Also, if anyone else want to check out another movie directed by Paul Bartel that has no business being as good and memorable as it is, I recommend "Death Race 2000".
So, if memory serves, this was one of the first films I watched as part of my intended "365 in 2023" movie-watching goal. I wound up giving up on it by late May/early June because, well, it got to the point where it didn't feel joyous experiencing new films - more like the dreariness of homework. Watched some great films though, some of which have become new favs of mine.
But this will be the first time I've watched this since January of 2023. Should be interesting. Also, programming note: I will be starting half an hour early tonight on account of a required early bedtime.
Just for you since you'll be early: at about 6:45 an old friend of mine (Marla) appears for about 15 seconds. Our couple is getting on an elevator with a group of swingers. A curly haired red-head stands in the back corner. Looks a little like Bette Midler. I think she has a line. In the original version she was topless and holding a bottle of champagne. She was uncredited.
Actor-writer-director Paul Bartel said of this film, "I wanted to make a film about two greedy, uptight people who are at the same time not so unlike you and me and Nancy and Ronnie, to keep it funny and yet communicate something about the psychology and perversity of those values . . . My movie touches on many things: the perversion of middle class values, the resurgence of Nixonism, machismo versus WASP fastidiousness, film noir . . . ".
Aha, I see the November theme now!
Ding, ding, ding!
Paul Bartel and Mary Woronov, so wonderful together.
What a pair!
Real-life friends for decades, right up until Bartel's passing.
Tonight's snacks are mini quiches.
In 3 flavors!
Mine is limoncello.
Will there be Pepper Jack at the cheese event?
Oh wow, I've seen this thing. A long time ago, but I do remember laughing a lot...and I wasn't even baked.
That reminds me, time to gummy up. Thank you.
Even better when baked, like most things.
Also, if anyone else want to check out another movie directed by Paul Bartel that has no business being as good and memorable as it is, I recommend "Death Race 2000".
No spoilers, but "SWING ON THIS!" is my favorite part of the movie.
Agreed.
80s Manhattan debauchery!
California debauchery.
Oh! It has been decades since I saw this.
NY debauchery is not much different beyond shots of the Empire State Building and yellow cabs driving over steamy manhole covers.
Nailed it.
Story time!
So, if memory serves, this was one of the first films I watched as part of my intended "365 in 2023" movie-watching goal. I wound up giving up on it by late May/early June because, well, it got to the point where it didn't feel joyous experiencing new films - more like the dreariness of homework. Watched some great films though, some of which have become new favs of mine.
But this will be the first time I've watched this since January of 2023. Should be interesting. Also, programming note: I will be starting half an hour early tonight on account of a required early bedtime.
Just for you since you'll be early: at about 6:45 an old friend of mine (Marla) appears for about 15 seconds. Our couple is getting on an elevator with a group of swingers. A curly haired red-head stands in the back corner. Looks a little like Bette Midler. I think she has a line. In the original version she was topless and holding a bottle of champagne. She was uncredited.
BONUS TRIVIA:
Actor-writer-director Paul Bartel said of this film, "I wanted to make a film about two greedy, uptight people who are at the same time not so unlike you and me and Nancy and Ronnie, to keep it funny and yet communicate something about the psychology and perversity of those values . . . My movie touches on many things: the perversion of middle class values, the resurgence of Nixonism, machismo versus WASP fastidiousness, film noir . . . ".
That's a lot to fit into 90 minutes. While doing all the jobs.