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I love this campy cult film for many reasons, Patty Duke, for one, second, the late Sharon Tate and her beautiful face, fine acting and incredible body--wow! 3rd Barbara Parkins, who at the time this film was made was one of the stars of a real TV soap Opera, Peyton Place--she is just plain great. This is such a schmaltz-fest at times, but it's fun to watch Susan Hayward play the grand dame diva bitch of all time, Helen Lawson. Oh, the melodrama! One of the best features on this 2 DVD set is the running commentary on a second audio track by Ms. Parkins and the E! Channel's Ted Casablanca, who took his 'stage name' from a character in this movie. The DVD of the movie even offers the use 'pop up trivia' as an option as the movie is running, sort of like VH1's 'pop up video'--What a cool idea for this film. I love trivia about how movies were made! Did you know that the author of the Valley Of The Dolls, Jaqueline Susann wanted Elvis Presley to play the 'Tony Polar' role in the movie? Sorry Jackie...it wasn't meant to be. Jackie herself does have a cameo role as a reporter in the movie, though. If you are a fan of catty, campy, cheesy, bitchy, drugged out, alcoholic, melodramatic, 'drag-queen inspiring' movies like I am--(though I'm not a drag queen-- you will like this film. It's a MUST HAVE for any fan of this genre of film.Read full review
This is my first film by this director. I'm hesitant to guess what ignited my interest in the films of renowned sleaze master and independent film guru Russ Meyer. The film opens with a title card explaining that it is not, in any way, related to the work of Jacqueline Susann, the literary trashmeistress who wrote the novel upon which the 1967 Mark Robson film "Valley of the Dolls" was based. Meet 'The Kelly Affair' - three rock rockin' song birds led by Kelly on vocals, (Dolly Reed) with Casey on rhythm guitar, (Cynthia Myers) and Pet (Marcia McBroom) on drums. Reduced to playing Senior Proms, the three girls and their Manager/Kelly's lover, Harris, (David Gurlan) decide to leave for Hollywood in search of fame. Once in town, Kelly contacts her estranged Aunt Suzan (Phyllis Davis) who works as fashion magazine editor for a place to crash with she and her band-mates. Then, after diner with Kelly, Suzan decides to give her a portion of the inheritance that Suzan received from their family. Not bad for a first day in Tinsletown. Soon, Kelly and crew are swinging at the pad of legendary Hollywood record producer Ronnie "Z-Man" Barzel (played by John LaZar - in one of the best roles in the film). Ronnie hears Kelly's music and turns them into an overnight sensation, recording their songs and renaming them "The Carrie Nations." Their albums skyrocket to the top of the charts, but not without the viscous cost of fame. Loves are lost and hearts are broken. The pure-at-heart turns to hedonistic compulsions, while money and drugs consume their very beings. Throw in some kinky sex, nice' rock numbers, garish melodrama, rapid-fire dialog, Meyer's signature camera and editing style and you've got one of the most daring movies ever produced by Hollywood. A film so far ahead of it's time, no wonder it bewildered the very studio that produced it. It's always great to stick this movie on people who don't know what to expect: "Do I laugh at what I think is supposed to be funny?" "Is this funny?" "Is this serious?" "No way could they have thought this was supposed to be serious." "Is it?" "I'm confused." "I'm entertained - but am I supposed to be?" "Did Roger Ebert really write this?" The answer is `yes' to most of these questions. But no, this film was never meant to be serious. It was a parody before parodies were sheik. A comedy so far removed from what people were used to, even the actors didn't know it. As screenwriter Roger Ebert can confirm, every single frame in this film is exactly the way the director wanted it. Every joke, edit, camera angle and music cue was meticulously placed by the filmmaker - and in spite of the film's age - it still remains a fresh feast for the ears and eyes. Particularly the eyes. The films of Russ Meyer certainly isn't for everyone, but if you appreciate the kind of cinema that is so bad it's great then his entire catalogue of trash is undoubtedly for you.Read full review
Always loved this movie, saw it in the theater when I was a kid. The dvd is ok and it plays well, just had some big finger prints on the second disc, but realize it is a used dvd.
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A very pivotal moment in feminism. Women actually had brains and things to say. The dynamics with men haven't much changed, in fact they have gotten a bit worse. This book and movie are part of the collective unconscious so if you don't know anything about it, at least see the film.
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I don't knoe about Babara Parkins but with Patty Dukes recent Passing and Sharon Tate and Susan Hayward to name a few not left alive in this movie makes this movie a treasure to own. These women were beautiful actresses and very talented. Although Patty Duke overstated in her acting she was still good. I felt the movie had a good story but very involved. I fell anyone who hasn't seen this once should watch it out of respect to all those who have passed from ths life. Acting was their life and even though they may have had problems in real life, They still performed well for their audiance. Long live Patty Duke in her music and movies and hit television show Rest in Peace.
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