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Post by phantomoftheparadise on Mar 23, 2018 22:41:02 GMT
Poster art by John Alvin:
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Post by phantomoftheparadise on Mar 30, 2018 4:06:09 GMT
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Post by phantomoftheparadise on Mar 31, 2018 4:21:18 GMT
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Post by geode on Apr 16, 2018 18:49:51 GMT
Poster art by John Alvin: I have this same artwork on a T-shirt somewhere. Not sure where it is. A cousin gave it to me when the film was released.
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Post by phantomoftheparadise on Apr 26, 2018 1:41:03 GMT
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Post by geode on May 3, 2018 13:11:21 GMT
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Post by phantomoftheparadise on May 9, 2018 22:35:05 GMT
Great interview clip! Thank you!
It's quite interesting how many different elements I love about this film as it is were not the initial plans for the film. I'm very happy with the results...to the point where I wouldn't change a thing! Everyone who worked on the film did an excellent job in the area they were eventually placed, and I think the name "Death Records" adds much more to the film than if it had been "Swan" label. And possibly most importantly, I think the placement of the song "The Hell Of It" is EXACTLY where it belongs! I enjoy the dramatic parts as much as the humor, and I find the balance of the two perfect. While some would use different adjectives than me, I personally find the combined effect of it all to equal a serious film that also has some great fun and laughs. There are certainly some true-to-life points made in the film, and the very special introduction and narration sets up the heavy vibe that I get from it as a whole.
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Post by geode on May 23, 2018 11:30:51 GMT
Great interview clip! Thank you! It's quite interesting how many different elements I love about this film as it is were not the initial plans for the film. I'm very happy with the results...to the point where I wouldn't change a thing! Everyone who worked on the film did an excellent job in the area they were eventually placed, and I think the name "Death Records" adds much more to the film than if it had been "Swan" label. And possibly most importantly, I think the placement of the song "The Hell Of It" is EXACTLY where it belongs! I enjoy the dramatic parts as much as the humor, and I find the balance of the two perfect. While some would use different adjectives than me, I personally find the combined effect of it all to equal a serious film that also has some great fun and laughs. There are certainly some true-to-life points made in the film, and the very special introduction and narration sets up the heavy vibe that I get from it as a whole. You will probably agree with this appraisal.
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Post by geode on Apr 15, 2019 7:57:00 GMT
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Post by phantomoftheparadise on Aug 18, 2019 17:49:15 GMT
Great interview with Mr. Williams link
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Post by dirtypillows on Oct 25, 2020 3:56:33 GMT
As Brian DePalma is one of my favorite directors, it seems odd that I only saw this movie for the first time 3-4 months ago. It was a genuine curio. I liked it. It was creepy and had a strong story and I liked the "phantom" character and Beef was very funny. It had atmosphere and I thought the songs were surprisingly good. That's cool that you chose the lead character for your avatar!
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Post by petrolino on Oct 25, 2020 4:14:56 GMT
If there is one, they can play this bad boy at my funeral, after 'Marquee Moon' by Television (I know it's long but skip the service) ...
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Post by dirtypillows on Oct 25, 2020 4:47:15 GMT
If there is one, they can play this bad boy at my funeral, after 'Marquee Moon' by Television (I know it's long but skip the service) ...
I like her little chicken dance at the end. Cute!
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Post by petrolino on Oct 25, 2020 4:50:25 GMT
If there is one, they can play this bad boy at my funeral, after 'Marquee Moon' by Television (I know it's long but skip the service) ...
I like her little chicken dance at the end. Cute!
Her dancing is suspect but I think she really nails the parodic element of "hippie chick" musicians like Candy Givens, Tracy Nelson, Stevie Nicks, Genya Ravan and Grace Slick.
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Post by dirtypillows on Oct 25, 2020 4:54:06 GMT
I like her little chicken dance at the end. Cute!
Her dancing is suspect but I think she really nails the parodic element of "hippie chick" musicians like Candy Givens, Tracy Nelson, Stevie Nicks, Genya Ravan and Grace Slick.
I love Grace Slick's voice.
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Post by petrolino on Oct 25, 2020 5:05:39 GMT
Her dancing is suspect but I think she really nails the parodic element of "hippie chick" musicians like Candy Givens, Tracy Nelson, Stevie Nicks, Genya Ravan and Grace Slick.
I love Grace Slick's voice. And you just know Brian De Palma very deliberately had that massive wrestler hulk in cow studs stood at the end of a long line of comparatively short drive-in hippie starlets beloved by many - that's classic De Palma, always the canny voyeur.
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Post by dirtypillows on Oct 25, 2020 5:12:50 GMT
I love Grace Slick's voice. And you just know Brian De Palma very deliberately had that massive wrestler hulk in cow studs stood at the end of a long line of comparatively short drive-in hippie starlets beloved by many - that's classic De Palma, always the canny voyeur. I actually never noticed Andre the Giant before. But, yeah, De Palma is definitely a big voyeur at heart. He also has a sadistic streak in him. The deaths of the nice man in "Sisters", Betty Buckley in "Carrie", Carrie Snodgrass in "The Fury" and Angie Dickinson in "Dressed to Kill" are all extremely cruel. And sado-masochism was kind of the main theme in "Carrie". He must have been softening up by giving "Body Double" such a cute wrap up. I love Craig and Melanie's chemistry in that one! Jessica Harper's dancing is "suspect"! That sounded funny even if I don't know exactly what you mean.
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Post by petrolino on Oct 25, 2020 5:26:14 GMT
And you just know Brian De Palma very deliberately had that massive wrestler hulk in cow studs stood at the end of a long line of comparatively short drive-in hippie starlets beloved by many - that's classic De Palma, always the canny voyeur. I actually never noticed Andre the Giant before. But, yeah, De Palma is definitely a big voyeur at heart. He also has a sadistic streak in him. The deaths of the nice man in "Sisters", Betty Buckley in "Carrie", Carrie Snodgrass in "The Fury" and Angie Dickinson in "Dressed to Kill" are all extremely cruel. And sado-masochism was kind of the main theme in "Carrie". He must have been softening up by giving "Body Double" such a cute wrap up. I love Craig and Melanie's chemistry in that one! Jessica Harper's dancing is "suspect"! That sounded funny even if I don't know exactly what you mean. Well, this is the eternal divide. Wes Craven was the first horror filmmaker to call out Quentin Tarantino's depiction of glorified violence that ran contrary to that of his generation. Of course, Tarantino crucified Craven every chance he got, instantly bumped Craven's films down his own lists of favourites (he's actually homaged 'The Last House On The Left' in an episode of 'ER' he directed), and smeared Craven every chance he got as being a "pussy".
Mark Kermode on the fight against right-wing conservative-led coalitions to finally gain 'The Last House On The Left' (1972) legal status in the United Kingdom
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Post by dirtypillows on Oct 25, 2020 6:16:51 GMT
I actually never noticed Andre the Giant before. But, yeah, De Palma is definitely a big voyeur at heart. He also has a sadistic streak in him. The deaths of the nice man in "Sisters", Betty Buckley in "Carrie", Carrie Snodgrass in "The Fury" and Angie Dickinson in "Dressed to Kill" are all extremely cruel. And sado-masochism was kind of the main theme in "Carrie". He must have been softening up by giving "Body Double" such a cute wrap up. I love Craig and Melanie's chemistry in that one! Jessica Harper's dancing is "suspect"! That sounded funny even if I don't know exactly what you mean. Well, this is the eternal divide. Wes Craven was the first horror filmmaker to call out Quentin Tarantino's depiction of glorified violence that ran contrary to that of his generation. Of course, Tarantino crucified Craven every chance he got, instantly bumped Craven's films down his own lists of favourites (he's actually homaged 'The Last House On The Left' in an episode of 'ER' he directed), and smeared Craven every chance he got as being a "pussy".
Mark Kermode on the fight against right-wing conservative-led coalitions to finally gain 'The Last House On The Left' (1972) legal status in the United Kingdom
That was an interesting clip. The guy made some good points (even if he talks a mile a minute). I am a fan of the original. And I couldn't care less if parts of it are inept. (Though I enjoyed Ida and her chickens!) The film succeeds where it matters most. The first third of the movie is a bit awkward and the final third is pure exploitation, but the middle third is authentic, raw horror. There is an excellent review from the old IMDB (1999) and the guy said it was the only horror movie that ever made him cry. I totally get that. I hate what happens to Mari and Phyllis. The song "Now, You're All Alone" is desolate. Quentin Tarantino has made some enjoyable movies, but if ever there was a one trick pony, it's QT. And he's just so arrogant. Craven was right. And there is nothing "pussy" about the original LHOTL. Edit. Okay, so I just went to YouTube because I wanted to hear the super sad "Now, You're All Alone" from LHOTL. Imagine my surprise when the second hit was from "The Hateful Eight". Isn't that a Tarantino movie? So he calls Wes Craven a "pussy" and then outright steals from this same person? Goddamn, that takes gall! What a dick!
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Post by petrolino on Oct 25, 2020 6:23:30 GMT
Well, this is the eternal divide. Wes Craven was the first horror filmmaker to call out Quentin Tarantino's depiction of glorified violence that ran contrary to that of his generation. Of course, Tarantino crucified Craven every chance he got, instantly bumped Craven's films down his own lists of favourites (he's actually homaged 'The Last House On The Left' in an episode of 'ER' he directed), and smeared Craven every chance he got as being a "pussy".
Mark Kermode on the fight against right-wing conservative-led coalitions to finally gain 'The Last House On The Left' (1972) legal status in the United Kingdom
That was an interesting clip. The guy made some good points (even if he talks a mile a minute). I am a fan of the original. And I couldn't care less if parts of it are inept. (Though I enjoyed Ida and her chickens!) The film succeeds where it matters most. The first third of the movie is a bit awkward and the final third is pure exploitation, but the middle third is authentic, raw horror. There is an excellent review from the old IMDB (1999) and the guy said it was the only horror movie that ever made him cry. I totally get that. I hate what happens to Mari and Phyllis. The song "Now, You're All Alone" is desolate. Quentin Tarantino has made some enjoyable movies, but if ever there was a one trick pony, it's QT. And he's just so arrogant. Craven was right. And there is nothing "pussy" about the original LHOTL.
There's 4 films that never fail to bring tears to my manly eyes, dirtypillows - 'The Last House On The Left', 'Dog Day Afternoon' (1975), 'The Deer Hunter' (1978) and 'Platoon' (1985) - though I'm at a loss as to why. There's just scenes in those old movies, and I say this as somebody who'e by now seen thousands, that always strike right into my heart and leave me positively tearful (as in droplets runnind down my sad face). Needless to say, they all rank in my list of all-time favourites, and I'll always respect Wes Craven for standing up for his beliefs and at the same time respecting the beliefs of others.
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