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Brandon Tenold

Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: DAUGHTERS OF SATAN

30th November 2022 PJ Max

Brandon Tenold dives into Daughters of Satan exploring Tom Selleck’s early horror role bizarre occult antics chaotic plotting and the wonderfully camp energy powering this 70s supernatural oddity...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: RAWHEAD REX

29th November 2022 PJ Max

Brandon Tenold tackles Rawhead Rex diving into its rubber‑monster mayhem mythology chaotic performances and the gloriously unhinged energy that turned this Clive Barker adaptation into cult‑horror madness...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: CREEPSHOW 3

28th November 2022 PJ Max

Brandon Tenold tackles Creepshow 3 diving into its chaotic stories baffling creative choices and the wild low‑budget madness that turned this sequel into a cult‑level disaster...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: GODZILLA VS. BIOLLANTE

24th November 2022 PJ Max

Brandon tackles Godzilla vs Biollante delivering sharp jokes wild monster commentary and the perfect blend of snark and kaiju chaos that makes this bizarre sequel endlessly entertaining...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: THE SEVENTH CURSE

23rd November 2022 PJ Max

Brandon dives into the wild Hong Kong cult classic The Seventh Curse unleashing sarcastic commentary chaotic monster mayhem and the gloriously unhinged energy that defines 80s genre insanity...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: THE DORM THAT DRIPPED BLOOD

21st November 2022 PJ Max

Brandon slices into the holiday‑adjacent slasher The Dorm That Dripped Blood delivering sarcastic commentary, festive murder mayhem and the gloriously grimy cult chaos only 80s horror provides...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: HARDWARE

20th November 2022 PJ Max

Brandon dives into Richard Stanley’s grimy cyberpunk cult classic Hardware delivering sarcastic commentary, killer robot mayhem, and the kind of low‑budget chaos he was born to roast...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: THE DEVIL’S RAIN

18th November 2022 PJ Max

Brandon Tenold tackles The Devil’s Rain diving into Shatner, Satanists, melting faces, and the gloriously unhinged 70s horror chaos that makes this cult oddity unforgettable...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: THE MONSTER THAT CHALLENGED THE WORLD

15th November 2022 PJ Max

Brandon dives into the 1957 creature feature where giant mutant snails terrorise humanity, delivering sharp jokes, wild observations, and classic Tenold chaos along the way...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: THE RIFT

6th November 2022 PJ Max

Brandon dives into this soggy sci‑fi monster romp, exploring rubbery creatures, baffling decisions, and the glorious 80s energy that somehow survived underwater chaos...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: The Stuff (1985)

4th November 2022 PJ Max

Brandon Tenold digs into The Stuff, serving up hilarious commentary on killer dessert, corporate madness, and the gloriously goo‑soaked absurdity of this 80s cult oddity...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: Demons

2nd November 2022 PJ Max

Brandon dives into Demons, celebrating its wild gore, chaotic energy, and gloriously unhinged Italian horror madness with his trademark comedic enthusiasm...

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Neil Breen’s Double Down

1st November 2022 PJ Max

FanboyFlicks unravels Double Down, celebrating Neil Breen’s surreal editing, laptop sorcery, and desert‑powered chaos with sharp humour and affectionate bewilderment...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: Night Of The Creeps

1st November 2022 PJ Max

Brandon dives into Night of the Creeps, celebrating its B‑movie charm, zombie mayhem, and gloriously cheesy 80s chaos with his trademark comedic enthusiasm...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: DRACULA 3-D

31st October 2022 PJ Max

Brandon dives into Argento’s Dracula 3‑D, roasting its wild effects, chaotic storytelling, and the gloriously unhinged choices that make this late‑career oddity unforgettable...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: Making Contact

29th October 2022 PJ Max

Brandon dives into Roland Emmerich’s bizarre early horror outing, roasting its creepy puppets, wild plot swings, and delightfully unhinged supernatural nonsense with perfect comedic energy...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: The Curse Of Frankenstein

28th October 2022 PJ Max

Brandon hilariously dissects Hammer’s The Curse of Frankenstein, roasting its gothic melodrama, creature effects, and classic horror charm with his trademark blend of snark and affection...

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FanboyFlicks

Howling 2

28th October 2022 PJ Max

Mark dives into the gloriously unhinged chaos of Howling 2, roasting its wild werewolf lore, baffling choices, and unforgettable 80s horror weirdness with perfect comedic precision...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: Godzilla And Mothra: The Battle For Earth

28th October 2022 PJ Max

Brandon dives into the environmental chaos of Godzilla and Mothra, roasting its wild plot turns, eco‑messaging, and gloriously 90s kaiju spectacle with trademark snark...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: SPLIT SECOND (1992)

24th October 2022 PJ Max

Brandon dives into Split Second, celebrating Rutger Hauer’s grizzled charm, the grimy cyberpunk atmosphere, and the gloriously bonkers monster‑hunting mayhem that defines this 90s cult gem...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: HARD TICKET TO HAWAII

23rd October 2022 PJ Max

Brandon dives into Andy Sidaris’ gloriously absurd Hard Ticket to Hawaii, celebrating its wild stunts, explosive nonsense, and the most unhinged 80s action energy imaginable...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: SORCERESS

22nd October 2022 PJ Max

Brandon dives into Roger Corman’s Sorceress, celebrating its goat‑men, barbarian mayhem, and gloriously bonkers fantasy energy that only 80s low‑budget magic can deliver...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: NIGHTBEAST

21st October 2022 PJ Max

Brandon dives into Don Dohler’s Nightbeast, celebrating its laser‑blasting creature, micro‑budget madness, and the gloriously scrappy charm of 80s DIY sci‑fi horror...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE

20th October 2022 PJ Max

Brandon Tenold tackles Killer Klowns From Outer Space, celebrating its rubbery monsters, neon circus mayhem, and the gloriously bonkers charm of 80s cult‑horror insanity...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: SPASMS

19th October 2022 PJ Max

Brandon Tenold dives into Spasms, the gloriously bonkers killer‑snake movie packed with rubbery monster mayhem, wild 80s energy, and absolutely unhinged creature‑feature charm...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: THE GATE 2

12th October 2022 PJ Max

Brandon dives into The Gate 2, unpacking its wild creature effects, chaotic teen sorcery, and delightfully bonkers sequel logic with his signature comedic disbelief...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: DEEPSTAR SIX (1989)

8th October 2022 PJ Max

Brandon Tenold dives into DeepStar Six with sharp humour, celebrating its creature chaos, underwater tension and gloriously clunky late‑80s sci‑fi horror charm...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: DOG SOLDIERS (2002)

7th October 2022 PJ Max

Brandon Tenold tears into Dog Soldiers with his trademark humour, celebrating its practical effects, chaotic action and scrappy charm as a standout modern werewolf classic...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: GODZILLA VS DESTOROYAH

4th October 2022 PJ Max

Brandon dives into the explosive Heisei finale as Godzilla faces Destoroyah, delivering chaotic humor, monster mayhem, and one of the franchise’s most emotional showdowns...

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Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: RUSSIAN JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS

2nd October 2022 PJ Max

Brandon Tenold hilariously tackles this Soviet musical take on Jason and the Argonauts, where mythic adventure collides with baffling choreography, wild choices, and glorious cinematic weirdness...

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Ask the Lucasfilm Jedi Council

Q : Can you describe the process and use of screen tests during the selection process for a film?

Robin Gurland: Screen tests are traditionally the final phase of the audition process for lead or supporting lead roles. The actor being tested usually does one or two scenes completely “off book” and depending on the schedules of the other lead actors cast, often they will be brought in to do the scenes along with the actor being tested. Screen tests can get very elaborate with full hair and make-up, costume and lighting or fairly simple, but they are always shot on film.

From Ask the Jedi Council Archives – 1999

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