Tag Archives: 1979

Review: Zulu Dawn (UK 1979)

Posted on July 10, 2021 by David

If the British clinging on by a thread in Zulu (1964) pissed you off, this is the movie to watch. A prequel to Zulu, Zulu Dawn shows the British stumbling into the absolute fiasco that was the Battle of Isandhlwana, … Continue reading →

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Review: Full Moon Scimitar (Hong Kong 1979)

Posted on May 4, 2021 by David

I was not expecting this to start with an actual ballad about the titular scimitar that lays out the story. Sample lyrics “The full moon, the smooth scimitar, The moon knows my heart’s desire. The scimitar would join two loving hearts.” … Continue reading →

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Review: The Frisco Kid (USA 1979)

Posted on July 27, 2017 by David

I feel like this movie never really evolved beyond the elevator pitch. “Gene Wilder will play a rabbi who gets into hijinks in the Wild West! And Harrison Ford will play his desperado sidekick! The comedy will write itself!” Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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