Joe Bob Briggs
American film critic, writer, and performer best known for his comic persona Joe Bob Briggs (real name John Irving Bloom, born 1953). Known for syndicated columns and for hosting genre movie programs such as TNT's MonsterVision and Shudder's The Last Drive-In.
Books
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1. Joe Bob Goes To The Drive In
A rollicking, affectionate chronicle of drive-in movie culture that blends sharp, humorous film criticism with personal anecdotes, pop-culture trivia, and passionate defense of grindhouse and exploitation fare; written in a lively, conversational voice, it guides readers through memorable double features, bizarre genre oddities, and the rituals of midnight screenings while celebrating the communal joy and outsider charm of the drive-in experience.
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5. Joe Bob Goes Back To The Drive In
A rollicking, affectionate collection of essays and reviews that mixes sharp, humorous criticism with nostalgic anecdotes about watching exploitation and cult films under the stars; the writer celebrates the weirdness of genre cinema—horror, action, grindhouse and schlock—while offering lively commentary, cast and crew observations, and cultural context that both lampoons and reveres B-movie traditions. Part memoir, part fan guide, it reads as a voice-driven tour of midnight screenings, roadside theaters, and the moviegoing subculture that turned trashy films into communal rituals.
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6. Iron Joe Bob
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7. Profoundly Disturbing
A raucous, affectionate guide to the most outrageous and controversial films in popular culture, written in a wry, drive-in critic’s voice; it blends sharp film commentary, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and cultural history to explain why certain shockers provoked censorship, fascinated audiences, and helped change the movie industry. The author selects and contextualizes exploitation, horror, and transgressive titles, evaluating their artistry and social impact while delivering humor, personal reminiscence, and passionate defenses of cinema that pushed boundaries.