In search of some easy trash points, I also watched The Manson Family again. Jim Van Bebber's finite career is fascinating. He's made a handful of short films, some music videos, and then a couple of hardcore grindhouse films! Then for a while now, I haven't heard any buzz for this guy. He was supposed to make that damn Gator Green short and/or movie, but I can't find anything about it. Is it real? Either way, I don't want just a 15 minute short. I want to see another full-length feature from this guy!

The Manson Family has always been one of my favorites. It's got a lot going for it, as does his first feature "Deadbeat at Dawn", a gritty gang movie about a badass who's got a score to settle. Also, him playing prominent roles in both movies is pretty awesome, because he won me over with his great fight choreography.

I read somewhere that he probably used the alleged movie's budget on buying weed, which would be both tragic and hilariously ballsy, but I hope I can see more of this guy's work out there. We only have so few auteurs left. Those who make movies without any restrictions. I believe Jim is one of them. He makes it the way he wants it, and funding is obviously going to be hard to secure for that risky breed, but someone with a lot of money has to figure it out soon, right? Give this guy the money! Give him whatever he wants!