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#1
Good Movies / Re: Recent Viewings, Part 2
Last post by FatFreddysCat - Today at 08:04:15 PM"The Attic" (1980)
Twenty years after being stood up at the altar, a mousy librarian (Carrie Snodgrass) begins to lose her grip on reality as she deals with the loss of her job and caring for her abusive, wheelchair bound, wealthy rat bastard father (a positively despicable Ray Milland).
I seem to remember the trailers for this movie promising something more supernatural in nature, but this is a pretty cool, creepy psycho-melodrama with some horror overtones. The fantastic performance by Snodgrass as her character's mental state slowly unravels is worth the price of admission all by itself. An overlooked gem.
Twenty years after being stood up at the altar, a mousy librarian (Carrie Snodgrass) begins to lose her grip on reality as she deals with the loss of her job and caring for her abusive, wheelchair bound, wealthy rat bastard father (a positively despicable Ray Milland).
I seem to remember the trailers for this movie promising something more supernatural in nature, but this is a pretty cool, creepy psycho-melodrama with some horror overtones. The fantastic performance by Snodgrass as her character's mental state slowly unravels is worth the price of admission all by itself. An overlooked gem.
#2
Bad Movies / Re: The Ultimate So Bad It's G...
Last post by Rev. Powell - Today at 04:11:12 PM+ House of the Dead
- Sharknado
+ Plan 9 from Outer Space
10 Apple, The (1980)
11 Atomic Submarine, The (1959)
12 Attack of the Puppet People (1958)
10 Bad Girls Go to Hell (1965)
12 Beast with a Million Eyes, The (1955)
10 Ben and Arthur (2002)
12 Billy the Kid vs Dracula (1966)
9 Birdemic 3: Sea Eagle (2022)
15 Birdemic: Shock and Terror (2010)
10 Blood Diner (1987)
10 Bloodsucking Freaks (1976)
12 Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things (1972)
10 Codename: Wildgeese (1984)
13 Dragon Lives Again, The (1977)
13 Dünyayı Kurtaran Adam (The Man Who Saves the World) aka Turkish Star Wars (1982)
12 Fatal Deviation (1998)
13 Glen or Glenda? (1953)
11 Gymkata (1985)
11 Hard Ticket to Hawaii (1987)
14 Hobgoblins (1988)
7 House of the Dead (2003)
11 Howling Part 7: New Moon Rising, The (1995)
4 Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996)
6 Long John Silver's Return to Treasure Island (1954)
10 Maniac (1934)
12 Manos: The Hands of Fate (1966)
14 Message from Space (1978)
10 Miami Connection (1987)
12 Mommie Dearest (1981)
10 New Year's Evil (1980)
14 No Holds Barred (1989)
22 Plan 9 From Outer Space (1959)
7 Protector, The (1985)
10 Reefer Madness (1936)
10 Return of the Family Man (1990)
12 Robo Vampire (1988)
18 Robot Monster (1953)
20 Room, The (2003)
10 S.I.C.K. (Serial Insane Clown Killer) (2003)
12 Samurai Cop (1991)
11 Santa Claus (1959)
6 Scanners 3: The Takeover (1992)
9 Sharknado (2013)
10 Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991)
19 Showgirls (1995)
14 Space Mutiny (1988)
12 Starcrash (1978)
17 Troll 2 (1990)
10 Wicker Man, The (2006)
16 Zardoz (1974)
Ranked:
1. 22 Plan 9 From Outer Space (1959)
2. 20 Room, The (2003)
3. 19 Showgirls (1995)
4. 18 Robot Monster (1953)
5. 17 Troll 2 (1990)
6. 16 Zardoz (1974)
7. 15 Birdemic: Shock and Terror (2010)
8t. 4 at 14
12t. 3 at 13
15t. 9 at 12
25t. 5 at 11
2 at 9, 2 at 7, 2 at 6, Leprechaun 4 at 4
Sortable spreadhseet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JN0iqwwMsLY85NpLPULaMJGbTrVMoH8OLYecznVD3XE/edit?gid=0#gid=0
- Sharknado
+ Plan 9 from Outer Space
10 Apple, The (1980)
11 Atomic Submarine, The (1959)
12 Attack of the Puppet People (1958)
10 Bad Girls Go to Hell (1965)
12 Beast with a Million Eyes, The (1955)
10 Ben and Arthur (2002)
12 Billy the Kid vs Dracula (1966)
9 Birdemic 3: Sea Eagle (2022)
15 Birdemic: Shock and Terror (2010)
10 Blood Diner (1987)
10 Bloodsucking Freaks (1976)
12 Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things (1972)
10 Codename: Wildgeese (1984)
13 Dragon Lives Again, The (1977)
13 Dünyayı Kurtaran Adam (The Man Who Saves the World) aka Turkish Star Wars (1982)
12 Fatal Deviation (1998)
13 Glen or Glenda? (1953)
11 Gymkata (1985)
11 Hard Ticket to Hawaii (1987)
14 Hobgoblins (1988)
7 House of the Dead (2003)
11 Howling Part 7: New Moon Rising, The (1995)
4 Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996)
6 Long John Silver's Return to Treasure Island (1954)
10 Maniac (1934)
12 Manos: The Hands of Fate (1966)
14 Message from Space (1978)
10 Miami Connection (1987)
12 Mommie Dearest (1981)
10 New Year's Evil (1980)
14 No Holds Barred (1989)
22 Plan 9 From Outer Space (1959)
7 Protector, The (1985)
10 Reefer Madness (1936)
10 Return of the Family Man (1990)
12 Robo Vampire (1988)
18 Robot Monster (1953)
20 Room, The (2003)
10 S.I.C.K. (Serial Insane Clown Killer) (2003)
12 Samurai Cop (1991)
11 Santa Claus (1959)
6 Scanners 3: The Takeover (1992)
9 Sharknado (2013)
10 Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991)
19 Showgirls (1995)
14 Space Mutiny (1988)
12 Starcrash (1978)
17 Troll 2 (1990)
10 Wicker Man, The (2006)
16 Zardoz (1974)
Ranked:
1. 22 Plan 9 From Outer Space (1959)
2. 20 Room, The (2003)
3. 19 Showgirls (1995)
4. 18 Robot Monster (1953)
5. 17 Troll 2 (1990)
6. 16 Zardoz (1974)
7. 15 Birdemic: Shock and Terror (2010)
8t. 4 at 14
12t. 3 at 13
15t. 9 at 12
25t. 5 at 11
2 at 9, 2 at 7, 2 at 6, Leprechaun 4 at 4
Sortable spreadhseet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JN0iqwwMsLY85NpLPULaMJGbTrVMoH8OLYecznVD3XE/edit?gid=0#gid=0
#3
Good Movies / Re: Movie Anniversaries in 202...
Last post by LilCerberus - Today at 03:52:44 PM(1966) 50yrs
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Batman
The Wild Angels
(Aaand, some more important stuff I've never seen.....)
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Batman
The Wild Angels
(Aaand, some more important stuff I've never seen.....)
#4
Good Movies / Re: Movie Anniversaries in 202...
Last post by zombie no.one - Today at 03:18:53 PMQuote from: M.10rda on Today at 12:39:48 PMof course I saw most of those '86 gems sometime after '86 (I was 8-9 that year)
we beez the same vintage. (well, in earth years... on our respective home planets it may be a different story)
my mum had no problems with hiring out COBRA from blockbuster for my 9th birthday party for me and my friends to watch, when I asked her. I doubt she even understood what an "18" certificate movie meant back then
#5
Bad Movies / Re: The Ultimate So Bad It's G...
Last post by chainsaw midget - Today at 03:04:34 PM- Scanners 3
- Long John Silver
+ Billy the Kid vs Dracula
- Long John Silver
+ Billy the Kid vs Dracula
#6
Good Movies / Re: Movie Anniversaries in 202...
Last post by claws - Today at 02:53:45 PM2006 (20th Anniversary)
1) Pan's Labyrinth – A haunting fairy tale that fuses political horror and fantasy with extraordinary artistry.
2) Children of Men – Immersive, despairing sci-fi made electrifying through craft and urgency.
3) The Prestige – A brilliantly structured duel about obsession that deepens with every rewatch.
4) The Fall – A visually transcendent ode to storytelling and imagination itself.
5) Little Miss Sunshine – Funny, humane, and quietly devastating character-driven comedy.
6) The Host – A monster movie with heart, satire, and one of the decade's most iconic creatures.
7) The Devil Wears Prada – Razor-sharp dialogue and iconic performances elevate the genre.
8) The Fountain – Bold, emotionally sincere, and divisive in its ambition and symbolism.
9) Perfume: The Story of a Murderer – Lush, disturbing, and uniquely sensory period horror.
10) Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon – A clever meta-slasher that truly understands horror tropes.
11) Taxidermia – Grotesque, surreal, and unforgettable art-horror that dares viewers to look away.
12) Slither – Slimy, hilarious body horror bursting with personality.
13) Silent Hill – Visually oppressive and unusually faithful video game adaptation.
14) Monster House – Genuinely creepy animation that respects younger audiences.
15) The Hills Have Eyes – Relentless, brutal remake done with real conviction.
16) Running Scared – Stylish, nightmarish crime thriller with unexpected bite.
17) Crank – Pure cinematic adrenaline with zero pretension.
18) Fido – A charming, heartfelt zombie satire with surprising warmth.
19) The Illusionist – Old-fashioned romantic mystery elevated by atmosphere and restraint.
20) Hatchet – A loving, gory slasher throwback made by fans for fans.
21) Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest – Bloated but spectacular, anchored by a legendary villain.
22) Undisputed II: Last Man Standing – A lean, hard-hitting sequel that far surpasses the original.
23) Night at the Museum – High-concept family fun with charm to spare.
24) Final Destination 3 – Creative death sequences keep the formula alive.
25) Saw III – Meaner and more ambitious, even when it overreaches.
26) Underworld: Evolution – Slick action and expanded mythology for series fans.
27) Snakes on a Plane – Ridiculous by design and proudly delivers.
28) Beerfest – Crude, dumb comedy that knows exactly what it is.
29) Black Sheep – Killer sheep shouldn't work, but absolutely do.
30) The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning – Grim and punishing, though lacking originality.
31) Cold Prey – A solid, tense Scandinavian slasher.
32) The Last Winter – Slow-burn eco-horror with chilling atmosphere but a divisive payoff.
33) Altered – Angry, paranoid alien horror that punches above its budget.
34) Right at Your Door – Claustrophobic and unsettling conceptually, if emotionally distant.
35) The Abandoned – Thick atmosphere undone by narrative confusion.
36) The Woods – Stylish folk horror that never fully commits.
37) All the Boys Love Mandy Lane – Moody and restrained, saved by its ending.
38) Bug – Intense performances trapped in suffocating repetition.
39) X-Men: The Last Stand – Big moments buried under rushed storytelling.
40) Superman Returns – Earnest and beautiful, but emotionally inert.
41) The Grudge 2 – Expanded mythology with diminished impact.
42) Black Christmas – Mean-spirited remake trading suspense for excess.
43) The Return – Thoughtful and moody, but too muted to engage.
44) Open Water 2: Adrift – Strong premise weakened by character decisions.
45) Turistas – Exploitative thrills with occasional tension.
46) When a Stranger Calls – Polished but hollow remake.
47) The Covenant – Pretty faces, dull supernatural drama.
48) Pulse – Lifeless remake of a far superior original.
49) The Marine – Generic action vehicle devoid of personality.
50) Poseidon – Loud disaster spectacle without emotional stakes.
51) See No Evil – Kane is intimidating; the film less so.
52) Ultraviolet – Style wildly outweighs substance.
53) Stay Alive – Video game horror that forgets to be scary.
54) The Butterfly Effect 2 – An unnecessary sequel with no identity.
55) The Black Dahlia – Lavish production undone by lifeless storytelling.
56) My Super Ex-Girlfriend – A great concept wasted on flat comedy.
57) Hollow Man 2 – Invisible, forgettable, unnecessary sequel.
58) Rest Stop – Mean-spirited shock without craft.
59) The Contract – A thriller with no tension or payoff.
60) The Breed – Killer dogs, killer boredom.
61) Abominable – Bigfoot deserved better.
62) Dark Ride – Cheap slasher with no identity.
63) Tamara – High-school revenge horror without bite.
64) Half Light – Gothic atmosphere buried in clichés.
65) Pumpkinhead: Ashes to Ashes – Drains the franchise of mythic power.
66) Mulberry St. – Interesting setting, dull execution.
67) The Marsh – Murky visuals and incoherent plotting.
68) Big Bad Wolf – Bad effects, worse tone.
69) Road House 2 – A sequel that misunderstands everything.
70) Population 436 – A promising idea that goes nowhere.
71) Salvage – Repetition kills suspense.
72) Skinwalkers – Werewolves deserve higher standards.
73) Candy Stripers – Tasteless exploitation with zero redeeming value.
74) Caved In: Prehistoric Terror – Bargain-bin creature feature misery.
1) Pan's Labyrinth – A haunting fairy tale that fuses political horror and fantasy with extraordinary artistry.
2) Children of Men – Immersive, despairing sci-fi made electrifying through craft and urgency.
3) The Prestige – A brilliantly structured duel about obsession that deepens with every rewatch.
4) The Fall – A visually transcendent ode to storytelling and imagination itself.
5) Little Miss Sunshine – Funny, humane, and quietly devastating character-driven comedy.
6) The Host – A monster movie with heart, satire, and one of the decade's most iconic creatures.
7) The Devil Wears Prada – Razor-sharp dialogue and iconic performances elevate the genre.
8) The Fountain – Bold, emotionally sincere, and divisive in its ambition and symbolism.
9) Perfume: The Story of a Murderer – Lush, disturbing, and uniquely sensory period horror.
10) Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon – A clever meta-slasher that truly understands horror tropes.
11) Taxidermia – Grotesque, surreal, and unforgettable art-horror that dares viewers to look away.
12) Slither – Slimy, hilarious body horror bursting with personality.
13) Silent Hill – Visually oppressive and unusually faithful video game adaptation.
14) Monster House – Genuinely creepy animation that respects younger audiences.
15) The Hills Have Eyes – Relentless, brutal remake done with real conviction.
16) Running Scared – Stylish, nightmarish crime thriller with unexpected bite.
17) Crank – Pure cinematic adrenaline with zero pretension.
18) Fido – A charming, heartfelt zombie satire with surprising warmth.
19) The Illusionist – Old-fashioned romantic mystery elevated by atmosphere and restraint.
20) Hatchet – A loving, gory slasher throwback made by fans for fans.
21) Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest – Bloated but spectacular, anchored by a legendary villain.
22) Undisputed II: Last Man Standing – A lean, hard-hitting sequel that far surpasses the original.
23) Night at the Museum – High-concept family fun with charm to spare.
24) Final Destination 3 – Creative death sequences keep the formula alive.
25) Saw III – Meaner and more ambitious, even when it overreaches.
26) Underworld: Evolution – Slick action and expanded mythology for series fans.
27) Snakes on a Plane – Ridiculous by design and proudly delivers.
28) Beerfest – Crude, dumb comedy that knows exactly what it is.
29) Black Sheep – Killer sheep shouldn't work, but absolutely do.
30) The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning – Grim and punishing, though lacking originality.
31) Cold Prey – A solid, tense Scandinavian slasher.
32) The Last Winter – Slow-burn eco-horror with chilling atmosphere but a divisive payoff.
33) Altered – Angry, paranoid alien horror that punches above its budget.
34) Right at Your Door – Claustrophobic and unsettling conceptually, if emotionally distant.
35) The Abandoned – Thick atmosphere undone by narrative confusion.
36) The Woods – Stylish folk horror that never fully commits.
37) All the Boys Love Mandy Lane – Moody and restrained, saved by its ending.
38) Bug – Intense performances trapped in suffocating repetition.
39) X-Men: The Last Stand – Big moments buried under rushed storytelling.
40) Superman Returns – Earnest and beautiful, but emotionally inert.
41) The Grudge 2 – Expanded mythology with diminished impact.
42) Black Christmas – Mean-spirited remake trading suspense for excess.
43) The Return – Thoughtful and moody, but too muted to engage.
44) Open Water 2: Adrift – Strong premise weakened by character decisions.
45) Turistas – Exploitative thrills with occasional tension.
46) When a Stranger Calls – Polished but hollow remake.
47) The Covenant – Pretty faces, dull supernatural drama.
48) Pulse – Lifeless remake of a far superior original.
49) The Marine – Generic action vehicle devoid of personality.
50) Poseidon – Loud disaster spectacle without emotional stakes.
51) See No Evil – Kane is intimidating; the film less so.
52) Ultraviolet – Style wildly outweighs substance.
53) Stay Alive – Video game horror that forgets to be scary.
54) The Butterfly Effect 2 – An unnecessary sequel with no identity.
55) The Black Dahlia – Lavish production undone by lifeless storytelling.
56) My Super Ex-Girlfriend – A great concept wasted on flat comedy.
57) Hollow Man 2 – Invisible, forgettable, unnecessary sequel.
58) Rest Stop – Mean-spirited shock without craft.
59) The Contract – A thriller with no tension or payoff.
60) The Breed – Killer dogs, killer boredom.
61) Abominable – Bigfoot deserved better.
62) Dark Ride – Cheap slasher with no identity.
63) Tamara – High-school revenge horror without bite.
64) Half Light – Gothic atmosphere buried in clichés.
65) Pumpkinhead: Ashes to Ashes – Drains the franchise of mythic power.
66) Mulberry St. – Interesting setting, dull execution.
67) The Marsh – Murky visuals and incoherent plotting.
68) Big Bad Wolf – Bad effects, worse tone.
69) Road House 2 – A sequel that misunderstands everything.
70) Population 436 – A promising idea that goes nowhere.
71) Salvage – Repetition kills suspense.
72) Skinwalkers – Werewolves deserve higher standards.
73) Candy Stripers – Tasteless exploitation with zero redeeming value.
74) Caved In: Prehistoric Terror – Bargain-bin creature feature misery.
#7
Good Movies / Re: Recent Viewings, Part 2
Last post by chainsaw midget - Today at 02:48:34 PMJust Imagine (1930)
One of the first (if not THE first) science fiction "talkie". The plot is a little all over the place. The movie takes place in the distant year of 1980, where the government controls who you marry, prohibition is still in affect (although alcohol can be bought as pills), everyone has their own vertical take-off plane instead of cars, babies come from vending machines, and men's clothes apparently lack pockets.
One of our main characters is in love with a woman that he wants to marry, and she wants to marry him, but the laws has provided a better husband for her. However if he can improve his standing, he can appeal. The problem is, he's already at the top of his field as a zeppelin pilot.
He happens to attend a scientific demonstration with his buddy where scientists bring a man from 1930 who was killed by a lightning strike back to life. Once they bring him back, they say they have no more plans for him, they just wanted to see if they could do it, and they turn him lose. Our heroes say he can hang out with them. Some of the humor comes from him being a fish out of water but not as much as you think. A ... partially recurring joke was for him to see something, hold his hand up like he's giving an oath and saying "give me the good old days". They do this three or four times and then just stop halfway through the movie. Another part of the humor comes from the revived man being a somewhat well know "Swedish" comedy actor at the time. I mean, he's not horrible, but he's not exactly great or anything.
Eventually a scientists approaches out heroes and gives them a chance to really shine. He's created a spaceship that can travel to Mars and he wants our zeppelin pilot lead (and his best friend) to pilot it. However the time frame is tight. The flight there and back will take just under four months, which is the time our hero had to raise his status in society or else his girl will have to marry someone else.
On Mars, they encounter a lot of scantily clad dancing girls, their queen, and ... their king? I'm not sure what the other guy is, but his costume has to be seen. They also find out everybody on Mars as a twin. One good, one evil. They also seem to forget this a few times too.
I'm not sure I can see this is a good movie or a bad one. I'm not even sure I can say I enjoyed it, but it is interesting and worth a look, not just for what people thought 1980 would look like 50 years before it happened, but for some really interesting almost Metrpolis-style set pieces.
One of the first (if not THE first) science fiction "talkie". The plot is a little all over the place. The movie takes place in the distant year of 1980, where the government controls who you marry, prohibition is still in affect (although alcohol can be bought as pills), everyone has their own vertical take-off plane instead of cars, babies come from vending machines, and men's clothes apparently lack pockets.
One of our main characters is in love with a woman that he wants to marry, and she wants to marry him, but the laws has provided a better husband for her. However if he can improve his standing, he can appeal. The problem is, he's already at the top of his field as a zeppelin pilot.
He happens to attend a scientific demonstration with his buddy where scientists bring a man from 1930 who was killed by a lightning strike back to life. Once they bring him back, they say they have no more plans for him, they just wanted to see if they could do it, and they turn him lose. Our heroes say he can hang out with them. Some of the humor comes from him being a fish out of water but not as much as you think. A ... partially recurring joke was for him to see something, hold his hand up like he's giving an oath and saying "give me the good old days". They do this three or four times and then just stop halfway through the movie. Another part of the humor comes from the revived man being a somewhat well know "Swedish" comedy actor at the time. I mean, he's not horrible, but he's not exactly great or anything.
Eventually a scientists approaches out heroes and gives them a chance to really shine. He's created a spaceship that can travel to Mars and he wants our zeppelin pilot lead (and his best friend) to pilot it. However the time frame is tight. The flight there and back will take just under four months, which is the time our hero had to raise his status in society or else his girl will have to marry someone else.
On Mars, they encounter a lot of scantily clad dancing girls, their queen, and ... their king? I'm not sure what the other guy is, but his costume has to be seen. They also find out everybody on Mars as a twin. One good, one evil. They also seem to forget this a few times too.
I'm not sure I can see this is a good movie or a bad one. I'm not even sure I can say I enjoyed it, but it is interesting and worth a look, not just for what people thought 1980 would look like 50 years before it happened, but for some really interesting almost Metrpolis-style set pieces.
#8
Entertainment / Re: What have you been listeni...
Last post by Allhallowsday - Today at 02:47:21 PMGABOR SZABO Dreams
#9
Bad Movies / Re: RECENT VIEWINGS (Bad Movie...
Last post by M.10rda - Today at 02:32:00 PMTHE NUDE RESTAURANT (1967):
Less a Bad Movie than a characteristically inscrutable and somewhat exasperating one from Andy Warhol... also less a "nude" restaurant than a topless one, as most of the men wear g-strings and there are no weens nor lower lady bits on display. It begins with an epic monologue - srsly, at least 45 minutes w/ a few interruptions - by Viva (aka Gaby Hoffman's mother) about her troubles with dating and hairstyles. Fool that I am, I listened carefully for a long while, thinking that this information was actually important and getting frustrated when the sound would occasionally drop out for several seconds... we're talking about drop-outs from the master mix, not the print I was watching. (Warhol famously was just looking to fill time while photographing interesting or beautiful people.) In light of this, I might be more foolish for trying to ascertain a greater meaning in NUDE RESTAURANT. Nevertheless that's how my mind works...
...So, Viva has a truly lovely (even meserizing) neck, and the rest of her looks perfectly fine, too. She also looks like a fun kisser, based on a later moment where she tries valiantly to make out with a dazed and silent hunk. But the longer Viva talks, the harder it is to imagine a long-term romantic future with her.
And maybe that was (part of) Warhol's intention with NUDE RESTAURANT... to reveal how naked people become less enticing the more time you spend with them. Then again, we hear very little or nothing from redhead Bridget Berlin (who has nice breasts!) or three other naked dudes. We do hear occasionally (thus too much) and have to look constantly at Taylor Mead, who... well, wouldn't be my type even if I preferred dudes, but moreover comes off as (alternately) unpleasantly snarky or nearly comatose on barbiturates.
At the finale, however, a very young Brad Pitt-looking fellow shows up to promote his nationwide anti-draft/protest initiative. Viva and Taylor suggest that the only solution to violence in Vietnam is to start killing politicians domestically. The cute organizer capitulates that things would probably improve if someone assassinated LBJ. At last provided with an aesthetically pleasing and intellectually engaging onscreen presence, Warhol has no choice but to end the film!
2.5/5
Less a Bad Movie than a characteristically inscrutable and somewhat exasperating one from Andy Warhol... also less a "nude" restaurant than a topless one, as most of the men wear g-strings and there are no weens nor lower lady bits on display. It begins with an epic monologue - srsly, at least 45 minutes w/ a few interruptions - by Viva (aka Gaby Hoffman's mother) about her troubles with dating and hairstyles. Fool that I am, I listened carefully for a long while, thinking that this information was actually important and getting frustrated when the sound would occasionally drop out for several seconds... we're talking about drop-outs from the master mix, not the print I was watching. (Warhol famously was just looking to fill time while photographing interesting or beautiful people.) In light of this, I might be more foolish for trying to ascertain a greater meaning in NUDE RESTAURANT. Nevertheless that's how my mind works...
...So, Viva has a truly lovely (even meserizing) neck, and the rest of her looks perfectly fine, too. She also looks like a fun kisser, based on a later moment where she tries valiantly to make out with a dazed and silent hunk. But the longer Viva talks, the harder it is to imagine a long-term romantic future with her.
And maybe that was (part of) Warhol's intention with NUDE RESTAURANT... to reveal how naked people become less enticing the more time you spend with them. Then again, we hear very little or nothing from redhead Bridget Berlin (who has nice breasts!) or three other naked dudes. We do hear occasionally (thus too much) and have to look constantly at Taylor Mead, who... well, wouldn't be my type even if I preferred dudes, but moreover comes off as (alternately) unpleasantly snarky or nearly comatose on barbiturates. At the finale, however, a very young Brad Pitt-looking fellow shows up to promote his nationwide anti-draft/protest initiative. Viva and Taylor suggest that the only solution to violence in Vietnam is to start killing politicians domestically. The cute organizer capitulates that things would probably improve if someone assassinated LBJ. At last provided with an aesthetically pleasing and intellectually engaging onscreen presence, Warhol has no choice but to end the film!
2.5/5
#10
Bad Movies / Re: Generate Movie Poster with...
Last post by chainsaw midget - Today at 02:09:24 PM
