tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post4295041053874001199..comments2024-03-25T16:07:58.927-04:00Comments on House of Self-Indulgence: Jawbreaker (Darren Stein, 1999)Yum-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17897678877069611172noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post-89013890695449724212011-08-06T07:54:41.184-04:002011-08-06T07:54:41.184-04:00Thanks for the awesome comment, Raradolly.Thanks for the awesome comment, Raradolly.Yum-Yumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897678877069611172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post-46319243555185148822011-08-06T01:17:44.938-04:002011-08-06T01:17:44.938-04:00::Question: When you were in high school, did any ...::Question: When you were in high school, did any of the girls wear stockings with seams? Personally, I can't remember anyone who wore stockings at all, let alone ones with seams. ::<br /><br />Well, truth be told, I did. I was barely in high school when Jawbreaker came out, being a Freshman that year. It should be noted that I was teased mercilessly from Kindergarten onward for not only my fashion choices and curious sock obsession but also for my laugh, my black hair and pale skin, my choice of words, the fact that I was fully physically mature at 11 years old and monstrously/datelessly tall for a girl, if you just said I got teased for *everything* that would be correct. I didn't have a friend in the world back then. Most people who weren't total dicks (but still too afraid to hang out with me or be seen talking to me, lest my dark taint creep into their souls) thought I was shy just because I didn't talk to anyone, but it was really that I didn't care less about their opinions, and I really just wanted to be at home reading a book. Kind of similar to now, any kind of 'sexy' I would or do have I generally ignore, and I live as a relative hermit basking in the richness of my imaginary world which is always much better than reality. <br /><br />Which brings me to thanking you for your excellent taste in movies, music, and leg coverings. Your blog is a watchlist for all those things I missed somehow, or was otherwise too young to encounter at the time.raradollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11634035780741663418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post-8707290811797061182008-12-29T21:52:00.000-05:002008-12-29T21:52:00.000-05:00I love Vicious Pink. As well as their earlier inca...I love Vicious Pink. As well as their earlier incarnation, Vicious Pink Phenomena.Yum-Yumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897678877069611172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post-15652721142582843212008-12-26T23:27:00.000-05:002008-12-26T23:27:00.000-05:00Haha, yes, I was going to mention that she was you...Haha, yes, I was going to mention that she was your fellow Canadian, but I thought the trivia track might become a bit too annoying. :)<BR/><BR/>I don't speak French either, but am really eager to learn it. I'm planning on taking some lessons next year.<BR/><BR/>As for the temperature, it seems to be about the same as it is here.<BR/><BR/>Oh, I've discovered Vicious Pink a couple of weeks ago through some music blog and I really like their stuff, although these aren't really my "obscure new wave" days, so I haven't been listening much to them lately.Johnny Ricohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01125002161893227562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post-30176610172846880762008-12-26T21:20:00.000-05:002008-12-26T21:20:00.000-05:00Hey, did you know Mylène Farmer was born in Montre...Hey, did you know Mylène Farmer was born in Montreal? Of course, judging by your extensive Farmer knowledge, you probably already know that. :)<BR/><BR/>Nah, I don't speak French. Which is kinda sad considering it was a part of the curriculum for a good size chunk of my school days.<BR/><BR/>It's calm. In fact, it's gonna be mild tomorrow with a high of 10°C.Yum-Yumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897678877069611172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post-36167466814408060552008-12-26T02:52:00.000-05:002008-12-26T02:52:00.000-05:00Oh, the Libertine version I've sent you is not the...Oh, the <I>Libertine</I> version I've sent you is not the official video, it's just an intentionally cheesy television performance one can only adore. There is a 10-minute video full of nudity directed by Laurent Boutonnat (Farmer's "partner in crime" since the beginning - he writes and produces all of her music (except for the lyrics, which are written by Farmer herself) and has directed almost all of her videos (which are usually around ten minutes long short films), except for some made in the mid-1990s when she was in the United States -- Abel Ferara's <I>California</I> I've sent you being one of them).<BR/><BR/>Hey, I've never asked you - do you speak French? :)<BR/><BR/>Anyways, I hope everything's calm over there in Toronto with no winter storms coming your way.Johnny Ricohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01125002161893227562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post-9960827719014353332008-12-25T21:48:00.000-05:002008-12-25T21:48:00.000-05:00Darius: Mr. Handler's situation sounds similar to ...Darius: Mr. Handler's situation sounds similar to the one the people who want to make Donna Tartt's A Secret History into a movie. I guess murder and academia are off limits nowadays.<BR/><BR/>Rico: Hey Hey Guy, Merry Christmas.<BR/><BR/>Crazy, indeed. I mean, cafeterias? :D<BR/><BR/>It took me at least three viewings to fully appreciate where Jawbreaker head is at. <BR/><BR/>Oooh, more Lazlo gold. "Glasses man... you never open your eyes." It guess it sort of makes sense. <BR/><BR/>The contrast between those two Mylène Farmer video is quite shocking. The newish one has a nice sheen to it, but I prefer the ringleader outfit/poolside Speedo fest.Yum-Yumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897678877069611172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post-15347647633441725832008-12-24T20:41:00.000-05:002008-12-24T20:41:00.000-05:00Hey, Yum! Merry Christmas. :)I had a dream some tw...Hey, Yum! Merry Christmas. :)<BR/><BR/>I had a dream some two-three weeks ago about going through Toronto's gift shops and cafeterias (?!) searching for you, while on a school trip. Crazy, eh? :)<BR/><BR/>I've seen <I>Jawbreaker</I> a few months ago based on your recommendation. It was really enjoyable, but I guess I didn't like it as much as I expected (and wanted) to. Carol Cane, as much as I like her, seems to play the very same annoying character she would play later in <I>Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen</I>. I loved Gayheart, though, and could watch her, MacGowan and Judy Greer (!) in <B>anything</B>.<BR/><BR/>For your Christmas listening/viewing pleasure, <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NUjmyydjs0" REL="nofollow">here</A> is my favorite Ken Laszlo song (Do any of his lyrics make sense?) and <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxOSYhqam3g" REL="nofollow">here</A> is some <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7nZuJM1gBY" REL="nofollow">Mylène</A> <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMZl1x38B5w" REL="nofollow">Farmer</A>, beacuse I've been so obsessed with her lately and want to spread the love. Hope you enjoy all of these. :)Johnny Ricohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01125002161893227562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post-81296543502381934402008-12-24T08:23:00.000-05:002008-12-24T08:23:00.000-05:00I think there was some talk of making 8 into a mov...I think there was some talk of making <I>8</I> into a movie, but Handler apparently took a lot of heat over the book. It does involve a teenage mass murder, at least one gay character [I'll pause while Americans gasp :-)], and absinthe... Handler wrote the screenplays for <A HREF="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0363029/" REL="nofollow"><I>Rick</I></A> and <A HREF="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0365407/" REL="nofollow"><I>Kill the Poor</I></A>, neither of which I have seen. He was involved in the <I>ASoUE</I> screenplay, but was probably too close to the material and got fired. Apparently he was happy with how it turned out though (his commentary as Lemony Snicket on the DVD is pretty funny).<BR/><BR/>BTW: I had to download the <I>Jawbreaker</I> soundtrack. Worth the 10USD to download, if only to see the wife do her Rose McGowan impersonation of slow-mo walking to <I>Yoo Hoo</I> :-D. Listening to <I>She Bop</I> by Howie Beno atm.Darius Whiteplumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17950956139088139753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post-57938640097310225602008-12-23T19:41:00.000-05:002008-12-23T19:41:00.000-05:00Chick -- Hey, thanks, man. I'm glad you enjoyed my...Chick -- Hey, thanks, man. I'm glad you enjoyed my post. <BR/><BR/>I tell you what, next time I watch Jawbreaker (which is usually once a year) I'll be sure to keep my ears open for Stephen Endelmen's score. <BR/><BR/>I remember seeing a lot of pantyhose and tights (you know, long winters and such) at my school. But stockings with seams? That's pretty chic.<BR/><BR/>Darius -- How come I never went through a Donnas kick? *sniff* Seriously, I'm glad to hear that there are other fans of this movie roaming around. Oh, and nice use of the term "Guido regalia."<BR/><BR/>From what I've read about The Basic Eight (in the past five seconds) it sounds like it would make a great movie. In other words, there's no chance it's gonna get made.Yum-Yumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897678877069611172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post-70403644812166196372008-12-23T08:30:00.000-05:002008-12-23T08:30:00.000-05:00I loved Jawbreaker. One of the better ugly ducklin...I loved <I>Jawbreaker</I>. One of the better ugly duckling turned sex bomb films. I originally got it because I was on a bit of a Donnas kick at the time (a weird choice for that school's prom). I loved the closing sequence with McGowan being pelted with garbage as <I>Young at Heart</I> plays. Her framing Marilyn Manson in full "Guido" regalia to <I>Rock You Like a Hurricane</I> is also a great scene. Great use of music in this one.<BR/><BR/>The film reminds me a bit of Daniel Handler's <I>The Basic Eight</I>, which was published the year before. It's not terribly close, so not implying any story infringement, but has the same sort of ultra-chic clique, murder, and a mystery dual character. Handler, btw, is Lemony Snicket of "A Series of Unfortunate Events" fame. His books as Handler are significantly darker (which is a bit hard to do, surprisingly), and typically involve what squares might call immorality. Worth checking out, if you are a reader :-)Darius Whiteplumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17950956139088139753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post-78252738788566558732008-12-22T23:29:00.000-05:002008-12-22T23:29:00.000-05:00Really enjoyed that write-up, thanks! I'm a big f...Really enjoyed that write-up, thanks! I'm a big fan of this film - in fact I'd say the award for most underrated performer of the film is Stephen Endelmen's score! The overcranked walking scenes you mention hold a particular resonance in my view thanks to some great touches from Endelmen. <BR/><BR/>Come to think of it the girls did wear stockings (more in the form of pantyhose or tights) when I was in high school which was over twenty years ago. As for seams? Occasionally, if us lads were lucky, at a major event like a dance. Those were the days... Stellar post.Chick Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01237639618482587471noreply@blogger.com