The Black Baron is both the best and worst pimp in southern California, battling invaders on all fronts while also keeping a family in the suburbs!
In the second half we get caught up on 2019 movies with Jojo Rabbit, Doctor Sleep, Terminator: Dark Fate and The Poison Rose. BJ checks in with The Raid 2 and then we get caught up on TV talk with The Outsider, Watchmen, His Dark Materials, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Little America and The Mandalorian . Also, Chuck wants you to watch 1976’s J.D.’s Revenge. Enjoy!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
BMFcast491 – Steel Arena – Dusty Roads
Steel Arena (1973) is the tale of daredevils in the 1970s traveling from town to town doing stunts for the people. Then they all die. What a great time at the drive-in for you and yours.
The second half features your emails and voicemails as we get caught up on our backlog of correspondence. Enjoy!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
BMFcast490 – Gus – Operation Yugo Drop
Gus (1976) is our first venture into Disney+’s vast library of titles, something we’ll do from time to time going forward. It involves a mule from Yugoslavia who ends up playing for the NFL’s California Atoms after demonstrating that it can kick 100 yard field goals. That’s not a fake synopsis.
In the second half, after Harlo has some thoughts on Angel Has Fallen (2019) we continue our Disney+ thoughts and eventually settle into a delicate debate about Song of the South (1946). Should it be on the service? If so, should there be surrounding historical perspective and interviews with relevant participants to explain what the deal is with that thing? Enjoy.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
BMFcast483 – Skatetown USA – Nobody Puts Skatey in a Corner
Skatetown USA (1979) has never been available commercially until just now, as a Blu-ray has just been released. If you’ve ever dreamed of time traveling, pop this disc in and let the colors and sounds take you away to a simpler time of vaudeville comedians, skate dancing and cocaine.
In the second half we’ve got thoughts on the Beatles-less Yesterday, Danny Boyle’s Shallow Grave and the Bradley Cooper movie Limitless. Enjoy!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
BMFcast467 – A Force Of One – Karateman
A Force of One (1979) brings us our earliest Chuck Norris film to date, and one where he’s merely a co-star at that. A ninja is killing cops and so the cops decide that in order to fight karate, you must become karate or something. Norris kicks dudes.
In the second half there is no second half. Enjoy!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS