Category: 80s
BMFcast466 – Deadly Force – Wings Plows-her
Deadly Force (1983) promises a crazy thrill-ride about a loose cannon cop on special assignment in Los Angeles to catch a serial killer. That kinda happens in the background. The music tries hard to make it all exciting, but it’s not.
In the second half we’ve got more thoughts about the concepts of spoilers (without any current ones, promise!). Also, some random Parks and Recreation musings. Enjoy!
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BMFcast465 – Raw Force – Cocaine Art Garfunkel
Raw Force (1982) is the beginning of Force May-jeure and what an insane thing this movie is. The Burbank Karate Club travels to Warriors Island via The Worst Cruise Line in the World™ and ends up battling sadistic monks and zombie kung fu killers. It’s nuts!
The second half is ENTIRELY Avengers: Endgame talk with 100% spoilers at all times. You’ve been warned.
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BMFcast464 – Born in East LA – Deus Ex Mexican
Born in East L.A. (1987) is our L.A.pril finale and it’s a charming comedy written and directed by star Cheech Marin. He’s a US citizen that gets swept up in an immigration raid and has to earn his way back to America. It has jokes that work and scenes that’ll infuriate you.
In the second half we’ve got thoughts on 2019’s Hellboy, Captain Marvel, and then some thoughts on spoiler culture as it relates to Game of Thrones and Avengers: Endgame. Enjoy!
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BMFcast462 – L.A. Streetfighters – Latch Kilo Kids
L.A. Streetfighters (1985) is our second LApril movie and also our second from the director of Miami Connection. 40-somethings attend high school in LA and get into random fights. It’s all very strange.
In the second half we’ve got DC Comics talk with both Shazam and Aquaman, more thoughts on Us, plus your emails. Also, you can now purchase a new T-shirt! Get them here.
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BMFcast Extra 111 – Piranha II The Spawning
Piranha II: The Spawning (1981) is technically the directorial debut of James Cameron, but he doesn’t talk about it much and neither does anyone else involved in the production. The film does feature flying piranha though. That’s cool, right? Too bad the movie doesn’t bother to think it’s cool.
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BMFcast461 – L.A. Bounty – Sybil Danning’s Mom Jeans
L.A. Bounty (1989) is our start to L.A.pril! It’s director Worth Keeter’s next film after Order of the Black Eagle and sadly the two aren’t even in the same ballpark. Wings Hauser shines though as an absolute loon who is locked in a struggle with bounty huntress Sybil Danning.
In the second half it’s all random talk and your emails. Enjoy!
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BMFcast448 – Silent Night, Deadly Night – Quigley’s Down Under
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) is the notorious Santa Claus slasher that’s laughable in today’s climate because SO MUCH has happened to us since 1984. Anyway, there’s some fun to be had here, especially if you like an entire second act where you can just identify 80s toys in the background.
In the second half we’ve got a slew of new releases to talk about. Chuck and BJ have praise for the technical aspects of Game Night, Harlo viewed Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Peppermint, and Bad Times at the El Royale, and Chuck rapid fires through Tag, Mission Impossible Fallout, Deadpool 2 and Venom. Enjoy, and happy holidays!
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BMFcast444 – Night of the Kickfighters – Gunchucks
Night of the Kickfighters (1988?) is another one of those baffling motion pictures made by people you’ve never heard of and featuring Adam West in a small role. An elite squad of footpunchers bands together to rescue the daughter of a man who’s made a death ray for the government. Typical Tuesday.
In the second half we quickly discuss Hotel Artemis (2018) and Johnny English (2003). Enjoy!
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BMFcast442 – Maximum Overdrive – The Mighty Trucks
Maximum Overdrive (1986) is Stephen King’s only feature as a director and it is pure 80s cocaine madness. A comet buzzes the Earth and machines go crazy. A small group of survivors is trapped by a convoy of evil trucks at a truck stop. It’s wild!
Horror continues into the second half as BJ has thoughts on 1408 (2007) and Dead Silence (2007). Enjoy your Halloweens everyone!
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BMFcast441 – Scream For Help – Coitus Interruptus Maximus
Scream For Help (1984) is an insane thriller about a teen girl who suspects her stepfather is trying to kill her and her mother. It’s filled with nonsensical decisions and head scratching musical choices. It’s great. So great in fact that we forgo a break and segue directly into the second half as Harlo has words for Mandy (2018). Enjoy!
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