Not only did I see Road to Wellville in the theaters, but I treated my mom as well, and it was the full-price tickets, and I was only making $20K a year at the time, which made the whole experience even worse for me. I walked out of the theater apologizing to my mom, telling her that I thought it was supposed to be a better film that that.
No power in the 'verse can stop me.
River ,'War Stories'
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Kathy A - Jan 20, 2005 8:49:29 am PST #8103 of 10001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
Sheryl - Jan 20, 2005 8:52:25 am PST #8104 of 10001
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Bruce Campbell's book is called "If Chins could Kill". Yes, I own it, though I'm not so much a fan that I've seen the film discussed above.(Bubba HoTep is on its way to me from Netflix, though)
Ginger - Jan 20, 2005 8:52:34 am PST #8105 of 10001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
Man, O.C. and Stiggs was proof that Altman needed to lay off the demon weed occasionally.
Hadn't QUINTET already proved that?
I liked Quintet.
Hayden - Jan 20, 2005 8:56:47 am PST #8106 of 10001
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
I liked Quintet.
(making bong gurgle noises at Ginger)
DavidS - Jan 20, 2005 8:57:02 am PST #8107 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I love Popeye too. Though Frank and I tend to agree in taste.
I think Scola's point is apt, but also points out the virtues of the movie. Namely it's deeply affectionate and reflective of its source material - it's just pulled in odd directions by the differing visions of Feiffer and Altman. Still the casting was perfect, the music is fun, the world they created is detailed and beautifully other. Also, provides "He Needs Me" for later use in Punch Drunk Love.
On topic: Cherry 2000, Ice Pirates...
Atropa - Jan 20, 2005 8:59:37 am PST #8108 of 10001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
What movies can you absolutely make zero case for as good movies, but are absolutely enthralled with?
Phantom of the Opera.
Once again, Betsy is me. Except I'm betting she wouldn't put Queen of the Damned on her list.
Betsy HP - Jan 20, 2005 9:00:10 am PST #8109 of 10001
If I only had a brain...
'Fraid not. Nor Van Helsing.
Atropa - Jan 20, 2005 9:01:34 am PST #8110 of 10001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
'Fraid not. Nor Van Helsing.
I still haven't been able to bring myself to watch Van Helsing. Or League of Extraordinary Gentleman.
Anne W. - Jan 20, 2005 9:03:10 am PST #8111 of 10001
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
the movie that occurred to me was one I flipped on to recently: FLASH GORDON.
Ditto! The soundtrack is part of what makes the film so... so... itself.
Ice Pirates...
This, too. Much fun.
The other movie that falls into this category for me is "Zorro the Gay Blade." Cracks. Me. Up. (One cent, two cents, three cents a peso! All those for Zorro, stand up and say so!)
Jessica - Jan 20, 2005 9:04:43 am PST #8112 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Or League of Extraordinary Gentleman.
There is nothing good or fun about this movie, even by flashy camp standards. NOTHING.