Tag Archives: slapstick
Wild Gals of the Naked West (1962)
Perhaps Russ Meyer’s The Immoral Mr. Teas (1959) wouldn’t automatically spring to mind when considering the most influential and important films of the 1950’s, but it reserves a certain special place in cinematic history for one simple reason: it elevated … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Leone, Theater Psychotronic
Tagged 60's, cheesecake, Comedy, Russ Meyer, sexploitation, slapstick, Western
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The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (1976)
It’s eternally odd to me that Asterix the Gaul is relegated to mere cult status here in America. It seems that everywhere else on the planet he’s as iconic as Mickey Mouse – he even has his own theme park … Continue reading
Bugsy Malone (1976)
I had no idea. I mean, when I was a kid, Bugsy Malone (1976) was just that really odd movie that was on HBO quite a lot. The one with Scott Baio and Jodie Foster, both of them still adolescents, … Continue reading
Posted in Theater Ballroom
Tagged 70's, Action, Alan Parker, Comedy, Gangsters, Jodie Foster, Musical, Paul Williams, Scott Baio, slapstick
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