By This summer’s paltry theatrical box office returns have generated plenty of editorials about what is necessary to get people back in the seats. The one thing nobody seems eager to propose is finding a new William Castle. If you’re a fan of Svengoolie, you know all about William Castle. The
Home Video Hovel: Querelle, by Rudie Obias
The post Home Video Hovel: Querelle, by Rudie Obias appeared first on Battleship Pretension. During his short, yet prolific, career, New German Cinema director Rainer Werner Fassbinder made 44 films and TV dramas in just 15 years. In 1982, Fassbinder’s life was cut short from a drug overdose of cocaine
4K UHD Review: Mute Witness (Limited Edition)
While wrapping up film school, there’s a bit of a rush to make your first feature film. Nowadays you can make your debut film using the 4K camera in your cellphone and post it online with the hopes of getting the attention of a bigger streaming site. Back in the
Crocodile bites Blu-ray in July
In the wake of Jaws being a massive hit in the mid-70s, Studios and distributors large and small wanted their man-eater to chew up the box office. You couldn’t visit the drive-in without a fear of nature attacking you from the giant screen. And the nightmares came from around the
Patreon: FMK Part I
The post Patreon: FMK Part I appeared first on Battleship Pretension. This week on the Patreon, Tyler and David play a game of Fuck Marry Kill as suggested by the patrons. This episode is available to Patreon subscribers only. Tiers start as low as $2 per month. Become a Patron! The
