June 2017 update

Since my last update back in March, I have posted the first two parts of a massive project I've been working on for quite some time: a comprehensive history of the films of Russ Doughten and Donald W. Thompson. These men were the partners behind Mark IV Pictures, best known for the series of films that started with A THIEF IN THE NIGHT in 1973. I just published the second part this week.

The Films of Russ Doughten, Part 1: 1961-1968
https://medium.com/@rabbitroom/the-fi...

The Films of Donald W. Thompson, Part 1: 1973-1975
https://medium.com/@rabbitroom/the-fi...

I also recently wrote a piece on THE HOWLING: NEW MOON RISING for Daily Grindhouse's recent HOWLING week (and added some corrections/clarifications to the Medium version): https://medium.com/cinenation-show/ne...

Back at the end of March, I interviewed writer/director Brian K. Williams of Bandit Motions Pictures about his new sci-fi sex comedy SPACE BABES FROM OUTER SPACE: http://dailygrindhouse.com/thewire/da...

In other softcore-related news, I wrote a piece about the recent film BELOW HER MOUTH, a female-driven softcore romantic drama: https://medium.com/p/in-defense-of-be...

In film fest coverage, I covered this year's Boston Underground Film Festival for Daily Grindhouse:
http://dailygrindhouse.com/thewire/bo...
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I also covered the 2017 Chicago Underground Film Festival, writing up all the features that played the fest in 3 parts:
http://dailygrindhouse.com/thewire/fe...
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And finally, I reviewed some recent home video releases over at Film Monthly:

A Cure for Wellness: http://www.filmmonthly.com/film/a-cur...

The Jacques Rivette Collection: http://www.filmmonthly.com/film/the-j...

KIJŪ YOSHIDA: LOVE + ANARCHISM:
http://www.filmmonthly.com/film/kiju-...

Beyond the Gates:
http://www.filmmonthly.com/film/beyon...

Django, Prepare a Coffin:
http://www.filmmonthly.com/film/djang...

Teenage Ghost Punk:
http://www.filmmonthly.com/film/teena...

Naciye: http://www.filmmonthly.com/film/naciye

Child Eater: http://www.filmmonthly.com/film/child...

Indiscretion: http://www.filmmonthly.com/film/indis...

Bloodrunners:
http://www.filmmonthly.com/film/blood...

Devil in the Dark:
http://www.filmmonthly.com/film/devil...

...and I think that's about everything! New film reviews and festival coverage will be going into an upcoming update for THE UNREPENTANT CINEPHILE currently planned for August.

Thanks for your time!