As kids in the 70s and 80s, we were always betting on who was going to be the "next Bruce Lee." Some were in the Chuck Norris camp; some chose Jackie Chan, Gordon Liu, or Jim Kelly. I was all in for James Ryan. It's possible I put my money on the wrong horse.
I am old enough to have gone to the cinema to see this movie. Not having seen enough martial arts movies I had no perspective. I still love the movie cause of the emotional connection I have to it. That being said, I commented that this movie was exactly as Force Five in your review of THAT movie. And yeah, I agree, your puns are great on this one too.
This truly personified “Good Bad Flicks”, everything you do is such an amazing break from life. I couldn’t be thankful enough for what you do, please never stop!
"The Big Bang Theory is funny... Katy Perry is talented...Yes, i will spend $30.00 to watch Mulan, lmfao!! I LOVE when you trash stuff that I hate!! All of your hilarious jokes, were spot on in this video, & one of the biggest reasons, why I subbed to this channel, long ago. Film Ventures International's last film, was the 1984 sci fi horror, Mutant. A film that would be perfect for a future exploring video.
i enjoy listening to you reacting/explaining movies i've never seen. i learn something new in every video, and it feels like friends just hanging out. thank you for the work that you put into these videos, Cecil- you are spreading joy!❤
So glad you were finally able to follow up and review this film. I love this campy as hell but sincere action flick even more than the previous one. Its tongue in cheek in the best of all possible ways, just an earnestly fun flick.
Marduke’s actual name, believe it or not is Michael Meyers. He lived across the street from me back in Cape Town and I became best friends with his daughter in law. Man, the stories I can tell you about this guy.
It is time someone made more low budget movies like this. There are lots of streaming platforms to watch content on. TH-cam is still my fave. Thankyou again GBF!
I recall reading about how they shot the "bullet-time" (two decades before the Matrix) at some site a few years back. This was one of the few memorable things from the movie which stuck with me ever since I saw it on late night cable tv as a kid. They were pretty clever (I believe this is sometimes called "guerrilla film-making") and basically placed a camera sideways and simply filmed a bullet dropped through a gun barrel which exited with the always present invisible force of gravity. Naturally they added some powder to the barrel so that it appeared as if it was really being fired. Since they filmed it in high speed it was simple to slow it down slightly. But what about the bullet flying through the air itself? Clever too. They simply placed the bullet at the center of a wheel of plexi glass which was mounted on a cart. It was rotated by a mechanism driven by the wheels of the cart being pushed forward. The camera was placed in the car and was close enough to follow the bullet as it "flew through the air" and the cart simply pushed/pulled through the room. Again only the proper amount of lighting and slow motion meant the plexi glass isn't seen and the "pre-Matrix bullet time" appears real. Another thing I noticed while watching a few scenes a few days back. When Steve Chase goes to the "gypsy camp"(?) to get Gypsy-Billy into his team a medley of songs/tunes are heard as he passes the other gypsies(?). One lady listens to Bob Dylan as she hangs up her laundry to dry (an in-joke by the film makers I guess), some gypsy "connoisseur" listens to Aida by Giuseppe Verdi (classic piece) and yet another listens to some bluegrass music which I could have sworn I've heard someplace else. I can't really slander a movie which puts in small details like that - at least not completely. :)
I am sad I just found Good Bad Flix, but not sad that I have soooooo much to binge in my free time. I look forward to more! Keep up the amazing videos.
I remember that Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel predicted future stars. Tom Cruise and Julia Roberts were predicted as future stars. Believe it or not, James Ryan was a predicted future star by Robert Ebert. Ebert said he could be a future Clint Eastwood. Comments?
He needed a bit of acting lessons but he had a good look and charisma. I think in the right movie he could have been huge. I like him and I'm bummed he never really took off.
@@GoodBadFlicks I always place him in the "could-have-been-huge" or "Fate never let lady Fortuna shine on him" bracket. I have a feeling that had he appeared in some Hollywood production, like say a John Carpenter movie, Sam Raimi, Walter Hill or even a Roger Corman production he either would have landed decent roles or at least become a cult-actor like Harry Dean Stanton, James Remar and Bruce Campbell - and I do believe that James Ryan is a better actor than Bruce Campbell who pretty much knows his limitations and has made his entire career from it. Had he become a "cult-actor" it's quite possible somebody like Quentin Tarantino would have wanted him in some role in one of his films. Alas it wasn't to be... The little I've managed to read about him tells that he's doing some acting in tv dramas, stage plays, acting coaching for young actors in drama classes, script writing and some directing. Apparently he also wrote a novel. Looks like he's busy at least. I also wonder if his nationality (South African) pretty much ruined his chances because most Hollywood studios wanted absolutely nothing to do with any South African well into the 1990's.
Speaking of the "villain explaining evil plan to hero" trope, I get that recently. Apparently in writers' minds, they're the same kind of people, so all those world domination plans should sound really attractive to heroes, and the explanation tours are indeed recruiting ads. They just didn't always do a good job writing this idea convincingly to us.
The Evil Mastermind always has to have some kind of pet, even if it wasn't a parrot. Hairless cat, teacup chihuahua, Gila Monster, Snake that he uses as a scarf, etc.
I saw this at the theater as a kid. My older brother loved karate movies. I'm still intrigued by the slow motion bullet scene. It also meant that Steve Chase could move faster than a bullet.
I think I really need to make some time to watch this movie, but I don't think I'll be able to do it sober. Spinal punch? That was a perfect opportunity for a spinal tap punchline...
Great episode, Cecil. Always appreciate your thorough research and then making the review lots of fun. With the MST3K: Space Mutiny episode and both Steve Hunt/Chase films being covered by RiffTrax, James Ryan may find himself to be more popular than ever. By the way, I saw "Great White" twice during the one week it was in theaters. Once with my dad and then a few days later with a friend.
Love a Kung-fu movie where no one can actually fight!! :D And it's good to see they were forgetting to put the rifling marks on the flying bullet long before the Matrix!
Cecil, have you ever seen Shock Treatment, the (sort of) "follow-up" to The Rocky Horror Picture Show? It's awesome, and can be honestly reviewed without stirring up a hornet's nest, unlike the first movie.
The main plot is save her scientist dad who have discovered a way to make fuel out of potatoes!?! I am just astounded that is the best plot I have ever heard ever LOL
Oh my god- that recorder solo for “Mundane Kombat” had me dying laughing! Awesome episode, man!
It wasn't the one that James used for dead meats mortal combat video? . Dang i had no idea lol.
This was one of the funniest written GoodBadFlicks in a good while. Taking my hat of for this! Good job! :)
Lol heheheheh okay this one of ur best work ever love the funny mortal kombat
That recorder had me
Agreed.
Thanks!
No it wasn't. Most of the "jokes" were just awkward
“Steve’s so turned on, he eats grass.” Hahaha...we’ve all been there, isn’t that right guys??...right...guys?!?
😐
We've all done it, we just don't talk about it. LOL
Mundane Combat is hilarious. I seriously haven't laughed like that for a while.
That joke landed so well!
Never heard a fight scene theme song using the recorder. Nice touch!
As kids in the 70s and 80s, we were always betting on who was going to be the "next Bruce Lee." Some were in the Chuck Norris camp; some chose Jackie Chan, Gordon Liu, or Jim Kelly. I was all in for James Ryan. It's possible I put my money on the wrong horse.
It was not a boring race tho
Steve Hunt/Chase's reaction to the "fuel from potatoes" plan is priceless. He clearly rolls his eyes
That Mundane Kombat bit made me laugh hard . Another brilliant video .
Thanks!
With all the bad news in the world, thank you for giving me something to smile about.
I mean, if you can’t kick the audience into the pool, why even bother going to the Awards Ceremony?
This review and your comment made my day, sir.
Thats why the oscars needs a pool.
@@probablynotmyname8521 ...filled with sharks.
One of my earliest, and best, movie theater memories.
- WHY DON'T YOU JUST KICK HIM
*two seconds later*
- Oh, there it is.
This is why we love Good Bad Flicks.
"Landlords have henchmen?"
Yeah they're called Real estate agents😜
Mundane Combat had me in tears.
Love your videos. Been watching since Exploring The Thing(2011)
This was a great episode. This is actually a fun movie.
If they'd made it a trilogy, I'm betting they would've named him Steve Kill next.
Or maybe Steve Kihl ... y'know, for the subtlety 😁
Steve Killingan the third
I am old enough to have gone to the cinema to see this movie. Not having seen enough martial arts movies I had no perspective. I still love the movie cause of the emotional connection I have to it. That being said, I commented that this movie was exactly as Force Five in your review of THAT movie. And yeah, I agree, your puns are great on this one too.
This truly personified “Good Bad Flicks”, everything you do is such an amazing break from life. I couldn’t be thankful enough for what you do, please never stop!
From potatoes you make alcohol. That can be used for mind control (vodka) or car fuel (ethanol). THIS MOVIE IS SCIENTIFICALLY ACCURATE.
The man, the myth, the legend has returned...
Thank you doing good bad flicks again. Talk about making a comeback....
:)
Holy turducken! I haven't thought about this movie in decades! Very fond memories watching this with my older brothers when I was very very young!
Hunt, Chase; I'm sensing a pattern here.
"James Ryan is Steve Pursuit in 'Kill and Kill and Kill'."
Steve Tag
Pursuit of the Kill.... a heart-warming romance film
I love this types of vídeos, good work Man!!!!
"The Big Bang Theory is funny... Katy Perry is talented...Yes, i will spend $30.00 to watch Mulan, lmfao!! I LOVE when you trash stuff that I hate!! All of your hilarious jokes, were spot on in this video, & one of the biggest reasons, why I subbed to this channel, long ago. Film Ventures International's last film, was the 1984 sci fi horror, Mutant. A film that would be perfect for a future exploring video.
i enjoy listening to you reacting/explaining movies i've never seen. i learn something new in every video, and it feels like friends just hanging out.
thank you for the work that you put into these videos, Cecil- you are spreading joy!❤
Awww thanks! Its what I aim to do :)
So glad you were finally able to follow up and review this film. I love this campy as hell but sincere action flick even more than the previous one. Its tongue in cheek in the best of all possible ways, just an earnestly fun flick.
Marduke’s actual name, believe it or not is Michael Meyers. He lived across the street from me back in Cape Town and I became best friends with his daughter in law. Man, the stories I can tell you about this guy.
+CATHARSIS
Continue...
"Hunt and Chase" I get it now. I should remember that when I wanna name a Character in two movie "John Hide and John Vanish"
yes! Yes! I watched this movie 50 times on cable in 1982.
not gonna lie you playing the Recorder on that fight scene cracked me up big time
Cecil you did again love this video loooking foreward to the next :-)
Always good to see an O&A reference
hahaahah "the league of rich old men" ahahaha good one
Haven't watched a good bad flicks video in a while. I forgot how much I love that intro: Good....Bad....Flicks! Awesome :D
This video is hilarious. Just what I needed to brighten up my day. Thanks for all that you do.
It is time someone made more low budget movies like this. There are lots of streaming platforms to watch content on. TH-cam is still my fave. Thankyou again GBF!
I recall reading about how they shot the "bullet-time" (two decades before the Matrix) at some site a few years back. This was one of the few memorable things from the movie which stuck with me ever since I saw it on late night cable tv as a kid. They were pretty clever (I believe this is sometimes called "guerrilla film-making") and basically placed a camera sideways and simply filmed a bullet dropped through a gun barrel which exited with the always present invisible force of gravity. Naturally they added some powder to the barrel so that it appeared as if it was really being fired. Since they filmed it in high speed it was simple to slow it down slightly.
But what about the bullet flying through the air itself? Clever too. They simply placed the bullet at the center of a wheel of plexi glass which was mounted on a cart. It was rotated by a mechanism driven by the wheels of the cart being pushed forward. The camera was placed in the car and was close enough to follow the bullet as it "flew through the air" and the cart simply pushed/pulled through the room. Again only the proper amount of lighting and slow motion meant the plexi glass isn't seen and the "pre-Matrix bullet time" appears real.
Another thing I noticed while watching a few scenes a few days back. When Steve Chase goes to the "gypsy camp"(?) to get Gypsy-Billy into his team a medley of songs/tunes are heard as he passes the other gypsies(?). One lady listens to Bob Dylan as she hangs up her laundry to dry (an in-joke by the film makers I guess), some gypsy "connoisseur" listens to Aida by Giuseppe Verdi (classic piece) and yet another listens to some bluegrass music which I could have sworn I've heard someplace else. I can't really slander a movie which puts in small details like that - at least not completely. :)
I am sad I just found Good Bad Flix, but not sad that I have soooooo much to binge in my free time. I look forward to more! Keep up the amazing videos.
Your videos keep getting better and funnier! Keep up the good work, my friend!
This is one of your best episodes. I laughed out loud multiple times.
Thank You! Thank You! I sincerely LOVE this flick!
A new film
"Steve Flufferbutter" in...
Kill Or Kill More: The Final Killdown
I remember that Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel predicted future stars. Tom Cruise and Julia Roberts were predicted as future stars. Believe it or not, James Ryan was a predicted future star by Robert Ebert. Ebert said he could be a future Clint Eastwood. Comments?
He needed a bit of acting lessons but he had a good look and charisma. I think in the right movie he could have been huge. I like him and I'm bummed he never really took off.
@@GoodBadFlicks I always place him in the "could-have-been-huge" or "Fate never let lady Fortuna shine on him" bracket. I have a feeling that had he appeared in some Hollywood production, like say a John Carpenter movie, Sam Raimi, Walter Hill or even a Roger Corman production he either would have landed decent roles or at least become a cult-actor like Harry Dean Stanton, James Remar and Bruce Campbell - and I do believe that James Ryan is a better actor than Bruce Campbell who pretty much knows his limitations and has made his entire career from it.
Had he become a "cult-actor" it's quite possible somebody like Quentin Tarantino would have wanted him in some role in one of his films. Alas it wasn't to be...
The little I've managed to read about him tells that he's doing some acting in tv dramas, stage plays, acting coaching for young actors in drama classes, script writing and some directing. Apparently he also wrote a novel. Looks like he's busy at least.
I also wonder if his nationality (South African) pretty much ruined his chances because most Hollywood studios wanted absolutely nothing to do with any South African well into the 1990's.
Love the O and A reference.
O&A Party Rock! lol oh Master Po
hahahahahahahahaha the floppy flute music mundane kombat edit had me cracking up. Brilliant.
1st Film: Steve Hunt
2nd Film: Steve Chase
3rd Film: Steve Pursue
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4th Film: Steve Trail
@@Fluoride_Jones Some heroes wear capes. My heroes promote Super Male Vitality.
@@idunbeezasmart1 iNfOwArS.cOm!!!
That CSI Miami joke was worth the subscription.
"Slaughtered this horse for hot dogs last Tuesday. 'Fraid she's startin' to turn."
That Mundane Kombat Mortal Kombat parody moment was funny as hell lol great video as always man! Keep it up!
lololol that tiny copter, i can´t breathe xD wonderful job Cecil !
I'm guessing it was a "film the rodeo" kind of thing, as they would say over on Red Letter Media.
They'd change his name to Steve Pursuit
Steve Tracker
"Where is this place , Anor Lando" love the reference...been watching your vids since the first game was released
Amazing work, very funny as usual! Thanks.
Great job on the video! The Mundane Combat was a nice touch.
I remember watching this movie during the 80s on HBO
I first saw it with my uncle at like one in the morning. As a kid, I thought Hot Dog was the best and Steve and The Fly were cool lol. ee-yah!
I recorded this off HBO on my dad’s Betamax!
Haven't seen a CSI: Miami clip in awhile!
Takes me back to how "The Soup" hosted by Joel McHale used to do it.
I damn near shit myself laughing at the Mundane Combat theme song.
I'm glad you're making funny vids again buddy. Great stuff. Please don't stop lol
It's just not a sequel without the midget - our TRUE hero.
(we did have a lot of fun watching the rifftrax of this)
12:18 LMAO 😂 You killing me! And that flute... LOL
:)
Speaking of the "villain explaining evil plan to hero" trope, I get that recently. Apparently in writers' minds, they're the same kind of people, so all those world domination plans should sound really attractive to heroes, and the explanation tours are indeed recruiting ads. They just didn't always do a good job writing this idea convincingly to us.
Also they like bragging, and all the henchmen have already heard the story, so this is the only new guy he can brag to.
Bruce-splotation mixed with the A-team, okay then.
Brilliant review, great channel! Keep em coming!
We need a sequel where Chase Hunt goes after the embezzling movie mogul.
Much respect for the "Mundane Kombat" segment!
That flute had me rolling SO hard made my stomach hurt HAHAHAHA🤣
The best creator on youtube strikes again.
12:17 - "MUNDANE KOMBAT" definitely has to be THE BEST laugh you've given me so far, Cecil! In fact, that should be the basis of its own parody!
Thanks! It took me about 4-5 times to get that out without laughing myself :)
@@GoodBadFlicks 😂😂😂
Dude just watched In Search of Darkness, and I just wanted to say bravo!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :)
The Evil Mastermind always has to have some kind of pet, even if it wasn't a parrot. Hairless cat, teacup chihuahua, Gila Monster, Snake that he uses as a scarf, etc.
YES! I was hoping you would do this one! Thank you, Cecil! ☺️
I saw this at the theater as a kid. My older brother loved karate movies.
I'm still intrigued by the slow motion bullet scene. It also meant that Steve Chase could move faster than a bullet.
Brilliant! 😂 Always love your videos but this one is particularly funny!
how are you so far from a mil subs yet... you should be around 2mil by this point, high end quality content as always!
Thanks! Maybe one day I hope
I think I really need to make some time to watch this movie, but I don't think I'll be able to do it sober.
Spinal punch? That was a perfect opportunity for a spinal tap punchline...
I´ll never get enough of the sponge bob time lapse.
I so remember renting this film from the video shop back in the 80s!
Holy crap! I've seen that bullet deflection with a shovel scene, maybe 35 years ago. I had forgotten all about it.
Well done as always :D
Potato fuel? ............. Moonshine?
Man Cecil this was one of your funniest !
Mundane combat. Absolutely lost it lol. Love these.
Ahhh floating and Candy. Feels like Halloween again!
"Steve gets so mad, he beats up old guys." 😅
I'm feeling kinda high after watching this!
this "taters" talk is cracking me up! Plus 1 upvote for you my friend
:)
Great episode, Cecil. Always appreciate your thorough research and then making the review lots of fun. With the MST3K: Space Mutiny episode and both Steve Hunt/Chase films being covered by RiffTrax, James Ryan may find himself to be more popular than ever.
By the way, I saw "Great White" twice during the one week it was in theaters. Once with my dad and then a few days later with a friend.
Another funny review, the batman reference spinning face had me cracking up 🤣
I guess they didn't get the Optimus in his Prime
* ba dum tiss
Good one.
Hormone replacement “Optimus”
Mortal Kombat theme on a recorder? You spoil me!
Love a Kung-fu movie where no one can actually fight!! :D
And it's good to see they were forgetting to put the rifling marks on the flying bullet long before the Matrix!
Re-title: "To kill that one time"
5:49 lmao nice dangerhair reference
Cecil, have you ever seen Shock Treatment, the (sort of) "follow-up" to The Rocky Horror Picture Show?
It's awesome, and can be honestly reviewed without stirring up a hornet's nest, unlike the first movie.
That recorder always gets me!!!!
The main plot is save her scientist dad who have discovered a way to make fuel out of potatoes!?! I am just astounded that is the best plot I have ever heard ever LOL
Goddamn Master Po. Hilarious!
Great review as always!
some of your best jokes here today!
I bet when they made this movie they didn't expect people to still be talking about it in the year 2020
Gary Darnell I saw this movie in theaters and immediately forgot it. We were desperate for Western martial arts movies in those days.
KILL AND KILL AGAIN: Several potatoes were peeled and killed in the movie.
ATTACK OF THE KILLER TOMATOES: Let's invite them in our advocacy!
Mundane Combat is the best part of this video.