The One-Armed Executioner (1983)
A Standard-Bearer of Filipino Exploitation Excellence
★★★☆☆
Watched 01 Feb 2025 — A passion-fueled revenge flick that proves limited resources are no match for pure cinematic ingenuity.
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Saturday, February 01, 2025
Monday, January 27, 2025
Ride Lonesome - Review : A Handsome, Lean Saturday Matinee Classic
Ride Lonesome (1959)
A Handsome, Lean Saturday Matinee Classic
★★★☆☆
Watched 27 Jan 2025 — A masterclass in minimalist Western filmmaking that turns a low budget into a riveting morality tale.
Saturday, January 25, 2025
The Great Waldo Pepper - Review: A Romantic Meditation on the Death of Individualism
The Great Waldo Pepper (1975)
A Romantic Meditation on the Death of Individualism
★★★★☆
A misunderstood masterpiece that captures the tragedy of dreamers in a world turning toward realism.
Friday, January 24, 2025
The Last Run - Review : A Brisk, Elegant Hidden Gem of the 70s
The Last Run (1971)
A Brisk, Elegant Hidden Gem of the 70s
★★★☆☆
An elegant thriller anchored by George C. Scott's heavy star power and top-notch practical action.
Hennessy - Review : A Slow-Burn Thriller of Singular Obsession
Hennessy (1975)
A Slow-Burn Thriller of Singular Obsession
★★★☆☆
A curiously entertaining 70s thriller anchored by an engrossing, simmering performance from Rod Steiger.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Sonny and Jed -Review : A Wild, Gleefully Flawed Exploitation Ride
Sonny and Jed (1972)
A Wild, Gleefully Flawed Exploitation Ride
★★★☆☆
Watched 15 Jan 2025 — A frenetic, comedic Spaghetti Western that swaps Corbucci's usual nihilism for unpolished, chaotic charm.
Monday, January 13, 2025
Rage 1972 - Review: A Brisk, Infuriating Tale of Bureaucratic Corruption
Rage (1972)
A Brisk, Infuriating Tale of Bureaucratic Corruption
★★★☆☆
Watched 13 Jan 2025 — A satisfying thriller that channels raw grief into a vengeful strike against institutional indifference.
Monday, December 30, 2024
Mikey and Nicky - Review: A Masterful, Multi-Layered Study of Lifelong Friendship
Mikey and Nicky (1976)
A Masterful, Multi-Layered Study of Lifelong Friendship
★★★★☆
Watched 30 Dec 2024 — A complex work of art hidden in a simple package, exploring the intimacy and rivalry of a desperate night.
Friday, December 20, 2024
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes -Review: A Handsome, Vintage Mystery with Old-School Charm
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970)
A Handsome, Vintage Mystery with Old-School Charm
★★★☆☆
Watched 20 Dec 2024 — A cerebral, dialogue-heavy production that feels like a lost gem from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Tuesday, July 02, 2024
Johnny Guitar - Review: A Bold, Subversive, and Technicolor Masterpiece
Johnny Guitar (1954)
A Bold, Subversive, and Technicolor Masterpiece
★★★★☆
Watched 02 Jul 2024 — A distinctive Western that flips the genre on its head, placing power firmly in the hands of its formidable female leads.
Friday, January 26, 2024
The Red Shoes - Review : A Technicolor Dreamworld Come to Life
🎞️ THE HIGHLIGHT REEL
The Red Shoes
★★★½☆
A Technicolor Dreamworld Come to Life
Friday, January 12, 2024
Busting - Review: A Gritty, Authentic 70s Time Capsule
Busting (1974)
A Gritty, Authentic 70s Time Capsule
★★★½☆
Watched 12 Jan 2025 — A visceral, edgy crime gem that captures the authentic energy of mid-70s Los Angeles.
Thursday, December 08, 2005
Le Samourai - The Highlight Reel: Melville's Cold, Silent Thriller
🎞️ THE HIGHLIGHT REEL
Le Samourai
★★★★★
There is no greater solitude than that of the samurai.
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