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#71

Off Topic Discussion / Re: Random Statements About So...

Last post by LilCerberus - February 11, 2026, 06:29:34 PM

RIP Bud Cort

#72

Press Releases and Film News / RIP James Van Der Beek

Last post by Trevor - February 11, 2026, 04:53:47 PM

The famous actor from DAWSON'S CREEK and many other roles has passed away at the age of 48.

😔😔

My big sister died from it too so f**k cancer.

#73

Good Movies / Re: What my hometown cinema lo...

Last post by LilCerberus - February 11, 2026, 03:22:16 PM

I wrote something about it on Google, the owner replied and said the cinema is still used for church services so it's not totally disused. 😊😊

Been noticing that as a common thing with all the old cinemas around my home town for decades.....

#74

Bad Movies / Re: Some sort of noteworthy Ev...

Last post by M.10rda - February 11, 2026, 12:50:14 PM

Okay, now it's purely schadenfreude:
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/melania-movie-phantom-thread-music-jonny-greenwood-anderson-1236500497/

...But good for Jonny and PTA.

#75

Off Topic Discussion / Re: Memes n' stuff of the day

Last post by Rev. Powell - February 11, 2026, 12:32:20 PM

#76

Off Topic Discussion / Re: Picture of the day, part I...

Last post by Rev. Powell - February 11, 2026, 12:28:58 PM

#77

Entertainment / Re: New! Reading Anything Thre...

Last post by FatFreddysCat - February 11, 2026, 10:57:47 AM

Vagabond: A Memoir by Tim Curry

Graphic novels:
Star Wars: Dark Empire and Dark Empire II by Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy

#78

Bad Movies / Re: RECENT VIEWINGS (Bad Movie...

Last post by M.10rda - February 11, 2026, 10:33:34 AM

Thanks! For '59 it's ahead of its time...

#79

Bad Movies / Re: RECENT VIEWINGS (Bad Movie...

Last post by Rev. Powell - February 11, 2026, 10:31:45 AM

PLEASE DON'T TOUCH ME! (1959/1963?)
I recall that Rev. Powell has the Ron Ormond box set so maybe he's watched this one and can shed more light on its production. The copyright on the opening title says "1959" which is what Letterboxd goes with, but other sources say 1963, which seems like a better match for the vivid colors, garish wardrobes, and general sleaze-level.

This is undeniably a cheap, largely tasteless, and Bad film - but it could have been worse! The dialogue is mostly tacky enough to avoid being boring, and LaRue is kind of interesting to watch (he comes off as Ed Sullivan doing a Richard Nixon impression). Although I initially felt bad ogling the many boob-shots of perky Vicki - presumably the victim of s*x**l assault - Ormond obviously knew what he was doing (for better or worse)

Okay, that's kinda' messed up - but as a result of this odd twist, PLEASE DON'T TOUCH ME reads less as a reactionary indictment of the inscrutable female libido and more as a portrait of parental over-protectiveness, repression, and gaslighting....... yes, whether intentionally or otherwise, future religious propagandist Ormand somehow made an almost progressive movie that is critical of sexual conservativism.

It does end though on a scene of heteronormative reinforcement. But we get to look at Vicki's cleavage some more, so...   

2.5/5
Oddball sidenote: "Vicki Edwards" is played by "Vicki Caron" but the opening credits declare that the film is based on her true story which seems like yet another uncomfortable situation similar to that of "Rae Kidd" in THE UNASHAMED. "Vicki Caron" (who is very lovely, if only an okay actress) seems to have no other film credits and some folks on the internet appear intrigued by this mystery. Rev, was there any memorable supplemental tidbits on the box set?

There is a commentary track for PLEASE DON'T TOUCH ME but I don't think I listened to it. There are no other features specific to PLEASE DON'T TOUCH ME. 1959 is the correct year. No one seems to know anything about Vicki Caron, who is quite the bombshell! (I'd guess she was an exotic dancer working under a pseudonym, but who knows?) What I found interesting about this one is that it was subject matter normal Hollywood dare not touch (!), and even though it's exploitation, it's treated sympathetically---even tastefully, in a sense.

#80

Good Movies / Re: Recent theatrical viewings

Last post by Rev. Powell - February 11, 2026, 10:10:04 AM

SEND HELP (2026): A mousy, unassertive corporate drone---who's obsessed with becoming a contestant on "Survivor"---turns the tables on her untalented but ruthless boss when they find themselves stranded on an island together. Fairly ridiculous thriller that turns reasonably fun in the bloody cat-and-mouse battles of the final hour. I am guessing most people here will like this Sam Raimi production better than me; no need to rush to the cinema, it should play just fine on the small screen. 3/5.