tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post402622670905639352..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: My favorite schocky movieBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-46449027077673086712013-07-25T06:56:53.832-07:002013-07-25T06:56:53.832-07:00I remember a Far Side comic where a dog is chasing...I remember a Far Side comic where a dog is chasing a car and onlooking dogs are saying, "All right, Rusty, 50 points!" I didn't know they were making a pop culture reference. Time to check IMDB.Liggienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-3956850655067187662013-07-21T08:07:12.396-07:002013-07-21T08:07:12.396-07:00I don't know what it was playing with that thi...I don't know what it was playing with that this happened, but my father took me to see this at the local Drive-in when it first came out. I loved it then, and continue to love it. I've also introduced it to my two boys, and yes, our family ALSO makes regular "go for the easy points" jokes when we're driving and there are annoying pedestrians about.jim kosmickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08085710372093169851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-91207198353504267112013-07-21T04:39:05.277-07:002013-07-21T04:39:05.277-07:00Well America, there you have it, Frankenstein has ...Well America, there you have it, Frankenstein has just been attacked by the French Air Force and he's whipped their derrieres! <br /><br /><br />I worship Mary Woronov's cheekbones.<br /><br />Cheers, thanks a lot,<br /><br />StormStormnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-26694245392614538892013-07-21T03:11:28.807-07:002013-07-21T03:11:28.807-07:00Whimziequiltz, we used to add bonus points if they...Whimziequiltz, we used to add bonus points if they were walking with sticks (even though that made them easier) and carrying hot soup.Looseheadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-72146823776958967912013-07-21T00:31:32.409-07:002013-07-21T00:31:32.409-07:00I'd have to put "Kentucky Fried Movie&quo...I'd have to put "Kentucky Fried Movie" as the greatest schlock movie ever made. It's the guys who went onto make Airplane. The film itself is a collection of comedy skits that includes the Kung-Fu parody, "A Fistful Of Yen" and "Catholic School Girls in Trouble"...... PG it ain't.Media_Lushnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-3769343847628282772013-07-21T00:29:56.263-07:002013-07-21T00:29:56.263-07:00I'd have to put "Kentucky Fried Movie&quo...I'd have to put "Kentucky Fried Movie" as the greatest schlock movie ever made. It's the guys who went onto make Airplane. The film itself is a collection of comedy skits that includes the Kung-Fu parody, "A Fistful Of Yen" and "Catholic School Girls in Trouble"...... PG it ain't. <br />Media_Lushnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-48319348379219097082013-07-20T12:45:38.591-07:002013-07-20T12:45:38.591-07:00A friend once told me that he and his wife actuall...A friend once told me that he and his wife actually lost their friendship with another couple because of this movie. They laughed all the way through while the other couple sat there in silent shock. They lost touch soon afterward. Wish I'd been there.estivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12736355730705116526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-36646465766945078592013-07-20T10:28:18.186-07:002013-07-20T10:28:18.186-07:00Screenplay by Charles Griffith, who wrote BUCKET O...Screenplay by Charles Griffith, who wrote BUCKET OF BLOOD and the original LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS.Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02155991693956178030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-22055999917654077532013-07-20T09:29:24.556-07:002013-07-20T09:29:24.556-07:00The remake has virtually no humor, which the origi...The remake has virtually no humor, which the original has in abundance. I knew the director, Paul Bartel, a great guy, and he followed this up with the similar CANNONBALL (co-written by Don Simpson!). Not as good but still fun.Dixon Steelenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-42694842386938060612013-07-20T09:12:02.206-07:002013-07-20T09:12:02.206-07:00I actually prefer the remake, with Ian McShane as ...I actually prefer the remake, with Ian McShane as Coach, and Joan Allen in slut-puppy heels as the warden, but both versions are good schlocky fun!Tudor Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544142728842449527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-53467123791146026082013-07-20T08:54:48.567-07:002013-07-20T08:54:48.567-07:00Ken -- Mr. Stallone's name is clearly present ...Ken -- Mr. Stallone's name is clearly present on the poster on your page. [Stallone is prominently billed on most all original DEATH RACE 2000 posters.]Griffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-55506570933040272232013-07-20T07:33:04.539-07:002013-07-20T07:33:04.539-07:00This is one of my favorites. I can't get enoug...This is one of my favorites. I can't get enough of Machine Gun Joe. I never saw the "remake" a few years back, but I'm sure it fails in comparison.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05309084955578001544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-74554336339897137842013-07-20T07:01:25.797-07:002013-07-20T07:01:25.797-07:00I remember watching this movie on TV as a little k...I remember watching this movie on TV as a little kid with my sister - we were apparently without parental guidance that afternoon. For years we've kidded about how many 'points' slow pedestrians would be worth. Imagine her surprise when she got the DVD from Santa this year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com