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

Sunday, January 29, 2023

DAVID LYNCH TELLS "THE STRAIGHT STORY" (1999) FOR A CHANGE IN THIS DISNEY CHARMER STARRING RICHARD FARNSWORTH IN HIS FINAL ROLE

 

David Lynch directs Disney? That's right and what a film it is. 

Richard Farnsworth in his final role plays the true story of Alvin Straight, an elderly man determined to ride a lawnmower across Iowa to Wisconsin. He's trying to visit his brother who just had a stroke and mend their broken relationship before they die. Farnsworth was dying from terminal cancer during shooting and threw himself headlong into what he knew was his last performance and earned a well- deserved Oscar nomination. 

Sissy Spacek is also awesome in this and it seems the professional reviews through the years haven't mentioned that enough. Gorgeous cinematography and a dreamy score by Angelo Badalamenti round out a film that really it's hard to say anything bad about. G-rated and suitable for the whole darn family plus a great pick for a diverse crowd (like Thanksgiving lol) to please the whole room. Straight Story is of course available with a Disney subscription but also on all the VOD outlets. Enjoy, it's a must-see.  5 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.