On this episode of Thursday Movie Picks, Wanderer at Wandering Through the Shelves gave us a topic with more options than we could possibly count. We're talking police detectives. Welp, let's get to it.
Sharky's Machine
(1981)
Drug-fueled neo-noir action flicks. I'm a fan. And I feel robbed. Where are my Sharky's Machine sequels? I mean, the movie features our cool as hell detective standing on a ridiculously high balcony, unflinching, while a bad guy falls backwards from him firing shots at him. Seven years before Die Hard. And it's Burt f'n Reynolds. I know, right?
Running Scared
(1986)
Funny 80's salt and pepper buddy-cop flicks. I'm a fan. And I feel robbed. Where are my Running Scared sequels. I mean, the guys engaged in a high speed car chase on an elevated train track. Yes, in cars. I know, right? Plus, Gregory Hines and Billy Crystal had some of the best banter this side of Glover and Gibson. A year before Glover and Gibson.
Action Jackson
(1988)
Stupid 80's action-flicks. I'm a fan. And I feel robbed. Where are my Action Jackson sequels? I mean, the man chased down a moving car and leaped over it. Silly one-liners? He had 'em. See that shot above? It's preceded by him asking that guy, "How do you like your ribs?" He follows that up with, "Barbecue, huh?" We then immediately cut to a slab of ribs being thrown on the grill. Best. Filmmaking. Ever.
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