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screenmaven · 1 year ago
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Lisa Frankenstein
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Happy to be watching new films again. Thought I might as well, since I’m laid out trying to recoup from an awful dog bite incident, to now also having Covid. What a win win situation, and I needed a feel good. 😫
This film is just cute, cute, cute! I love a good campy horror romance, and this film got the job done. Adorable actors, pretty aesthetic cinematography, lots of 80s goth references, which I love, and REO Speedwagon. Absolutely love me some REO.
Written by Diablo Cody, the creator of Jennifer’s Body, which is also another good film. We can all relate to Jennifer Check, but as for Lisa, she’s actually really me lol. I could see something like this exactly happening to me, and the makeover scene, is a straight given of what I’d probably do. I love all the posters in her room, especially the moon from A Trip to the Moon, and the Bauhaus one (who I also love). Zelda Williams also contributed co to the movie and her aesthetic and scene detail is absolutely great.
Really thankful for writers and directors who have made films like these over the years, cause in this sullen society, they keep our young hearts alive. It also inspired me into writing my own film quest. ❤️
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screenmaven · 1 year ago
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Update & What I’ve Been Watching Lately
Hey!
I’ve been so bad about keeping up with my film stuff, but honestly, I’ve been in kind of a weird place. I’m working through it and hoping to find my luster for reviewing films again, as well as other things, but I’ve just been so incredibly tired.
I’ve kind of spent my time watching tv series that I can leisurely watch, that lack commitment or my full attention. However, I am excited about House of the Dragon being back. Game of Thrones anything is a nerd haven for me, and I am excited each Sunday that HOTD is back! I even throw my fist up in the air when the theme song starts rolling. 🐉
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Aside from the enjoyment of my Dragons returning, some of the other shows I’ve been engaged in are as follows:
Fargo Season 5 was badass!
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As a lover of Jon Hamm, since I was a hardcore Man Men lover, I was interested in watching it. Although he played the worst type of person possible in this show, he played it effortlessly and the nipple rings he wore had me laughing. I also really enjoyed the huge empowerment of women the story possesses, and the triumph over an abuser.
Joe Keery (Stranger Things) is also really good in it & Dave Foley from (Kids in the Hall).
The OC & The Righteous Gemstones
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I circle back to The OC from time to time, because that time period of television was one of the best for shows, but mainly because I still love it. As for the Righteous Gemstones, I needed a rewatch to just laugh. If you’ve not seen it and want a phenomenal comedy to watch, I highly recommend it. As someone who grew up in church and a non denominational view on Christianity, I throughly enjoy this show. I think God had a sense of humor and so do his people. Although, it may touch on some really wild elements, and even the showmanship of evangelism, I can find the lightheartedness and approach on those things still with amusement. It’s really great writing and envelope pushing, but that’s what makes it comedic. I like that it portrays wholesomeness even in the wild and wacky, and a reality that being a Christian is not always about being perfect. Whether you’re religious or not, it’s an original concept worth checking out.
The Gentlemen
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I LOVE UK SHOWS!!
I just finished episode 2 of The Gentlemen and I’m loving it!
It has Kaya Scodelario from (Skins) which was one of my favorite series during that period of tv, and the actress Joely Richardson (Julia from Nip Tuck), and actor Giancarlo Esposito (Gus from Breaking Bad).
Movies I’ve Watched Recently:
Priscilla
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I really really enjoyed it. Sofia Coppola never ceases to deliver the aesthetics or cinematography. I swear, this time period I must have lived in another life, because I feel it in my soul. It was also nice to see another perspective of this prominent couples life from Priscilla’s lens.
That’s all for now. Happy filming & screening 💋
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screenmaven · 1 year ago
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At Least There’s Christian Slater 😆
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Hi, my Film Friends. I’ll get back at this soon with more film reviews. My mindset hasn’t been in the tranquil creative place as of late, more in just surviving mode. I’ve felt really out of sync since my move and other things included, that I’m kinda in a funk. Love you all though. The image I shared is from Pump Up The Volume, it just fits the current mood perfectly. Just cause things are screwed up, doesn’t mean you’re necessarily screwed up. You’re navigating a screwed up situation. You’re doing your best.
Telling myself… “I’m doing my best.”
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screenmaven · 1 year ago
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Lying Eyes - Film Review
Thriller/Romance 1996
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I’m Back!! Review time. I know it’s been a minute, and yes I’m back on my 90s made for tv, lifetime esq masterpieces, or just some good b movie noirs. This one however was insanely good.
Here’s the 411.
We have a senior girl Amy (played by Cassidy Rae) in high school who’s obviously very pretty and gets into an accident with a charming dark haired man. I’m gonna call him Mr Suave or as the film calls him Derek Bradshaw (played by Vincent Irizarry), cause boy did he lay it on real thick. He starts up a romance with Amy although she is 18 and him 33. Oh those older men romances that just end so well lol. (Might be speaking from experience when I was in high school 😱😅). The Cranberries song “Dreams” was used from their first meeting, and throughout, which was an absolutely perfect fit for this scenario. I love me some Cranberries and definitely 1996, so it blended the film so well. Music to me really makes a film work.
Amy gets swept off her feet by Derek giving her expensive gifts, fine jewelry, making her feel more mature and cultured, all the while doing a number on her mentally. He’s a lawyer with a beach house and a telescope, and can go about anywhere. (I may just be tempted myself with a telescope offer..). Anyways, her friends are jealous, as well as concerned, but she’s just head over heels in love with him, but then it gets twisted. Nothing in these movies ever goes that smoothly, or those relationships, despite our illusive fantasies. I mean sometimes they can work, but I don’t know many that have. We’ve all had fantasies of older men, as teenage girls, just as boys have had the same for some older women too. It’s the mystery and taboo that’s exciting.
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So, after they are into their whirlwind romance, Amy goes to fix a bracelet that Derek gave her at the jeweler, after it broke. When she gave his name to the jeweler, she hears he bought two, and after going to that other address she discovers he has a wife, and children. I mean, did we not see that coming?! Then she confronts him about it and he says he wants a divorce and that Amy is the only one he wants. Classic line, time and again.
All the while why they are dating, from the start of their meeting Amy is also being harassed and stalked by someone maliciously. After finding out about his wife, she suspected it was her, but I’m not going to give it away if it was her or it wasn’t. This movie has got some good twists and turns and I really want you to watch it to find out the mystery stalker. Again, as I said earlier parts of this movie made me think of a situation I was once in and goodness, was that a time. Young women are very impressionable and as an older woman now, some of these older men preying on women’s young innocence is very predatory. Although, it might feel hot to be young and have an older guy, it is never an easy road, and you often find yourself in more of a mess. Still, it’s a great film and scenario that keeps your interest, and I love me a good wild romance.
Go ahead and give it a go if you’re looking for something cool to watch in that genre. I was actually pretty impressed with the quality, cinematography, and writing, and may you also enjoy some Cranberries, which I linked below.
Happy Filming
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screenmaven · 2 years ago
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It’s Groundhog’s Day
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screenmaven · 2 years ago
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A Little Update
I really need to get back into my film watching, but since my move, I’ve been kind of in a weird place. It’s not that there aren’t nice things here, I’m just one of those people that can’t easily adjust when I feel outside my comfort zone. I’m not going to pour out my personal bs, but the last year I haven’t had much comfort. I already feel life is pretty chaotic, so throwing an abrupt move into the mix about two months back really shot me down a couple notches. I’m still adjusting. Not to mention how much it set me back in multiple areas of my life. I don’t have all the stuff I need to make it feel like a home, but don’t get to spend my money on luxuries, or really things to make me feel better. When you’ve had to sacrifice about every part of your life for a while, you begin to long for all you’ve given up. I think about Breakfast at Tiffany’s from time to time in correlation of what it’s like to dream and skimp.
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I also want to start up the movie pod with my friend Sean, but his life has been crazy too lately, which I understand. We all have capacities of what we can handle all at once. I see the movie podcast as a welcomed distraction. I could go on and start it up by myself, but I don’t want that type of podcast, where I just ramble on about film. I prefer counter banter and fun connection. I hope him and I can get that going together soon.
When I can’t fully commit to a movie, I watch tv shows nonchalantly. I started up Game of Thrones again after I moved, but it got cold here and I didn’t want to watch something that kept referring to winter. So, I started up Miami Vice and found an ultimate dream. I’m also popping back into occasional Baywatch episodes. Ultimately, I think I see a beach life in my foreseeable future. I also maybe plan on Miami Vice styling my dream home one day, and maybe even my new apartment when I can. Retro meets modern aesthetics are totally my vibe.
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Catch you all later!
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screenmaven · 2 years ago
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Film Review: Point Break
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Okay, my dudes 😆
I just finished watching this movie about a week or so ago, and it was a first watch for me. It stars Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Lori Petty, and Gary Busey. Now, I love me some Patrick Swayze, he was just so special and was one of the best souls, but I’m not really a fan of Keanu at all. He just doesn’t do anything for me and I’m not talking in the looks factor, I’m just not a fan. I’m sure he’s a great guy and some of you are probably like really? But yes, really. To each their own. He was okay in Paula Abdul’s video Crush though.
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I enjoy a good surfing movie always, same for most skater films, so as I was looking up movies to watch in the 90s this one peeked my interest. I also have a thing for surfers. Known a few in my day and their ambiance is really special. I really don’t like shoot outs in film. (This film has them). I know they are pretty cinematic and all, but guns/violence kinda freak me out. For instant, I love Scarface, but I can’t watch the chainsaw scene, but I can manage the ending to some extent. I think it’s the inhumane way certain gun/violence scenes unfold and probably cause it touches on trauma. I think I’m better with shooting action scenes, if there’s a true cause behind it, like you’re fighting for your life or getting vengeance. I do better viewing those type of scenes and understand those more. I also think part of me enjoys things like being a mob wife for the glamour, and I’d like to think I could pull off some sort of bank heist, but in reality I’d feel too guilty to do any sort of thing. I swear my conscious saves me. 😆
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Storyline is decent, FBI Agent Utah (Keanu) gets in with some Surfers to find out who is robbing all these banks dressed up as former presidents. He becomes close to one of them Bohdi (Patrick Swayze) and his friend (Lori Petty) Keanu’s romantic interest. Though he has a job to do, to stop Swayze’s group and serve justice, he also becomes somewhat bonded and connects with different aspects of his life by knowing the criminal surfers. I really enjoyed Utah’s and Bohdi’s connection and understanding of one another through it all. It’s nice to see a storyline telling both sides of good and bad.
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If you’re looking for some gnarly chase scenes, extreme sports like sky diving, and some mad swells, this movie is definitely for you.
I’m also presently watching Miami Vice and some Baywatch, so I guess I’m in a beachy type of mood. I mean we just went through an awful arctic blast, even here in the south, so I’ll take any warmth I can get.
Until next time - happy filming 🤙
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screenmaven · 2 years ago
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Night of the Comet ☄️
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So, I watched this movie last night on New Years Eve, which was a first time watch, and I’m going to have to say although it’s not the best film I’ve ever seen, I throughly enjoyed it. The aesthetic in this post apocalyptic film was my favorite thing about it, along with the fact that I could see myself in the main two girls characters.
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As nerdy as I am and into science, I probably wouldn’t watch a comet (like this), cause I’ve seen so many movies that go this type of way, and I kinda get spidey scenes that certain things just might be a bad idea. I’d probably already be asleep when something like this happens to be honest. 😆
I didn’t stay up till midnight, cause I prefer sleep, and honestly, each day is a new day to start a new, so don’t feel bad if you make a resolution and fail. You can start over anytime. The tradition of New Years is great in a lot of ways, but don’t necessarily get upset if you didn’t have a kiss at midnight, or do all the things articles say to do. I will however not clean or do laundry today. Don’t want that kind of bad luck. I also had my dog pooping everywhere this morning at dawn, and a headache - so 2024 is off to a rocking start. Not forgetting to mention how foggy it was outside, but luckily there wasn’t a red haze.
Back to the movie analysis.
Soundtrack was nice, really loved the radio station set up, including the couch, and the neon lighting. I live for neon lighting, but I can’t do any strobes though.
I really think Stranger Things got some inspiration from this film as well, especially from the arcade game scene where Regina REG wanted to reclaim the spot of whoever DMK was, that took one of her places. Of course I love how DMK comes back in the end, but I won’t spoil that cuteness for you.
Basically both girls in the film (sisters) survive together in what is left of the world after everyone has been turned into dust or zombies.
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They set out to find other people and meet Hector (another character) at the radio station. Then from Samantha getting on the radio and acting like a host, she gets a call from someone in some secret hideout. Which we then see those people who remind me of the Dharma Initiative doing all these weird blood dialysis experiments on survivors. Fun fact: I used to intern at a radio station for two years in college and had some sweet good times. I have a minor in journalism, so you can see why I am the way I am. Samantha is exactly my whole vibe when I currently podcast, and then.
My favorite scene in the film has to be the mall sequence, and as I’ve stated in previous posts, 80s mall vibes are just so cool. The sisters go on a shopping spree, while Girls Just Want To Have Fun plays. Then they have a shootout with some goth looking mall gang and use high heels as flying weapons. I’m all about that shit.
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Needless to say the character Hector saves the day for the girls, is dressed up as Santa with flowers at one point, and everyone left finds family and love with a super cute ending. Go give it a watch and experience its mystique and allure that I haven’t fully disclosed, it’s so worth it. I’ve also added the Spotify link for the soundtrack below.
💋- until next time
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screenmaven · 2 years ago
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Happy New Year 🎊
I leave you with the New Years clip from The OC. It was truly peak 2000s greatness.
To you and yours, I wish you blessings in the New Year, and following me on my cinematic journey. 💋
I did see a rabbit on my walk tonight and everything I’ve looked up on it and it’s meaning is exactly what I need in the new year. I oblige and accept wholeheartedly. ✨
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screenmaven · 2 years ago
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Made for TV Movies - A Killer Among Friends
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I started down the Rabbit hole on these type of movies the other day. First it started with a Frat College movie called Freshman Fall. I sometimes just pick something random and see where it takes me. We all remember those tv films from the 90s on network television or lifetime, that dealt with an either based on a true story plot line, or some suspense mystery drama. I’m probably just aging myself by saying this. None the less there are many good ones out there, and I will probably stay on this genre off an on, because I like real life things being told through movies. The reason I decided to write a blog about this film in particular, is because it struck up some emotions in me and was in some ways related to a tragic crime within my extended family in the early 90s. I don’t talk a lot about it, because I was in the fifth grade at the time, but that horrific incident was done by jealous crazy girls, and this film I watched today involved two.
I don’t think I’ll ever understand how people can hate others so much, just because maybe someone is more popular or sought after. So many crimes and betrayal have come from lovers or friends. There have been so many films and real life situations like this happen and it’s really sad. People get this mentality that if they can’t have someone, then anyone who gets that person is somehow an enemy, and this jealous rage comes about. The way I look at things is if someone doesn’t want you and wants someone else, let them go. No one is worth that kind of damage. We all have felt betrayal, but getting all cray cray is just insane! Don’t be on the 10pm news please. No thank you!
PSA: If you’re insanely jealous of a friend or anyone and have any ill harm towards them, you need to get help, like seriously! If you know someone who gives you these vibes, trust it and break away.
As girls if we’re honest, we all have gotten a little jealous at times over other girls who have had more, or maybe have made you feel inferior. This may have caused you a little resentment, but in both of these cases it is never okay to let those feelings be anything more than just flighty. Move past them and find love within yourself. You’ll see the world and people a lot different.
I don’t do that jealousy song and dance and don’t care to associate myself with anyone who does that type of thing either. I’ve had my share of people who have plotted ill will against me, and even one person in particular that stole a bunch of my poems and portrayed it to be hers. That’s a story for another day and boy do I have some stories.
In this movie A Killer Among Friends (based on a true story) several of the main girl’s friends are involved in killing her over stupid jealousy that involves their boyfriends or ex’s. In a series of events that play out horribly, I am pleased to say justice is served for the crimes. I love me some good justice! The diabolical nature of seeing someone so close to home being a bad person is all too true many times, and I think the actors in this film all did good portraying their characters. I however saw the culprit from the beginning, but not everyone realizes that, so I think movies like these give people a chance to spot these things from happening to others, or people we love. If you want to watch something in the crime drama genre that’s decent, give it a go. It stars Tiffani Thiessen and the late Patty Duke.
As for the other real life story I mentioned, (not related to this movie) that this film triggered memories for me is attached here in a link if you want to read about that. I didn’t want to really get into it, but always as a writer I like to sight my sources for why I write.
I also want to say that by sharing this additional link and story of Shanda is not to promote any type of crime or glorify it, I’m fully against that. I am sharing this with the intention to pay respect and honor to my extended family and to Shanda, and to shed light on the pain that jealousy and hate cause, and to prevent it from ever happening again.
Until next time - screenmaven
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screenmaven · 2 years ago
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Less Than Zero (1987)
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Mood
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screenmaven · 2 years ago
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Hey Film Lovers
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I haven’t vanished from reviewing films or my love of the screen, I’ve just been dealing with life. Not feeling super creative atm, plus having to go through one of the worst moves of my life, has left me just exhausted. I’m hoping to still get the movie pod with my friend Sean going in the foreseeable future, but for now you’ll have to be patient on that. As for me getting back to watching new movies, as soon as I regroup, I hope I can get back in the swing of that and share some great content.
In the meantime please tell me why I can’t find tinsel anywhere.. oh that’s right thanks TikTok.
I also can’t find mini candy canes, I have a major jones for them right now.
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screenmaven · 2 years ago
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Happy Thanksgiving ❤️
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screenmaven · 2 years ago
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Films I’ve Loved This Year
I have already written reviews on some of them (not seen in this post), that you can already read here. So make sure to also do that.
I’m completely laid out in bed extremely sick, I thought between the delusional fevers, bomb exploding headaches, and literally feeling like I’m dying, I’d share the other films I’ve absolutely enjoyed watching this year.
I started up a separate account via Instagram to just post film, but having multiples is beginning to be too much, so from now on any other film content aside from the blog here will be on @ starrymayx.
So to start off the list here we go…
These 90s “Noir” films started my whole new movie Escapades, and I’m so glad they did -
Bad Influence, Guilty As Sin, Pacific Heights, Whispers in The Dark, Dream Lover, Untamed Heart, White Palace
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Here are the others…
Thrashin - 1986
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Starring: Josh Brolin, Pamela Gidley
Brooke McCarter (RIP homie), Sherilyn Fenn, Robert Rusler, & Josh Richman
Anthony Kiedis + RHCP
Tony Hawk, Kevin Staab, Mike McGill, Jimmy Star
What I liked: There was so much awesomeness in this film and a feel good story of triumph. Basically it’s about two skateboarding gangs, having beef, mix in lots of skating, graffiti, punk rock aesthetics, and a love story, and you have yourself a pretty badass film. Plus they overcome their rivalry in the LA Massacre challenge, and there’s even several rat tails. 🤣 Definitely worth a watch!
I really wish I could skateboard. I would have been so rad. To all my skater friends and Bo’s over the years, mad respect. 🤘🏻
The House on Sorority Row - 1983
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Director: Mark Rosman
I swear Scream Queens was influenced by this film.
I really liked it. Loved the lighting, still had a seventies type feel, storyline was really good. Definitely a film to check out if you like really good horror, without all the super special effects.
*For any strobe light sensitive people* like myself out there, there is a scene where it’s wild,
Pump Up The Volume ✊🏻 1990
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Director Allan Moyle
This movie is 🔥 Definitely a pioneer for all things talk radio but from a non-narrative perspective. Films like this and indie radio programs paved the way for our now podcasts. I loved the way it was written, the development of the characters personal selves, and breaking the rules.
I love me some Christian Slater 💓
The soundtrack is also amazing!
From Richard Hell, Leonard Cohen, Beastie Boys, Ice T, & more! I’ll link the soundtrack in my stories.
*trigger warning: there is a scene that deals with suicide and those scenes always get me. So I wanted to mention that.
Out of Bounds - 1986
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Director- Richard Tuggle
Cinematography - Bruce Surtees
Starring: Anthony Michael Hall
Siouxsie and the Banshees 🤘🏻💓
& Meatloaf (in like 3 scenes)
What I liked: The cinematography of downtown LA & Venice Beach California, (actually the whole film is beautifully done). The 80’s colors, Dizz’s home, her style. The fact that Anthony Michael Hall was a badass hero, taking down a heroin drug man with his knife throwing skills. Really good film.
2 Days in The Valley - 1996
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Written and Directed by: John Herzfeld.
Starring: James Spader, Eric Stolz & Charlize Theron
Synopsis: 48 hours of intersecting lives and crimes in The Valley of Los Angeles.
Why I liked it: Artsy Cinematography, James Spader obviously, and the correlation of numerous parties all being connected, going through individual stuff but being thrown into the mix of chaos. Plus sunglasses just seem to add viable cred to it. Why are sunglasses so cool yet mysterious?
Shampoo - 1975
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Director: Hal Ashby
Starting Julie Christie, Goldie Hawn, & Warren Beatty
I throughly enjoyed this film mainly due to the Jim Morrison/Sharon Tate style vibes it gave off throughout, and all the stylish decor/fashion. The Morrison looking guy played by (Warren Beatty) is basically a lover to many of his women hair clients (he does hair).
I really appreciate the 70’s swank and aesthetic appeal in this film. I’m also obsessed with Julie Christie’s glam Tate starlet look and I wish I could pull off bangs! Goldie Hawn is also in here and a younger Carrie Fisher.
From the 70s eye shadow, purple outfit I want, the main girls style, glamorous hair, river grotto, la house party with body paint and strobe lights (which that part I had to turn away - sensitive), it still rocked.
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Based in the LA canyon/hills it’s definitely worth a watch to see the web of desire and aesthetic unfold. Keep your eye out for the creepy art in one of the scenes that just didn’t quite belong. 😳
Additionally there was some dialogue between two parties in the kitchen about questioning the lead male’s (hairstylist) orientation, and the f word was used a couple times. Didn’t like that part.
Really glad we’ve evolved on how we should identify people and what’s right to say and not to. A person can be gay or even not, but using derogatory terminology to hurt them is very low par. If you still do that. Stop.
Chopping Mall - 1986
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Director: Jim Wynorski
Mall Location: Sherman Oaks Galleria
I loved this film. For reals.
Nothing better than a mall unleashing new technology security robots, only to go horribly wrong. Which I already knew where it was going as soon as it started 😂
Anyways a group of mall employee friends and two others throw a party in a bedding home store and get freaky - typical 80s horror, which I love. Then basically the robots go crazy and savage, hunting down all of them in a terminator/stranger things vibe kind of way. The aesthetic, 80s style, and scenery are very appealing, all the way down to even the playboy underwear from Miss Virgina Slims herself. Camel ciggs just won’t cut it. 😂
Lots of greats here, and I hope you check them out if you haven’t seen them.
Happy Filming 😘
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Rest in Heaven Sweet Matthew
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This one hurts 💔💔💔😞
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Phantom of The Mall Eric’s Revenge - Film Review
1989 Horror
Directed By: Richard Friedman
Starring: Derek Rydell, Rob Estes, Pauly Shore, Kari Whitman, Kimber Sissons, Gregory Scott Cummings, & Morgan Fairchild
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Hi! It’s been a minute since I’ve written a blog film review, cause life has been life, but I’m back with this gem of a film.
I love 80s movies and malls. Malls not so much now, but that time period of malls… yes. Probably, cause I frequented them all my life and even worked In them. Nothing like their neon lights and aesthetics to get me in the film mood.
So, we have a movie about a phantom menace, seeking revenge on this mall because it’s his personal vendetta (watch to find out why). This phantom (Eric)’s girlfriend Melody gets a job at this new mall with her friends. You can’t work at the mall without your friends!
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Needless to say the grand opening gets crazy. The phantom lurks around in the air vent tunnels and underground sewer, like a ninja turtle. He’s also a very skilled martial artist and fighter. Again, hence Ninja Turtle! Anyways, he kills a bunch of people on his vendetta quest, and becomes somewhat reunited with his girlfriend, after leaving gifts for her in her work locker, and car. Gotta love orchids. 👀
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Mac’s dad from Always Sunny (Gregory Scott) is the real villain in this story, which makes it so cool to reference Mac’s dad pre jail, if you watch Always Sunny 😂. There was even a scene with him and Rob Estes in a Sam Goody, that brought back some nostalgia feels, (By the way I worked there in college).
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Eric does all this crazy stuff for revenge in hopes he’d be able to get back with his true love Melody, yet she falls for the reporter played by Estes. Personally, if my so called boyfriend who apparently died a tragic death, really didn’t die and he came back to avenge his death, I sure wouldn’t tell him I didn’t love him no more and actually love someone else. That’s really shitty tbh. I was like Melody, not the time and place for that kind of talk. People are dying?!! True, Eric might be crazy on this revenge spree, but I kinda felt bad for his character.
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Bringing Pauly Shore into the mix selling ice cream and driving a security motorcycle, just brings in the campy slice of heaven needed for a great film. Plus he dances! I also can’t forget to mention the music from Stan Bush was really rocking!! Movie soundtracks make the film.
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I throughly enjoyed this. Go give it a watch for there’s even more to see and experience, that I haven’t mentioned.
Feel free to message me your thoughts via my Instagram @ starrymayx and check out more content there.
Until next time!
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