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Mostly Overlooked, Mostly Old-School, Mostly Guy Movies - pt. deux
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J-Men Forever!J-Men Forever!
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This 1979, innuendo-jammed cult classic from 'Firesign Theater' is heavy on sex-drugs-n-rock-n-roll humor and is also an hilarious send-up of 1930's cliff-hangers like 'Atomic Man', 'Shazaam!' and a flock of G-men episodes. Though pulled for too much flak, it remained 'USA's Night Flight's most requested video for the entire 8-year run of that TV show. Insanely funny camp with an underground edge.
LawmanLawman
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Regardless of genre, a vastly underrated film. Unbending Lawman Maddox (Lancaster) will not give in - he will not be bought off or scared off - from his duty. Like a forerunner of 'Dirty Harry', but, from a more 'sorrowful', than cynical, p.o.v. and packed with plenty of meanings. Don't miss it.
The Fall Of The Roman Empire (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (The Miriam Collection)The Fall Of The Roman Empire (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (The Miriam Collection)
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Angel HeartAngel Heart
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Heaven Can WaitHeaven Can Wait
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Once you've seen a movie like this you know you'll want to see it again whenever the opportunity presents itself. A romantic comedy with genuine intelligence, charm and hilarity. Warren Beatty is unexpectedly terrific - here, his usual, seemingly good-movie-star-but-not-quite-as-good-actor self is, for once, well served - and the supporting cast range from perfectly hilarious to priceless.
Killing ZoeKilling Zoe
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Too many commitments in your life got you down? Then - if you're up for a downer - check out, and take a walk on the wild side. A bank robbery that (what else?) goes wrong. With all it's gratuitous sex, drugs and bloody violence (but, lack of anything tragic or a message), the intent here is for us to both wallow AND be entertained. With this film you can do both rather well, as it turns out.
The Professionals (Special Edition)The Professionals (Special Edition)
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If 'Killing Zoe' is maybe one-too-many nihilistic cigarrettes in your cup of entertainment coffee, this hot mug of cream-n-sugar optimism may be just what the doctor ordered. A well-paced adventure that has all sorts of philosophical and existential musings and quips, brewed to more than sufficiently flavor the story of this insightful Western, with none of the dreggs of bogging down its stride.
The Wind and the LionThe Wind and the Lion
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Two-Lane Blacktop - Criterion CollectionTwo-Lane Blacktop - Criterion Collection
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The Bedford IncidentThe Bedford Incident
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A highly suspenseful, Cold-War, psych-thriller that is as absorbing as it is perfectly paced from beginning to end. Excellent acting, script and directing. Many good supporting actors like Wally Cox and James ('...book 'im, Danno') MacArthur. Some consider it one of the best Cold-War dramas ever made - not to be missed.
El Cid (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (The Miriam Collection)El Cid (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (The Miriam Collection)
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Junior BonnerJunior Bonner
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Curse of the Demon / Night of the DemonCurse of the Demon / Night of the Demon
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Owning MahownyOwning Mahowny
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The ApostleThe Apostle
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Top Secret!Top Secret!
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If you're old enough to remember classic WWII spy movies, as well as the Elvis movies, et. al., this movie spoofs you'll laff harder at this one than comparatively younger viewers you might know. The German Generals and the members of the French resistance are worth the price of admission alone.
Black Christmas (Unrated Widescreen Edition)Black Christmas (Unrated Widescreen Edition)
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Tom HornTom Horn
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California SplitCalifornia Split
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Farewell, My LovelyFarewell, My Lovely
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We Own the NightWe Own the Night
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A fine, if familiar, type of New York police drama. Part mood-piece - a dark one at that - and part morality play, but, one that seems to have rather a lot of gray areas. Some intense scenes of physical, and moral, terror keep the adrenlin up - sensitive viewers may want to pass - but, a memorable film with polished performances.
Coal Miner's Daughter -  25th Anniversary EditionCoal Miner's Daughter - 25th Anniversary Edition
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Eagle in a Cage (1972)Eagle in a Cage (1972)
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Bronco BillyBronco Billy
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ZuluZulu
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A very good war movie and an excellent action film. Based on the true, 1879 incident in which about 140 British soldiers found themselves beseiged by more than 4000 Zulu. If you saw the prequel 'Zulu Dawn' and were unimpressed, you needn't judge this book by that cover - a fine movie experience.
North Dallas FortyNorth Dallas Forty
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The Spy Who Came in from the ColdThe Spy Who Came in from the Cold
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The Eagle Has LandedThe Eagle Has Landed
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Though standard as an actioner (except that your basically rooting for the Germans, here) that doesn't detract from this rather nostalgic, entertaining, WWII film that shines best in its first-half espionage phase, with many satisfying one-liners, that reminds us of a generational awareness of a time in history that will not come again. Loosely based on real Nazi plans to kidnap Winston Churchill.
A Perfect WorldA Perfect World
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Breaker MorantBreaker Morant
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The InnocentsThe Innocents
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Getting Straight [VHS]Getting Straight [VHS]
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Naked Lunch - Criterion CollectionNaked Lunch - Criterion Collection
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The GauntletThe Gauntlet
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The Jerk (26th Anniversary Edition)The Jerk (26th Anniversary Edition)
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