criterion released it so you know it's a great film.
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ToastedCheese — 4 years ago(August 06, 2021 02:54 AM)
I can't decide whether it's "Hairspray" or "Polyester" that represents JW's bridge between his trademark shock value and the more mainstream stuff.
I'd say from
Hairspray - 88'
. This was his first PG rated film and while it contained his off-beat and outlandish characters representations and style, it didn't have the crudity of his other films, even Polyester, and had a solid theme about racial segregation and unity.
He couldn't keep making films in his 70's shock-trash, gross out style.
Polyester
afforded him a little more charm to his proceedings, while still harking back to his earlier efforts.
Cry Baby
starts off fine, but I think the main problem with it is the leading girl. I don't like her. It also lacks a bit of energy/dynamic that was very prevalent in
Hairspray
.
Norman! What did you put in my tea? -
ToastedCheese — 4 years ago(August 06, 2021 03:08 AM)
She's had a pretty meh! kind of career. Too bland and generic pretty. She wasn't unusual enough and Depp has charisma.
I liked the Willem Dafoe cameo as the prison guard.
Cry Baby
is fun in pockets. It was Water's first big studio release for Universal and bombed. He went back to more independent distribution after that.
At least he resounded boldly with
Serial Mom - 94
and
Pecker - 98'
. He may have had less creative control over
Cry Baby
.
Thinking of
Pecker
with Edward Furlong, have you seen
Detroit Rock City - 99'
? One of my favorite movie comedies and surprisingly from the 90's.
Norman! What did you put in my tea? -
ToastedCheese — 4 years ago(August 05, 2021 09:22 AM)
I have just edited my post, as I was thinking of Waters
Pink Flamingos
and not
Sweet Movie
, which your comment was attributed too.
Pleased you enjoyed
Desperate Living
. There are some good lines and fun interesting characters.
Norman! What did you put in my tea? -
I love hutch — 3 years ago(May 07, 2022 07:39 AM)
She was hilarious without even having to try too hard.
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Yes! And that is the best kind of funny!
Edith was said to have not a mean bone in her body. That is not hard to believe. But she played evil quite well! LOL!
"My life is over. I might as well dance with Johnny Slash!"