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My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done (2009)
My Sons, my Sons, what have David Lynch & Werner Herzog done?
I, like many reviewing this film, are a BIG fan of David Lynch and Werner Herzog. I was greatly disappointed by this non-event of a film. Maybe it would have fared better as 1/2 hour television drama, but after an hour and 33 minutes, I walked away with an empty feeling. This movie never takes off nor goes anywhere. I'm saddened that two film geniuses got together and created this mediocre movie. The film looks good, the acting is competent, but what could have been a fascinating character study turns out to be an empty story. Lynch and Herzog always capture the attention of fans and critics, but this one slipped under the radar for good reason.
Girlfriends (1993)
A Great "Bad" Movie (althought it wasn't intended to be)
If you are a fan of bad cinema, you'll love this flick. I stumbled upon it on Netflix and after viewing, immediately purchased a copy on eBay.
As an aficionado of bad movie/exploitation films (prevalent from the 1930's-1970's) few films in the last few decades would fall into that category. GIRLFRIENDS most definitely does! It has all the elements of an enjoyable "bad" film (all due respect to the film maker and actors). Bad direction, bad acting, bad technical quality, yet the film is intriguing and VERY entertaining.
The basic storyline is two women in love who support themselves by attracting men and killing them for their $$$. Pretty wholesome... huh? Special nods to Lori Scarlett who plays "Pearle" with true professional intent, yet her performance is both terrible and amazing to watch. Sorta' like witnessing a bad car accident on the expressway.
If you enjoy classic bad cinema like MANOS: THE HANDS OF FATE, GLEN OR GLENDA, THE CREEPING TERROR, you will be greatly amused by this 1993 independent movie. Although not a horror/mystery film as those just mentioned, it will most likely keep you glued to your flat-screen TV with your mouth open in a gasp. Certainly GIRLFRIENDS is destine to become a cult classic, if it hasn't already.
Enjoy!
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
A Wonderful Example of Marketing
E.T.--- What a great example of taking a children's kindergarden story and marketing it as the science fiction masterpiece of our time. For those of you too young to remember it's initial release, that is exactly how the film was marketed to the viewing public.
Then came the toys, the dolls, the games, the happy meals. All created prior to the film's debut so that Steven Spielberg could buy another yacht. The entire movie was filled with gimmicks from AT&T's buy-in of "Phone Home" to the film's two hour commercial for Reeses Pieces. Let's not forget how this ground-sinking, anti-epic was also the springboard for Drew Barrymore's extensive film career which hit a pinnacle when she exposed her breasts to David Letterman on "The Late Show". Her dad must be very proud.
E.T. should stand for Extreme Torture. This film rates a 10 on the Puke-O-Meter.