We all lament the fall of the video store, but for years after most had closed up shop and gone the way of the Dodo, there were a few who continued on, surviving on donations, loyal fans, regular customers, and probably a drop in living standards to keep the dream alive.
Op Shop / Thrift Store DVD Haul – October 23, 2023
I just scored big today for a quick, local op shop haul.
Rise of the Guardians, The Frozen Ground, Dune, Serenity, Band of Brothers collector’s tin (sealed), and Final Destination 3.
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Op Shop / Thrift Store DVD Haul – October 12, 2023
What a productive day of movie hunting I had this week!
I managed to find an op shop I hadn’t been too before and it was totally worth the visit. I managed to get Star Trek: The Voyage Home, The Faculty, Casablanca, Space Camp, Contagion, and The Bridge at Remagen.
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Meteor (1979) Review
Meteor (1979) is a gritty, high-octane cosmic catastrophe that crashes into the world of movie lovers like an apocalyptic meteor shower.
Directed by Ronald Neame, this disaster film catapults us into a world teetering on the brink of destruction, where the fate of humanity hangs by a thread.
Mischief (1985) Review
Guided by James Dean, the eternal symbol of youthful rebellion, a gawky high school student obsessed with the hottest girl in class takes a crash course in teenage coolness from his motorcycle-rebel neighbor.
Mischief (1985) is a gritty coming-of-age tale that sneaks into the hearts of movie lovers like a wisecracking rebel looking for trouble in a sleepy small town.
Dudes (1987)
Dudes is a gritty and offbeat cinematic journey that straps movie lovers into the back of a roaring motorcycle and hurtles through the desolate landscapes of the 80s American West.
Directed by Penelope Spheeris, this cult classic dares to defy convention, delivering a wild ride that celebrates friendship, rebellion, and the freedom of the open road.
Talk Talk – 80s Music Legends
A Sonic Odyssey Through the Grit of the 80s
In the smoky haze of the 80s music scene, one band dared to defy conventions and dive headfirst into uncharted sonic waters.
Talk Talk, the enigmatic pioneers, carved their niche with a gritty allure that set them apart from the neon synthpop glitz of their era.
The Terminator (1984)
A human soldier is sent from 2029 to 1984 to stop an almost indestructible cyborg killing machine, sent from the same year, which has been programmed to execute a young woman whose unborn son is the key to humanity’s future salvation.
A Gritty Sci-Fi Masterpiece.
In the gritty world of ’80s cinema, where neon-soaked dystopias collided with relentless action, The Terminator emerged as a dark, pulse-pounding sci-fi masterpiece.
Tears For Fears
Tears for Fears, an emblem of 80s musical prowess, didn’t just ride the New Wave; they surged through it like a tidal wave of raw emotion and gritty authenticity. Continue reading “Tears For Fears”
The Blob (1988)
A deadly entity from space crash-lands near a small town and begins consuming everyone in its path. Panic ensues as shady government scientists try to contain the horrific creature.
Grit, Goo, and Gruesome Delights.