tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118098779778491600.post5349643954332997159..comments2024-03-22T12:27:50.002-07:00Comments on Die, Danger, Die, Die, Kill!: Zimbo Finds a Son (India, 1966)Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15890338576052689861noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118098779778491600.post-45280261778117012202009-05-07T08:52:00.000-07:002009-05-07T08:52:00.000-07:00Ah, yes, Pedro. (With clenched fists, eyes cast to...Ah, yes, <I>Pedro</I>. (With clenched fists, eyes cast toward the skies) PEDROOOO!!!<br /><br />Michael, you're right. There is plenty to fill the void left by Zimbo. Not only are there all of those future releases you mentioned to look forward to, but I've also just got my hands on <I>Tarzan in Delhi</I> starring Dara Singh, Mumtaz and Helen, which I plan to review in the coming weeks.<br /><br />Sunil: And with <I>Shaitani Dracula</I>, Harinam Singh created a film that, while not good in any conventional sense, is unlike any other that I've seen. He is the <A HREF="http://www.shaggs.com/" REL="nofollow">Shaggs</A> of Indian horror.Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15890338576052689861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118098779778491600.post-58931993402734701362009-05-06T22:18:00.000-07:002009-05-06T22:18:00.000-07:00Or even "inspired incompetenceHow about "inspiring...<I>Or even "inspired incompetence</I>How about "inspiring incompetence"?<br /><br />From childhood onwards, we "learn" to compromise on our dreams. We learn that we suck at drawing. We give it up. We learn we suck at sports. We give THAT up. We learn we suck at the career we choose. Only then we fight back. We don't give up. Mr Harinam Singh is loony, but he has not compromised on his dreams. :)sunilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118098779778491600.post-67263479317277362492009-05-06T19:13:00.000-07:002009-05-06T19:13:00.000-07:00Todd, we may be out of Zimbo movies, but Azad did ...Todd, we may be out of Zimbo movies, but Azad did do a few Tarzan and other jungle man movies..so...who knows what might show up on VCD soon! <br /><br />And of course there is still that elusive movie PEDRO starring Pedro, Azad, and Chitra. <br /><br />(I wonder what horrible atrocities Azad and Chitra had commited in their previous lives.)Michael Barnumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247883921888068755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118098779778491600.post-13911351117035159052009-05-06T11:43:00.000-07:002009-05-06T11:43:00.000-07:00Mike: Thanks for backing me up! I'm just sad that ...Mike: Thanks for backing me up! I'm just sad that there are no more Zimbo movies for me to review. (I'm not counting the 90s remake.)<br /><br />Rum: Yes, I failed to mention just how annoying Master Sachim was. Very annoying, indeed -- which makes it a good thing that he was in the movie far less than his character's in-title billing would lead you to believe.Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15890338576052689861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118098779778491600.post-6457072568272198342009-05-06T10:51:00.000-07:002009-05-06T10:51:00.000-07:00OMG! Zimbo again, it seems that he never goes away...OMG! Zimbo again, it seems that he never goes away, but atleast pedro is there! Master Sachin was one of the most annoying kid actors ever, and it looks like no b movie is complete without a crotch lockRumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10104185865100510017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118098779778491600.post-36244491632139331552009-05-06T09:07:00.000-07:002009-05-06T09:07:00.000-07:00Banno and Memsaab: In all honesty, I worry that my...Banno and Memsaab: In all honesty, I worry that my reviews won't do these movies justice! They really are entertaining. And I know I'm missing a lot by not speaking the lanquage, because there's so much intentional humor in them. They're almost more like a live action cartoon parody of a Tarzan movie than a straight knock-off. Anyway, sounds like a great viewing party, Memsaab. Perhaps Banno will want to make the trip over.<br /><br />Sunil: The screencaps I chose are definitely more flattering to Azad than others I could have gone with, but I freely admit that my jabs at his weight were all cheap shots, just like all my other jokes in this review. (And BTW, wouldn't you characterize <I>Shaitani Dracula</I> as something <I>beyond</I> "absolute incompetence"? Perhaps "extreme"-- or "X-treme" -- incompetence? Or even "inspired incompetence"?)<br /><br />House: After watching this movie, I think it's fitting that Zimbo would have a pork product named after him. Because he's so fat, you see. Hayuk! (See above.)Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15890338576052689861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118098779778491600.post-22301982827844003912009-05-06T08:59:00.000-07:002009-05-06T08:59:00.000-07:00Todd, you just don't know how eager I have been fo...Todd, you just don't know how eager I have been for you to review Zimbo Finds a Son! And you did the film proud! <br /><br />And to all those who wonder, yes, the Zimbo films are every bit as entertaining as Todd states! <br /><br />Todd, you have me LMAO throughout your write-up!Michael Barnumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247883921888068755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118098779778491600.post-33970917080950475232009-05-06T07:01:00.000-07:002009-05-06T07:01:00.000-07:00LOL @ "not a euphemism by the way"...and the rest ...LOL @ "not a euphemism by the way"...and the rest of it. I am with Banno in my fear that Zimbo (and Pedro) will not live up to the reviews you have given them...<br /><br />I think someday I will need to watch these WITH you and Mike B. so that total enjoyment can be mined from them.memsaabhttp://memsaabstory.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118098779778491600.post-14946198763428584522009-05-06T03:29:00.000-07:002009-05-06T03:29:00.000-07:00I just finished reading Keith's take on Shaitani D...I just finished reading Keith's take on Shaitani Dracula (not sure where to reach him) so <br /><br />hi Keith!<br />I think there is a myth of supercompetence that we as males subscribe to: body like Arnold, etc. Ramsay films show that actual absolute incompetence is far more common - hence our need to dwell on flicks like Shataini Dracula. :)<br /><br />What we need is "ordinary" competence<br /><br />http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_15/b4126067338870.htm?chan=magazine+channel_opinionsunilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118098779778491600.post-76732379804307063952009-05-06T02:40:00.000-07:002009-05-06T02:40:00.000-07:00Fun fact: There must be Zimbo fans here in Germany...Fun fact: There must be Zimbo fans here in Germany, what with the sausage producing company named after him.<br />To quote their (utterly brilliant) slogan: "Zimbo, the sausage with the funny name".houseinrlyeh aka Denishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04548069611516508274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118098779778491600.post-42434368079255174292009-05-05T23:20:00.000-07:002009-05-05T23:20:00.000-07:00Hmm, Zimbo may not be ripped-ripped but he is not ...Hmm, Zimbo may not be ripped-ripped but he is not fat in the scene-caps you have. Just saying. :)sunilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118098779778491600.post-11894492678163659222009-05-05T22:00:00.000-07:002009-05-05T22:00:00.000-07:00I've had my fill of Zimbo just reading your review...I've had my fill of Zimbo just reading your review. Surely, the film cannot be more fun than this?Bannohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03855784743978203037noreply@blogger.com