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6 minutes ago, Loki said:

Nevertheless - there are TOO MANY people on the AEW roster, particularly ones who I imagine expect themselves to be main eventers.

There were too many people on the AEW roster even before Danielson, Punk and Cole arrived. And they have continued to sign people since then.

On 1/2/2022 at 1:05 AM, Devon Malcolm said:

Better Off Dead

Much like Three O'Clock High, this should be better known that it is and it's even weirder. In fact, really fucking weird, stuff like Curtis Armstrong snorting snow and what-have-you. I love it.

I watched this a few weeks back and really enjoyed it.

Better Off Dead (1985)

When his girlfriend of six months dumps him for the captain of the Ski team, Lane Myer sinks into a depression and thinks he’ll be better off dead. Surreal romantic teen comedy that is quite unlike any romantic teen comedy of the era. Crazy, weird and funny and with a cameo from Porky himself!

Ended up watching One Crazy Summer a day or so after which I didn't realize was from the same director but the similarities are clearly there.

One Crazy Summer (1986)

After graduating high school, Hoops McCann decides to spend the Summer in Nantucket with his best friend. Wacky comedy that it is similar in style to Better Off Dead (both have the same director). Even Bobcat Goldthwait is hilarious here, especially when in the Godzilla costume. Fun movie.

I'll check out The Lost Daughter as I really enjoy Jessie Buckley and she has never been less than excellent in anything I've seen her in.

18 minutes ago, Keith Houchen said:

By something I assume you mean played the worst character in the show and possibly sitcom history and must never be part of a wank bank?

I'm only up to Series Six and, at this point at least, she's nowhere near the worst person on the show.

Every chance she has been mentioned previously, but I've been binging Peep Show recently and there is just something about Isy Suttie.

Bachelor Party (1984)

Rick Gassko is getting married, despite the disapproval of his future in-laws, so his friends decide to throw him the ultimate bachelor party. A stereotypical 1980s sex comedy that hasn’t aged well. It has it’s moments but I didn’t find it, and the OTT characters, that funny.

Jackie (2016) (All 4)

Biographical drama on Jackie Kennedy, focusing on the period after the assassination of her husband, John. Maybe I wasn’t in the right mood for this but it didn’t do much for me. The scene when Jackie is telling her children about their father is heartbreaking.

The Cannonball Run (1981)

Teams compete in a Connecticut to California cross-country car race, and that’s pretty much it. A real star studded ensemble. Roger Moore, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. provide my favourite moments, plus there’s a highly entertaining fight scene where Jackie Chan does his stuff. Gets funnier the longer it goes on.

Stripes (1981)

After losing his job, car, apartment and girlfriend, John Wringer decides to enlist in the Army, persuading his best friend to enrol with him. Not as laugh-out-loud as I expected. Good climax to the film, even if it does involve those nasty Russians, but the two hours felt like three. Average.

Don’t Hang Up (2016) (Horror Bites)

Four teenagers who make cruel prank phone calls and then post them on the internet have the tables turned on them. Decent modern slasher, though the main issue is that Brady especially is so obnoxious that it’s hard to have any sympathy for him. A bit Scream, a bit Saw.

Cannonball Run II (1984)

Another year, another cross-country race, this time though there’s some sub-plot involving the mob and owed money. Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. are once again the best things in it, sadly no Roger Moore although we get Richard Kiel (Jaws) instead. A desperate sequel that’s close to unwatchable.

Killer Party (1986)

A film of two parts, first following three girls pledging to a sorority and then it’s on to an April Fool’s Night party being held at an abandoned frat house. Things get more interesting at the party but for a slasher it’s neither gruesome nor scary. Two false openings too before the actual movie begins.

Deliverance (1972)

An idyllic canoe trip out in the wilderness turns into a nightmare for four City workers when they come across a couple of hillbilly mountain men. It’s all rather serene until they meet the men but what follows is shocking, and it’s then a tense, gripping ride for the rest of the film.

Days of the Bagnold Summer (2019) (All 4)

Supposed to be spending the summer in Florida with his father, Daniel is instead stuck with his “boring” mother following the trip’s cancellation. Realistic, humorous and eventually heart-warming. Dolan and Cave are both excellent, plus with a score by Belle & Sebastian, what’s not to like?

Finding Your Feet (2017) (Film 4)

After discovering her husband was having an affair, upper class Sandra moves in with her estranged council flat living sister Biff where she gets a new appreciation on life. A warm, British comedy (despite some sad moments) with a top line cast (Imelda Staunton, Celia Imrie, Timothy Spall). Enjoyed this more than I expected.

Talking Picture to offer a catch-up service from December 1.

On 11/13/2021 at 6:59 PM, 69MeDon said:

AEW Botches is a real basement dweller, to be fair.

Same guy that also runs the Meltzer Botches and MeltzerSaidWhat accounts (and has had previous other troll accounts in the past too). Guy really needs to step away from the internet and find something more productive to do with his life.

I saw a tweet from Scroobius Pip saying about how he and Guz Khan both auditioned for the same part but the casting director's liked them both so much that they decided to have two Terry's instead of one.  I dread to think of the standard of applicants they got for that role if Scroobius Pip was the best of the bunch.

I did warn you!

I have no idea about that woman who just turns up to save the day and also happens to be a wrestling fan. I tried looking for her in the credits and even googling but was still at a loss. A slight positive is that I thought the referee was Marty Scurll, which would make this sink even lower, but it was apparently someone called Ed Gamester

Walk Like a Panther (2018) (All 4)

Watched this last night and it's quite possibly one of the unfunniest comedies I've seen. Apt for this forum, it's about a group of former wrestlers who put on one final show to raise funds for their local pub which is facing closure.  In Stephen Graham, Christopher Fairbank, Sheila Johnston and Lindsey Coulson there are some excellent actors on board, but none of them can save this turd. You've got Lee from Desmond's dragged up for reasons that are never explained, the big fella from Birds of a Feather, Ray Von, a glam Jill Halfpenny looking half the age of her supposed contemporaries and Steve Furst and Scroobius Pip both plumbing new depths with their "acting". The film drags, the ending is predictable and laughs are non-existent. Runs for a shade under 1hr 50mins and there are far better things you can do with your time than watch this.

Recky Carter for Bromsgrove Rovers vs Northampton Town in the FA Cup First Round Proper season 93/94.

I started going to watch Bromsgrove in 1985 and whilst they had got to the First Round of the FA Cup on a number of times whilst I supported them, they had lost every game (vs. Newport County (when they were a league side), vs. Welling, vs Basingstoke) and had never progressed further than that round in the club's history.  In 1993, they were in their second season in the Conference, this after an incredible previous campaign where, in their debut year in the division, they were runners-up to Martin O'Neill's Wycombe Wanderers, whilst Northampton were towards the bottom of Division 3.  Northampton only had a three-sided ground and the away end was open to all the elements, unlike the shelter the home fans got.  Suffice to say, it pissed it down all game and, with zero protection, we got drenched.  Rovers took the lead in the first half through a Rob Shilvock header, then Recky Carter skinned the defender and beat the keeper with less than ten minutes left to send us all potty.  Go to 0:12 for the goal.  Northampton pulled one back but Bromsgrove held on to take their place in the second round of the FA Cup for the first time in their history.

Didn't quite make it through all the Halloween films like I had planned, but gave it a good go.  There are a few spoilers in these notes so be forewarned.

Halloween (1978)

Michael Myers escapes from the Sanitarium where he is being held for the murder of his older sister and returns to his hometown, taking an interest in local girl Laurie Strode. With the kills not being as prolific as in later horrors, this builds tension perfectly and is backed with a chilling, eerie score that I don't think has been surpassed. The original and still one of the best.

Halloween II (1981)

Continuing from where the events of the first film finished, Laurie is taken to the hospital but it’s not long before an on-the-loose Michael is on her trail. A very good sequel, with Myers getting more prolific and varied with his kills. We also get the explanation over why he targeted Laurie.

Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

Some nonsense about a factory owner who plans to cause mass genocide via microchips that have been inserted into Halloween masks. This is a completely separate story from the previous films and has nothing in common with them bar the name. As a stand alone film this probably would work (even though it's not the sort of horror that I'm into) but I didn’t like it at all and wasn't what I was after. Bring back Michael Myers!

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)

With Laurie now dead, Michael returns to Haddonfield and turns his attention to his one remaining relative, his niece, and Laurie’s daughter, Jamie. I’m guessing the third film wasn’t well received so they moved away from whatever it was they were trying out and reverted back to the tried and tested. Drags a bit at the Sheriff’s house before one almighty twist at the end.

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)

An obsessed Dr Loomis continues his hunt for Michael Myers, now using a hospitalized Jamie, Michael’s prime target who has somehow developed telepathic tendencies, to help. Someone thought a mass murderer trying to kill and repeatedly stab a nine-year old girl to death was a good idea for a movie?

Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)

A cult, Michael fathering a child with Jamie, his 15 year old niece, members of the Strode family moving into the Myers old property. Who dreamt up this? Not as bad the previous movie but not sure why it was bought back after six years. Shame to see Donald Pleasence so old and frail here.

Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)

Turns out Laurie faked her death, moved towns and assumed a new identity. Michael hasn’t forgotten about her though and after stealing files from Loomis’ house is back on her trail. A vast improvement on recent offerings. Not sure how Michael can come back from being decapitated!

Halloween: Resurrection (2002)

The explanation for why Michael is still alive is beyond a stretch! After the Michael and Laurie story is wrapped up, he returns to Haddonfield, not happy that a reality show is being held in his old home. Very 1990s and clearly influence by Scream and the Blair Witch Project. An unnecessary resurrection.

Halloween (2007)

Rob Zombie’s reinterpretation of the first film. I liked how we got a bit more of Michael’s backstory here, but that was one of few pluses. None of the characters are likeable, Laurie and her teen pals are annoying, while the dialogue with its reliance on profanity comes across as desperate.

Halloween II (2009)

While the first movie tried to stay true to the original, Rob Zombie goes off on his own acid fuelled direction for this. Just blood, gore, violence, nudity and the f-word. Laurie remains as unlikeable and obnoxious as before and nothing like Jamie Lee’s version, while Loomis is on a book tour and Myers lives in the woods. The worst movie of the lot.

Final rankings: 1, 2, 7 (H20), 4, 6, 5, 9, 8 (Resurrection), 3, 10

38 minutes ago, Keith Houchen said:

Very popular amongst shit darts players, that song. Good arrows to who gets that. 

Unfortunately now getting flashback to Martin Fitzmaurice introducing Daryl Fitton, "It's time for a little bit of Madness..."

I've watched a couple of really good films from the 1950s on there the past few days, both clocking in at around the hour mark (hour twenty with ads) which suits me just fine.

First was called The Embezzler from 1954. A bank clerk is given only a couple of years to live due to a dodgy heart so decides to embezzle money from his employee and spend his final years away from his nagging and in the sun... although ends up in Eastbourne where he is soon recognized.

The other is called Small Hotel from 1957.  Gordon Harker plays a veteran waiter who has been working at the hotel for 40 years and in that time he has learned scams like how to maximise tips, persuade guests to choose more expensive dining options etc.  Top brass want to move him and his young female apprentice on though and replace him with an attractive younger waitress.  This one was a real joy and had several laugh out loud moments in it.  I know when watching films from this period it is highly unlikely many, if any, of the actors will still be alive, but I was gutted to find out Janet Munro passed away at the age of just 38.  She was Harker's character's apprentice, being shown the ropes, the tricks, and they made a great duo and she had wonderful comedic moments.

Oh, and I watched Mona Lisa on there when it premiered. Such an excellent film and Bob Hoskins and Cathy Tyson both turn in incredible performances.  Was gutted for George at the end.  Never knew that Cathy Tyson was previously married to Craig Charles, although did know that Kate Hardie is the daughter of Bill Oddie.  Also stars Zoe Nathenson who was someone, who after seeing her in Those Glory Glory Days looked to have the world at her feet but never really did anything after this.  

Cuckooland - Painting the Town Red (1994)

14 hours ago, Devon Malcolm said:

Watched all the Halloween films this weekend and the Halloween code is: FuckoffRobZombie

After watching the Friday the 13th's last year, I'm going to be doing the Halloweens this (it was either them or the Nightmare on Elm Street films). Probably going to start them next weekend, got the first eight and Halloween Kills already downloaded.

Ruthless People (1986)

The wife of a business tycoon gets abducted by two people he wronged and held to ransom, unbeknown to them with a mistress of his own he couldn’t be happier. A black comedy that is at times bordering on farce. Such an intricately clever story and very funny with it.

Strangers on a Train (1951)

Bruno Antony has a theory on how two complete strangers can get away with murder; a chance meeting with tennis player Guy Haines sees him put that theory into practice. After struggling with the Birds, this was more up my street. Mystery, suspense, intrigue, great performances, great film.

My Bloody Valentine (1981)

Twenty years after a mining accident, the town’s residents defy warnings and plan a Valentine’s dance. Said residents then start to be killed in the most gruesome of ways. Pretty cool and unique with a lot of this film taking place in a mine. Good slasher bearing some similarities to The Prowler.

Sweet Sixteen (1983) (YouTube)

Melissa Morgan is new in town and about to turn 16, however any male that shows an interest in her turns up dead. Despite the slasher elements ventures more on the murder mystery side of things. It’s always good when I don’t guess the killer but the end explanation was too confusing.

Blood Tracks (1985) (YouTube)

A rock band head to the mountains to record their new music video, however a reclusive group of troll like folk living in the abandoned factory don’t want them there. Utter rubbish. The dark picture doesn’t help, but it’s not like good lighting would have made a difference. Shite.

You know shit has hit the fan when Bix protects his tweets.

The guy has a long history of being a shit stirrer, lighting the flames and then sitting back usually with a big wooden stick in hand, so, as Rick said, it's not surprising people are going to jump on him for something like this.  Bix is also the guy that Brian Last claims stole money from him when they did the 6:05 podcast together, money that was supposed to be split between them was instead going direct into Bix's account.

Anyway, he'll unprotect them in a day or so and quickly be back to his usual odious self.

2 minutes ago, Perry said:

How dare you forget to mention Rik Mayall

Was never a fan.

I was far more excited to see John Salthouse (who played D.I. Roy Galloway in the early years of The Bill) show up as one of the coppers towards the end.

With it being Halloween month been watching a bunch of horror/slasher flicks including giving Scream a rewatch.

The Prowler (1981)

Thirty-Five years after a couple were murdered in the town, students holding a Graduation dance are targeted by a man clad in World War II fatigues. The kills are nasty (most involving a pitchfork) and the FX superb for the time. Only kept from the slasher top rung by its at times slowness.

Attack of the Adult Babies (2017) (Horror Bites)

A married man sets up an elaborate plot to retrieve an incriminating file of his from an exclusive retreat for adult babies. This is directed by Paddy from Emmerdale which was the primary reason I gave it a watch. And yes, this is a horror, of sorts! Lots of gore and an over-reliance on toilet humour. Thaila Zucchi spends the film dressed as a sexy nurse so it’s not all bad, even if most of it is.

Curtains (1983) (YouTube)

Six actresses auditioning for a movie role at the director’s remote mansion are targeted by a masked killer. I liked this.

The haggard old woman mask is particularly creepy.

Scream (1981) (YouTube)

A party on some sort of outdoor adventure trip spend the night in an old ghost town where members of the group start to be killed off one by one. Like literally nothing happens bar the kills! Lousy film with lousy acting.

Scream (1996)

One year after Sidney Prescott’s mother is murdered more killings start to occur in the town of Woodsboro with Sidney herself becoming a target. The film that single handedly revived the slasher genre. Had to watch this after recently watching its awful 1981 namesake! And it’s still great.

Scream 2 (1997)

It’s the opening weekend of Stab, a movie based on the Woodsboro murders, and the killings start up again. Sidney, now at Windsor College, once more a target. During the film they joke about naming a sequel that is better than the original, and while this isn’t, it’s not far off it.

Scream 3 (2000)

The cast of Stab 3 start being killed, drawing Sidney out of her secluded rural life and off to Hollywood. The killer’s explanation for their motives is a lazy get out, giving the impression this one wasn’t originally planned. Parker Posey is funny as “Gale” but a big step behind the previous two.

Scream 4 (2011)

Sidney returns to Woodsboro to promote her new self-help book, just as a fresh batch of killings commence. The Prescotts are one dysfunctional family. It’s like we’re going around in circles though now and we’ve seen this all before.

The Forest (1982) (YouTube)

A man, who now lives as a hermit after murdering his cheating wife and her lover, kills hikers and campers for their meat while his dead children try to warn those he targets. There may be ghostly apparitions and cannibalism but it’s still another Friday 13th rip off. Cheap, bizarre and painfully bad.

An American Werewolf in London (1981)

Two U.S. backpackers get attacked by a werewolf on the Yorkshire Moors, one of them survives, but as a result whenever there is full moon he then turns into one himself. The transformation scene is incredible, as are the FX and make-up. Wasn’t sure whether this would be for me, turns out it was. Plus it has Brian Glover in it.

Talking Heads - Wild Wild Life (1986)

Angel (1984)

Abandoned by her parents, Molly goes to school by day but moonlights as a prostitute on Hollywood Boulevard by night, however soon becomes the target of a vicious killer. Surprisingly sweet film, if a bit exploitative, featuring an eccentric cast of characters. A strong 7 out of 10.

Mississippi Burning (1988)

After three Civil Rights activists go missing in the heart of KKK country, the FBI are called in to investigate but are met with hostility and contempt. Upsetting in places, moreso on discovering this was loosely based on real events. Brilliant, must watch film. Gene Hackman and Frances McDormand are amazing.  

Intrusion (2021)

A married couple’s newly built home is targeted by intruders, but when the wife discovers a local girl is missing she starts to wonder if there is more to the targeting than first thought. Watchable Netflix mystery thriller. Not a world beater, but not a stinker either.

Unsane (2018) (All 4)

A woman believes she is being stalked and ends up getting involuntarily sectioned to a mental institution. Is she or is it all in her head? The synopsis on All 4 made this sound an awful lot better than it is. Don’t waste your time. Ludicrous.

Suddenly (1954) (YouTube)

The President of the United States is due to stop off in the quiet town of Suddenly, however the FBI have been given the word that there is going to be an attempt on his life. I never knew what a fine actor Frank Sinatra was. A little cracker of a film and an eerie foreshadowing of the Kennedy assassination.

Beckett (2021)

Whilst holidaying in Greece, a U.S. tourist accidentally kills his girlfriend in a car accident but at the same time stumbles on seeing something he shouldn’t have and becomes the target of a manhunt. Started so promising but a certain thing being involved was one step to far for me.

Straightheads (2007) (All 4)

A couple are viciously attacked one night by a gang of men. When the woman spots one of the gang months later, she becomes intent on getting her revenge. Gillian Anderson is excellent although not so sure on her and Danny Dyer as a couple. Brutal revenge thriller that does what it says on the tin.

Do the Right Thing (1989)

Racial tensions boil over in a small Brooklyn neighbourhood. Awesome musical opening, highly powerful, shocking finale and in between you’re drawn into the neighbourhood as you get to know everyone who resides there. Great film and Danny Aiello is exceptional.

Mean Johnny Barrows (1976) (YouTube)

Dishonourably discharged from the military, Johnny Barrows (eventually) takes a job working as a Hitman for an Italian mob family. Terribly paced with too much time spent watching the down-on-his-luck Barrows just walk the streets to some funky sounds. Fight scenes are comically bad. Poor.

Rise of the Footsoldiers: Origins (2021)

The story of Tony Tucker, who on returning from the Falklands goes on to become a major player in the Essex underworld. It’s not winning any awards but if you like geezers, violence, drugs and lots of bad language you’ll like this. The 50-year old Terry Stone playing 20-something Tony Tucker is a sight for sure!

First episode on Channel 4 was definitely the 9 January show.  I'm almost certain that the December episodes never aired in the UK either.

The Nick Bockwinkel vs Curt Hennig one hour draw from the AWA in November 1986.  Bockwinkel is a couple weeks shy of his 52nd birthday here.