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SIGHT UNSEEN – CRANK: HIGH VOLTAGE

By | April 2009

TOO HOT FOR THE CRITICS! When last we see them, God and Chelios are pulling an Eiffel Tower on Ria, while the entire East Asian landmass burns with holy fire.

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SIGHT UNSEEN – CRANK: HIGH VOLTAGE

“Sight Unseen” is Film Threat’s showcase for new movies withheld from pre-release scrutiny. Studios are increasingly in the habit these days of not...

BIG MAN JAPAN COMES TO THE STATES

Truly a bizzare film (even for fans of giant monster movies), "Big Man Japan" gets a limited U.S. release on May 15th. We caught this one at the San Diego...

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THE BOOTLEG FILES: THE FAT SPY

BOOTLEG FILES 278: “The Fat Spy” (1966 comedy starring Jack E. Leonard and Jayne Mansfield). LAST SEEN: We cannot confirm the last public exhibition...

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THE BOOTLEG FILES: ROAD TO BALI

In reviewing the comedy films from Hollywood’s so-called golden era, the “Road” pictures are often called up as representing the finest of the genre....

THIS ANIME SMELLS LIKE CAT SHIT

The cute and fuzzies have gone to war…again. Originally a manga series by Motofumi Kobayashi, “Cat Shit One” – released in the States as...

TURKISH RAMBO ON THE RAMPAGE

Just when you thought we had seen the last of Turkish rip-off cinema – check out our reviews of Turkish Star Wars, Turkish Star Trek, Turkish E.T.,...

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THE BOOTLEG FILES: THE STAR WARS KID

BOOTLEG FILES 276: “The Star Wars Kid” (2002 viral video of a chubby teenager as a Jedi) LAST SEEN: It is all over the Net. AMERICAN HOME VIDEO:...

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THE BOOTLEG FILES: OLYMPIA 52

BOOTLEG FILES 275: “Olympia 52” (Chris Marker’s 1952 documentary on the Helsinki Olympics) LAST SEEN: The film is available on YouTube. AMERICAN...

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THE BOOTLEG FILES: GULLIVER’S TRAVELS

BOOTLEG FILES 274: “Gulliver’s Travels” (1939 animated feature film). LAST SEEN: The film is available on the Internet. AMERICAN HOME VIDEO: In...

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THE BOOTLEG FILES: CHIMMIE HICKS AT THE RACES

BOOTLEG FILES 273: “Chimmie Hicks at the Races” (a short comedy made in 1900 and starring Charley Grapewin). LAST SEEN: The film is available on the...

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