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Monster a Go-Go (1965)
"What you are about to see may not even be possible"
During the 1960s, crappy movies were being made left and right, classic compost piles like "Red Zone Cuba" and "Manos the Hands of Fate". But nothing as quite as bad as the atrocious monstrosity that is "Monster A Go-Go". This movie is so awful that just thinking about it makes me shudder. There are so many things wrong with this film, the script, the acting, and the classic phone ring that sounds suspiciously like a stage hand making a buzzing sound. After viewing this film "that may not even be possible", you'll wish that it really isn't possible, you'll wish this film never would have been made. The entire film consists of: scientists arguing for no reason, random monster killings where the victims are "horribly mutilated", dancing teens (this must be the A Go-Go part), and some civil defense footage thrown in for good measure, and an ending that will leave you confused, sad, and depressed, the films saving grace? the excellent soundtrack that includes some guitar scales and what sounds like a tuba being dropped over and over again. If you're watching the MST3K version, there are some great references to be had, "The Gods Must be Crazy", "Monty Python", and Gary Newman (Cars) just to name a few. The guys get some really good cracks in there (Why general!, hey Timmy my dad's dead again, can I come over for dinner?). In conclusion, classic MST. "There! your announcer feels vindicated".
Super Kontora: Eirian no Gyakushû (1987)
Difficult yet playable
The first time I played this game, I couldn't get past the first level without losing at least two lives. Yes, the game can be extremely frustrating at times, and yes, you will want to throw your controller out the window. Super C is one of those games where the more you play it, the better you get at it. If you can get past the fact that the game is not forgiving of mistakes and the fact that there are no continues if you get a game over, there is a fun, difficult game to be played here. And unlike other games, this game doesn't give you any hints on how to beat the level and holds your hand. Bottom line, this game is awesome and if you don't like it, go play Animal Crossing or something.
Mad Max (1979)
Excellent Action Flick, if a little cheesy at times
Yes this movie is good and yes it has some cheesy love scenes, but that only adds to the story which is vital to the movie. The movie takes place during a time of anarchy and the small fraction of civilization still trying to hang on. Max Rockatansky is part of the Main Force Patrol, the only thing standing between civilization and total chaos. This movie has some of the coolest chase scenes which are only outdone by its sequel "The Road Warrior". Surprisingly, there isn't so much gun play as there is vehicle carnage (but the scene where Max blasts Bubba with the shotgun is awesome). The story is good and the action scenes are well done for a movie at this time. Overall, the movie is fun to watch and it is a good setup to Mad Max 2.
Stalker (1979)
Holy Cow
This film wowed me from beginning to end and I still don't fully understand it. It's a film that you have to see multiple times to try and get the message it's trying to send. The director, a sheer genius, made a film about what he saw in humanity, thus producing this masterpiece about mankind's struggle to face reality. Not only is the message driving, but every scene from beginning to end is art. One scene that especially stood out to me was the sand dune scene in which the writer confronts his own soul and questions his intelligence and ability to write. Another would be the dream sequence that the stalker has, though slow in pace, it is a brilliant scene that will leave you wanting more. Through out the entire film, if you have the patience to sit through this two and a half hour work of art, you will ponder and think and try to make sense of this film. You can only watch it though and enjoy the vision of a brilliant mind.
Mad Max 2 (1981)
Fantastic Action Film
This film has to be one of the best action films of all time. From start to finish, this movie grabs you and doesn't let go. Everything from the opening road fight, to the unbelievably well done tanker chase. One thing I love about this movie is the realism if the whole thing. Close to the road realistic action, for example, when one of the punks goes to shoot one of the tires on the tanker with a crossbow, he gets pulled under and you actually see him get run over (or at least the stunt dummy). Another thing that makes this film so good is the authentic Australian accents that all of the characters in the film have. The last half-hour of this film is the most fun I have ever had watching a movie. Scary villains, cynical main characters, and pulse pounding action that few films have achieved.
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)
Not the best mad max
This is not exactly what I would call a Mad Max film, after seeing Road Warrior and experiencing the excellence of that film, I felt somewhat disappointed after seeing this. It supposedly started out as some kind of kids in the wilderness film, and was merged with the Mad Max franchise(bad idea). The casting was not exactly the best, I mean come on Tina Turner? One of the main problems with this film is that there are no good villains. No Wez, no Humungus, not even a decent Toecutter! Nothing really even happens, if you are going to plan on seeing this sub par action flick (can it even be called that?) make sure you see Mad Max 2 or Mad Max, or better yet both. Another problem with this film is that there are too many people, even the Thunderdome battle sequence is dull, Max doesn't even kill anyone! The music is bad, the characters are bad (not in the good way) and after seeing this film, it left a very bad taste in my mouth.