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WKRP in Cincinnati: Dr. Fever and Mr. Tide: Part 1 (1981)
Classic WKRP episode!
I re-watched this during METV's tribute to the late Howard Hesseman. Admittedly, there are many plot holes to dissect, but the two-parter is essentially a showcase for Hesseman. The plot involves Dr. Johnny Fever's flirtation with TV fame by hosting a local dance show that plays music outside of his comfort zone. He's unsure of the format, the music and the show after he signs the contract and essentially forced to host this Bandstand-type show. To help cope with his insecurities, he develops the alter ego of Rip Tide. Rip is a slick, sleazy disco cat that some people love but most of Johnny's friends loathe.
It's a fun look at the days of "Disco Sucks" from the early 80s, but there are many plot holes. Like ... wouldn't Johnny need to get some kind of approval from WKRP management before hosting a TV show? And wouldn't he know what kind of show he was signing up for before inking a contract?
This is one of those extra rare "special" episodes that turns serious during a few scenes, but ultimately comes back down to earth before it's all said and done.
Initiation: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4 (1990)
Call the exterminator!
I am not sure what I just watched ... but I feel very unclean after viewing this installment of the Silent Night, Deadly Night franchise. Buyer beware ... this is not a killer Santa movie, but rather a body horror exercise with more bodily discharge scenes than I am used to. Add in cockroaches, larvae, a greased up Clint Howard and this is really an oddity. Think Rosemary's Baby directed by David Cronenberg.
I saw a documentary on straight to VHS movies that mentioned this movie, and lead actor Tommy Hinkley said that for his audition, he was only given a few scenes rather than the entire script. I can see why! I can't see any actor willing to subject him/herself to the goo-soaked, humiliating scenes featured in this movie.
I also cannot see how semi-stars like Clint Howard or Maud Adams got talked into starring in this! I only hope Ron and Rance Howard never saw the final product.
Admittedly, this is a bit of a trainwreck that's hard to pry your eyes from ... but it is not for the easily grossed out.
A Christmas in Royal Fashion (2018)
Good feel good flick
Admittedly, I'm a sucker for any movie starring Cindy Busby or anything directed by Fred Olen Ray. This is a run of the mill Hallmark-style holiday movie. Girl meets prince...mistaken identity...a cute dog....cute little kid...and Michael Pare!! Can't go wrong if you have 90 mins to kill.
Amityville Island (2020)
Crazy but fun...
Yes, this is a very low budget effort but I have to award points for originality. This is part women-in-prison movie, part occult film with mad scientists, a shark & a few zombies thrown in. Some of the cast have been in other Wild Eye movies. Plot is confusing at times but don't put too much thought into it. All in all, entertaining but definitely don't expect a blockbuster thriller.