Tag Archives: 80’s
The ‘Burbs (1989)
The ‘Burbs (1989) was something of a seminal moment in my coming-of-age. Let me explain. I saw the film in the theater, with my family and with a very dim notion as to what it was that I was walking … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Harpo
Tagged 80's, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Comedy, Corey Feldman, Dick Miller, Henry Gibson, horror, Joe Dante, lovable animals, Tom Hanks
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Paperhouse (1988)
Every once in a long while someone mentions Paperhouse (1988), the big-screen debut of British director Bernard Rose (Candyman). There’s a kind of hushed reverence when the film is mentioned; it’s usually a bit like: “No one’s ever seen it, … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Fantastique
Tagged 80's, Bernard Rose, coming of age, dreams, Fantasy, horror, Surreal
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Love Camp (1981)
In Love Camp (Die Todesgöttin des Liebescamps, 1981), the compound of the title is a white-walled fortress beside the ocean where the so-called Children of Light, a doomsday love cult, cavort semi-naked, practicing free love, singing pop songs, and worshiping … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Nilbog
Tagged 80's, A Month at the Grindhouse, Cult, Kung Fu, Laura Gemser, Rock Musical, sexploitation
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