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MATINEE (1993). Absolutely delightful Joe Dante film (which did zilch business in the heaters-a shame. When We saw it, there were probably only ten seats filled) concerning a William Castle like director-John Goodman is fantastic as the BS slinging huckster-who premieres his new movie MANT ("Half Man! Half Ant! All Terror!") in Key West during The Cuban Missile Crisis.
Loads of cameos by Dante regulars-Dick Miller especially is a hoot-with all sorts of nods to the time ; TV reels, albums, huge gas-guzzling cars, movie posters and oodles of FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND (although there is an error showing a recent one) and paraphernalia in the main characters room.
Very funny in parts, but showing a serious side as well. I can't imagine how terrifying it must have been living through that time. *****
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