Part of the reason people love Star Trek is because it gives viewers hope for a better tomorrow. One where humanity has finally shed all the petty biases and prejudices* that hold us back, and then it reaches for the stars to teach others about tolerance. Hell, part of the Trek vs. Wars argument usually involves Trekkies saying it’s the superior series because it deals with hard science and socio-political issues. *Or at least society gives the appearance of utopia. Plenty of Trek episodes have dealt with the darker side of cultural bias bubbling just under the surface. Which is why the Internet finds itself scratching its head when Captain Kirk made a bold statement. Star Trek wasn't political. I'm not political; I can't even vote in the Us. So to put a geocentric label on interstellar characters is silly — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) July 23, 2015 This is confusing because science-fiction and politics are inextricably linked,...
- 7/24/2015
- by Donna Dickens
- Hitfix
Prepare to be corrupted and depraved once more as Nucleus Films releases the sequel to the definitive guide to the Video Nasties phenomenon – the most extraordinary and scandalous era in the history of British film. Video Nasties: The Definitive Guide Part 2, a three-disc collector’s edition box set, is being released on DVD on July 14th 2014, to tie in with the 30th Anniversary of the Video Recordings Act 1984.
For the first time ever on DVD, all 82 films that fell foul of the Director of Public Prosecutions “Section 3” list are trailer-featured with specially filmed intros for each title, alongside a brand new documentary – Video Nasties: Draconian Days (review), directed by Jake West.
And to celebrate the release, Film4 FrightFest is hosting a special event – the world exclusive London Premiere of the finalised unseen extended 97 minute cut of Video Nasties: Draconian Days at The Prince Charles Cinema on Thurs 3 July, 8.30pm. The...
For the first time ever on DVD, all 82 films that fell foul of the Director of Public Prosecutions “Section 3” list are trailer-featured with specially filmed intros for each title, alongside a brand new documentary – Video Nasties: Draconian Days (review), directed by Jake West.
And to celebrate the release, Film4 FrightFest is hosting a special event – the world exclusive London Premiere of the finalised unseen extended 97 minute cut of Video Nasties: Draconian Days at The Prince Charles Cinema on Thurs 3 July, 8.30pm. The...
- 5/21/2014
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
By Chris Wright, MoreHorror.com
“Don’t Answer the Phone!” (1980) Film Review
Directed By: Robert Hammer
Written By: Michael D. Castle & Robert Hammer
Starring: James Westmoreland (Lieutenant Chris McCabe), Ben Frank (Sergeant Hatcher), Flo Lawrence (Doctor Lindsay Gale), Nicholas Worth (Kirk Smith),
I honestly didn’t know what to expect by watching another movie that has the infamous “Don’t [do this]” in the title. I was pleasantly surprised; despite its imperfections, it was better than I thought it was going to be. I tend to be a lover of these type movies so I can certainly understand the dislike. The movie was first released on VHS by Media Home Entertainment and released several years ago on DVD. Don't Answer the Phone! reminded me of another movie that came out the same year: “Maniac.”
The plot revolves around an ex-Vietnam vet and current photographer who goes around strangling women. The killer Kirk...
“Don’t Answer the Phone!” (1980) Film Review
Directed By: Robert Hammer
Written By: Michael D. Castle & Robert Hammer
Starring: James Westmoreland (Lieutenant Chris McCabe), Ben Frank (Sergeant Hatcher), Flo Lawrence (Doctor Lindsay Gale), Nicholas Worth (Kirk Smith),
I honestly didn’t know what to expect by watching another movie that has the infamous “Don’t [do this]” in the title. I was pleasantly surprised; despite its imperfections, it was better than I thought it was going to be. I tend to be a lover of these type movies so I can certainly understand the dislike. The movie was first released on VHS by Media Home Entertainment and released several years ago on DVD. Don't Answer the Phone! reminded me of another movie that came out the same year: “Maniac.”
The plot revolves around an ex-Vietnam vet and current photographer who goes around strangling women. The killer Kirk...
- 9/20/2012
- by admin
- MoreHorror
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