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Desperate Living (1977)
I am bitter.
I can't believe no one will ever read this comment because I am so late at commenting.
I guess I'll just mention that this is possibly my favorite Waters film; I love the sets, I love the characters, the dialog... this could go on for a while.
Basically, Waters (along with a cast of grisly looking bums) effectively convinced me that Mortville was a REAL place, disgusting, vile, garish, scary, putrid in every sense of the word- but man, in one shot, you can glimpse the coolest umbrella I ever did see.
Also, Edie is maybe at her FUNNIEST here; she DOESN'T play some kind of retard, she plays a Queen, and she does a great job. And Cookie does a great dance routine you won't want to miss.
If you purchase this (as you SHOULD) you'd be a fool not to watch it with the commentary.
Mondo Trasho (1969)
Maybe my least favorite of John's films
I love John Waters more than life itself... almost. But, I don't think this is his best film. It's still great, and I think the fact that Waters has done a silent (sort of) film is such a funny concept that he almost didn't even have to do it! He could have just TALKED about doing it and it would have been fine! Anyhoo, the plot and dialog are funny, and the actors are fine as usual, but I guess it just seems a little slow next to his other movies. I think the ending is HILARIOUS, though, so even if bits of it seem to drag some, it's totally worth the watch for real Waters fans.
The bottom line: -If you're not already a Waters fan, or if you are thin skinned and a definite ANTI-FAN of campy ("weird") movies, you won't like it.
-If you are already a Waters fan, or if you like campy stuff and don't mind sitting through a couple slow scenes, you will probably like it.
The Diane Linkletter Story (1970)
Hooray for John and his Good Bad Taste
MOST Waters fans will think this is hilarious, though you'll meet the rogue who thinks it's in bad taste. But then, criticizing Waters for making a film in "bad taste" is like criticizing a hippie for smoking the herb: it's just what they do.
The short starts out with a creepy recording of Diane speaking at the beginning, and is repeated at the end; the picture is grainy and makes Divine look wild-eyed and insane(yes!). Divine is really, really funny, and even though David Lochary gets a little befuddled on a couple of his lines, he and Bonnie still do a fine job.
I went nuts trying to figure out how I'd see this short for a very long time. Some angel posted it on medicinefilms.com; they say they're John Waters, which makes me both skeptical and desperate.
So... go watch it and decide for yourself.
Sins of the Fleshapoids (1966)
A true treasure in the vault of campy films
In order to judge a campy film, you have to use an entirely different rubric than to judge something more... high-budget. It is obvious which genre this film falls into, and if you're using the right rubric, it's hilarity all around! This movie has everything: CHEAP sets, props, and costumes; garish colors; weird music; hilarious actors; a ridiculous plot, and finally, dialog that is only enhanced in campiness by actually being WRITTEN onto the film itself, rather than spoken.
My only complaint really concerns just one scene, near the end of the movie, that seems to go on forever, along with really repetitive noises. But, I have a "thing" about repetitive noises, and it probably bothered me more than most. So if I can get past it, I bet you could, too! Anyway... this is possibly the most low-budget film I've ever seen. I am even taking into account Pink Flamingos (John Waters is my favorite director, if that gives you some insight as to how I judge movies), the budget of which was a mere $300.
The bottom line is, if you aren't already a big fan of campy movies, then you're going to think this is just a bad movie- a really, really bad movie. But if you ARE such fan, I think you'll appreciate it- very, very much.
But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)
Adorably funny; great acting
****CONTAINS SPOILERS***** ****CONTAINS SPOILERS***** This is a wonderful movie. Not only is the plot cute and funny, but the acting is superb. About a supposedly straight cheerleader (Natasha Lyonne) being sent to a "straight camp", a sort of program to turn her straight, when her parents suspect her of being a lesbian. The camp only makes her realize her homosexuality and find love in a peer (Clea Duvall. The chemistry portrayed between these two is great, the dialogue is great, and just the way these actors portray their characters is hilarious. The sweet ending puts a nice lift on it. You should see it if you want to be cheered up.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Another Masterpiece
I do not agree with the first comment posted on this site; I think that this movie was brilliant. I have read all of Tolkiens books many times, and I can say that Peter Jackson sticks amazingly to the story (ESPECIALLY when compared to other movies based on books) having READ THE BOOKS HIMSELF, not to mention having the help of Ian McKellen. Plus, if all of the book had been put in this movie, it would be several hours longer, those of you who complained. Hmmm... maybe Jackson's going to add those into the 3rd movie, seeing as the 3rd book is the shortest (um, duuuuuh?)! The movie was exciting, beautiful, and brilliantly done.Sexy Elijah Wood gives another splendid performance, and no, the fact that he's sexy and a god is certainly not the reason I give this movie such support. The animation done with Andy Serkis is GREAT. Definitely a winner, to those who haven't AND have read Lord of the Rings.
Hook (1991)
Stop being w***ers
Geez, you guys are bitter! Whats up with hacking this film to pieces? I thought it was great. The costumes and sets were creative and colorful, the children were adorable, Williams, Hoffman, and Roberts were great... the plot was nice, and the ending was fun. I mean, its only flaw was that Elijah Wood wasn't in it, and I say that about every film anyways, just cuz I'm in love with the boy. So stop being such wa***rs- the film is adorable and funny and whimsical.
La cité des enfants perdus (1995)
An amazing, dreamy film
This film is a work of art- it mixes humor with a sort of dreamy essence, the acting is great and the set/costumes are amazing. If you liked this, you'd also like Delicatessen. Dominique Pinon is excellent, as is Ron Perlman.
Delicatessen (1991)
A Masterpiece
Jeunet and Caro are directing geniuses. Delicatessen as well as The City of The Lost Children obtain that sort of surreal sense, a great set, wonderful actors (Dominique Pinon is a jewel) and lots of great humor. If you're a lover of independence, excellent script writing and just amazing movies, you'll want to see this.