Category: Pam Grier
BMFcast535 – Scream Blacula Scream – Oops All Blaculas
Scream Blacula Scream (1973) is an immediate sequel to the first film that has William Marshall return as Blacula, and now Pam Grier is here too. What more do you need? Oh, and if you want to have a really great time, drink every time we say “Blacula”.
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BMFcast526 – Fortress 2 Re-Entry – Stanley Fortress Twochi
Fortress 2: Re-Entry (2000) is an unnecessary sequel to the rather terrific 1992 film. Not that a sequel is a bad idea or anything, but if you’re not going to go bigger and better then what are you even doing? Anyway, the Men-Tel Corporation (run by Pam Grier) captures Christopher Lambert again and sends him to space jail.
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BMFcast456 – Hit Man – Bloods MacKenzie
Hit Man (1972) is the Blaxploitation version of the book Get Carter is based on. Bernie Casey wants to know who killed his brother, and they (surprisingly) don’t want him to know. Pam Grier is also here.
In the second half, we’ve got Alita Battle Angel thoughts, along with Solo: A Star Wars Story, Superman and Superman II, Ralph Breaks the Internet and Creed II observations. Enjoy!
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BMFcast445 – Original Gangstas – Turn Your Head And Coffy
Original Gangstas (1996) is how we’re celebrating Blaxploitation Friday this year! This 20 year old film is a supposedly a celebration of a genre from 20 years earlier but is more in line with the 90s gangs genre instead of the Blaxploitation stuff we know and love. But all your favorites are here (although some only for a scene or two) and there’s something to be said for that.
In the second half, Chuck has a recommendation-palooza and he says you should watch the following 2018 releases: Acts of Violence, Bent, Anon, Skyscraper, The Ant-Man and the Wasp, and Solo: A Star Wars Story. All good! All Chuck approved!
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BMFcast350 – Ghosts of Mars – Ghosts of Gwars
Ghosts of Mars (2001) has been requested so often that episode 350 felt like the proper time to review it. Ice Cube, Natasha Henstridge, Pam Grier and Jason Statham must battle Mars-infected zombies, trust issues, and really, really bad editing. Can we (and John Carpenter) survive this one?
After the break we talk a little more about Sausage Party (2016) and take some listener correspondence. Enjoy!
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BMFcast261 – Hambone
Bucktown (1975) the next movie for Blaxploitation History Month. Fred Williamson returns home to bury his brother and ends up finding a crooked cop ring of extortion in this small town of debauchery.
Second half we discuss 300: Rise of an Empire, Road House, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and more. Enjoy!
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BMFcast212 – Ensign Stargrove
Sheba, Baby (1975) is our second movie for Blaxploitation History Month. Pam Grier is Sheba Shayne who decides to avenge her father and take on the mob single handed. Problem is the plot has her talk the talk but forgets to have her walk the walk.
Second half we revisit a few random movies, take listener correspondence and take a moment to reflect on the loss of Philip Seymour Hoffman.
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