Joe Dante's Matinee
Joe Dante's Matinee
MrMidwest
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/8/05
#1Joe Dante's Matinee
Posted: 7/12/10 at 6:36pm
This movie is really charming and definitely under appreciated. It captures the early 60s time period very well. It finally came out on DVD a couple of months ago. Wish it had some extras on it, but I'm glad that it's available now.
"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter
Updated On: 7/12/10 at 06:36 PM
#2Joe Dante's Matinee
Posted: 7/12/10 at 7:01pmI LOVED this movie! I learned to appreciate it more when I got older and learned about Roger Corman and all those sci fi movies of the 50's and 60's. I LOVED John Goodman in this. Here's a question, why doesn't Joe Dante do more movies? I love his work!
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Borstalboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/9/04
#2Joe Dante's Matinee
Posted: 7/12/10 at 8:58pm
I am a huge Dante fan and this is one of his best. A truly unique comedy that captures his sensibilities brilliantly.
The movie-in-the-movie MANT is worth the price of admission. Great scene-stealing performances by Cathy Moriarty and Kelli Martin.
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