Also: It would be nice to include the "Vintage Television Spots" - as they're basically just more trailers. So the following films should be included as well:
Champion of Death (AKA Karate Bullfighter) (1977)
Seniors (1978)
The Last Survivor (AKA Jungle Holocaust) (1977)
The Jesus Trip (1971)
Naked Angels (1969)
Billy Jack (1971)
Golden Needles (1974)
You have the wrong Primitive Love listed, it should be this film: https://www.icheckmovies.com/movies/lamore+primitivo/
Also, the back of the case lists Wrestling Women USA, but when you click on it on the DVD - it's a trailer for Racket Girls (AKA Pin Down Girl): https://www.icheckmovies.com/movies/racket+girls/
This is confusing since Wrestling Women USA is just Racket Girls with 6 added wrestling matches, but the trailer on the disc names it as Pin Down Girl (Racket Girls).
There are actually 5 (or possibly 4) films from 1902 about the eruption of Mt Pelee! explorer95 has indeed linked to the correct film. Unfortunately, those who used Monoglot's link have instead watched the film made by Ferdinand Zecca (so uncheck this film, and instead check this one: https://www.icheckmovies.com/movies/la+catastrophe+de+la+martinique/ )
In addition to the Zecca film, Edison's studio made 3 (possibly only 2) films about the events: a pre-eruption smoking volcano; a during the baking soda-esque eruption; and an aftermath of the burning city.
To make sure you've watched the correct film for this Melies check, take note of the following:
1) The Melies film is the only one in color
2) It should look like this:
I now feel like the world's foremost expert on this mountain eruption's documentation in film. Eruptions are big events wherever you are - its geology in real time, as the Earth suddenly changes form and tells us that we must respect it - for nothing can stop these volcanoes and we must bear witness to their power.
Be alert checkers! There are two completely different versions of this same short film. One was made in 1961 (this is the version that is now on the Badmovies.org list) and a remake with the same narration /storyline /etc made in 1968. Here is a link to the 1961 ICM page: https://www.icheckmovies.com/movies/the+bottle+and+the+throttle-1961/
If you watched one of the black&white versions (as was previously linked in this comments section), then uncheck this 1968 page and check 1961 version - linked to above. Armoreska's link (mod-edit: Armoreska's post removed, link went down) is correct for this page only - as it is the 1968 version.
Annoyingly, a colorized version of the 1961 version exists. - so if you watched a color film, pay attention to the following. Both (61) and (68) films are Sid Davis Productions and revolve around a teenage drunkard named Bill. In case you aren't sure which version you are seeing, here are some differences:
An immediate way to check at the beginning: (61) is sponsored by the Culver City Police Department and Culver City Unified School District. (68) is sponsored by the West Covina Police Department.
(61) has a doctor pointing a ruler at some anatomy charts. (68) has animations depicting the effects of alcohol on the body.
(61) Bill gets a breathalyzer. (68) Bill gets the "finger to nose" sobriety test.
(61) shows a close-up of the mother's face to indicate she's about to be hit by the car. (68) actually shows the mother being hit by the car and rolling off the the front hood.
I'm not sure why Sid Davis remade this film seven years later, and didn't even bother to change the narration. The 68 version is far superior - thanks to the animations, the more graphic/shocking depictions of the car accident, and the camera tricks to simulate the effects of alcohol on your driving (tunnel vision, etc).
There appears to also be a colorized version of the 1961 version, so seeking a black and white copy is the safest route. Both films are Sid Davis Productions and revolve around a teenage drunkard named Bill. In case you aren't sure which version you are seeing, here are some differences:
An immediate way to check at the beginning: (61) is sponsored by the Culver City Police Department and Culver City Unified School District. (68) is sponsored by the West Covina Police Department.
(61) has a doctor pointing a ruler at some anatomy charts. (68) has animations depicting the effects of alcohol on the body.
(61) Bill gets a breathalyzer. (68) Bill gets the "finger to nose" sobriety test.
(61) shows a close-up of the mother's face to indicate she's about to be hit by the car. (68) actually shows the mother being hit by the car and rolling off the the front hood.
I'm not sure why Sid Davis remade this film seven years later, and didn't even bother to change the narration. The 68 version is far superior - thanks to the animations, the more graphic/shocking depictions of the car accident, and the camera tricks to simulate the effects of alcohol on your driving (tunnel vision, etc).
If anybody spots a film that shouldn't be on here - or if it doesn't exist anymore / lost (many had less than 5 votes on IMDB, so I'm not sure about their status) do let me know! The Vistavision, Cavalcade of Texas, and Night in Mexico City aren't technically Traveltalks, but they're James Fitzpatrick travelogues, so they're on here for the hell of it.
Thanks for catching the Rotten Tomatoes show, let me know if there are any other oddities (entering in a thousand+ releases, yeah I did all of these one by one, can sometimes cause issues).
On the Private Snafu cartoon - I'm hoping that 'Secrets of the Caribbean' might one day be found or released. Perhaps if other's (or yourself) weigh in with their arguments for or against, I could be persuaded to remove it.
I'm not sure what to think of Jungle Jim after seeing this film. Nothing anyone does makes any sense, and Jungle Jim is constantly killing animals or other people. The scene on the ship could be reedited into a slasher film, with Jungle Jim stalking and murdering his victims.
Comments 1 - 17 of 17
Toplist comment on 42nd Street Forever Vol. 3: Exploitation Explosion
Minkin
Thanks for making this list, but it's missing one film:Convoy (1978)
https://www.icheckmovies.com/movies/convoy/
Should be between Savage Streets and High Ballin'
Also: It would be nice to include the "Vintage Television Spots" - as they're basically just more trailers. So the following films should be included as well:
Champion of Death (AKA Karate Bullfighter) (1977)
Seniors (1978)
The Last Survivor (AKA Jungle Holocaust) (1977)
The Jesus Trip (1971)
Naked Angels (1969)
Billy Jack (1971)
Golden Needles (1974)
Toplist comment on 42nd Street Forever: XXX-treme Special Edition
Minkin
Great list work, but you're missing a film:Fascination (1980)
https://www.icheckmovies.com/movies/fascination-1980/
It should be after Amber Aroused
Thanks for fixing this
Toplist comment on 42nd Street Forever: The Blu-Ray Edition
Minkin
Great list, but it's missing one film exclusive to the Blu-ray edition:The Teacher (1974)
https://www.icheckmovies.com/movies/the+teacher/
If you could add that, it would be just ducky, thanks!
Toplist comment on 42nd Street Forever Vol. 5: Alamo Drafthouse Edition
Minkin
Thanks for putting together this list, but it's missing one film:Mission Thunderbolt 1983
It should be between Lightning Bolt and 3 Super Men of the West.
Toplist comment on Extra Weird Sampler
Minkin
You have the wrong Primitive Love listed, it should be this film: https://www.icheckmovies.com/movies/lamore+primitivo/Also, the back of the case lists Wrestling Women USA, but when you click on it on the DVD - it's a trailer for Racket Girls (AKA Pin Down Girl): https://www.icheckmovies.com/movies/racket+girls/
This is confusing since Wrestling Women USA is just Racket Girls with 6 added wrestling matches, but the trailer on the disc names it as Pin Down Girl (Racket Girls).
Otherwise, I think your list is correct.
Toplist comment on 42nd Street Forever Vol. 2: The Deuce
Minkin
You listed Gli schiavi più forti del mondo, when I think it's supposed to be La vendetta dei gladiatori (1964) (Revenge of the Gladiators).Toplist comment on The Criterion Collection: Laserdisc Releases (1984-98)
Minkin
I assume it was once on the wiki at some point, but I'm fairly confident Criterion never released The Smurfs and the Magic Flute on laserdisc...Movie comment on X-Ray Cinematography of Frog's Legs
Minkin
AKA - Dr. Macintyre's X-Ray FilmMovie comment on King-ka kay-a-sit
Minkin
Here's a link to the unsubtitled movie. There isn't that much dialogue, but good luck following along with this movie:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aDOj43mPnQ
Its mostly just two hours of people/animals chasing after a lizard around Thailand.
Movie comment on Now
Minkin
Available here with audio (unlike Youtube versions)https://vimeo.com/33134193
Movie comment on Éruption volcanique à la Martinique
Minkin
Attention Checkers:There are actually 5 (or possibly 4) films from 1902 about the eruption of Mt Pelee! explorer95 has indeed linked to the correct film. Unfortunately, those who used Monoglot's link have instead watched the film made by Ferdinand Zecca (so uncheck this film, and instead check this one: https://www.icheckmovies.com/movies/la+catastrophe+de+la+martinique/ )
In addition to the Zecca film, Edison's studio made 3 (possibly only 2) films about the events: a pre-eruption smoking volcano; a during the baking soda-esque eruption; and an aftermath of the burning city.
To make sure you've watched the correct film for this Melies check, take note of the following:
1) The Melies film is the only one in color
2) It should look like this:
I now feel like the world's foremost expert on this mountain eruption's documentation in film. Eruptions are big events wherever you are - its geology in real time, as the Earth suddenly changes form and tells us that we must respect it - for nothing can stop these volcanoes and we must bear witness to their power.
Movie comment on Gomudeppou
Minkin
aka - Rubber Band PistolIncluded on Criterion's release of Tampopo
Movie comment on The Bottle and the Throttle
Minkin
Be alert checkers! There are two completely different versions of this same short film. One was made in 1961 (this is the version that is now on the Badmovies.org list) and a remake with the same narration /storyline /etc made in 1968. Here is a link to the 1961 ICM page: https://www.icheckmovies.com/movies/the+bottle+and+the+throttle-1961/If you watched one of the black&white versions (as was previously linked in this comments section), then uncheck this 1968 page and check 1961 version - linked to above. Armoreska's link (mod-edit: Armoreska's post removed, link went down) is correct for this page only - as it is the 1968 version.
Annoyingly, a colorized version of the 1961 version exists. - so if you watched a color film, pay attention to the following. Both (61) and (68) films are Sid Davis Productions and revolve around a teenage drunkard named Bill. In case you aren't sure which version you are seeing, here are some differences:
An immediate way to check at the beginning: (61) is sponsored by the Culver City Police Department and Culver City Unified School District. (68) is sponsored by the West Covina Police Department.
(61) has a doctor pointing a ruler at some anatomy charts. (68) has animations depicting the effects of alcohol on the body.
(61) Bill gets a breathalyzer. (68) Bill gets the "finger to nose" sobriety test.
(61) shows a close-up of the mother's face to indicate she's about to be hit by the car. (68) actually shows the mother being hit by the car and rolling off the the front hood.
I'm not sure why Sid Davis remade this film seven years later, and didn't even bother to change the narration. The 68 version is far superior - thanks to the animations, the more graphic/shocking depictions of the car accident, and the camera tricks to simulate the effects of alcohol on your driving (tunnel vision, etc).
Movie comment on The Bottle and the Throttle
Minkin
There appears to also be a colorized version of the 1961 version, so seeking a black and white copy is the safest route. Both films are Sid Davis Productions and revolve around a teenage drunkard named Bill. In case you aren't sure which version you are seeing, here are some differences:An immediate way to check at the beginning: (61) is sponsored by the Culver City Police Department and Culver City Unified School District. (68) is sponsored by the West Covina Police Department.
(61) has a doctor pointing a ruler at some anatomy charts. (68) has animations depicting the effects of alcohol on the body.
(61) Bill gets a breathalyzer. (68) Bill gets the "finger to nose" sobriety test.
(61) shows a close-up of the mother's face to indicate she's about to be hit by the car. (68) actually shows the mother being hit by the car and rolling off the the front hood.
I'm not sure why Sid Davis remade this film seven years later, and didn't even bother to change the narration. The 68 version is far superior - thanks to the animations, the more graphic/shocking depictions of the car accident, and the camera tricks to simulate the effects of alcohol on your driving (tunnel vision, etc).
Toplist comment on James A. FitzPatrick Traveltalks
Minkin
If anybody spots a film that shouldn't be on here - or if it doesn't exist anymore / lost (many had less than 5 votes on IMDB, so I'm not sure about their status) do let me know! The Vistavision, Cavalcade of Texas, and Night in Mexico City aren't technically Traveltalks, but they're James Fitzpatrick travelogues, so they're on here for the hell of it.Also, for those interested, the TCM forum provides a great resource on these shorts + Traveltalks coming up on TCM: http://forums.tcm.com/index.php?/topic/23356-james-fitzpatrick-traveltalks-shorts/
Toplist comment on Complete Warner Bros. Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons
Minkin
Thanks for catching the Rotten Tomatoes show, let me know if there are any other oddities (entering in a thousand+ releases, yeah I did all of these one by one, can sometimes cause issues).On the Private Snafu cartoon - I'm hoping that 'Secrets of the Caribbean' might one day be found or released. Perhaps if other's (or yourself) weigh in with their arguments for or against, I could be persuaded to remove it.
Movie comment on The Lost Tribe
Minkin
I'm not sure what to think of Jungle Jim after seeing this film. Nothing anyone does makes any sense, and Jungle Jim is constantly killing animals or other people. The scene on the ship could be reedited into a slasher film, with Jungle Jim stalking and murdering his victims.