A very unpleasant watch overall, I really did not enjoy this film.
I think it is because I had the total wrong expectations going into the film. I was told it was a weird musical romance about love during a pandemic. While that was true (kinda) I was expecting something more along the lines of Rocky Horror; that kooky kind of entertainment. It was nothing like that.
Instead it’s a couple of vignettes about unpleasant characters that don’t say anything and…
Seen at the Paramount Summer Classics Film Series.
Notes on a fifth watch through:
Yeah, this is definitely one of the best movies ever made (in my opinion at least). Every scene carries weight and has an iconic bit to it that lasts. This time when I was watching it about halfway through I really had to go to the bathroom, so I told myself when it gets to a scene I don’t like, or one that’s not important I’ll…
This is the best of modern popcorn entertainment right here.
It’s elegant camp.
From a craft standpoint, it is impeccably put together. Every shot a technical marvel. I can’t imagine how long that took to make and it goes to show just how good the studios have gotten at making a film when they want to.
I was initially worried when I saw all those names on the writing credits, but I should have been assured when I saw Phoebe…
