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Young warrior, I don't recall seeing any of those movies, or if I did, I have completely forgotten about them. I will definitely try to watch all of them!
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Hmm... my opinion on these...

I have to say I never liked Making the Grade at all. I feel like I should, but whenever I watch it I just can't bring myself to like it.
Crazy Moon is a lovely little romantic comedy.
Oddballs is a Canadian camp movie mess that for a brief period as a kid was actually my favourite movie (!) It really really is silly though.
Volunteers is a pretty good movie from when Tom Hanks was primarily a comedic actor. I believe he met his wife (the lead actress) on this. Not great, but well worth watching for Hanks, Candy and the ever reliable Tim Thomerson.

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Anybody seen this 1992 Italian shocker Body Puzzle by Demons director Lamberto Bava and starring the lovely Joanna Pacula,it's just been announced for a UK Blu Ray release from 88 Films.

Before today I don't think I've ever heard of this one or if I had it went straight over my head,anyone seen it and if so is it any good?


https://youtu.be/21VVJdCH_FM - Body Puzzle trailer (1992).

In the mid 90's Body Puzzle was released on sell-through VHS in the UK by a company called Arthouse Productions LTD.
Body Puzzle, along with Lamberto Bava's Macabre, came out through that label in their 'Taste Of Fear' series.

I actually still have these ! [Cool]

I'm not familiar with any other releases in that Taste Of Fear series, but i guess there must have been quite a few.
According to the sleeve, Macabre was number 4 (released in '95) and Body Puzzle was number 29 (released in '96).

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quote:
Originally posted by Logan 5:

I have to say I never liked Making the Grade at all. I feel like I should, but whenever I watch it I just can't bring myself to like it.

Oddballs is a Canadian camp movie mess that for a brief period as a kid was actually my favourite movie (!) It really really is silly though.

I´m shocked that you don´t enjoy MtG!

The cast in Oddballs is so young that i can understand why it has no nudity but who cares because there´s nurses like Kimberly Brooks [Big Grin]

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I love Making The Grade,never seen Oddballs though but it looks like fun!


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Not sure whether I've asked about this one before but has anybody watched the 1983 sci - fi thriller Brainstorm starring Christopher Walken,Louis Fletcher,Cliff Robertson and in her final role Natalie Wood.

Is it worth checking out?

https://youtu.be/NNiZP2G-nEM - Brainstorm (1983) - looks trippy but very cool judging by the trailer!

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Rewatching Brainstorm right now.
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That would be cool atomik,my birthday next month so if it's any good I might get the wife to get me a copy!

If it's not so great I'll probably look at watching it sometime on a rental.

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I am not a huge fan of Brainstorm, though I have to admit there is some very good acting and special effects in it. Natalie Wood's death, I think, put a real damper on the proceedings. Had she lived, I think that it probably would have been a better film.
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quote:
I´m shocked that you don´t enjoy MtG!
I feel like I should, but I just don't. It just doesn't work for me.

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The cast in Oddballs is so young that i can understand why it has no nudity but who cares because there´s nurses like Kimberly Brooks
I always thought it should have nudity as there were tons of attractive women in it, and it has a 'frat' feel. But it's like the movie is being targeted at kids so they just didn't do it.

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Not sure whether I've asked about this one before but has anybody watched the 1983 sci - fi thriller Brainstorm starring Christopher Walken,Louis Fletcher,Cliff Robertson and in her final role Natalie Wood.
I like Brainstorm quite a bit, but as Crash said it isn't perfect as they completed the movie 'around' Natalie Woods tragic death (did he? Didn't he?) As a result they worked with what they had, and while the film is more flawed for it, it's still worth watching.
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I always get Brainstorm mixed up with Altered States. [Roll Eyes]
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Brainstorm is more family friendly. [Smile]
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I know that sequels usually go downhill with each one they make, but should I watch Revenge of the Nerds III and IV?
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I have absolutely no memory of either 3 or 4. But 1 and 2 are excellent (1 is excellent 2 is good). Make of that what you will...
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I've never watched either parts 3 or 4 myself Logan but I loved the original and to a lesser degree the first sequel Nerds In Paradise,I do know that both parts 3 and 4 were released direct to home video plus If I remember right that part 4 was actually a made for TV movie!
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They sold 3-D glasses and scratch n' sniff cards in stores for part 4! I do remember that.
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Jakey V.

I don't remember anything about ROTN 3 but I do remember that I have tried to watch part 4. "Tried" is the key word here. I could not get through it. Perhaps if you find it extremely cheap you might give it a shot.

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I've got one !

Since there was some discussion about Theresa Russell in the 70's Movie thread, it reminded me of this one :

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Insignificance (1985)

This came out right in the middle of our favorite decade, has a terrific cast (including Theresa Russell),
a bizarre story, and is directed by the great Nicolas Roeg..

But has anyone actually seen it ??

Check out the trailer : www.youtube.com/watch?v=UguoW3xKP8U

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I have seen it and think that it's excellent. It's based on a stage play, but director Nic Roeg uses his usual fractured editing techniques to make it really interesting. All the performers are fantastic, including Tony Curtis and Gary Busey.
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I saw it years ago. My only memory is that it was an odd mess and Marilyn meets Einstein. I might need to rewatch it...
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I'm thinking about watching Vice Versa (1988).
Should I check it out? Is it any good? [Smile]

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quote:
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I'm thinking about watching Vice Versa (1988).
Should I check it out? Is it any good? [Smile]

Definitely Chloe it's a lot of fun!

Have you seen many of the body swap comedies that they made in the 80s - 18 Again,Big,Like Father Like Son etc as there all good for a laugh!

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quote:
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Originally posted by Chloe:
I'm thinking about watching Vice Versa (1988).
Should I check it out? Is it any good? [Smile]

Definitely Chloe it's a lot of fun!

Have you seen many of the body swap comedies that they made in the 80s - 18 Again,Big,Like Father Like Son etc as there all good for a laugh!

I've seen Like Father, Like Son. But I was pretty young when I saw it, so haven't watched it in years. I haven't got around to seeing Big yet, but it's on my 'To Watch List'. So, I'll see it soon. But I do like body swap comedy movies!
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The two best body swap movies of the 80's were Big and Vice Versa. I also love the 70's Freaky Friday.
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This is one I've always wanted to watch and that is Richard Franklin's 1981 horror thriller Road Games starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Stacy Keach.

Any fans out there?

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Road Games is a stylish little mystery thriller. Keach is excellent.
I think you´d like it because i know that you enjoy Australian stuff.

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