tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post3694056257234919587..comments2024-03-25T16:07:58.927-04:00Comments on House of Self-Indulgence: Swamp Thing (Wes Craven, 1982)Yum-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17897678877069611172noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post-28543770826109806992010-08-13T04:54:31.557-04:002010-08-13T04:54:31.557-04:00I did not enjoy this movie as a child, and even to...I did not enjoy this movie as a child, and even to this day, I feel there are things that just don't add up to what I feel constitutes the Swamp Thing universe. <br />I read Swamp Thing (actually Spider man and Swamp thing were the first series I started buying as a 10 year old in 82-84)way before I heard of the movie and it was such a Dark menacing comic (the years I read it at least) and the artwork was amazingly rich in gory yet defined and skilled detail, and this just movie misses that totally. From what I remember, there are serious flaws in the plot translation too and patterns of personality traits. <br />It was like Wes hijacked Swampy and put him in a housecoat. <br />Great review though, and I love that still shot of Barbeau you posted, seemingly looking directly into the camera's eye.freQazoidiachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03608531474030069269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post-45191344776313898382010-07-25T21:25:06.648-04:002010-07-25T21:25:06.648-04:00Come to think of it, does Shannon even wear a dog ...Come to think of it, does Shannon even wear a dog collar in the movie? Anyway, I hope I didn't mislead you -- you know, collar-wise.<br /><br />Robert Hays, eh? I did not know that. Thanks.<br /><br />Well, it's good to see that you two have turned a negative into a positive. <br /><br />It's been 10 years since I had any Swiss Chalet. <br /><br />Joey Votto of the Reds is from Etobicoke. He was mentioned on the news yesterday...<br /> <br />Yeah, it's the flick about this guy who sews people together in an unorthodox manner. (Not to imply that there's an "orthodox" manner to sew people together.Yum-Yumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897678877069611172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post-31392833837535888302010-07-25T20:12:15.583-04:002010-07-25T20:12:15.583-04:00Yeah, Michael Shannon and his do(g) collar were ho...Yeah, Michael Shannon and his do(g) collar were honestly quite underwhelming, but d. and I have been inspired to check out the documentary on the Runaways. Did you know Cherie Currie was married to Robert Hays, the Airplane! guy? There's your useless trivia for the day.<br /><br />d. and I always laugh at the Fallon background dancers.<br /><br />Etobicoke was in the news twice this weekend: I guess some guy held up a Swiss Chalet? (Sad to here the locations in the States have closed.) Also, the PGA golf tournament was held there.<br /><br />Hey, have you heard about this Human Centipede movie?Karim Amirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12548335754518818364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post-35833233892912594192010-07-24T22:28:56.243-04:002010-07-24T22:28:56.243-04:00Doing stuff is the cornerstone of getting things d...Doing stuff is the cornerstone of getting things done.<br /><br />Whenever I find myself struggling to write about a movie I'm just not that interested in, my mind will inevitably wander over to Dr. Caligari.<br /><br />Funny you should say, "or at least Cafe Flesh, as I just finished typing a bunch of words about a movie that boasts at least four references to Cafe Flesh.Yum-Yumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897678877069611172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post-7405568755461135392010-07-24T20:28:04.243-04:002010-07-24T20:28:04.243-04:00I have a copy of the supposed uncut version (where...I have a copy of the supposed uncut version (where you see Adrienne's "Barbeaus" up close and personal) lying around but have yet to watch it. This review may have actually inspired me to, you know, do stuff or whatever. I also like that you mentioned Dr. Caligari for no reason. EVERY review should mention Caligari for no reason whatsoever(or at least Cafe Flesh).Thomas Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00804326045764733280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post-32668289580668513392010-07-23T21:17:43.092-04:002010-07-23T21:17:43.092-04:00A studded "dog" collar.A studded "dog" collar.Yum-Yumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897678877069611172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post-78677449132490351902010-07-23T21:14:50.095-04:002010-07-23T21:14:50.095-04:00Keith: Compelling people to watch films they enjoy...Keith: Compelling people to watch films they enjoyed as children is what I sort of live for.<br /><br />Karim Amir: "You could argue he'd done it to curry favor with the guards..."<br /><br />(Pink Lady = Japanese girls in pink short shorts + disco)<br /><br />Oh yeah, Crowded House were on right after Jemaine. I couldn't believe what a Karim-centric coincidence the last ten minutes of that show were. I mean, I half expected to see Daniel Craig taking a bath as The Roots' did a cover version of The Blue Nile's "Headlights On The Parade" during the show's closing credits.<br /><br />Unfortunately, I can't watch any of the musical acts on Fallon's show. Their habit of having audience members stand behind the artists as they perform causes me much discomfort.<br /><br />I hope you like it. If anything, you should dig the sight of Michael Shannon in heavy eye makeup and a studded do collar.<br /><br />I'm going to see Hausu on the big screen in a weeks time.Yum-Yumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897678877069611172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post-75424478464011381482010-07-23T07:43:06.761-04:002010-07-23T07:43:06.761-04:00Whenever I hear the phrase "curry favor,"...Whenever I hear the phrase "curry favor," I think about that line in the Shawshank Redemption.<br /><br />Grease sing-a-long? I think the same place that had the Mamma Mia! sing-along recently had a midnight Grease screening. (Pink Lady = gin + grenadine)<br /><br />Not only was Jemaine on the episode of Fallon, but so was Crowded House!!! The Flight of the Conchords radio series, which predated the television show, featured Neil Finn in a funny recurring role. <br /><br />We are going to watch The Runaways this weekend.Karim Amirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12548335754518818364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post-77174082116861517662010-07-22T08:55:51.589-04:002010-07-22T08:55:51.589-04:00I love this movie. I saw it when I was a kid. Yo...I love this movie. I saw it when I was a kid. You've got me wanting to see this one again.Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14832710800680256206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post-42260413523530246692010-07-21T00:44:45.776-04:002010-07-21T00:44:45.776-04:00ZedWord: I take it that looking like a commando wh...ZedWord: I take it that looking like a commando who has just left the set of a Troma film is not a good thing. ;)<br /><br /> J.D.: As far-fetched as it may sound, I hear the sequel is even more campy.<br /><br />Karim Amir: Just to let you know, my mentioning of the Chameleons and Charleston was completely organic, and in no way was it some shameless attempt to curry your favour. ;)<br /><br />Have you demanded that the Grease Sing-A-Long come to your town yet? (The ads are all over my teevee at moment.) Anyway, I'm dying to dress up as a Pink Lady.<br /><br />Speaking of being on television, Jemaine's on Jimmy Fallon tonight.<br /><br />Yeah, Jeremy Davies with a hint of one those hirsute hillbilly dudes from Nell.Yum-Yumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897678877069611172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post-81699104553649696282010-07-20T20:49:40.211-04:002010-07-20T20:49:40.211-04:00Chameleons & Charleston? Rock on. Still kick...Chameleons & Charleston? Rock on. Still kicking myself for not seeing the reformed Chameleons in 2001. (Not in Charleston, but in ATL.)<br /><br />The current Jeopardy! champ looks like Jeremy Davies.Karim Amirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12548335754518818364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post-66841783777988365632010-07-20T10:48:41.199-04:002010-07-20T10:48:41.199-04:00I remember loving this film as a kid (prolly for M...I remember loving this film as a kid (prolly for Ms. Barbeau's presence alone) but I have a feeling that the film has not aged all that well. It's a shame that they went the campy route but I guess the special effects at the time couldn't really do the original comic book justice. I'd love to see someone like Guillermo Del Toro take a crack at it now what with CGI and make-up effects so much more advanced. Plus, I think he would take it back to its dark, more Gothic roots.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109073679101688906.post-15627652937176629632010-07-20T00:28:45.671-04:002010-07-20T00:28:45.671-04:00Those commandos look like they walked in off the s...Those commandos look like they walked in off the set of a Troma movie.<br /><br />Come to think of it, how does that Swamp Thing costume look worse than the Toxic Avenger's?ZedWordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09350866895880672235noreply@blogger.com