In this episode, I review an episode of "Fire by Nite" and Carman's "Time 2." Both of these were straight to VHS Christian shows. I hope you enjoy!
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Review: “Prodigal Planet” (1983) — Using Pirate Radio to Defeat the AntiChrist’s Army
If you wish to watch the full movie, you can do so here: https://vimeo.com/70210504 It's time for the fourth and final installment in the A Thief in the Night series -- a Christian quadrilogy about the End of the World. Before the Left Behind movies and Kirk Cameron's perfect smile dazzled us with apocalyptic fear-mongering, … Continue reading Review: “Prodigal Planet” (1983) — Using Pirate Radio to Defeat the AntiChrist’s Army
Review: “Carmen: Time 2 — Last Days” (circa 1995)
Have you been thinking to yourself: "Gee willagers. I really wish that there was a poorly stitched together musical variety show to tell me that the world is doomed"? If the answer is yes, then boy do I have a show for you.
A Brief History of Christian Film
With a few acceptions, Christian movies are notoriously atrocious. Extremely low budgets, sermon-dialogue, unrealistic plots, and poor acting can be expected in almost every movie you see. It's doubtful that things will change anytime soon, and if you are like me and thoroughly enjoy low-brow B-Movies, then you are praying it never will. Nonetheless, it is still important to ask ourselves: How did we get here? So today, I'm going to give a brief overview the Christian film industry's history. I hope you enjoy.
Review: “Image of the Beast” (1981) — The Cyberpunk Entry Into Our Apocalyptic Series
It's an apocalyptic B-Movie with a cyberpunk-esque aesthetic that tries to warn you about the AntiChrist. What's not to love?
Is “The Passion of the Christ” (2004) Torture Horror?
Extreme gore. Graphic violence. Prolonged sequences of torture. Can this film be counted as torture horror?
Review: “A Thief in the Night” — Christian Apocalypse/Rapture Film (1972)
A Thief in the Night took on an ambiguous four-part film series with one single narrative about people facing the fallout in a post-rapture world, which set the tone for rapture films to follow.
Review: “Christian Mingle: The Movie” (2014)
For this Valentine's Day weekend, I discovered my new favorite romcom. It's as terrible as you could possibly imagine, which makes it shine ever-brighter.
This is a Thing: “Streetlights Bible” Wants to Bring some lofi-Hiphop to Your Scripture
A chillhop Bible is infinitely cooler than other editions of the Bible. Sorry, KJV.
Review: “Livin’ It” — A Christian Skateboarding Film (produced by Stephen Baldwin)
I review the 2004 Christian skate film "Livin' It." Produced by Stephen Baldwin, it showcases footage and performances by Christian skaters and BMXers.
Review: “The Grim Reaper” (1976) from Director Ron Ormond
A classic Christploitation film by Ron Ormond from 1976. It's as crazy as you'd imagine.
Short Bio: Ron Ormond — Director of Christian Grindhouse/Exploitation Films (“Christploitation”)
TL;DR Ron Ormond was a director of cheap exploitation and grindhouse films who converted to Christianity. He then took his director style and made cheap Christian propaganda films full of gore and terror -- hence the name "Christploitation." Background Ron Ormond (1910-1981) was born in Baldwin, Louisiana. He started his career in showbiz as a … Continue reading Short Bio: Ron Ormond — Director of Christian Grindhouse/Exploitation Films (“Christploitation”)
Review: “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” (Film) [1983]
Tonight, I sat down with a beer to watch The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. If you want to watch it for yourself before reading my review, you can do so here Background This is a film adaption of a book by the same name written by Barbara Robinson in 1971. It's about -- you guessed … Continue reading Review: “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” (Film) [1983]
Review: “Fire by Nite: Twas the Day After Christmas”
Welcome to the inaugural post for my new blog. I hope you enjoy it and have a fun time. I took a poll on my Facebook page, and Fire by Nite's Christmas special won as the topic to be first reviewed. If you want to watch the episode first, and then read the review, you … Continue reading Review: “Fire by Nite: Twas the Day After Christmas”
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