Joe Dante's Matinee

[MrMidwest]

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.

Updated On: 7/12/10 at 06:36 PM

[romantico]

Posted: 7/12/10 at 7:01pm

I 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!

[Borstalboy]

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.