Episode 124 ~ Class of 1999 (1990)

We continue on with the second instalment in Mark L Lester's "Class of" trilogy with an entry that shakes up what the audience would expect from the first entry. This one is from the students' perspective instead of the teachers', and also adds more fantastical elements to the affair. It's also more action movie than exploitation film this time.

It's also more over the top with heavier horror elements, and also happens to be out personal favorite of the trilogy. Find out why in today's episode!

Randy's Score: 3/5

JD's Score: 5/5

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Episode 123 ~ Class of 1984 (1982)

You're probably aware of a few bizarre and even obscure trilogies in cinematic history, but are you aware of Mark L. Lester's "Class Of" trilogy? It's an over the top look at the school system through a B-movie lens, through making prediction, noticing pattern behavior, and framing it through pure entertainment.

The first entry, Class of 1984, is about the decaying school system as framed through Fear City-style exploitation somewhere between the first two Death Wish movies. It is surprisingly prescient, and also brutal, look at a world they thought might have been but ending up existing not that long after the release of the movie.

How does it hold up? That is the subject of today's episode!

Randy's Score: 3/5

JD's Score: 4/5

 

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Episode 122 - Angus (1995)

The 1990s were known for the plethora of family films and dramas, but one that has fallen almost entirely under the radar is 1995's Angus. It's primarily known these days for having a soundtrack of alternative rock from the time, including some rare tracks from certain famous bands from the era. But how does it hold up as a movie?

Fairly well, though it is definitely not without its blemishes, which we dig into in this episode. Because, while it is a good movie overall, it could have been a great one. Learn why Angus could have been better remembered with a few tweaks.

Randy's Score: 3/5

JD's Score: 3/5

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Up Next: Class of 1984!