J P Reviews

Spanking the Monkey (1994)

Disturbing Movie About Edipus?

[6/10 · 9 October 1998]

This movie was the most disturbing collection of images I have ever seen (at least in a long time). I have to give it props for a cool name and a VERY original screenplay (I give it one thumb up and a sack of wet worms).

Pecker (1998)

Very Original and Funny Like a Nut

[10/10 · 8 October 1998]

John Water's ("Pink Flamingos"...) "Pecker" is the best movie I've seen in a while. It gives the viewer a surreal image of life in Baltimore (I live in nearby Washington, DC), with a Warhol-like use of color, exaggerated motions and emotions. Pecker becomes larger than his town can handle, and he is separated from his loved-ones (including a sexy Ricci) by his man-loving art manager. The picture left a refreshing taste in my mouth--kind of like a fresh strawberry ice cream on a hot summer day--and though this taste was rather flat and simplistic, it only made the whole thing more profound and critical. It is a celebration of life, liberty, and the right to bear arms...and everything else this country stands for. -Juan Pieczanski ([e-mail])