![]() ![]() Based on the true story of bank robbers Jill and Jeff Erickson, Bruce Campbell stars in this Bonnie and Clyde-esque crime / drama. I came across Blaze of Glory (as it was released as in the UK) on VHS and had no idea it was a made for TV feature. ![]() One of the ‘made for TV’ movies to make an appearance on the list. In the Line of Duty: Blaze of Glory (1997) This means that Bruce Campbell is the only person who has successfully defeated Spider-Man every time he has come into contact with him. And in Spider-Man 3, as a snooty French waiter, he helps to ruin Peter’s planned proposal and publicly berates him. In Spider-Man, as the wrestling ring announcer, he actually names Peter as Spider-Man for the first time (against Peter’s wishes). In Spider-Man 2 as a theatre usher he denies Peter entrance to Mary-Jane’s play after arriving late. As Bruce touched on himself, he reiterates his significance within the franchise. The Spider-Man Trilogy (2002 – 2007)Īppearing in each of Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man films as different characters, his roles may be brief but they are integral to the series. As well as The Hudsucker Proxy, Campbell has worked with the Coens on Crimewave, Intolerable Cruelty and The Ladykillers. Of all their productions involving BC, this is his finest role. Through his connection with the Coen’s long time associate Sam Raimi, Bruce has appeared in a number of Coen Brothers films. Without further ado, please enjoy, my Bruce Campbell Top 10: 10. For the sake of variety, I have condensed his recurring roles in a film series as one entry on the list, and I have also expanded the selection slightly by including made for TV movies, as there are definitely a couple that warrant a mention. With hundreds of acting credits, Bruce has also tried his hand at writing, directing and producing for film and TV, hence why this is a very hard top 10 to nail down. He understands the fan culture and he never fails to deliver. Often self-referential in his work, but never apologetic he embraces each project he’s involved in, be it box-office shattering superhero films or made for TV movies financed by the sci-fi channel. ![]() He understands what he does and caters for his cult following magnificently. My fondness for Bruce spawns from his understanding of fandom and genre. In a career spanning five decades, he’s done it all. Occasionally flirting with the mainstream: Campbell has essentially built his career on these kind of films. Generally produced by writers, directors and actors who are starting out, and / or learning the ropes in the film industry. Any film outside the mainstream (often a supporting feature), with a smaller budget, a more conventional plot and generic conventions could fall under the ‘B’ umbrella. The term ‘B-Movie’ isn’t necessarily specific to the low budget, ridiculous sci-fi or horror films he’s been associated with. Throughout his extensive career, he’s been something of a pioneer of B-Movies. I’m something of a BC fanboy and he’s without doubt one of my favourite actors. From there I got my hands on any Bruce Campbell video I could find, and over the years managed to fill in the blanks with the advent of DVD, Blu-Ray and streaming. After acquiring a copy of 1992’s Army of Darkness, and knowing nothing of the film or the star, my mind was suitably blown. As a young teenager, I was an avid VHS collector and renter. My first (knowing) exposure to the genius that is Bruce Campbell was somewhere around 1999 / 2000. ![]()
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