tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527967.post6963278708851016119..comments2024-03-28T18:21:09.285-05:00Comments on Rough Edges: Death RaceJames Reasonerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18049917964433932612noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527967.post-74932312884484096402010-01-11T19:35:22.259-06:002010-01-11T19:35:22.259-06:00DEATH RACE 2000, which I saw, appropriately, at a ...DEATH RACE 2000, which I saw, appropriately, at a drive-in at a slightly inappropriate age, was written by Robert Thom and Charles Griffiths, who often did a little better than was necessary on a Corman film and in similar circumstances, based on a treatment by Ib Melchior, who maybe didn't extend himself as often, and was directed by Paul Bartel, who went on to direct CANNONBALL, but then EATING RAOUL, which pretty much bookends the range of this film. Yeah, if it pops up your way, it's worth the look. No CITIZEN KANE, but fun.<br /><br />My question to my parents: Are we likely to ever have a president that bad? My parents almost in unison: We already have.Todd Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01815516018079824802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527967.post-92210478033030550602010-01-10T00:05:26.306-06:002010-01-10T00:05:26.306-06:00James,
Even a self-confessed PHEMH (post-hippie-e...James,<br /><br />Even a self-confessed PHEMH (post-hippie-era movie-hater) like myself gives two thumbs up to the original Death Race 2000. It's already had several different dvd releases, but Neflix seems to offer none of them at the moment. But DR 2000 is really a unique movie--part futuristic sci-fi, part media satire, part political satire, part action-adventure movie, part comic book, etc., etc. It's really something I would even recommend seeking out to buy, if you can find a cheap used copy on the net.<br /><br />B.R.Rittsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08145597443811879849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527967.post-90860835111214734402010-01-09T14:08:57.894-06:002010-01-09T14:08:57.894-06:00Thanks, guys. Based on your recommendations, the ...Thanks, guys. Based on your recommendations, the original version is now on my Netflix list. Evidently it isn't out yet on DVD, but when it is, I'll get it.James Reasonerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049917964433932612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527967.post-61187246706032157092010-01-09T13:37:22.112-06:002010-01-09T13:37:22.112-06:00The original Death Race is loaded with subversive ...The original Death Race is loaded with subversive black humor.<br />The re-make was fun, but the first one is much more memorable.<br /><br />John HockingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527967.post-38618566433298919262010-01-09T12:39:39.505-06:002010-01-09T12:39:39.505-06:00I think I saw the Stallone/Carradine movie on TV o...I think I saw the Stallone/Carradine movie on TV once but I don't remember much about it. That is a great cover.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527967.post-13334686852132911492010-01-09T12:17:00.854-06:002010-01-09T12:17:00.854-06:00I liked this one, too, but you really should seek ...I liked this one, too, but you really should seek out the ealier one, which I confess to having seen in the theater. Great stuff.mybillcriderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02350478005243505108noreply@blogger.com