Unsung Cinematics

In this episode of Off The Record we take a look at the following films: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2013), Californication TV Series, Odd Thomas (2013), The Last Exorcism (2010), The Snake and the Silver-Haired Witch (1968), Tender Bar (2021), The Girl Who Kicked the Hornests' Nest, and a notable mention of Samaritan from (2022). This is a public episode. If you would like to discu...

Jerry and Marge Go Large is a down to earth American comedy drama based on a true story about about long-married couple Jerry and Marge Selbee. Jerry finds a mathematical loophole in the state lottery and wins millions, however he isn't the only one trying to cash in on the winnings. Him and his wife decide to take things to the next level by forming a corporation and recruits shareholders from hi...

In this months Off The Record we take a brief look at the following films. Satantango (1994), Chicago Fire (2012-Present), Bloody Hell (2020), Ken - Big Game (2014), Free Guy (2021), Snake Eyes: GI Joe Origins (2021) and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) as an honorable mention. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unsu...

First Cow is a 2019 American western drama film about the life of two pioneers seeking their golden fortune in America. Life is hard for the two as like most they live in a small shack together. Determined to increase their status and lot in life they come up with a scheme to sell oily cakes, but they are missing one key ingredient; which they do find in a single lone cow. Directed by Kelly Reicha...

In this months Off The Record we take a brief look at the following films. Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021), Man Push Cart (2005), Moonfall (2022), and Mad God (2021) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unsungcinematics.substack.com

Carnival of Souls is a 1962 American Independent Horror film that follows the life of a young women after the car she was in drove off a bridge. Afterwards she begins to feel disturbed and decides to take a new job as an organist in a nearby city. Once arriving she is drawn towards an abandoned carnival and begins to have mysterious visions. Herk Harvey directed and produced the film, while John C...

In this months Off The Record we take a brief look at the following films. Miles Davis (2019), Unhinged (2020), Spine of the Night (2021), Adams Family (2019), Space Truckers (1996) The Invitation (2015), Mortal Combat Legends, Battle of the Realms (2021) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unsungcinematics.subst...

Adopt a Highway is a 2019 American drama film that tells the tale of a newly released inmate after being in jail for 20 years for the simple possession of pot. He finds out that life on the outside has changed, but the real surprise is when he stumbles upon a baby in a dumpster while at work. Not knowing what to do he takes the baby home. Written and directed by Logan Marshall-Green in his directo...

In this months Off The Record we take a brief look at the following films. The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997), Tom Clancy's: Without Remorse (2021), Hard Target (1993), Paycheck (2003), The Air I Breath (2007), and Searching for Bobby Fisher (1993). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unsungcinematics.substack.co...

Electric Jesus is 2020 coming of age film featuring on fire Christian Teens. The film follows a teenage boy with a sound mixer who wants to really light up his faith when he agrees to go on tour with 316 a Christian metal band. Complications arise when a pastor’s daughter, 16 year-old Sarah, stows herself away in the band's RV after a church performance in Alabama. Once discovered, Skip must keep...

Off the Record is a short look at some of the films we watched during the month of March 2022. Special Guest Ken Flatt. Films covered in this podcast are Carrie (2013), Jack Goes Boating (2010), Chuck Steel: Night of the Trampires (2018), Antlers (2021), Time Loop (2020), and Tusk (2014). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epis...

Unsane is a 2018 film about a modern day woman that finds herself locked up in a behavioral center after being assessed as having psychological issues. Lines are blurred as she questions her own sanity and fights for her freedom. She catches a glimpse of one of the staff members and believes that he has been the one stalking and tormenting her for months. But is he real or a product of her delusio...

Off the Record is a short look at some of the films we watched during the month of February 2022. Special Guest Ken Flatt. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unsungcinematics.substack.com

Max Reload and the Nether Blasters is a Kickstarter film about a small town video game clerk, who spends most of his days playing fantasy role playing games with his two friends. When an unexpected and unreleased Coleco Vision game is delivered to the store he works at, Max feels compelled to stream the game to his livestream viewers. Unfortunately the game has a dark and sinister purpose, as Max...

Off the Record takes a quick look at the good and the bad of films we have watched during the month. Special Guest: Ken Flatt This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unsungcinematics.substack.com

Gordina California is the home to this beach community that like many other cities in the US during the early 70's was in the middle of it's smoky drug haze. Inherent vice is a (2014) Neo-Noir style that explores the reality of living through the 'hippy' phase of western culture. Doc Sportello is a private investigator that gets caught up in a case of a drug cartel and is forced to nagivate the ps...

Secrets are revealed as Grant and Christine visit an old friend for the weekend at a sea-side house. Luna is art film from 2014 directed and written by Dave McKean. Using dream sequences in the same way as his previous film Mirrormask; Dave KcKean has really come of age with this film. Ben Daniels, Dervla Kirwan, Stephanie Leonidas and Michael Maloney star in this delightful movie that explores wh...

Based in the Scottish Hilands, this 2002 UK film mixes horror, with werewolves and a bit of military based action. Directed and edited by Neil Marshall, in his directorial debut, and starring Sean Pertwee, Kevin McKidd, Emma Cleasby and Liam Cunningham. A British-Luxembourgian co-production, set in the highlands of Scotland, it was filmed almost entirely in Luxembourg. In the U.S., it premiered as...

Wiener Dog is a 2016 Comedy Drama by Todd Solondz who also directed Welcome to the Dollhouse. Wiener Dog is a spin-off from Welcome to the Dollhouse and also features Dawn Wiener. The story follows a dachshund dog that is passed off from owner to owner and inspires the lives of the dysfunctional people whom it comes in contact with. The film is basically 4 short stories and each segment can be wat...

Never Grow Old is a 2019 dark western that puts a small frontier Irish undertaker (Patrick Tate) played by Emile Hirsch and his family to the test when a bounty hunter played by John Cusack moves in to terrorize the small christian community just outside of California. Patrick develops a taste for the money he makes as the body count climbs and this in turn endangers his family. The film receives...

Wish I Was Here was supposed to be a heartwarming tale of a struggling Los Angeles family but ends up being a R rated family film; if that is even possible? Zach Braff is the writer and director and even actor of this film and believe it or not this film was funded by a kickstarter (crowdfunding project). A 35-year-old father (Aidan) of two played by Zach Braff is struggling to be an actor in L.A....

The Road is a 2009 American post-apocalyptic survival film by John Hillcoat and based on the book of the same name written by Cormac McCarthy. A man and his boy decide to leave their secluded home because of the impending harsh winter and the recent death of his wife. Resources and food were scarce so they decide to travel south. They make their way through many treacherous situations in the hopes...

I hope your remote control isn't broken because this movies suck knob is cranked all the way up to 10. Fubar is a Canadian made mockumentary film, directed by Michael Dowse, based on the lives of two lifelong friends and head-bangers living out their lives, constantly drinking beer. FUBAR debuted at the Sundance Film Festival and is based in and around Calgary Alberta. Mayhem, destruction, and jus...

Get out your notebook but don't write in it because you aren't making any new memories anyways. Detachment is a 2011 drama film about a substitute teacher who drifts from classroom to classroom and attempts to connect with his students. Henry Barthes attempts to help and befriend anyone he comes in contact with. This niceness comes at a cost as at times he becomes too connected with those around h...

Stick that gun where the sun don't shine...Yeah where might that be? This MacGiver spoof is just what the proctologist ordered. MacGruber is a 2010 American action comedy film based on the Saturday Night Live sketch of the same name. MacGruber's work partner and love interest team up with a young lieutenant who becomes part of MacGruber's team to stop an evil villain called Dieter von Cunth from s...