On NWI I struggled thru the anime OVA Karas - The Prophecy
(2006). It wasn't the dubbed version that NWI served up that made this nearly unwatchable but rather the general convoluted plotline that plagues many adventurous anime features. For the entire 90 minutes I truly had no idea what was going on. The melding of CG & traditional animation looks good but that's about all I can say. Have no interest in watching part two.
Finally my last film of May I reached back into Watch Instantly for another mutant animal attack trash feature in Razortooth
(2007 - São Paulo International Film Festival). The mutant animal in this one is a killer eel that somehow is mobile on land. Yeah, it's that kind of stupidity. And why I can enjoy this kind of film. Pretty dumb stuff but my kind of dumb. Appropriate way to end the month of May.- May New: 56
- May Re-watch: 12
- May Total: 68
- 2010 TOTAL: 323
(2003), a heartbreaking documentary about this legendary artist that recently passed away. I know I'm not the only one who grew up idolizing Frank Frazetta but seeing this makes me appreciate his talent that much more (if it were possible). I could eulogize on and on about the impact Frazetta had on my life but I won't. I think everyone with even a passing interest in art should view this doc. I'll probably end up buying the 2-disc set.
(1979) featuring Chuck Connors in a delightfully creepy role as a curator for closed roadside attraction full of animatronic characters. A young Tanya Roberts co-stars and is delicious in her daisy dukes and tube top. Great watch!
(2004). I was a pseudo-fan of Lady Death during the 90s, more intrigued by the imagery than the actual comic books. She was the poster child for the "bad girl" movement in the 90s. But ever since this film was released I've only heard bad things. But in the end I actually kinda liked this low budget animated flick. It's in no way a good film but I could dig it.
(2008) screened a movie night for quite some time after viewing oh so long ago and loving every minute of it. Finally tonight was the night! It played well as early viewing w/the kids still able to watch (Zombie violence no problem for them... well, at least not Gavin). Everyone enjoyed it as expected. 
(2009). It worked our crowd perfectly. Excellent Robin Williams performance. Great to see again w/our group.
(2009). Upon seeing this via NWI I've been itching to view it again after all the online essays I've read and podcasts I've heard dissecting the timeline presented in this film. No, this isn't a "masterpiece" but much like its cousin, Timecrimes, it definitely sparks discussion. I love that.
(1999), a film that continually shows up in my Flickchart ratings and prompted me to watch again. Man, what a fun film and probably my favorite of Tim Allen's. Great cast (Sam Rockwell, I love you). Too much fun.
(1956) featuring the voluptuous Jayne Mansfield. Another enjoyable watch. So amusing to see how Mansfield was portrayed as the bombshell she was... seriously hard to take your eyes off her throughout. 
(1959), which is a grade D b-movie. Yeah, not very good. Maybe if the film was half as good as the movie poster it'd be worthwhile.
(1958) was also included on The Giant Leeches DVD and is more campy and entertaining. Still not a great film but watchable. Another great movie poster!
(1969), which I watched often as a child. I enjoyed it so much probably b/c I could identify with boy and his daydreaming of Kaiju along side Minya (Godzilla's son). Sadly the film doesn't hold up. This, however, was not the Classic Media re-release (linked) which is a better treatment. Someday I'll have to view that version.
(1963) in its entirety. Especially considering it's one of Gavin's favorite films (according to Ron). And because I really treasure 60s era Japanese sci-fi films. And Matango is no exception. But it's even more than that; it's also a great study on the human condition as this group of castaways try to survive this this bizarre island.
(1955). This is probably due to having seen the 1996 remake (theatrically no less) and I wish I hadn't... at least not before seeing the original, which is way better and way more terrifying. Definitely a classic for a reason.
(1939), one I hadn't (surprisingly) hadn't seen yet. This is another solid entry in the original series of films w/Basil Rathbone stepping in as Dr. Frankenstein. Besides Karloff reprising his famous role, it's great to see Lugosi as the sidekick Ygor.
a.k.a. XX: Utsukushiki kemono (1995). This one involves a "beautiful" Chinese assassin seeking revenge on yakuza for the death of her sister. Of XX: Utsukushiki films I've seen recently, I enjoyed this one the least, which is to say I didn't care for it much.
The Pit DVD is flipper disc that also contains 
(1989), which despite what I heard about it being complete trash, it ain't that bad of a watch! For a bad b-movie. OK, it's not good but still watchable and stupid. Saved review from GetGlue: Not the worst b-movie but unfortunately lacking most of the merits of what makes a bad b-movie good. In short, it's about an old west attraction populated by the evil dead stemming from a murder that occurs years earlier. Some kids come visiting and sets the story in motion. Bleh. Really not worth the time unless you're truly a lousy film enthusiast.
(1988) because it's another one that has been far too long since I last viewed. While not one of Carpenter's stronger efforts from the 80s, it's still so much fun. Deserves a better treatment.
(2008). Think I was more interested in this Bill Maher documentary around the time it was released that I am now but still a decent watch albeit a little long and with little consequence.
(2009), a feature film based on the most recent Spectacular Spider-Man animated series. Animation is okay but, man, the "modern" teenager dialogue is terrible. I don't ever need to hear "brah" in anything I watch. 
(2006) and realized about 10 minutes into it that I had already seen this not-so-stellar family flick about misfit children superheroes. Yeah, quite forgettable even for me. A little sad that a film with Tim Allen, Chevy Chase & Courteney Cox could be so bad but not surprising either. 
(2007), which I didn't even know existed until recently. Here he's a Vegas magician that can see the future... only 2 minutes ahead. Yes, it's that kind of film. Julianne Moore and Jessica Biel (still hot) also star in this kinda okay thriller.
(2008). Fairly interesting and satirical take on the arms trade that's mostly a fun ride even with its over the top finale. Was surprised by Hilary Duff's performance (didn't recognize her at first) and Marisa Tomei is dreamy sexy as ever. 
(2008) off the quick picks shelf figuring I was gonna watch this one sooner or later. Based on everything I've read & heard my expectations were suitably low but all things considered I actually found myself liking this installment of The Mummy franchise. Strange since this one is pegged as being the worst of the three but I really disliked the first two. Not sure what worked for me here since this one is ridiculous (Yeti-cats?!) but it was watchable and entertaining. Great to see Jet Li & Michelle Yeoh onscreen together again... was Twin Warriors (1993) the last (& only other) time these two shared the screen together?
(1996) mainly b/c these Asian Pulp Cinema titles are OOP and disappearing on Netflix. In this one Rei Natsume plays professional bodyguard Cheryl that is quite convincing kicking ass all over the yakuza. She (& her therapist Saiko Isshiki) are very appealing as a pretty unbelievable twist unravels by the end. Overall good watch.
(1981) via NWI. This is a fun b-movie sci-fi horror thriller from the UK that never lets up. Not great by any means but damn fun. 
(2009) blu-ray sitting there so I picked up curious about the so-called McG cut in addition to just wanting to view it again (saw it theatrically but was deadly tired). Feelings the same; it's still a whole lot of meh & full of inconsistencies despite Moon Bloodgood's nude scene (but she is crazy gorgeous). I don't hate this film and would probably watch it again someday.
(1980) rec'd a HD-DVD release yet no BD treatment yet? Anyways, thanks to IFC I DVR'd this hunk of skunk film featuring the late Playmate Dorothy Stratten. It's every bit of cheese that you can imagine. But it's got charm. And isn't that poster just supreme? (it's my iPhone wallpaper too)
(1988). This time the ghoulies get resurrected at a carnival funhouse (same funhouse later used in Dark Ride?). Think this one is on par w/the first film with a little more humor and more camp. 
(1996) starring Ken Ogata as a wizened badass seeking revenge for the death of his wife at the hands of yakuza. The "gonin" in the title are 5 disenchanted women that come together after a botched jewelry store robbery and also stand in the way of the yakuza. The first half is a little slow but everything after the robbery is good stuff. Kimiko Yo is excellent as the elder (40yrs old at the time) leader of this rag-tag bunch. Dug this film.
a.k.a. Phoenix the Warrior (1988) featuring Kathleen Kinmont (yay!). Yeah this film isn't good by any stretch (my comment on @gomiso was something like "80s is my favorite decade for bad films"). But still my kind of bad film.
(2007). Everything I've heard was true; this is a pretty lousy film in almost every way... 'cept for the gorgeous (and often naked) Moran Atias. Acting is atrocious, story is terrible & convoluted. Heavy on gore, blood & kill scenes, which are decent enough but really add nothing to support the film. Disappointing all around.