The VHS Strikes Back

Arachnophobia is a horror-comedy and Patreon Kent's pick this week. Directed by Frank Marshall and written by Don Jakoby, Wesley Strick and Al Williams. Starring Jeff Daniels, Julian Sands, Harley Jane Kozak and John Goodman.

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Plot Summary:

A large spider from the jungles of South America is accidentally transported in a crate with a dead body to America where it mates with a local spider. Soon after, the residents of a small California town disappear as the result of spider bites from the deadly spider offspring. It's up to a couple of doctors aided by an insect exterminator to annihilate these eight-legged freaks before they take over the entire town.

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After last week's Avedon/Rothrock stitch-up, there was only one thing for it. It's time to break glass for a low-budget sci-fi adventure, Battle Beyond the Stars! One of Roger Corman's most expensive movies, this came in a batch of Star Wars rip-offs in 1980 and was directed by Jimmy T. Murakami and stars Richard Thomas, Robert Vaughn, George Peppard, John Saxon, Sybil Danning, and Darlanne Fluegel.

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Plot Summary:

Shad, a young farmer, assembles a band of diverse mercenaries in outer space to defend his peaceful planet from the evil tyrant Sador and his armada of aggressors. Among the mercenaries are Space Cowboy, a spacegoing truck driver from Earth; Gelt, a wealthy but experienced assassin looking for a place to hide; and Saint-Exmin, a Valkyrie warrior looking to prove herself in battle.

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This week we're covering a martial arts movie that wasn't picked up by the American or Hong Kong film market. This can mean only one thing, it's Chris' pick. And this one stars Loren Avedon and Cynthia Rothrock, and is directed by Godfrey Ho.

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Plot Summary:

After six years as a guest of the state, mob hit man Jason Reed wants nothing more than to get an honest job and spend time with his young son, Tommy. He is not ten steps outside of the prison before being greeted by Keither, an old crony anxious to pick up where they left off. While out for a drive with his son, Jason saves a young woman from a gun-wielding thug, not realizing that he has just managed to ruin Keith's plans to recover some stolen heroin. While fending off various retaliatory attacks from his old buddies, Jason must also deal with his ex-wife, a reformed drug addict who has returned from out of nowhere intent on reuniting with Tommy.

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Special crossover episode this week where we feature the Back to the Filmography podcast, where host IAMJACsMusings speaks to special guest Chris. Back to the Filmogphraphy is currently going through the whole Jason Statham back catalog and this is the 6th installment. Catch Back to the Filmography whereever you get your podcasts from and follow on https://twitter.com/BacktotheFilmog

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Plot Summary:

Disgraced ex-England captain (Danny 'Mean Machine' Meehan) is thrown in jail for assaulting two police officers. Whilst in jail, he doesn't receive any favors because of his celebrity status in the outside world. He is outnumbered and many prisoners constantly barrage him with insults for letting down his country in a crucial World Cup game. He keeps his head down and has the opportunity to forget everything and change the lives of the prisoners. These prisoners have the chance to put one over the evil guards. The prisoners are led by Danny and the whole of the prison, guards aside, are behind them. Game on......

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Patreon Glynn Davies is our guest this week and chose a childhood favorite, Iron Eagle. Released in the same year as Top Gun, this is directed by Sidney J. Furie and written by Kevin Alyn Elders. And stars Louis Gossett Jr., Jason Gedrick, and David Suchet.

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Plot Summary:

A young pilot plans a rescue mission when his father is shot down over enemy territory and captured.

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Few movies have such a recognizable title track as 9 to 5 from 1980! It's the pick of Patreon supporter LuckyLooLooGreen this week and it's co-written and directed by Colin Higgins with story by Patricia Resnick. Starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, Dabney Coleman, Elizabeth Wilson, and Sterling Hayden.

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Plot Summary:

Three female employees of a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot find a way to turn the tables on him.

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A real blast from the past this week with the 1980 blockbuster comedy, Stir Crazy! A childhood favorite of Dave's, this one was directed by the great Sidney Poitier, written by Bruce Jay Friedman, and starring Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor.

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Plot Summary:

Set up and wrongfully accused, two best friends will be sent to prison for a crime they didn't commit. However, no prison cell could keep them locked in.

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What a stellar cast this is and it's Chris' pick this week!! Directed by Mark L. Lester and written by and combination of Brian Grazer, James Keach, Harold Ramis (sorry Harold!), and Peter Torokvei. But stars John Candy, Eugene Levy, Robert Loggia, Kenneth McMillan and Meg Ryan. This movie promises so much more than it delivers!

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Plot Summary:

A fired cop and useless lawyer sign up as security guards and find they've joined a corrupt union.

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It's Patreon Mafs pick this week with a classic sci-fi adventure; Innerspace! Directed by Joe Dante and starring Dennis Quaid, Martin Short and Meg Ryan. This one is sure to divide opinion.

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Plot Summary:

A test pilot is miniaturized in a secret experiment and accidentally injected into a hapless store clerk.

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Patreon and long-time supporter, John Hammond, has picked some corkers in the past and he's done it again with this one. Hard Ticket to Hard Ticket to Hawaii was written and directed by Andy Sidaris and starred several Playboy Playmates: Dona Speir (Miss March 1984), Hope Marie Carlton (Miss July 1985), Cynthia Brimhall (Miss October 1985), and Patty Duffek (Miss May 1984).

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Plot Summary:

In Hawaii, an undercover DEA agent and her civilian friend stumble upon a drug-trafficking operation, and have to enlist the help of all their colleagues/friends to go after the vicious drug kingpin.

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