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| Dan Sonney and David Friedman guide us through the hidden history of American exploitation cinema with their own stories: two grindhouse movie pioneers in the twilight of their years looking back at their dubious achievements with affection. Directed by Ted Bonnitt, with supplemental comments by director and exploitation historian Frank Henenlotter and "Something Weird" exploitation video entrepreneur Mike Vraney, it's hardly comprehensive, but the joys are not in the overview of the exploitation game but the stories of these cinematic pirates. Sonney, born to the exploitation business, reigned over "wages of sin" and stripper reels from the 30s to the 50s, while king carny Friedman carried on the tradition with "nudie cuties," gore films, and "roughies" through the 60s and 70s. The best parts of the film are with these two men, kibitzing in the back of a car, comparing hits and misses, and tossing insults back and forth with a smile. Hard to believe these guys were once a "threat" to decency and American values. SUPPLEMENTS: 2 commentary tracks (one by director Ted Bonnitt and co-writer Eddie Muller, the other by the subjects themselves, Dan Sonney and David F. Friedman, with director Bonnitt), a gallery of exploitation poster art, promo materials, publicity and personal photos, 4 exploitation film trailers, filmographies for Sonney and Friedman, director bios, and the original trailer. DETAILS: Full screen, Stereo. No rating. 7th Planet. |
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