workingcinderellaman Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (circumstantial tree @ Sep 4 2008, 07:38 AM) QUOTE (Marathonist @ Sep 3 2008, 10:39 PM) QUOTE (circumstantial tree @ Sep 3 2008, 09:20 PM) QUOTE (umoveme @ Sep 3 2008, 08:22 PM) I loved Xanadu!! I had the Album, too!!! I still love that movie. Weak storyline, for sure, but the music and the visuals and the dancing were top notch. The movie sank in the ratings but the soundtrack, which I also have, was a big seller. The ELO tunes that are on the soundtrack is some of the best ELO music I've ever heard. Y'know, I was all set to make fun of you for that one, but I can't. You're right, it had awesome dancing (I mean, Gene Kelly? It doesn't get any better). And if you took the Olivia songs out of the soundtrack, it was pretty all right! It was also his last film. I read that the only reason he took the role is because he lived close by. The script was being written as the scenes were being filmed. One producer was fired and another hired. Behind it all it was a big mess. Because of it all, the storyline became weak. Olivia even expressed how difficult it was for her because she had no idea where the story was headed. Even though I usually skip the Olivia songs when I'm playing the soundtrack, I do like some of them. It's just that the ELO songs outshine her material. After seeing it in the theatre, our local skating rink became quite popular with teenagers on Friday and Saturday nights in the early 80's. It was a great hangout and I went skating every Saturday night, religiously. I was 14 when that movie came out. Loved the ELO part of the soundtrack. Me and my friend went to see it and all I can remember about that movie was how hot Olyvia was. I haven't seen the move since. Found this on youtube. Pretty bad movie, but Olyvia was very hot! Wasn't that guy the same one from The Warriors? Edited September 4, 2008 by workingcinderellaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingcinderellaman Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 QUOTE (ReRushed @ Sep 3 2008, 09:28 PM) QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Sep 3 2008, 10:26 PM) QUOTE (edgyspice @ Sep 3 2008, 05:02 PM) QUOTE (workingcinderellaman @ Sep 3 2008, 12:14 PM) Army of darkness Trailer Excuse me, I believe you meant to post that in the "Really AWESOME movies you liked" thread. Amen to that! Yeah. That post baffled me too. Try watching it with your wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 QUOTE (workingcinderellaman @ Sep 4 2008, 09:49 AM) QUOTE (circumstantial tree @ Sep 4 2008, 07:38 AM) QUOTE (Marathonist @ Sep 3 2008, 10:39 PM) QUOTE (circumstantial tree @ Sep 3 2008, 09:20 PM) QUOTE (umoveme @ Sep 3 2008, 08:22 PM) I loved Xanadu!! I had the Album, too!!! I still love that movie. Weak storyline, for sure, but the music and the visuals and the dancing were top notch. The movie sank in the ratings but the soundtrack, which I also have, was a big seller. The ELO tunes that are on the soundtrack is some of the best ELO music I've ever heard. Y'know, I was all set to make fun of you for that one, but I can't. You're right, it had awesome dancing (I mean, Gene Kelly? It doesn't get any better). And if you took the Olivia songs out of the soundtrack, it was pretty all right! It was also his last film. I read that the only reason he took the role is because he lived close by. The script was being written as the scenes were being filmed. One producer was fired and another hired. Behind it all it was a big mess. Because of it all, the storyline became weak. Olivia even expressed how difficult it was for her because she had no idea where the story was headed. Even though I usually skip the Olivia songs when I'm playing the soundtrack, I do like some of them. It's just that the ELO songs outshine her material. After seeing it in the theatre, our local skating rink became quite popular with teenagers on Friday and Saturday nights in the early 80's. It was a great hangout and I went skating every Saturday night, religiously. I was 14 when that movie came out. Loved the ELO part of the soundtrack. Me and my friend went to see it and all I can remember about that movie was how hot Olyvia was. I haven't seen the move since. Found this on youtube. Pretty bad movie, but Olyvia was very hot! Wasn't that guy the same one from The Warriors? "All Over the World" is a killer track and I love that video! Yes, Michael Beck is the actor in both the Warriors and Xanadu. He is quoted as saying "the Warriors started my career and Xanadu ended it". However, his acting was not great in Xanadu at all. Arnold Schwarzenegger's former wife is one of the Muses during the "I'm Alive" sequence at the beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzy85 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Michael Beck! I had to look that one up for myself. Big difference from being a gang leader... Speaking of the Warriors... another great B-movie. I have the movie, game and a t-shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilderness_of_Mirrors Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Freddy Got Fingered.........this movie is insanely stupid....b/c it was made by Tom Green haha but its sooooo funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I would have to say the Jackass movies. Complete stupidity and useless to even have on DVD .....BUT I LOVE IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgyspice Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 QUOTE (workingcinderellaman @ Sep 4 2008, 05:51 AM) QUOTE (ReRushed @ Sep 3 2008, 09:28 PM) QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Sep 3 2008, 10:26 PM) QUOTE (edgyspice @ Sep 3 2008, 05:02 PM) QUOTE (workingcinderellaman @ Sep 3 2008, 12:14 PM) Army of darkness Trailer Excuse me, I believe you meant to post that in the "Really AWESOME movies you liked" thread. Amen to that! Yeah. That post baffled me too. Try watching it with your wife. I don't have a wife! If I had a husband, though...ya know, I wouldn't marry anyone who didn't love the Evil Dead trilogy, come to think of it. Fake edit: I have to agree with all the Xanadu posts. It's so terrible, yet so perversely enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turn Me On Dead Man Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Not Another Teen Movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 QUOTE (workingcinderellaman @ Sep 4 2008, 05:51 AM) QUOTE (ReRushed @ Sep 3 2008, 09:28 PM) QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Sep 3 2008, 10:26 PM) QUOTE (edgyspice @ Sep 3 2008, 05:02 PM) QUOTE (workingcinderellaman @ Sep 3 2008, 12:14 PM) Army of darkness Trailer Excuse me, I believe you meant to post that in the "Really AWESOME movies you liked" thread. Amen to that! Yeah. That post baffled me too. Try watching it with your wife. My wife is finally coming around after about 50 viewings. "First you wanna kill me, then you wanna kiss me. Blow." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilCastro Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 The Pick Of Destiny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgeddy05 Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Gigli. just kidding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushian King Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I can't believe people are distinguishing between the ELO and ONJ songs for Xanadu. All are equally awful. The ONLY good thing about the movie is Gene Kelly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgyspice Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 QUOTE (Rushian King @ Sep 5 2008, 08:29 AM) I can't believe people are distinguishing between the ELO and ONJ songs for Xanadu. All are equally awful. The ONLY good thing about the movie is Gene Kelly. What about the song by the Tubes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MULTIPLIED REACTION Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Shakes the Clown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic2112nic Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 QUOTE (edgyspice @ Sep 3 2008, 03:51 AM) Hot to Trot (starring Bobcat Goldthwait and the voice of John Candy) and Robin Hood: Men in Tights spring immediately to mind. I find Robin Hood: Men in Tights not to be guilty at all! I thoroughly enjoyed it and have no shame! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadu93 Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Smokey and the Bandit 2 Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 A lot of people think Dumb and Dumber and Kingpin are bad movies. I think they're brillantly funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 QUOTE (Xanadu93 @ Sep 5 2008, 03:48 PM) Smokey and the Bandit 2 Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 You liked those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Killer Klowns from Outer Space!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turn Me On Dead Man Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Aqua Teen Hunger Force: Colon Movie Film For Theaters. In the episodes, the obscure humor works perfectly. In the movie? Eh... It wears thin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Girl Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 (edited) The Pirate Movie yes, the one w/ Kristie McNichol, Christopher Atkins, and George's (decidedly less tan) brother Ted Hamilton as the Pirate King. I am the Pirate Kiiiiiiiinnnnngg!! Shut up...I love that movie. Edited September 6, 2008 by Alien Girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (edgyspice @ Sep 5 2008, 12:35 PM) QUOTE (Rushian King @ Sep 5 2008, 08:29 AM) I can't believe people are distinguishing between the ELO and ONJ songs for Xanadu. All are equally awful. The ONLY good thing about the movie is Gene Kelly. What about the song by the Tubes? That would be "Dancin'". "No, no! I won't take a back seat tonight. I'll be dancin' with you, I'll be dancin' with you" "Dancin' Edited September 6, 2008 by circumstantial tree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 QUOTE (ReRushed @ Sep 5 2008, 03:58 PM) A lot of people think Dumb and Dumber and Kingpin are bad movies. I think they're brillantly funny. Kingpin is one of my all-time faves. Randy Quaid stole it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Although I don't think it's all that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theworkingman Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 The Dukes of Hazzard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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