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Movie Review: America 3000 (1986)

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Synopsis: Hundreds of years after nuclear war, Colorado is now a matriarchal society ruled by female tribes, known as Frau, who kill and enslave the men. Two escapees, Korvis and Gruss form their own all-male tribe, educating and civilizing themselves with the help of children's books and fighting the women to free others. When the Frau gain a new Tiara (queen), Vena, Korvis attempts to use the Frau legend of the "Prezeedent" to get her alone and negotiate peace. However, Reya's second in command, Lakella, influenced by the leader of another tribe, decides to wipe out the men once and for all. Who's in it? The movie stars Chuck Wagner, Laurene Landon , William Wallace, Sue Giosa and Victoria Barrett. Review: I attended another one of my daughter's community theater performances last night and didn't have an opportunity to pick out this morning's movie in advance as a result of that. So, I pretty much went with the first film in my library that caugh...

Movie Review: Body Slam (1986)

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Synopsis: Music producer M. Harry Smilac is struggling financially while his lone client, a band known as Kick, remains un-booked. At first, there is no hope for his financial woes but, after a chance encounter with professional wrestler Rick Roberts, he decides to become a manager representing both Rick and his new tag team partner, Tonga Tom.  Smilac has almost immediate success, especially after bringing his team on the road and pairing them with Kick for a "Rock 'n Wrestling" show. However, his success draws the ire of rival manager Captain Lou Murano, leading to a showdown that pits Roberts and Tom against Murano's world champion Cannibals with the losing manager forced to leave the business. Who's in it? The movie stars Dirk Benedict , Roddy Piper , Sam Fatu, Lou Albano, Kellie Martin , T anya Roberts and Barry Gordon. Review: I forgot to pick out a movie to watch this morning and, with nothing else on top the list as a result, decided to finally take th...

Movie Review: Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI (1986)

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Synopsis: Determined to end his nightmares about the serial killer, Tommy Jarvis digs up Jason Voorhees' grave with the intention of burning the body. However, when a bolt of lightning strikes the grave, reviving Jason and making him stronger than ever, Tommy must, instead, convince the local authorities the killer has returned. Who's in it? The movie stars Thom Mathews , Jennifer Cooke , David Kagen , C. J. Graham and Vincent Guastaferro . Review: Even though my wife and I were disappointed by the last two films, I decided to give the movie series one more chance and ended up watching this installment last night. As it turns out, this movie was actually quite a bit of an improvement. At first, I wasn't really sure what to think of Jason's (Graham) revival, mostly because the lightning bolt happening to hit his grave shortly after it was dug up seemed like an awfully big coincidence. However, as the movie progressed, I found it actually fit the rest of the ...