Issue 4

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Issue 4 – May 2009

Hey there, readers! Talking toasters, boogie men, marningritas and muppets...just a few things that appear in this month’s issue. We introduce a new feature of book vs. film, put one of my favourite actors in the Spotlight and introduce you to a new writer for The Reel World! Keep it Reel!

Films of the Month

STAFF

• The Brave Little Toaster • Belleville Rendez-Vous

Catherine Benham – clerical assistant, rabid film fan. I like to watch pretty much anything and share my thoughts with anyone that will listen.

Spotlight - Bill Paxton • The Man • The Roles

TV Treasury

Rob Potter – A fellow film fan who happened to get in contact with me to see if he could write a piece for the newsletter.

• The "Parts" • "Elephant" Parts

Page vs. Screen • American Psycho

CONTACT ME... [email protected] www.thereelworlduk.com

Delve into DVD • The Nightmare Before Christmas • Muppets From Space

Suggestions, comments...all are welcome!

FILMS OF THE MONTH You’re pretty safe with Disney films. Fun songs, usually a relationship involved and a happy ending. But in 1987, you had The Brave Little Toaster. When it was made it went to the Sundance Film Festival where it was a hit but still failed to find a distributor. Later, Disney picked it up and showed it on their channel but were quick to disown it when they realised it wasn’t exactly their ‘thing’. But why, you ask? What’s so different about this animation? On the surface, BLT is a Homeward Bound for household appliances. Toaster leads her friends on an adventure to the big city to find their master when they figure he’s not coming back to collect them. What ensues is a journey filled with songs and peril…like most Disney movies. I was a big fan of this film when I was a kid but it wasn’t until I watched it again recently that I realised what a controversial and haunting film it really is. As with most animations, there are jokes and nods to things that only adults would get but there’s something deeper at work here. There are some not so subtle drug references thrown in and a particularly daunting nightmare that the toaster has featuring an all too menacing clown (I realise now it’s probably down to this film that I don’t really like clowns). However, two parts really stand out for me in not belonging to a kids film. The first is quite early on when Toaster meets a flower that becomes attached to its reflection on Toaster. She pushes it away and then makes a run from its affection. The flower then dies from her rejection. It’s a really random moment, even the animation is slightly more sophisticated and mature for that shot. The whole film is really about rejection and the different ways of handling it and this was almost a representation of suicide! The other part is at the end in the scrap yard. The magnet would be considered the main villain of the film as its sole purpose is to destroy and it has no emotion. There’s a song during this scene called ‘Worthless’ (one of the highlights) and on closer inspection, can be viewed as a scathing look at social minorities and stereotypes e.g. the celebrity, elderly etc. Once again, this song demonstrates how certain people feel rejected or let down by their community. Further to the rejection theme is the idea of old vs. new. There is one scene that focuses on a showdown between the new technology against our traditional appliances but at the same time mocking itself. Most people I know that have seen this film when they were younger found it quite sinister, it’s usually between the clown, the air conditioner unit or the giant magnet. What first appears to be a fun, adventure film is actually quite a dark and depressing look at a world that seems to be full of disappointments. If you have already seen the film a long time ago, I urge you to watch it again with an older pair of eyes. If you have never had the pleasure, please check it out! It’s a wonderful film.

WARNING! This piece is analytical and may ruin a first time viewing experience.

Director: Jerry Rees Writer: Thomas M. Disch (based on his book) CastToaster Lampy Kirby Radio

Deanna Oliver Timothy Stack Thurl Ravenscroft Jon Lovitz

“North by North-West. Look out for low-flying aircraft.” -

Radio

FILMS OF THE MONTH

Director: Sylvain Chomet Writer: Sylvain Chomet CastBeatrice Bonifassi Lina Boudreau Jean-Claude Donda

Now it may surprise you that there are animated films out there, somewhere hiding in the corner of non mainstream cinema, that do not come from the walking, fuzzy, child loving Pixar monolith that rules the animation world with an iron fist. Yes, before the days of Monster's Inc and Finding Nemo, there was animation that wasn't full blown CGI, where people didn't strive for realism, more an artistic style that matched their stories and had enough charm to fill a hundred Buzz Lightyear's. I'm talking of days of wonder, excitement and unpredictability. I'm talking of the days of Belleville Rendez-vous. Now lets get the hard, indigestible cold lumps of unfamiliarity out the ways before I brainwash you with praise about this film. First off, it's almost completely dialogue free choosing instead to fill the film with sounds and noises that do more to define the characters than pages and pages of monologuing. Secondly, half of the dialogue that is spoken is in French. Lastly, the film only has about 8 characters, of which about 4 are named, the main character being totally obsessed with bikes. Ok, so the word ‘unconventional’ hardly does the film justice but never fear, the end result is both fascinating and brilliant. The story revolves around Champion, a kid who relentlessly trains for the Tour de France with the help of his loyal grandma and overweight dog Bruno. During the final stages of the race, Champion and some of his fellow bikers are kidnapped and it's up to Bruno and the grandma to save him from the shadowy figures of Belleville Rendez-Vous (A surreal impression of 1930s-1950s Manhattan). Now, if an old old woman and a ridiculously fat dog sound like unlikely heroes then you're probably right but it's the way they're depictured that will win your heart over. In one fantastic scene, the grandma chases a ship across the ocean in a pedalo, it's as hilarious as it is heartwarming. Along the journey, the couple will also meet a variety of strange and wonderful people such as a trio of women that love to eat toads and some mafia types that have backs the size of wardrobes. But I can already hear you asking how the film works if there is practically no dialogue? Well, it simply works as a double whammy of sound and animation. The way each character is drawn instantly triggers certain emotions relevant to that character, the shadowy CIAa-like goons in the black glasses, the horrendously fat women of Belleville and their stick thin husbands. Every aspect of the personality is somehow manifested in their drawing and then exaggerated all the way up to 11. The sound is also essential in providing not only crucial characterization but hilarity also. Around 50% of what the grandma comes out with is her 1-2 of her whistle and this can pretty much be used to supply all the relevant emotion needed. It's storytelling boiled down to it's simplest form and is used magically throughout. Do not however let the tag of 'Animation' fool you. This film is solely meant for adults although it doesn't feature any sex and violence. It is so jam packed with satire that blink and you may miss a ridiculously fat American kid but even if you look past that, Belleville Rendez-vous is a delight on so many levels. It's not simply a matter of if it will win you over, rather than when. WORDS BY ROBERT POTTER

SPOTLIGHT You may not know the name but I would guarantee that the majority of movie-goers will have seen him in at least one film. He’s a great character actor although often relegated to minor characters. He started his career working with Roger Corman as a crew member, helping to create sets. Corman noticed his hard-working attitude and erratic charisma and introduced him to another of his acquaintances, James Cameron. This meeting would prove to be one of the most important in his career as Paxton and Cameron would collaborate on no less than 5 films together. He had a brief appearance in Terminator, heard Rose’s story about the Titanic and even went on a real expedition to the Titanic wreck with Cameron in Ghosts of the Abyss. However, it is his portrayal of Private Hudson in the excellent Aliens, that he is often most recognised for. This is a fine example of how amazing Bill can be when he is given free rein of the character and can really immerse himself in the situation. He’s such a worthless character for the majority of the film but he has some cracking lines and you just have to feel sorry for the guy. He followed this up with the equally brilliant role of Severen in vampire movie Near Dark. Nearly lost to the world due to its ultimate failure at the box office, this movie reunites Bill, Lance Henriksen and Janette Goldstein from Aliens and is another wildly out of control character. I have found that Bill often gets given roles that most people could play. His turns in blockbusters such as Twister, Mighty Joe Young and Tombstone are good but don’t really demonstrate his individual ability to embrace a role and make it truly memorable. Roles such as Severen I couldn’t imagine anyone else playing (which is partly why I’m so concerned about a Near Dark remake!). When Bill gets a character such as that, it really is something to behold. He has however proven his worth as a leading man in the more independent features. A Simple Plan is a fine example of his more subtle acting skills. The relationship between his character and Billy Bob Thornton’s character is so understated and tender, it really adds to the climax. He’s always had an interest in directing, starting young when he directed a music video and has progressed to films in recent years. His directorial debut was horror Frailty which is a fantastically sinister movie. Very little gore, intense performances and a confident approach to the filming. You wouldn’t think it was someone’s first attempt at direction. I’d also recommend listening to any of his commentary tracks as they are fun and informative, especially the interaction between everyone on the Aliens track.

Born: William Archibald Paxton Date of Birth: 17th May 1955 Place of Birth: Fort Worth, Texas Height: 5’11” First Film: Crazy Mama Most Known For: Hudson in Aliens, being confused with Bill Pullman

As well as acting, Bill dabbled in music in the 80’s with his band Martini Ranch. Their album Holy Cow is a great listen if you can get hold of it with some quirky tunes. The music video for Reach also features appearances from Kathryn Bigalow (Near Dark director), Henriksen and Goldstein. Right now he is starring in the HBO show, Big Love about Mormon society and polygamy. It is on its third season and is still very popular. I enjoyed the first season but it seems that the UK never picked the second season up but it is still available on DVD.

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5 RECOMMENDED PERFORMANCES These are just my choices, not what I would call his best performances. Have I missed one of your favourites? Let me know and I’ll add it to next month’s issue!

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One of the coolest vampires around, Severen is a nononsense guy. A vicious attitude and no time for anyone outside the family. He acts as big brother but isn’t exactly a great role model. He has a fantastic cowboy look and is a real rebel causing trouble wherever and whenever he can. -Near Dark

1 Hudson is undoubtedly my favourite Bill character and one of my favourite characters ever. He is so irritating but such a true to life character. Going from cocky to cowardly in the space of a few minutes, he has some classic lines and brings so much energy to the film. It may take a few views to like him though. -Aliens

3 One of Bill’s more obscure roles, Coconut Pete is an absolute joy to behold. Owner of a pleasure island of sorts, he is a washed up Jimmy Buffet-type that no-one has ever really heard of. A good soul if a little worse for wear from the drug use of days passed. He cares about his staff and enjoys a good song and some games. -Club Dread

4 5 Simon is probably one of the sleaziest characters that Bill has played but you just have to feel sorry for the guy. He doesn’t really have a clue what he is getting himself into and can’t handle any of it. He’s so bumbling and pathetic but absolutely hilarious. In a film full of great material already, he is a definite highlight. -True Lies

Not a huge role but still a good one, Jerry Lambert is a cop with an attitude but a good sense of humour and commitment to his team. He has a good relationship with his partner although they constantly fight. Even though he isn’t in it for long, he makes his presence known. -Predator 2

TV TREASURY THIS MONTH WE’RE LOOKING AT... Something a little different this month. Rather than look at an actual series, I thought I’d share with you a series of projects that can’t be classed as movies or TV. In 1976, music videos didn’t really go beyond people standing around singing into a microphone. Michael Nesmith, however, saw the potential in developing the idea to help promote the songs. For his song ‘Rio’ he teamed up with friend and ad director William Dear to create a 7-minute video. This went around Europe and Rio ended up getting quite high in the UK charts. While over here, Nesmith noticed the chart shows and came up with the idea of music television (he would later be one of the key individuals in developing MTV). After Nesmith’s mother passed away, he was left half of her estate (she was the inventor of liquid paper) and was able to use some of this money to focus on another project. He made a 60 minute ‘video album’ called ‘”Elephant” Parts’ which consisted of music videos (including Rio) and comedy sketches. Nothing like this had ever been done before (and in all honesty, since) and was a big success. It was nominated for the first Music Video Grammy in 1981 which it subsequently won. It is considered one of the most important things to happen in the history of music videos. With the success of this, Nesmith later went on to develop it into a TV series known as ‘Television Parts’. It featured up and coming talent such as Jerry Seinfeld, Whoopie Goldberg and Gary Shandling and had some

great comedy in its 30 minute time slot but was sadly very short lived (Incidentally: Micky Dolenz directed an episode or two but these never made it to air). It has never been made available on VHS as a whole and the only parts I have seen are from what Nesmith’s website (www.videoranch.com) has made available. However, 2 ‘specials’ were released as a result of its popularity. There is ‘Home Companion’ which is available on DVD. This consists mainly of Nesmith’s material from Television Parts including some hilarious sketches as well as 4 songs all performed by himself ranging from the ridiculous “Chow Mein and Bowling” to the more touching tribute to Fred, Ginger and The Beatles “I’ll Remember You”. This has a short running time at 40minutes but the material is packed in there. The other release is the bizarrely titled “Dr. Duck’s Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce” which is composed mainly of non-Nesmith clips featuring some of the above

great comedy in its 30 minute time slot but was sadly very short lived (Incidentally: Micky Dolenz directed an episode or two but these never made it to air). It has never been made available on VHS as a whole and the only parts I have seen are from what Nesmith’s website (www.videoranch.com) has made available. However, 2 ‘specials’ were released as a result of its popularity. There is ‘Home Companion’ which is available on DVD. This consists mainly of Nesmith’s material from Television Parts including some hilarious sketches as well as 4 songs all performed by himself ranging from the ridiculous “Chow Mein and Bowling” to the more touching tribute to Fred, Ginger and The Beatles “I’ll Remember You”. This has a short running time at 40-minutes but the material is packed in there. The other release is the bizarrely titled “Dr. Duck’s Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce” which is composed mainly of non-Nesmith clips featuring some of the above mentioned people. Sadly, this is only available on VHS at present so I have not seen it myself. (If you have and would like to submit your own review, drop us an e-mail!). The comedy can be compared to the likes of Monty Python, Kids in the Hall or SNL. It is very silly but in a clever way, it’s well thought out and written and the performers (or players as they are credited) do a wonderful job. Nesmith has always had a quirky sense of humour and these projects allow him to really showcase that along with the other writers. All the songs can be found on various Nesmith albums. Most of the Elephant Parts content is from Infinite Rider on the Big Dogma with the exception of Rio which is from From A Radio Engine to the Photon Wing. The songs from Home Companion can be found on The Newer Stuff. If this is what MTV would have ended up being like, I would watch nothing else!

FOCUS EPISODE “Elephant” Parts

This is the first of the projects and is considered the best by most. It runs at a little over 60 minutes, features 6 songs and a 36 sketches varying in length. It opens with a parody of Nesmith’s hit ‘Joanne’ which sets the tone for the whole piece, random and totally silly. This leads into a cool introduction with Michael addressing the audience and then discussing the issue of gasoline prices. Ironically, this issue has come full circle and is still relevant today. There are stand-alone sketches and then some recurring sketches. We’ll look at the highlights of standalone ones first. There’s the Super Marine which is an hilarious take on how the navy perceived homosexuality and the beginning of the ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ campaign. Foundation for the Tragically Hip is a funny take on how adults perceive the younger generation. It also made the basis for a band of the same name. Elvis Drugs is a sketch which Nesmith admits was quite near the knuckle but he’s of the thought that if you’re going to do drugs, you can’t be immune to the criticism. Rock n’ Roll Hospital is one of my favourites, the example of Bee Gees disease is just hysterical. The Mariachi Translator is an infinitely quotable sketch that makes no sense but is excellent. Flying Lessons is another of my favourites, it’s so goofy and unexpected that it has to make you laugh. Wrong Apartment Bogart is a brilliant parody of old film noir movies where the detective reveals the whole plot, Agatha Christie style. Finally, possibly the most popular sketch in the piece is the Marningrita sketch. It coins this phrase and also Cof o’ Cuppee, the sketch actually goes on for several seconds longer than it should have as Michael couldn’t light the pad with the cigarette leading to some hilarious and completely random improvising. Of the recurring sketches, one of the highlights for me is the useless lounge singer who can’t get anything right. There’s also the Pirate Alphabet and other crazy scenes ‘just t

to prove a point!’. The songs are all great. ‘Crusin’ is probably the most famous and also possibly the first rap song to be sung by a Caucasian! ‘Tonite’ is Nesmith’s take on working in television and has some cool visual effects too. ‘Rio’ is a fine demonstration of early music video production. It incorporates dancing (choreographed and performed by Nancy Gregory), humour, costume changes and is a great tune. Although it isn’t mentioned in the credits, the song ‘Dance’ also features minus a music video. The DVD was originally released back in 1998 and featured a commentary track by Michael Nesmith. I haven’t had the fortune to listen to it but apparently it was just as random as the film itself and didn’t actually reference anything that appeared in screen at all! Elephant Parts was re-released on DVD and featured a brand new commentary track which is entertaining and this time informative also. It’s impressive that this has hardly dated, the comedy is just as sharp and relevant and the fashions don’t really make much of a difference to the piece as a whole. All the people involved in this would later take part in Television Parts but this is where they are really all on top form. It really does need to be seen to be believed and I know I have been a bit vague in the review but I don’t want to give away any of the gags! The DVD isn’t widely available and is best purchased from Videoranch direct.

FROM PAGE TO SCREEN This is the first of what I hope will be a semi-regular feature, taking place of our genre focus this month. More and more, Hollywood is looking to literature for film ideas even though it is the general consensus that they can never match the magic of the book. I have decided to look at some books that have been made into films and compare the two to see if the world would have been better off without an adaptation. My first analysis is on Brett Easton Ellis’ book, American Psycho. As would be expected, the book goes into much more detail surrounding Patrick Bateman. We focus more on his co-workers and (more importantly) his family. We get introduced to his brother Sean (main character of Rules of Attraction) and his days at school. This gives a bit more of a solid background to Bateman, makes him less ethereal. It is written in first person which is incredibly effective, it makes it more amusing and a lot more horrific. It allows you to really get inside the head of a serial killer. What I found most interesting was that you understand things the same as him, if he mis-hears something, you mis-hear it too. Some chapters end in the middle of a thought as he loses consciousness. It intensifies the possibility of his insanity and amazingly makes you feel bad for him at times. There’s a fantastic moment near the end when he really begins to lose his grip on reality where the prose changes mid-sentence from first person to third. It’s a real jolt to the reader and shows how unstable Bateman really is. One thing I particularly noticed about the book was the degree of violence. It’s obvious that it’s going to be graphic but I have never read anything quite like it. Having it told in first person really accentuates it, forces you to notice every little detail and more horrifically, take pleasure in it just as Bateman does. It’s so detailed because he has a morbid fascination in what he does. Some of the torture scenes last a whole chapter and are really drawn out and then the next chapter will be more light-hearted. One brilliant part of the book that had to be omitted from the film are the chapters devoted solely to Bateman’s music addiction. There will be a whole chapter dedicated to the history of Genesis or Huey Lewis and the News which totally changes the tempo and gives Bateman a more human quality.

I am a big fan of this film, I think it handled the material brilliantly. The book begged to be put on the screen with such a complex character but the actual content could have been severely mishandled. Instead of focusing on it more as a horror, it was made more as a thriller, a character piece. Surprisingly, the gore is kept to a minimum and a lot of the violence is only suggested at or done out of shot. Several elements were left out but it doesn’t impede the plot. I think the main benefit the film had was having Christian Bale in the lead role. He plays Bateman on so many levels that it’s just a whirlwind, you don’t know what to expect from him next. He allows you to feel sorry for him and then he’ll totally repulse you only to suck you in again a few moments later. The ending is a highlight for me, when he totally loses control, it’s such an intense performance that it just blew my mind. Unfortunately, a lot of Bateman’s background was lost in the transfer but I think it actually works with the different approach, Bateman becomes a much more detached character, easier to observe. There are also some moments that are absolutely hilarious! You wouldn’t think it but they managed to convey a lot of the dark humour from the book very well on screen with Bateman’s confusion and disconnection from everything around him. I like that they kept it in first person, that there is a narration so as not to complicate reality and imagination. Just like Patrick, we aren’t entirely sure what is actually happening and we never do find out, it’s left to the audience to make their own assumptions. I’m not sure why some of the characters names were changed in the translation as it doesn’t make any difference. It’s easier to remember that it is set in the 80’s with the film because of the props and this allows you to focus a little more on the yuppie culture aspect too.

The Verdict: A draw. The two mediums are wildly different and both need to be experienced. The book is one of the best I have read but I can honestly say I don’t think I could have gotten through the whole thing had I not seen the film first, it really is quite heavy going at times but well worth reading for its ingenuity. If I really, really had to choose, it would probably be book.

DELVE INTO This month’s DVD’s are:  

The Nightmare Before Christmas (2-Disc Special Edition) Muppets From Space

Title: The Nightmare Before Christmas Director: Henry Selick Cast: Chris Sarandon, Danny Elfman, Catherine O’Hara, Ken Page Format: DVD Extras: Commentary, galleries

shorts,

making-of,

Other: Subtitles Region: Region 2 (also available in Region 1)

The Nightmare Before Christmas has had its fair share of DVD releases but this is the best so far. Now a two-disc set in includes a brand new commentary track and a making of. Previously, there had been a commentary with just director Henry Selick on the track. While interesting enough, a lot of people felt that Tim Burton should have been involved with the yak-track and now their wishes have been granted. But not only do we have the edition of Burton but composer extraordinaire, Danny Elfman as well. Nightmare is as much his film as Burton’s as it is really his music and his vocals for Jack Skellington that make the film. But was it worth it? They are both enlightening and it’s nice to get background to where ideas and characters came from which is something Selick could never provide. It also takes a closer look at the song development which is good but I think the voice cast are quite neglected. This also goes for the making-of. It goes into a lot of interesting detail of the production, design and animation but nothing after that like the recording or scoring which would have been nice. It was also filmed at the time of making. An extra you might think to skip past is actually really interesting and that is the Holiday Mansion feature. In Disney, there is an attraction known as the Haunted Mansion and around the Christmas season it gets transformed into a Nightmare Before Christmas theme and the extra gives you a tour and also goes behind the scenes on how they made it which is interesting. My favourite extra was also included in the previous edition, the Tim Burton short, Vincent. It’s a wonderfully sinister short film about a young boy who wants to be Vincent Price (narrated with great effect by the man himself). It has the very gothic style that Burton brings to his films now and shows that he was always going to be a quirky but talented director. The other short, Frankenweenie, is not as good and feels a little more amateurish but is still good to have on this edition. The DVD also includes various galleries of sketches and production photos which are interesting but seem to dominate much of the second disc which is a shame. There is also a feature which has Christopher Lee (also a Burton alumni) reading the original story. I’ve said before that I am not a Blu-Ray fan BUT I will say that if you can get this in Hi-Def then I would recommend it. This is a film that really pops, it’s so clear and bright that I feel it is one of the few that will really benefit from a Blu-Ray presentation.

DELVE INTO The Muppets are a favourite of a lot of people but they took an hiatus during the 80’s and came back with some great movies in the 90’s. This isn’t the best of the bunch but it is still great fun and focuses more on newer characters or the often neglected. Instead of Kermit taking the lead, it is Gonzo and side-kick Rizzo who are the focus.

Title: Muppets From Space Director: Cast: The Muppets, Jeffrey Tambor Format: DVD Extras: Commentary, outtakes, music video Other: Region: Region 1 (also available in Region 2)

This was one of the first DVD’s I ever owned. Yes, it’s that old and it has never been re-released with any other extras. To be honest, there probably aren’t any extras to be added. However, I had to include it in the newsletter simply because it has one of my favourite commentary tracks on a DVD ever. But before that, we have a music video which is fairly standard, nothing hugely interesting there. There are also some outtakes which are amusing featuring both the human and muppet cast messing up their lines or getting into trouble. Back to the commentary, then. It features the director, Kermit the Frog, Rizzo the Rat and Gonzo. Yeah, you heard me, a Muppet commentary! It’s a lot of fun but surprisingly it is quite informative too. It was also the first time I saw the commentators while watching the movie as they are represented at the bottom of the screen in shadow as if they were in a cinema watching the movie with us. Kids and adults alike will enjoy it as there a jokes for all ages, just like the film really. One problem with doing the commentary like this though is that there is rarely a mention of the actually Muppet talent as the Muppets wouldn’t think to acknowledge it. There are some amusing references over the credits but that is all. I think this is a shame because so much physical effort goes into making these films and then they don’t get any recognition for it. Maybe, in the future, they could have two commentaries, one featuring the Muppet actors such as Frank Oz and David Goelz. You should be able to find this for a reasonable price as it’s so old so I would highly recommend giving it a looksee purely for the inventive and original commentary.

...AND THE REST MATCH THE BILL PAXTON QUOTE TO THE CHARACTER

The Brave Little Toaster is available on DVD but sadly does not come with any extras as of yet. Belleville Rendez-Vous is also available.

a) Severen – Near Dark b) Hudson – Aliens c) Simon – True Lies d) Morgan Earp – Tombstone e) Hank Mitchell – A Simple Plan f) Chet Donnelly – Weird Science g) Coconut Pete – Club Dread

Answers: 1c, 2f, 3a, 4b, 5e, 6g, 7d

1. “I’m nothing. I’m navel lint!” 2. “Do you realise it’s snowing in my room godammit!?” 3. “It’s finger lickin’ good!” 4. “We’re on an express elevator to hell. Goin’ down!” 5. “You work for the American Dream, you don’t steal it.” 6. “You think Eddie Money has to put up with this shit!?” 7. “Remember what I said about people seein’ a bright light before they die? It ain’t true, I can’t see a damn thing.”

Well, that’s all for this month. Join me in June when we analyse whether a remake is necessary to a classic film, we take a look at a much loved western series and have more films of the month! Want to see something featured in an upcoming issue, drop me an e-mail. There is no method to my madness so whether the topic is old or new, obscure or wellknown, it doesn’t matter! [email protected] www.thereelworlduk.com