Monthly Archives: April 2015

Polyester (1981)

Following his “Trash Trilogy” of shock comedies Pink Flamingos (1972), Female Trouble (1974), and Desperate Living (1977), John Waters took his first steps toward mainstream acceptance with Polyester (1981), though not by altering his formula or personality. Once again Waters … Continue reading →

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The Astrologer (1975)

The Astrologer (1975) comes to us from the mind (and Id) of the late Craig Denney, the film’s director and star, who looks like a cross between Matt Damon and Matt Berry – the British comedian and musician who appeared … Continue reading →

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Chimes at Midnight (1965)

Chimes at Midnight, aka Falstaff (1965), is one of the last films Orson Welles would complete as director. What would follow was the TV film The Immortal Story (1966) and the mischievous documentary F for Fake (1973), along with many … Continue reading →

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