Back in Austin at Brian Kelley's home for another awesome installment of BTSNAT! Different set of people for this marathon sitting but still an excellent group to watch movies together for 16+ hours.
As with the last BTSNAT in December, @Noahphex leads with his pick of
Scavenger Hunt (1979), a film I had recently watched most of when I discovered it was OOP. Amazing cast yet overly long. Still a fun watch to see these actors interact. Richard Benjamin, Scatman Crothers, Cloris Leachman, Roddy McDowall, Tony Randall, Dirk Benedict, et al. 6 / 10
Next was Micah's (@ReelDistraction) choice of Daryl Duke's
Payday (1973), a Rip Torn joint I had seen in recent years after GGTMC covered it. Incredible performance, good film and great ending for this pathetic honky-tonk man. 7 / 10
Josh (@VHSisthetruth) couldn't make this time but provided a hilarious video intro for his film
Science Crazed (1991), which is equally hilarious for different reasons. This Canuxploitation film defies all and is nearly inexplicable with its repeated use of footage and bizarre horror. Incredible film bad in every conceivable way yet you cannot stop escape it. 5 / 10 (but one I desperately want to own!)
The only way to follow that was with a little rape-revenge, BK's favorite sub-genre, with his choice of
Naked Vengeance (1985). Sleazy and brutal as expected that delivers the goods. Solid entry. 7 / 10
I did locate an adequate David Prior flick for my selection with
The Final Sanction (1990), starring his brother Ted Prior along side Robert Z'Dar. Kind of a ridiculous premise to pit two warriors against each to decide a greater outcome between two nations but just go with it. Stupid but good enough for this crowd, thankfully. 6.6 / 10
Jenni, @Noahphex's wife, joined us for this outing and her film was voted next,
The Search for Animal Chin (1987). I adore this film and the on-location skating and shredding including the half-pipe at Tony Hawk's home. Good fun and apparently a flick my brother watched a hella lot back in the day. 7.5 / 10
Now it was time for Damon's (@zombiefreak) movie (so glad Damon make the trip as he was missed in December). His original choice wouldn't play but his back-up proved just as worthy as we belly-laughed throughout
Pledge Night a.k.a.
A Hazing in Hell (1990). Damn riot of a horror flick that is great with a crowd. 7.5 / 10
The final film of the BTSNAT marathon is always a Brian Trenchard-Smith movie. We were treated to his take on the Porky's franchise,
Pimpin' Pee Wee (2009) a.k.a.
Porky's: The College Years. Been looking forward to this since BK mentioned it at the last BTSNAT. Turns out it's a better-than-average installment that all of us managed to remain awake and entertained. 6.7 / 10
Somehow we managed to cram in an extra film and still finish before 5AM but damn what a marathon of movies and an even better time with friends. So glad I could make it down for BTSNAT 2.5 and hope I'm there for the next one.
- June New: 21
- June Re-watch: 3
- June '11 MTD: 24
- June '10 MTD: 64
- 2011 YTD: 340
(1988), which rocks. Also great to have director Mick Garris in attendance to provide some background and answer questions. Love this film. 7/10
(1991). I've attempted to watch this in the past but never finished. This was a pretty scratched up print but great to watch despite the fucking moron girls talking the entire time. 7.5/10
(2010). This is one film that plays much better with a good audience and it's a better film that way. Glad I waited to catch this in the theater after missing it at Fantastic Fest last year. Best killer tire movie ever! 8/10
, a film I had seen only in recent years but fell in love with immediately. Thrilled to see it on the big screen with an audience. 7.5/10
(1997) was the last film of the night and still nightmare inducing. (7/10) Was glad to see many of the usual suspects at the event. Rusty did a great job as always and glad Music Box dealt with the talkers. Already looking forward to next year's event!
(1967). Another film I've only seen in bits & pieces but never in its entirety. Holy damn this is a fantastic movie. I hate myself for not watching this sooner. And here it's not just Newman that's great but the entire cast. Too many excellent character actors to count. Some uncredited like Joe Don Baker! Can see owning the Blu-ray someday. Lots to revisit. 8.5/10
New to DVD thanks to Synapse Films is Battle Girl: Living Dead In Tokyo Bay
(1991). This Japanese post-apocalyptic horror film certainly pre-dates those from 2000s but sadly isn't better than those more recent examples. It's not a terrible film but not very noteworthy (other than being an early example of this subgenre). 6/10
(2009). Been putting off viewing this one due to the content even tho I know it's one that must be watched. Do yourself a solid and watch this film. The drama of documenting the video evidence of mass slaughter of dolphins in Taiji is intense throughout. It is required viewing for everyone. 
(2004). Like the premise (shark attack off pre-war New Jersey at the turn of the century) but again the execution fails as the terror wasn't very terrifying. Wonder if John Rhys-Davies even cares anymore about the roles he takes.
(1991) but I have no excuses. This is definitely one of those films that I'm already looking forward to seeing again. So many little touches to notice. And possibly my favorite John Goodman role.
(2002). Not to say this is bad film because I actually rather enjoyed it. But it doesn't resonate nearly as well as the other Hannibal films. But Ralph Fiennes was entertaining.
