B-MOVIE OF THE MONTH - WITHOUT WARNING (1980)

Greetings All - It would be cool to do a post one time called the ten most essential B-flicks, sort of a B-Movie 101 thing. If that ever happened I would have to include this sci-fi horror classic from Graydon Clark (Black Shampoo, Satan's Cheerleaders.) This one's a don't pass go and don't collect $200 folks, just see it, Or watch it again. I'm not even going to begin to explain the plot except you have these flying disc things that attach themselves to people, in this case campers on an outing and kill and feed on them. Eventually these discs are tied to an alien, a hungry alien. A forerunner to 1987's Predator sort to speak and with a flat-out goofy cast. Jack Palance and Martin Landau, say what? And looking drugged out I might add but the real surprise here is veteran character actor Larry Storch, from the '60's, a guy who knew 150 dialects and here he is in this as a boy scout leader lol. Also known as It Came Without Warning, this gem is streaming free now only on Plex. 2.75 stars/2.75

Monday, December 27, 2021

OWEN WILSON IS "THE MINUS MAN" (1999) - A QUIET, FRIENDLY, PASSIVE-AGRESSIVE TYPE WORKING AT THE POST OFFICE BUT ACTUALLY A SERIAL KILLER!

Owen Wilson plays against type as a quiet, reserved and aimless postal worker who is actually a serial killer in this Sundance Grand Jury nominee from 1999. An easy-going yet taut psychological thriller based on a best-selling novel, Wilson's more than distinctive voice (I think he sounds a little like a young Jimmy Stewart) narrates his character's feelings about why he is poisoning people left and right. Wilson strikes that perfect balance in the classic serial killer make-up - strangely detached but very likable, easily accessible to those close to him. 

Janeane Garofalo absolutely nails it as a fellow postal worker who has the hots for him. Brian Cox is great as always, he rents a room to Wilson, then makes the mistake of befriending him. And we love the opening scene with Sheryl Crow of all people as a drunk who also makes the mistake of crossing paths with Wilson. 

Thumbs up, currently streaming on Tubi.  3.0 stars/5

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B-MOVIE GAZETTE RATING SYSTEM

5 Stars - Only awarded to the precious few.
4 Stars - Excellent, see by all means.
3 Stars - Very Good, you should like.
2 Stars - Fair, like a frozen dinner.
1 Star - Poor, like a spoiled dinner.

ALL B-MOVIES, DRIVE-IN MOVIES AND TV MOVIES HAVE A MAX AWARD OF 2.75 STARS.