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Burn 'Em Up Barnes (1934)
Shows a unique time in film history.
I first saw this Film Serial recently on the "Burnt Rubber" multi DVD pack. I was surprised at the level of excitement and action in this film. It has some pretty good fight scenes and the usual stunts that appear in vintage cliffhangers such as this. Plus you get to see a variety of vintage 1930's automobiles being pushed to their limits. I know these machines are a far cry from the pavement burning beasts of the 70's. But to see what Grandpa, for some people Great Grandpa and beyond, used to screech the tires in, from motorcycles to huge buses, is priceless. And for those interested in silent movie fare, Burn 'Em Up Barnes is a remake of a 1921 movie by the same title.
Polk County Pot Plane (1977)
A cool flick.
I first saw it when I was just a kid in the 80's. Now 31, I ran across "In Hot Pursuit" AKA "Polk County Pot Plane" on the "Burnt Rubber" multi disc movie pack. After watching the film I found out I still rather enjoy it. I admit the acting wasn't filled with Oscar winning performances, but if you are looking for some good car chases and crashes, this film is for you. I like movies of this caliber for I'm basically a "Gear Head" that loves to watch automobiles peel out, crash and go fast. There is a certain charm about this movie that no amount of Computer CGI in my opinion can duplicate. Just actual real people, real cars and a lot of real guts. And for you Quentin Tarantino fans, which I am proudly, this film was shown at the "Grindhouse Film Festival".