Maxie Zeus
08-30-2001, 07:45 PM
Welcome to ToonZone Movie Club (E), a forum devoted to viewing and discussing films selected and recommended by ToonZone members. For newbies and others just joining us, I'll start with a little explanation.
Each Friday we will be launching a new thread, inviting ToonZone members and visitors to watch a film selected from lists of titles we have received; we will then spend the following week discussing that film. We choose films that have not been widely seen by our members, so that the greatest number of us can enjoy a new cinematic experience, as recommended by some of our other members.
The (E) in the title of this (and future) threads stands for "everbody," films suitable for most ages and sensibilities. No film in such a thread will be rated higher than PG-13, or contain material that would merit a higher rating. The films will also tend more toward the popular end of the taste spectrum. Not all the movies will be "fun" types, and it will have its share of black-and-white cinematography and/or subtitles. But most anyone should be able to appreciate and enjoy the offerings made here (We also maintain parallel threads--the (M) threads--for films intended for more mature ages or palates.)
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Our second outing brings us a pair of films that experiment with other dimensions. Our (E) selection focuses on an adventurer. A brain surgeon. And a rock star. And all three are named "Buckaroo Banzai." Our hero is a man of many talents, and he reveals even more hidden talents as he and his Hong Kong Cavaliers perfect the Oscilation Overthruster which allows them to travel through solid matter and enter other dimensions. This draws the attention of the Red Lectoids from Planet 10 (by way of the 8th dimension), who are all named John and want to use the device for their own evil schemes. Along the way he'll meet a dead ringer for his deceased wife and a bunch of aliens who, by a staggering coincidence, look like Rastafarians.
"The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension," released in 1984, became a cult classic almost instantly. Though ultra-low budget, the finished movie contains some wonderful 80s-style special effects and an absolutely unpredictable (some would say incomprehensible) plot. A menagerie of stars got their start here: Peter Weller (Buckaroo Banzai), Jeff Goldblum (New Jersy), John Lithgow (Dr. Emilio Lizardo) and Christopher Lloyd (John Bigboote). Animation fans will surely note the appearance of Clancy Brown (Lex Luthor from S:TAS) as Rawhide.
"The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai" is available on VHS format only, and should be available in the sci-fi or comedy sections of most video stores.
Next week's selection (in case you want to get a head start): "The Man From Laramie."
Each Friday we will be launching a new thread, inviting ToonZone members and visitors to watch a film selected from lists of titles we have received; we will then spend the following week discussing that film. We choose films that have not been widely seen by our members, so that the greatest number of us can enjoy a new cinematic experience, as recommended by some of our other members.
The (E) in the title of this (and future) threads stands for "everbody," films suitable for most ages and sensibilities. No film in such a thread will be rated higher than PG-13, or contain material that would merit a higher rating. The films will also tend more toward the popular end of the taste spectrum. Not all the movies will be "fun" types, and it will have its share of black-and-white cinematography and/or subtitles. But most anyone should be able to appreciate and enjoy the offerings made here (We also maintain parallel threads--the (M) threads--for films intended for more mature ages or palates.)
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Our second outing brings us a pair of films that experiment with other dimensions. Our (E) selection focuses on an adventurer. A brain surgeon. And a rock star. And all three are named "Buckaroo Banzai." Our hero is a man of many talents, and he reveals even more hidden talents as he and his Hong Kong Cavaliers perfect the Oscilation Overthruster which allows them to travel through solid matter and enter other dimensions. This draws the attention of the Red Lectoids from Planet 10 (by way of the 8th dimension), who are all named John and want to use the device for their own evil schemes. Along the way he'll meet a dead ringer for his deceased wife and a bunch of aliens who, by a staggering coincidence, look like Rastafarians.
"The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension," released in 1984, became a cult classic almost instantly. Though ultra-low budget, the finished movie contains some wonderful 80s-style special effects and an absolutely unpredictable (some would say incomprehensible) plot. A menagerie of stars got their start here: Peter Weller (Buckaroo Banzai), Jeff Goldblum (New Jersy), John Lithgow (Dr. Emilio Lizardo) and Christopher Lloyd (John Bigboote). Animation fans will surely note the appearance of Clancy Brown (Lex Luthor from S:TAS) as Rawhide.
"The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai" is available on VHS format only, and should be available in the sci-fi or comedy sections of most video stores.
Next week's selection (in case you want to get a head start): "The Man From Laramie."