Quick note, kids and kittens: this Saturday, May 1, is Free Comic Book Day. If you go into a comic book store, you will be able to come out with at least one special free comic book. There are ones for all ages, so don’t be afraid-embrace what you may or may not have seen yet. Also, if you’re in the Roanoke Valley area, or can get to it easily, I would highly recommend stopping by Cosmic Castle, located in Towers Shopping Center, over by Crock & Roll. Cosmic Castle is staffed with wonderfully intelligent and witty employees that can help you out at a moment’s notice, and will readily do so.
We close out yet another blaxploitation month with the movie that’s widely regarded by many as what made Pam Grier famous: Coffy. I’ve got to say that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this month. Blaxploitation movies are one of my favorite movie genres, but not in a “so bad it’s good” kind way-I truly love these movies. There’s something about the rawness, the grit, the from-the-heart feeling that stems from their craft that just gets me smiling. These types of movies are easily a go-to for me.
What’s also been great about this month is that we’ve taken a look at some really shining examples of the genre. Not only have the previous movies reviewed been good blaxploitation movies, but I’ll readily argue that they’re great movies-no extra qualifier. But does Coffy get to join these movies in their greatness? Well, they can’t all be amazing. Continue reading MasterChugs Theater: ‘Coffy’