Episode 28 - Death Wish 3 (1985)

We return to the world of Paul Kersey for the third time. In this entry, our main character deals with what could only be described as the end of the world. Kersey's friend is murdered by an insane gang leader and the two go to war against each other. It's exactly what you would expect from Death Wish.

This is both the strength and the weakness of Death Wish 3. It was clear this was meant to be the culmination of the decay of civiliation that director Michael Winner envisioned, but the problem is that it is still too grounded in reality to be effective when it goes over the top. This film needs to be Bronson in Fist of the North Star but its tone and weak script hold it back from its potential.

That said, it was not an unpleasant watch. See the full episode for our thoughts.

Randy's Score: 2/5
JD's Score: 3/5


Up Next: King Solomon's Mines

Non-Cannon ~ Episode 8 - The Challenge (1982)

This week we take a detour into a little known film starring Scott Glenn and Toshiro Mifune. A family drama with plenty of action and thrills, this is a film that could have only been made in the 1980s. And it is unlike anything else we've covered.

Follow a struggling American boxer as he is pulled into a Japanese family's squabbles and has to learn how to be one of them or else he dies. Meanwhile, the traditional family does battle with progress as it tries to stay together.

As said earlier, this was not like the other movies we've watched, but it was a marvelous treat and gave a good bit to talk about. Check out the episode to learn more.

Randy's Score: 4/5
JD's Score: 4/5


Up Next: Death Wish 3

Episode 27 - Invasion USA (1985)

It's time for more Norris!

This time we deal with the plot of a ruthless invasion to sow discord across the USA! Only one man can stop the brutal plot before more are killed. But will he be enough? Strap in as Matt Hunter stalks those who would kill the innocent for their own means.

As you can tell, there's not much plot to be had with this one. But that's okay. What it succeeds at is being a simple popcorn movie with much in the way of action and thrills. It also contains one of the best one-liners in action movie history... actually, it has several of them.

Watch the full episode for full impressions!

Randy's Score: 3/5
JD's Score: 4/5


Up Next: The Challenge

Episode 26 - Rappin' (1985)

What is considered the end of the unofficial Breakin' trilogy, Rappin' stars Mario Van Peebles as an ex-con with a gift for the gab. Ostensibly a musical, Rappin' shows the rise of a rapper as he also fights to protect his neighborhood from land developers.

As you can tell, this film has a lot in common with the last Breakin' film in its plot, but thankfully the result isn't anywhere near as dismal. Not a good film, but not a disaster, either. Check out our full thoughts above.

Randy's Score: 2/5
JD's Score: 2/5


Up Next: Invasion USA