4 Shots From 4 Films: Macabre, Demons, Demons 2, Dinner With A Vampire


4 Shots From 4 Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films is all about letting the visuals do the talking.

Happy birthday, Lamberto Bava!

4 Shots From 4 Films

Macabre (1980, dir by Lamberto Bava)

Macabre (1980, dir by Lamberto Bava)

Demons (1985, dir by Lamberto Bava)

Demons (1985, dir by Lamberto Bava)

Demons 2 (1986, dir by Lamberto Bava)

Demons 2 (1986, dir by Lamberto Bava)

Dinner With A Vampire (1987, dir by Lamberto Bava)

Dinner With A Vampire (1987, dir by Lamberto Bava)

4 Shots From 4 Films: The Natural, Field of Dreams, Eight Men Out, 42


4 Shots From 4 Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films is all about letting the visuals do the talking.

Two months ago, Lisa reviewed The Pride of the Yankees.  Two days ago, Gary reviewed Take Me Out To The Ballgame.  Erin just explained to me why the Orioles are going to lose this season and the Rangers are going to win.  Opening Day is almost here.

These 4 shots from 4 films are dedicated to baseball lovers everywhere.

4 Shots From 4 Films

The Natural (1984, directed by Barry Levinson)

The Natural (1984, directed by Barry Levinson)

Field of Dreams (1989, directed by Phil Alden Robinson)

Field of Dreams (1989, directed by Phil Alden Robinson)

Eight Men Out (1989, directed by John Sayles)

Eight Men Out (1989, directed by John Sayles)

42 (2013, directed by Brian Hegeland)

42 (2013, directed by Brian Hegeland)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Cleopatra, The Fall of the Roman Empire, Caligula, Titus


4 Shots From 4 Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films is all about letting the visuals do the talking.

Welcome to a special Ides of March edition of 4 Shots From 4 Films.  These 4 shots are taken from 4 diverse films about the Roman Empire (which, of course, was a direct result of events that occurred long ago on the Ides of March).

4 Shots From 4 Films

Cleopatra (1963, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz)

Cleopatra (1963, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz)

The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964, dir by Anthony Mann)

The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964, dir by Anthony Mann)

Caligula (1979, dir by Tinto Brass, et al)

Caligula (1979, dir by Tinto Brass, et al)

Titus (1999, dir by Julie Taymor)

Titus (1999, dir by Julie Taymor)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Little Hero (1967), Computer Superman (1977), Return of Mr. Superman (1960), Asi kabadayi/Turkish Wolverine (1986)


I am in the middle of watching the Indian film Dariya Dil (1988), which is commonly known as Indian Superman and Spiderwoman. It’s awesome, but I won’t be able to have it finished by tonight or maybe even tomorrow. As a result, I thought I would share four more superhero knockoff movies that I won’t be able to review because I don’t have subtitles for them.

Little Hero (1967, dir. Reza Safai)

Little Hero (1967, dir. Reza Safai)

This film from India apparently has not only Superman in it, but Tarzan and The Ringo Kid. That also looks like it could be Supergirl. I thought that only the Filipinos knocked off Supergirl. Apparently, even before we did the Helen Slater movie.

Computer Superman (1977, dir. Sompote Sands)

Computer Superman (1977, dir. Sompote Sands)

This movie from Thailand is mainly about the Thai version of The Six Million Dollar Man, but also has a host of other characters such as this guy who has giant ears.

Return of Mr. Superman (1960, dir. Manmohan Sabir)

Return of Mr. Superman (1960, dir. Manmohan Sabir)

Like Superman a bunch, but wish he looked more like Spy Smasher? No worries. This 1960 Indian film has got you covered. He flies and everything! Strangely, there was another Indian movie that came out the same year with the same lead actor, but was just called Superman. Oh, and yes, I am aware there is a Turkish Spy Smasher, but I have subtitles for that one.

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Asi kabadayi/Turkish Wolverine (1986, dir. Çetin Inanç)

From probably the king of Turkish knockoffs comes the movie that has become known as Turkish Wolverine. You could also call it Turkish Rambo Wolverine if you want. I mean he does shoot arrows as well, and is played by Serdar Kebapçilar who played Turkish Rambo. I swear there’s Turkish everything.

4 Shots From 4 Films: Perversion Story, Zombi 2, The Beyond, The New York Ripper


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20 years ago today, the great Italian director Lucio Fulci passed away in Rome.  In the years following his death, Fulci has somehow managed to be both one of the most influential and one of the most underappreciated directors of all time.  This edition of 4 Shots From 4 Films is dedicated to Fulci’s memory and his legacy.

(We’ve dedicated two editions of 4 Shots From 4 Films to Fulci in the past.  Take a look at them here and here.  Fortunately, Fulci was one of the most visually inventive directors of all time.  Even the lesser, low-budget films that he made towards the end of his career can be counted on to offer up at least one memorably surreal shot.)

4 Shots From 4 Films

Perversion Story (1969, dir by Lucio Fulci)

Perversion Story (1969, dir by Lucio Fulci)

Zombi 2 (1969, dir by Lucio Fulci)

Zombi 2 (1969, dir by Lucio Fulci)

The Beyond (1981, dir by Lucio Fulci)

The Beyond (1981, dir by Lucio Fulci)

The New York Ripper (1982, dir by Lucio Fulci)

The New York Ripper (1982, dir by Lucio Fulci)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Supermen (1970), Superman (1987), Star Jjangga II: Super Betaman, Majingga V (1990), Three Supermen at the Olympic Games (1984)


Sometimes when you are trying to find Superman and Batman knockoffs you come across ones where you just can’t track down English subtitles. Here are four of them. The first and last are from a long running series of Supermen movies. The second is one of at least three 1980’s Indian Superman movies. The third is some sort of Batman like movie from South Korea. Despite not having any idea what they are saying, I can still take screenshots!

Supermen (1970, dir. Bitto Albertini)

Supermen (1970, dir. Bitto Albertini)

Superman (1987, dir. B. Gupta)

Superman (1987, dir. B. Gupta)

Star Jjangga II: Super Betaman, Majingga V (1990, dir. Yeong-han Kim)

Star Jjangga II: Super Betaman, Majingga V (1990, dir. Yeong-han Kim)

Three Supermen at the Olympic Games (1984, dir. Italo Martinenghi)

Three Supermen at the Olympic Games (1984, dir. Italo Martinenghi)

4 Shots From 4 Shows: Degrassi, Lost, Community, Ringer


4 Shots From 4 Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films is all about letting the visuals do the talking.

Welcome to a special TV edition of 4 Shots From 4 Films!

4 Shots From 4 Shows

Degrassi: The Next Generation: Time Stands Still Part One (2004, dir by Stefan Scaini)

Degrassi: The Next Generation: Time Stands Still Part One (2004, dir by Stefan Scaini)

Lost: The End (2010, dir by Jack Bender)

Lost: The End (2010, dir by Jack Bender)

Community: Modern Warfare (2010, dir by Justin Lin)

Community: Modern Warfare (2010, dir by Justin Lin)

Ringer: Pilot (2011, dir by Richard Shepard)

Ringer: Pilot (2011, dir by Richard Shepard)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Monty Python’s Life of Brian, Time Bandits, Mona Lisa, Track 29


4 Shots From 4 Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films is all about letting the visuals do the talking.

In 1978, George Harrison co-founded HandMade Films to finance Monty Python’s The Life of Brian.  The company continued to produce films through the 80s and helped to reinvigorate the British film industry.  All of the shots below come from HandMade films and credit George Harrison as executive producer.

4 Shots From 4 Films

Monty Python's The Life of Brian (1979, directed by Terry Jones)

Monty Python’s Life of Brian (1979, directed by Terry Jones)

Time Bandits (1981, directed by Terry Gilliam)

Time Bandits (1981, directed by Terry Gilliam)

Mona Lisa (1986, directed by Neil Jordan)

Mona Lisa (1986, directed by Neil Jordan)

Track 29 (1988, directed by Nicolas Roeg)

Track 29 (1988, directed by Nicolas Roeg)

4 Shots From 4 Films: The Elephant Man, Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, Mulholland Drive


4 Shots From 4 Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films is all about letting the visuals do the talking.

Happy birthday, David Lynch!

4 Shots From 4 Films

The Elephant Man (1980, directed by David Lynch)

The Elephant Man (1980, directed by David Lynch)

Blue Velvet (1986, directed by David Lynch)

Blue Velvet (1986, directed by David Lynch)

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992, directed by David Lynch)

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992, directed by David Lynch)

Mulholland Drive (2000, directed by David Lynch)

Mulholland Drive (2000, directed by David Lynch)

 

 

4 Shots From 4 Films: James Earl Jones Edition


4 Shots From 4 Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films is all about letting the visuals do the talking.

Happy Birthday to the man with the imposing presence: James Earl Jones

4 SHOTS FROM 4 FILMS

The Hunt for Red October (dir. by John McTiernan)

The Hunt for Red October (dir. by John McTiernan)

The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (dir. by John Badham)

The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (dir. by John Badham)