tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post5388489889447992738..comments2024-03-05T21:05:36.848-05:00Comments on CommentaramaFilms: Film Friday: Better Off Dead (1985)AndrewPricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-7315693917617908092013-11-11T17:35:04.991-05:002013-11-11T17:35:04.991-05:00Koshcat, Interestingly, you know how the Euros alw...Koshcat, Interestingly, you know how the Euros always claim we're prudes and how we don't allow sex on television? There is a show on HBO right now (it's either <i>Tudors</i> or <i>White Queen</i>) and they are actually editing out the sex scenes in the British version, but not the American version. Apparently, we're not so prude after all.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-17923093769712652642013-11-11T15:22:42.500-05:002013-11-11T15:22:42.500-05:00Probably wasn't even her pubes anyway. Probab...Probably wasn't even her pubes anyway. Probably just a merkin to avoid the dredded X rating.Koshcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00552108950848576633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-19585766296752826622013-11-10T13:04:01.242-05:002013-11-10T13:04:01.242-05:00Same here, I quote this film all the time.Same here, I quote this film all the time.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-58553426041281914702013-11-10T12:33:03.822-05:002013-11-10T12:33:03.822-05:00Quote this move at least once a week.
Count me in...Quote this move at least once a week.<br /><br />Count me in on the "Last American Virgin" dislike...I recall it being utterly depressing. If I needed to see a girl's privates I could always count on HBO's Hitchhiker series. :)Outlaw13https://www.blogger.com/profile/17232117096525959967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-54401191033083591612013-11-10T02:06:53.932-05:002013-11-10T02:06:53.932-05:00Eric, I'm amazed how often it's difficult ...Eric, I'm amazed how often it's difficult to get a good soundtrack. Even the <i>Better Off Dead</i> soundtrack was lacking... though I eventually found most of the missing pieces on Napster back when it was free.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-12634793093078299482013-11-10T01:49:52.332-05:002013-11-10T01:49:52.332-05:00If only Sixteen Candles would have had a proper so...If only Sixteen Candles would have had a proper soundtrack released.EricPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-45869856427736702572013-11-08T20:07:29.155-05:002013-11-08T20:07:29.155-05:00Just to add, I hate the region thing. It's ve...Just to add, I hate the region thing. It's very annoying.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-86100333940504159602013-11-08T20:00:41.433-05:002013-11-08T20:00:41.433-05:00Eric, All the 80's films had great soundtracks...Eric, All the 80's films had great soundtracks. I don't hear much in the way of soundtracks today though.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-1596564918597414522013-11-08T18:57:07.794-05:002013-11-08T18:57:07.794-05:00This is why I'm pondering buying a region-free...This is why I'm pondering buying a region-free player. <a href="http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Arrow Video</a> in the UK is doing some great work. It doesn't bother me when it's a foreign film but when they do better releases of American films, I take umbrage.<br /><br />Their upcoming <i>Big Trouble in Little China</i> release has more extras than ours does, and rumor has it they're doing a special edition of Joe Dante's <i>The 'burbs</i>, and I don't see Universal rushing to give that film the same love in this country. :-)<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-6398676101679674362013-11-08T18:49:16.580-05:002013-11-08T18:49:16.580-05:00I stand (or sit as it is) humbly corrected. You...I stand (or sit as it is) humbly corrected. You'd think someone who works in international subtitling would know better. I am also now sad I won't be hearing Roth's commentary any time soon.EricPhttp://www.threedonia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-9483130282027289242013-11-08T18:35:51.620-05:002013-11-08T18:35:51.620-05:00Eric -
Are they? I'm pretty sure Blu-Rays ar...Eric - <br /><br />Are they? I'm pretty sure Blu-Rays are region-coded like DVDs (three regions: A, B, and C).<br /><br />This particular Blu-Ray is "region B" only. My PlayStation3 won't play it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-23911075161693499932013-11-08T18:32:22.660-05:002013-11-08T18:32:22.660-05:00With commentary from uber-fan Eli Roth, too. Thank...With commentary from uber-fan Eli Roth, too. Thank God Blu-Rays are region-free.EricPhttp://www.threedonia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-23016058204149983922013-11-08T18:23:04.645-05:002013-11-08T18:23:04.645-05:00The only thing I remember about The Last American ...The only thing I remember about <i>The Last American Virgin</i>, aside from the heartbreaking ending, is the random dick-measuring contest scene. No male nudity (thank God) but it just comes out of nowhere... pardon the expression. It's like, "Hey, it's time for the contest!" :-)<br /><br />The DVD release in this country from MGM is full-frame and bare-bones but Europe got a packed Special Edition Blu-Ray. Go figure!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-73217806236391973362013-11-08T17:34:09.112-05:002013-11-08T17:34:09.112-05:00I can't understand all the hate/dislike for La...I can't understand all the hate/dislike for Last American Virgin. Maybe I related too much to Gary. Maybe a 13-year-old's memories of watching a rated R movie on HBO when spending the night at a friend's house still linger too much. Maybe-- Oh, who am I kidding? I was 13 and it had a lot of T&A, a great collection of hits and not-so-hits from the early 80s, and a quick shot of Ms. Franklin's pubes. Yes, I was that simple (probably still am) ... and I will fight any red-blooded American male who says they're different. ;-)<br /><br />wahsatchmo, with you to a certain degree on Say Anything souring with age. Still love all things Dobler (and the mighty tunes), but that final act with John Mahoney's storyline just drags everything down with it. Cameron Crowe's first directorial effort, though, so it's ultimately forgivable even if it fell flat with all the momentum of the first two acts. <br /><br />Regardless, with Class, Sixteen Candles, Better Off Dead, The Sure Thing, Tapeheads, Say Anything, and his bit role in Stand by Me, Cusack was the soundtrack of my middle school through late 20s. Bummer his politics dominate too much of my opinion of him these days, but Hot Tub Time Machine was a better than expected reminder why he used to be an automatic reason for me to see a movie.EricPhttp://www.threedonia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-39680130039539924672013-11-08T17:22:58.479-05:002013-11-08T17:22:58.479-05:00wahsatchmo, LOL! Nice link. He definitely has so...wahsatchmo, LOL! Nice link. He definitely has some great lines in this film. The 7 years things is hilarious. And my whole family calls him "Booger" too.<br /><br />I haven't seen <i>Say Anything</i> since it was in theaters, but I liked it then. I'm not sure what I think about it today. As for his other movies, I have liked some and disliked some. The problem I have with him is that he seems to be a really nasty person and that's been creeping into his films for a while now. Lane Myer was likable, but a lot of his recent characters have been easier to hate than to like.<br /><br />On <i>1408</i>, I wanted to like that, but it just felt like there was nothing at all new about it. It felt like a total rip off of other films to me, which is too bad because it was beautifully shot and nicely acted.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-34976258773394602412013-11-08T17:13:38.498-05:002013-11-08T17:13:38.498-05:00TJ, I like One Crazy Summer a good deal, but it...TJ, I like <i>One Crazy Summer</i> a good deal, but it's definitely not as good as this one.<br /><br />I love <i>Real Genius</i>! I will definitely review that one. :)AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-20406345252089572572013-11-08T17:12:26.741-05:002013-11-08T17:12:26.741-05:00Koshcat, I LOVE the Camero. If I ever collected ol...Koshcat, I LOVE the Camero. If I ever collected old cars, that is one I would definitely want.<br /><br />On <i>The Last American Virgin</i>, I haven't actually seen it. From the sound of it, I should.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-85599611040160225612013-11-08T17:11:18.499-05:002013-11-08T17:11:18.499-05:00Eric, I never grow tired of this one either. It&#...Eric, I never grow tired of this one either. It's just such a great film and all the lines still make me laugh.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-63046675502850019612013-11-08T17:10:17.385-05:002013-11-08T17:10:17.385-05:00Sorry folks, busy day. I'm glad to see so muc...Sorry folks, busy day. I'm glad to see so much love for this film!AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-80023070809514582502013-11-08T17:01:43.888-05:002013-11-08T17:01:43.888-05:00Truly one of the classic Cusack comedies. I always...Truly one of the classic Cusack comedies. I always refer to Curtis Armstrong as "Booger" (unfairly) because of his role in Revenge of the Nerds, but he has some of the greatest lines in this movie.<br /><br />"Lane, I have been going to this high school for seven and a half years. I'm no dummy."<br /><br />Oh, what the hell. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HCgtKFJVd8" rel="nofollow">Here.</a><br /><br />Cusack is at his deadpan best in this, e.g. writing a check to the daughter of his dad's business partner in lieu of a a date. Plus that Camaro SS. Ooooh. A little repair montage with Howard Jones playing in the background, who can't love that?<br /><br />I love <i>Gross Point Blank</i> for different reasons, and have grown to dislike <i>Say Anything</i> for some unknown reason. I didn't care about <i>High Fidelity</i>, but I liked <i>1408</i>. I'm as randomly fickle about Cusack movies as he is about creating coherent thoughts on Twitter.wahsatchmohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990668466361072408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-6953885938559644992013-11-08T16:25:32.912-05:002013-11-08T16:25:32.912-05:00My husband and I love this movie. I liked One Cra...My husband and I love this movie. I liked One Crazy Summer as well, though not as much as this one.<br /><br />Another film from the 80's that we just love is Real Genius with Val Kilmer. Perhaps you can do a review of that one some time ;)TJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-1507193833017612192013-11-08T14:47:14.764-05:002013-11-08T14:47:14.764-05:00I love this movie. It come out when I was in high...I love this movie. It come out when I was in high school so my friends and I really connected, especially since my best friend had a '67 Camero. It is one of my favorite movies of all time.<br /><br />It has been awhile since I last saw "The Last American Virgin". It wasn't a bad film but not an enjoyable one. The biggest problem may be the ending. He spends all that time supporting her and then catches her whoring with an asshole again. I think it was too real because I had had similar experiences in HS and college. Nice girl, treated like crap by guy, spend time talking and supporting (being a good friend), see her date another ass. Today that is called "friend zoned". I don't think it had a name back then.Koshcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00552108950848576633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-80962397760485397212013-11-08T14:32:43.450-05:002013-11-08T14:32:43.450-05:00Eric - she's what got me to thinking about &qu...Eric - she's what got me to thinking about "Virgin". That movie is wrong on so many levels - only one of which are that certain scenes with her come across more as a documentary than a movie plot. It's not a movie scene, but the recording of the sexual expoitation of a young hollywood actress. djskithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13497045723185560102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-69646357730975463012013-11-08T14:04:30.788-05:002013-11-08T14:04:30.788-05:00Will never tire of this movie, from multiple times...Will never tire of this movie, from multiple times in the whole two weeks it lasted at the local theatre, to continuing to watch at least once a year. Great review, AP, and noted thanks for not bringing us over. You most certainly are not a waste of a perfectly good white boy, and I will be sure to destroy a garage door sometime this weekend in your honor. <br /><br />Nice mention of Last American Virgin, too, djskit ... also starring Diane Franklin, AKA the tri-fecta queen of 80s teen alterna-comedies (Ms. Ringwald's all well and good, but so conventional).<br /><br />More useless Hughes crossover trivia: a classroom scene appearance from Cuasck's nerd buddy Cliff from Sixteen Candles.EricPhttp://www.threedonia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059293386881623259.post-77702634984778083392013-11-08T12:24:25.417-05:002013-11-08T12:24:25.417-05:00djskit, This one flew under the radar, and if any ...djskit, This one flew under the radar, and if any of our readers haven't seen it, they should. Yeah, the claymation is pretty funny. It works... it shouldn't, but it does.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.com