August 2010
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Myra Breckinridge (1970): Dude looks like a lady.
Myra Breckinridge is a film based Gore Vidal’s 1968 satirical novel of the same title. Its a film that I found somewhere on a “worst films ever made” list but I thought I’d give it a chance. Hey, I enjoy a challenge! Well I’m hear to tell you that it IS one of the worst films ever made. It’s also illustrates the fact that not every book needs to be turned into...
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Edward Scissorhands (1990): New Kid in Town.
Edward Scissorhands is a story that every outsider can relate to. Tim Burton directs this larger-than-life film about a science experiment named Edward (Johnny Depp), a man (as the title implies) with scissors for hands. Edward’s solitary existence is interrupted one day with a visit from Peg (lovable movie-mom Dianne Wiest), an Avon saleswoman looking for new customers. Realizing Edward’s...
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BONUS: Bullitt (1968)
Love the use of the color pink on this manly poster.
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Straight Time (1978): Hard Habit to Break.
If you can’t teach an old dog new tricks then what do you do with an ex-con with a serious case of sticky fingers and a lack of job skills? Max Dembo (Dustin Hoffman with a supporting role from his magnificent moustache) is a seasoned thief recently released from a stint in prison. He attempts to establish himself only to be met with obstacles like the lack of a resume and a corrupt parole...
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BONUS: Girl on a Motorcycle (1968)