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fromInverse
1 week ago

60 Years Ago, The Dumbest Bond Rip-Off Ever Failed To Start A Franchise

At the time of its 1962 release, however, it shook up the spy genre and unleashed a tidal wave of imitators looking to replicate its box-office fortunes. Most, whether serious stories like The Quiller Memorandum, copyright-dodging rip-offs like 008: Operation Exterminate and Agent 077: Mission Bloody Mary, and parodies like the Vincent Price-starring Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine, are long-forgotten. One, meanwhile, is only remembered thanks to its sheer lousiness.
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fromInverse
7 months ago

70 Years Later, An Infamously "Cheesy" Sci-Fi Movie Is Better Than You Think

This Island Earth, ridiculed for its flaws, reveals a complex legacy and importance not reflected solely in its perceived quality.
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fromDefector
8 months ago

'Mitchell' Is Part Of Joe Don Baker's Legacy, For Better Or Worse | Defector

Mystery Science Theater 3000's episode on 'Mitchell' redefined the film into comedic art, showcasing Baker's performance as central to its cult status.
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