Evil microwave makes fat guy bubble
Nothing dates a film like a film that features the internet. That's why more films should feature the internet. Ghost in the Machine is one of those films.
Back in Action (1993)
Roddy Piper joins wooden Billy Blanks. Wooden would be praise. Wood has grains and knots. In other words wood has character. Blanks is more like a muscled shirtless slab of fuming MDF. But Blanks makes up for his acting by turning Back in Action into his own kicking rampage.
Chuckle time in Dead End Drive-In
Dead End Drive-In is one of Brian Trenchard-Smith's best films. There are a heap of highlights. Some of those highlights feature Wilbur Wilde (from Hey Hey It's Saturday). Every time Wilde makes an appearance he does something completely ridiculous. Including this clip.
Sensitive New Age Killer (2000)
If you have read my Dead End Drive-In articles you may have noticed my fascination for Australian action films. From Brian Trenchard-Smith’s forays in the genre, to Mark “Jacko” Jackson’s baffling buddy-cop outing. I can’t get enough. Sensitive New Age Killer fits perfectly as a successor to these films.
Don’t worry, guys, I’m calling 5 ambulances
Fridge-faced Brian Bosworth must be a real swell guy. In One Tough Bastard, Bosworth plays a character hellbent on revenge against MC Hammer (seriously). On the way he treats his foes with the utmost respect. As demonstrated here in this thoughtful scene.
Deathcheaters (1976)
Stuntmen. Saboteurs. Hellraisers! With a tagline like that who in their right mind wouldn’t want a Deathcheaters DVD for a Christmas present? That’s exactly what I thought when I gave this to my ladyfriend for Christmas and subsequently forced her to watch it that night.
Bullet Down Under (1994)
Mark "Jacko" Jackson tries hard in his role as Jack Moran. Really hard. His effort is admirable. You can see it in his munted face.
How to swear like a bad guy
When Nicole Kidman and her BMX buddies steal walkie-talkies in Brian Trenchard-Smith's teen classic BMX Bandits, it infuriates some hardened criminals. But this reaction from terrifying tough man (David Argue) is utterly chilling.
Running from the Guns (1987)
Running from the Guns, the seldom-seen Australian crime caper from the late eighties, has almost everything you want in a buddy/car chase film. It contains fast things and furious things. In fact it reminds me of that car movie franchise that has both fast and furious things.
Over the Top (1987)
Years after Rocky Balboa punched his ways into our hearts and John Rambo shot his load in a few guys, Sylvester Stallone brought to the world his cinematic ode to arm-fucking.
The Chain Reaction (1980)
A fast drive into paradise turns into a nuclear nightmare – an enthralling tagline to an entertaining eco-thriller. The Chain Reaction features the kind of elements modern Australian cinema lacks. Thrills, spills, car chases and Steve Bisley’s junk.
BMX Bandits (1983)
Is there a radder film than Australia’s very own BMX Bandits? Of course there bloody isn’t. How rad is it? Well it contains all the raddest things ever: BMXs, walkie-talkies, Nicole Kidman’s twisted mane and, uh, foam.
