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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes
The 1978 movie Attack of the Killer Tomatoes is noteworthy for several reasons: Despite its intentionally low budget and campy nature, the movie has garnered a significant cult following since its release. Its bizarre premise and over-the-top humor have made it a favorite among fans of B-movies and campy horror-comedies. The film is a parody of B-movie horror and science fiction films. It exaggerates the absurdity of the genre, featuring killer tomatoes as the main antagonists, which highlights the ridiculousness of many horror movie plots. The film's popularity amongst connoseuirs of that genre led to a franchise that included several sequels, such as "Return of the Killer Tomatoes!" (1988), "Killer Tomatoes Strike Back!" (1990), and "Killer Tomatoes Eat France!" (1991). There was also an animated TV series, "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes," which aired from 1990 to 1991. The film features a memorable and intentionally cheesy theme song, whic...
Going to the drive-in.
Growing up in white middle-class South Africa, one cherished cultural hallmark of my teenage years was the drive-in theater. This is an outdoor venue with a large projection screen and a parking area, that allowed movie-goers to enjoy the latest films from the comfort of their own car. Unlike traditional indoor cinemas, the drive-in's projection building often housed a take-away restaurant, offering not just the standard snacks like popcorn and cold-drinks, but also cooked meals such as hamburgers. Thanks to the South Africa’s temperate climate and the small variation in sunset times between seasons, drive-ins were a popular year-round entertainment option. With an admission fee charged per vehicle rather than per individual, drive-ins were a magnet for large families and groups of friends on a budget. The drive-in's parking layout was designed so that each bay was slightly inclined at the front, ensuring an unobstructed view of the screen from the car's windshield. Those a...