Cine Meccanica

03/26/2021

Hell’s Angels telegram to President Johnson. As read by Sonny Barger. KRON-TV, 1965.

Pres. Johnson declined their offer, but the telegram became the inspiration for the ‘biker flick’ classic, The Losers (1970).

A film that Directer John Milius says was a “big inspiration for Apocalypse Now”. 👌

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03/26/2021

“we shall ride eternal shiny and chrome”

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"Mad Max: Fury Road" (2015).
•Directed by George Miller
•Cinematography: John Seale
•Production Design: Colin Gibson
•Costume Design: Jenny Beavan
•Colorist: Eric Whipp, Conor Fisher, Tricia Hagoriles, Wade Odlum

03/25/2021

Covid Edition 2021 film and location line up coming soon... stay tuned!

03/11/2021

Trivia Time!
Race With The Devil (1975) opens with dirt track race partners Roger & Frank building and racing Kawasakis.

The shop was Cycle World in San Antonio, TX.

The track was the Pan American Speedway in Live Oak, TX which closed in 1978.

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03/11/2021

“If you’re going to race with the devil, you’ve got to be fast as Hell!”

When the couples stay at a trailer park, they return from dinner to discover that Roger and Kelly’s dog has been brutally killed, causing them to immediately leave the park in a panic. As the couples head towards Amarillo, they are pursued by a steadily increasing number of cultists who seem to be networked throughout numerous small Texas towns. When Roger tries to use a payphone to contact the state authorities, he is are told that the long distance lines are down throughout their town...

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03/11/2021

“They witnessed an unspeakable act! It may cost them their lives!”

After being found out by the Satanists and barely escaping with their lives, they report the incident to the local sheriff (R.G. Armstrong), who investigates their report but attempts to convince them that they probably only saw hippies killing an animal. Unbeknownst to the sheriff, Roger steals a sample of dirt stained with the murder victim’s blood, intent on delivering it to the authorities in Amarillo. At the same time, the women steal books on Satanism from the local library, to further research the incident. As the foursome leaves town, the sheriff knowingly sees a truck begin to follow them, making it clear that he is either aware or part of the Satanic cult...

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03/11/2021

Along the way, they set up camp in a desolate area of central Texas, where Roger and Frank race their motorcycles together. Later that night after their wives retire to the RV, the men witness what turns out to be a Satanic ritual human sacrifice a short distance from their camp...

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03/11/2021

“Peter Fonda and Warren Oates are burning their bridges and a lot of rubber… on the deadliest stretch of road in the country!”

Flat-track racers Roger Marsh (Peter Fonda) and Frank Stewart (Warren Oates) own a successful motorcycle dealership in San Antonio. Together, with their wives Kelly and Alice (Lara Parker, Loretta Swit), and Kelly’s small dog Ginger, they leave San Antonio in a recreational vehicle (RV) for a much anticipated ski vacation in Colorado...

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03/08/2021

"We had some time to catch up with Cine Meccanica moto maven Corinna Mantlo over the weekend regarding the return of her classic film presentation series later this week, and also got some insight into several exciting new projects she has in the works for NYC. Check out our interview with Corinna and mark this coming Sunday on your calendars for the Cine Meccanica’s 2021 debut at Abe’s Pagoda Bar in Bushwick." - NYC Motorcyclist

Honoring Automotive History on Film

08/13/2020

“WILD AND WICKED…living with no tomorrow!” Step back to a time before the ‘Biker Flick’ when women rode and played hard along side the men, on screen and off. One day their stories will be told! 🎥 Motorcycle Gang (1957) today on www.thevintagent.com with a link to watch the full film for free courtesy of 🎥