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Celebrate Bad Movies,the Fifth Element
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The Golden Compass (New Line Platinum Series Two-Disc Widescreen Edition)The Golden Compass (New Line Platinum Series Two-Disc Widescreen Edition)
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The Golden Compass had some thought-provoking ideas from Philip Pullman's controversial series. A disappointment,though it had great acting and stunning special effects.
Red SonjaRed Sonja
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $3.00
This is getting a remake thanks to Rose McGowan and her director boyfriend. Still,it's got wonderfully cheesy scenes--the heroine battling a sea snake,and Arnie (as a Conan clone) saying he'll only win the heart of a woman who defeats him. Sooo,he's a feminist(!!)
The Beastmaster (Special Edition)The Beastmaster (Special Edition)
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The hero is born from a cow (a long story) He's the muscular,barbarian version of Dr. Dolittle. He talks to the animals.
GymkataGymkata
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Olympian Kurt Thomas battles bad guys.... with a pommel horse!
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection, Vol. 4 (Girl in Gold Boots / Hamlet [1961] / Overdrawn at the Memory Bank / Space Mutiny)Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection, Vol. 4 (Girl in Gold Boots / Hamlet [1961] / Overdrawn at the Memory Bank / Space Mutiny)
Buy new: $49.99 / Used from: $35.00
Has classics like Maximilian Schell in "Hamlet",the late John Philip Law in "Space Mutiny" and the late Raul Julia in a public TV "masterpiece" "Overdrawn at the Memory Bank."
The Magic Flute ( La Flûte enchantée ) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Spain ]The Magic Flute ( La Flûte enchantée ) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Spain ]
Kenneth Branagh's cheesy English language version set in WWI. It flopped at Cannes. Unfortunately,us Yankees can't see it(!!!)
The Oxford Murders ( Crimes à Oxford ) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Spain ]The Oxford Murders ( Crimes à Oxford ) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Spain ]
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A cheesy thriller (think of Da Vinci Code and Beautiful Mind's unwanted love child) set on Tolkien's stomping grounds,Oxford. Scenes were even filmed at Tolkien&CS Lewis' favorite pub. The trailer is worthy of color commentary. If only RiffTrax or Cinematic Titanic bought the rights to this... because us Yankees have struck out. Again.
AVP - Alien vs. Predator / Aliens vs. Predator - Requiem (Unrated Two-Pack)AVP - Alien vs. Predator / Aliens vs. Predator - Requiem (Unrated Two-Pack)
Buy new: $31.49 / Used from: $6.29
The Alien franchise dies a horrible,gruesome death. It's far from its eerie glory days with Ridley Scott. You can't go back to the Nostromo again.
Dylan Thomas' Under Milk Wood (Special Collector's Edition)Dylan Thomas' Under Milk Wood (Special Collector's Edition)
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $3.90
It was the '60s. A movie based on Dylan Thomas' poetry. A cinematic psychedelic trip... that's also pretentious! With Richard Burton as the pensive hero,Liz Taylor as the woman with many lovers,Peter O'Toole as a blind Cap'n,and Sian Philips as an Eccentric.
Like Water for ChocolateLike Water for Chocolate by Leo Brouwer
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Beautiful soundtrack for a bland,boring movie by classical Cuban guitarist Leo Brouwer.
Max Magician and the Legend of the RingsMax Magician and the Legend of the Rings
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Considered one of the worst fantasy movies ever made. Filmed at the Maryland Renaissance Fair,it's a mishmash of Harry Potter,Lord of the Rings,and the Neverending Story. What's shocking is that it has fan conventions like any other fandom!
Troll 2 [VHS]Troll 2 [VHS]
Buy used from: $21.99
Again, considered one of the worst movies ever made, but it has a devoted following. There's even a documentary about its making and its fandom.
The Wicker Man (Widescreen Unrated/Rated Edition)The Wicker Man (Widescreen Unrated/Rated Edition)
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $0.01
In the remake of the 1973 classic,Nicolas Cage goes to the Pacific Northwest,meets up with a matriarchal lesbian colony led by Ellen Burstyn,and confronts his deepest fear... BEES! "Not the bees! Not the bees!"
Expelled: No Intelligence AllowedExpelled: No Intelligence Allowed
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $3.70
This has neither intelligence nor design.
JoshuaJoshua
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A Christ-figure is nice to everybody. That's it.
Twilight [Theatrical Release]Twilight [Theatrical Release]
It's a Vampire Boy Meets Mortal Girl. He hungers for her--she's willing to die the little death of becoming a vampire. It's abstinence-only sex ed,brought to you by Mormon vampire romance writer Stephenie Meyer!
Thomas Kinkade's Christmas CottageThomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $9.25
This is Peter O'Toole's final movie. It's a sappy,turgid Thomas Kinkade biopic. The Painter of Light indeed...
The Lost Boys (Two-Disc Special Edition)The Lost Boys (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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The cheesy '80s vampire classic.
GlitterGlitter
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Mariah Carey's infamous 2001 cinematic disaster.
The Celestine ProphecyThe Celestine Prophecy
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A hilariously bad New Age meets Indiana Jones movie. An unemployed teacher goes to Incan ruins,discovers the Nine Insights,and auras. Great fun.
Gosford ParkGosford Park
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An overrated,all-star British costume drama mess.
SheenaSheena
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A Charlie's Angel in the jungle!
BoleroBolero
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Bo Derek's "erotic" epic about a young woman who cures a bullfighter of his impotence. This was before Viagra. Apparently,horseback riding in the nude helps.
Flash Gordon (Saviour Of The Universe Edition)Flash Gordon (Saviour Of The Universe Edition)
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The camp epic with the QUEEN soundtrack. It's campy. It's colorful. It's epic!
FireproofFireproof
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A hilariously bad movie that evangelicals thought would be box office success and lead to the passage of "traditional" marriage amendments. Kirk Cameron is hammy as Caleb Holt,a fireman trying to save his marriage through a 40 day Love Dare.
The RoomThe Room
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $24.95
One of the most infamous bad movies out there. It now has cult status,with midnight showings and the ceremonial tossing of plastic spoons. The leading man looks like Meatloaf,his love interest looks like Britney Spears,and it's bad movie heaven. David Cross of FOX's Arrested Development loooves this movie.
DelgoDelgo
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $5.63
One of the biggest box office flops in cinematic history--animation,to be specific. With voice work from the late Anne Bancroft, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and other well-known actors. It's a weird hybrid of Lord of the Rings with Romeo and Juliet,and insects.
SocketSocket
Buy new: $14.49 / Used from: $10.04
Pair two ugly leads,the least erotic homoeroticism,and you have something for NARTH or Bad Movie Night. The lead speaks in a monotone,there are some creepy elements,and a lesbian couple thrown in for comic relief. Huh? Will and Grace meets David Cronenberg?
The Polar Bear KingThe Polar Bear King
Buy new: $7.98 / Used from: $2.17
Star-crossed love,an evil witch,and an interspecies wedding with a polar bear... family fun for everyone(?) from Scandinavia.
The Magical Legend of the LeprechaunsThe Magical Legend of the Leprechauns
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Dennis Quaid's less attractive brother stars as a schlub who romances a beautiful fairy. Oh sheesh.... No wonder he made a comeback as a homophobic rancher in Brokeback Mountain.
Mega Shark vs. Giant OctopusMega Shark vs. Giant Octopus
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $10.95
This movie must be seen to be believed. It's got Deborah Gibson as the heroine, and the "mega shark" attacks an airplane after it flies out of San Francisco. Who thought this gem up?
VenusVenus
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Peter O'Toole stars as an aging actor/lothario who falls for a homely teenager. Imagine Lolita crossed with a George Romero movie. "Romancing the Dead"--and I don't mean the Grateful Dead!
Steel DawnSteel Dawn
Buy used from: $49.99
A Nomad battles for the forces of good in post-apocalyptic America. It stars the late Patrick Swayze (1952-2009) with his real-life wife Lisa Niemi cast as his love interest.
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
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The Bee Gees and Roger Daltrey's Homely Doppelganger (Peter Frampton) bring to life Beatles music... with disco. And George Burns.
The AppleThe Apple
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It's good musicians vs. the temptation of selling-out. Same theme as previous movie.