tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118574901486983093.post1291615555788201693..comments2024-03-03T10:32:45.969-08:00Comments on Mr. Peel's Sardine Liqueur: And Dream It Never EndsMr. Peel aka Peter Avellinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10553482286909862975noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118574901486983093.post-56965535247098723552010-10-17T14:05:47.128-07:002010-10-17T14:05:47.128-07:00I showed this film for week during my stint as a p...I showed this film for week during my stint as a projectionist (1976-7). It's a great one to see in a movie theater. Wonderful write-up -- it takes me back to that period. Thanks for this.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118574901486983093.post-50463017293313031952010-08-19T15:27:17.195-07:002010-08-19T15:27:17.195-07:00Suddenly I'm beginning to think that listening...Suddenly I'm beginning to think that listening to some Paul Williams may be just the thing to brighten my day...Mr. Peel aka Peter Avellinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10553482286909862975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118574901486983093.post-39534756659489259282010-08-16T09:22:50.541-07:002010-08-16T09:22:50.541-07:00In hipster and music geek circles, Paul Williams i...In hipster and music geek circles, Paul Williams is certainly cool again and has been for several years. But to each his or her own...<br /><br />If you dig the tunes here, or Williams in general, I urge you to seek out his SOMEDAY MAN LP, which was reissued a few years back by Collector's Choice. It's a brilliant slice of late '60s AM pop. I think the physical CD may be OOP now, but it's available via iTunes.Ned Merrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15436251586131278302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118574901486983093.post-68129749061898947532010-08-12T16:44:13.905-07:002010-08-12T16:44:13.905-07:00Beveridge--
Gee, isn't Paul Williams kind of ...Beveridge--<br /><br />Gee, isn't Paul Williams kind of cool? I guess if the film were set in a deliberately realistic environment I'd have that problem but in context I think he works pretty great. Hope you give it another try!Mr. Peel aka Peter Avellinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10553482286909862975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118574901486983093.post-18811624971096564022010-08-12T12:13:45.033-07:002010-08-12T12:13:45.033-07:00I haven't seen this since the 70s (since it wa...I haven't seen this since the 70s (since it was released?), but I'm afraid I couldn't take it seriously at all - Paul Williams is just so lumpy and uncool. It was like casting Neil Sedaka as a gang boss. Or like "Girls' Town", where Mel Torme is supposed to be a menacing hotrod delinquent.<br /><br />But I'll watch it again, on your recommendation.<br /><br />BTW, I saw it on a double bill with "Greaser's Palace", which I remember enjoying a lot.Beveridge D. Spenserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12236771609113409521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118574901486983093.post-27842507217780071242010-08-10T21:48:38.180-07:002010-08-10T21:48:38.180-07:00Emily!--
Great to hear from you. That sounds like...Emily!--<br /><br />Great to hear from you. That sounds like an amazing screening at the Nuart. I look forward to seeing this in a theater myself some day. Thanks very much for your wonderful message, it really brought a smile to my face.Mr. Peel aka Peter Avellinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10553482286909862975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118574901486983093.post-40684146355502413162010-08-09T19:06:32.258-07:002010-08-09T19:06:32.258-07:00hello mr. peel - so glad to see you finally (re-wa...hello mr. peel - so glad to see you finally (re-watched) POTP!! I have gushed about it enough but have to mention here that I did see it in the theatre (one time at the Nuart at a midnight screening where the projectionist made a last-minute arrival, carrying both reels and huffing and puffing as the audience chanted 'WE WANT SWAN!") + the second, at the aero theatre with Paul Williams onhand to explain that the stage version would involve...Melissa Manchester? <br /><br />By now you must agree how "Depalma" POTP is - from the newreel timeline typed on the screen to the signature split scenes as well as a efficient usage of William Finley from film to film...I can't tell you how pleased I am that you love it too!Emhttp://www.emily-ryan.nunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118574901486983093.post-73358528195001363662010-08-04T23:19:12.735-07:002010-08-04T23:19:12.735-07:00Ned--
What a strange and amazing night that must ...Ned--<br /><br />What a strange and amazing night that must have been. I hope to see PHANTOM in a theater someday. Thanks for sharing that.Mr. Peel aka Peter Avellinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10553482286909862975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118574901486983093.post-71629075205531819592010-08-03T08:00:05.546-07:002010-08-03T08:00:05.546-07:00Nice write-up, Peel. I've been on the bandwag...Nice write-up, Peel. I've been on the bandwagon for this film since I was an awkward high schooler in the early '90s and found the old laserdisc in a bargain bin in a music store for $3. It remains one of the DePalma films closest to my heart, along with BLOW OUT. <br /><br />I had the good fortune of seeing a print at BAM (where some of the exteriors of Swan's Paradise were filmed). The print wasn't in such good shape--this was in '01 and it the best available at the time, but the guests included producer Ed Pressman (the film was shown as part of a retro for Pressman), Gerrit Graham, and Bill Finley. Margot Kidder was on hand to discuss SISTERS, which played on the same bill. <br /><br />Critic Jeffrey Lyons moderated and when he talked with Graham, the first thing he mentioned was how big a fan he was of Graham's turn in USED CARS. This drew a large cheer from the audience, myself included. Finley was along with his wife and young son and was extremely gracious. Kidder was irritated by an over the hill fanboy (who looked like he'd never left Mom's basement) who asked her about her diminished role in SUPERMAN III..."We're here to discuss SISTERS, NOT SUPERMAN III," was Kidder's brusque response.<br /><br />As to the cult audience for this film, the screening I was at, and remember this was nearly 10 years ago, had lots of people in my age range at the time (20s) coming up to the stage with mementos, including soundtrack LPs, to be autographed. I imagine the audience has probably grown since then.<br /><br />As to SCOTT PILGRIM, despite the presence of Michael Cera, who I think is way over-exposed and extremely limited in range, I look forward to seeing it. If it has even a 1/4 of the spirit, energy, and creativity of PHANTOM, it'll be worthwhile.Ned Merrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15436251586131278302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118574901486983093.post-85035246921205698162010-07-30T10:39:35.548-07:002010-07-30T10:39:35.548-07:00Robert H.--
It seems like it would be a perfect f...Robert H.--<br /><br />It seems like it would be a perfect fit for Broadway, but who knows? Maybe certain elements just haven't come together yet. Anyway, consider SHOCK TREATMENT added to my Netflix queue!<br /><br />Bob--<br /><br />Thanks very much! I remember the Edgar Wright screening at the New Beverly but for whatever reason I had to leave early that night and only got to see BUGSY MALONE. Looking forward to SCOTT PILGRIM now...Mr. Peel aka Peter Avellinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10553482286909862975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118574901486983093.post-84941923509541605662010-07-29T20:07:54.023-07:002010-07-29T20:07:54.023-07:00I've seen this several times, one of which was...I've seen this several times, one of which was at Edgar Wright's New Beverly screening (paired with the equally deranged, "Bugsy Malone"). I really fell for it at the New Beverly as it's wildly inventive and features that titanic performance by Gerrit Graham as "Beef". The lightening bolt from the balcony never fails to send me into convulsions of laughter. Grand madness from a filmmaker I grow to love more & more. I'm hyped for "Scott Pilgrim" as well. I look forward to seeing your write up on that one, Mr. Peel. As usual, this one was aces. <br /><br />- BobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118574901486983093.post-27858429707070162652010-07-29T16:04:19.139-07:002010-07-29T16:04:19.139-07:00There were rumors that Williams was working on a v...There were rumors that Williams was working on a version of this for Broadway... it seems that it would be a natural, but since nothing has come of it yet, perhaps it is not to be?<br /><br />SHOCK TREATMENT is definitely worth another look in the Jessica Harper Trilogy... like WRONG IS RIGHT, Time has proved it to be more on the nose than people ever suspected.Robert H.http://mimezine.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118574901486983093.post-19342787156527164252010-07-29T11:27:53.326-07:002010-07-29T11:27:53.326-07:00Principal Archivist--
Thank you for the amazing s...Principal Archivist--<br /><br />Thank you for the amazing site, it was great to learn so much about this film! Glad you liked the piece!<br /><br />Adam--<br /><br />I think I'd go a little further to the peak point, maybe past when Phoenix becomes a star. But yes, I do think that maybe the film's freneticism gets the better of it by a certain point. I'm still very glad that I revisited it after all this time.Mr. Peel aka Peter Avellinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10553482286909862975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118574901486983093.post-2343531869414217632010-07-29T08:44:35.097-07:002010-07-29T08:44:35.097-07:00Another thanks, this was a nice surprise this morn...Another thanks, this was a nice surprise this morning. Great take on the split-screen scene with the Beach Bums, what I love about it is how you can hardly hear what Philbin's saying over the music. Listening to the soundtrack a lot lately, I realized I had no idea what the lyrics to the Beach Bums' song was, but it's a fairly brilliant satirical take on Winslow's Faust song (they both begin with "I was not myself last night...").<br /><br />The end is a little abrupt, and I think the movie peaks when Beef dies. That entire performance by The Undead is such a show stopper, there's really no way to top it.Adam Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11968051066147134504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118574901486983093.post-42690776619576637342010-07-29T08:12:38.841-07:002010-07-29T08:12:38.841-07:00Thanks for this; it's one of the nicer pieces ...Thanks for this; it's one of the nicer pieces on the film I've read over the past 30 years, and your passion for the movie really comes through. I appreciate the shout-out, too!Principal Archivisthttp://www.swanarchives.orgnoreply@blogger.com