ROCKY HORROR SHOW - PLEASE EXPLAIN !!!!

DIZZY DRUMMER · 08 Aug 2006, 22:32

Anyone - PLEASE explain this film to me

I'm bemused - baffled - disturbed - Please how is this funny

What am I missing

mszee · 08 Aug 2006, 22:43

It's a tongue in cheek take on Dr. Frankenstein story?

DIZZY DRUMMER · 08 Aug 2006, 22:56

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Originally Posted by mszee

It's a tongue in cheek take on Dr. Frankenstein story?

OK

Tell me - Am I the only Meat Fan who does not get on with it ???

mszee · 08 Aug 2006, 23:06

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Originally Posted by DIZZY DRUMMER

OK

Tell me - Am I the only Meat Fan who does not get on with it ???

THAT I don't know...I've seen a movie before I knew who Meat was and thought it was great...

Try to watch it again a bit later and see if it grows on you - it has a tendency to do so.

Jayd · 08 Aug 2006, 23:28

The first time I watched it I thought, eh, what was that about, but after watching it again, and again, I thought it was excellent. I had the chance to join an audience participation a few years back, and that is what makes this film. It was an excellent night.

mszee · 08 Aug 2006, 23:40

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Originally Posted by Jayd

The first time I watched it I thought, eh, what was that about, but after watching it again, and again, I thought it was excellent. I had the chance to join an audience participation a few years back, and that is what makes this film. It was an excellent night.

That's what I was trying to say too...the show does grow on you...

MeatGrl1 · 09 Aug 2006, 01:33

The Rocky Horror Show started out as a small play written by Richard O'Brien in 1973 and became a film in 1975, and it's become a cult film where people dress as the characters.. Me being one of them

! and use props;
- Rice
- Confetti
- Toast
- Water pistol
- Loo Roll
- Bell
- Newspaper
- Rubber gloves
- Party poppers
- Torch/lighter

And a few other things and call out to the screen, it's a fun little movie that is alot of fun... Though there is outrage at the moment as Sing-A-Long-A want to take over and that will make it crap!
You will either love it or hate it but give it ago! It's the best feeling in the world

!

I especially love this call out...

JANET: If only the car hadn't broken down!
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: BUT IT DID!
JANET: If only we hadn't made this journey!
AP: BUT YOU DID!
JANET: If only we were amoungst friends or sane person's!
AP: TWO OUT OF THREE AIN'T BAD!

LucyK! · 09 Aug 2006, 14:27

I have to say, I've never met a Meat Loaf fan who doesn't love RHPS!

I absolutely love it, the first time I saw it I thought it was a bit odd but I can't get enough of it now, it's one of the few DVD's I can watch then put straight back to the beginning and watch it all again. The characters, the music, the costumes - love it all!

Ageing Bat · 09 Aug 2006, 15:43

I like it, coz it's crazy!

It also reminds me of a bloke I worked with once - he was very stiff and starchy, wore a suit & tie, spoke very good ellocuted English and had absolutely zilch sense of humour. One morning I arrived at work to find him in a crumpled heap on the back door step in stockings, suspenders, basque, very smudged make-up, etc

...... He'd been to see the stage show in London, got rat-arsed with his mates on the way home, and they'd dumped him at the back of the office as it was closer to the train station than where he lived. I must admit, as a very naiive young lady at the time who'd never even heard of Rocky Horror, I was very worried about continuing to work with him, but after a few cups of very strong coffee (for both of us), a full explanation from him, and a borrow of his video - I was hooked! We got on really well after that, as I realised he was totally different outside of work to the nerd I shared an office with!

jcmoorehead · 09 Aug 2006, 17:51

You're not the only Meat fan who doesn't like it, my mother had me turn it off when it got to Brad and Janets seduction. I personally love the film its one of the funniest things i've ever seen and it just really fun to watch.

RoknRollJesus · 09 Aug 2006, 18:29

Take it from a former cast member (Columbia every Friday and Saturday night during High School...those were the days...ahem)
You HAVE to see it in a theater with the "participation" part. Watching it at home just does not do it justice (no matter how loud you yell your lines back)!

Its also fun to see it in different parts of the country....the participation bits vary sometimes by location. Best place ever to see it is NYC imo. Mad Mike and the gang are great!

Toodles!
jo

DIZZY DRUMMER · 09 Aug 2006, 22:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ageing Bat

I like it, coz it's crazy!

It also reminds me of a bloke I worked with once - he was very stiff and starchy, wore a suit & tie, spoke very good ellocuted English and had absolutely zilch sense of humour. One morning I arrived at work to find him in a crumpled heap on the back door step in stockings, suspenders, basque, very smudged make-up, etc

...... He'd been to see the stage show in London, got rat-arsed with his mates on the way home, and they'd dumped him at the back of the office as it was closer to the train station than where he lived. I must admit, as a very naiive young lady at the time who'd never even heard of Rocky Horror, I was very worried about continuing to work with him, but after a few cups of very strong coffee (for both of us), a full explanation from him, and a borrow of his video - I was hooked! We got on really well after that, as I realised he was totally different outside of work to the nerd I shared an office with!

Why does that not suprise me - You know so many weirdos

Sorry guys - you have not convinced me - once Eddie is butchered I loose interest. The film does nowt for me.

My daughter says my face looks like I'm watching a horror movie - shocked - & WTF am I watching.

she wants me to take her to the stage show - think I'll be taking my pm3 player

Rockette · 10 Aug 2006, 05:38

I'm with you, Dizzy Drummer. I will never be convinced. But I am coming from a completely biased other place in not liking the movie. I only watch it up until Meat exits and then I leave it also.

mszee · 10 Aug 2006, 05:39

I think it's perfectly ok to have your own opinion and your own taste...the movie certainly isn't mainstream and it is...love it or hate it...

And I think it's ok...

hayley · 10 Aug 2006, 15:48

Once you get over the cross dressing, aliens from a far away planet on a misson, murder, love, lust, sex acts all rolled in to a musical its a very good film lol i love it to pieces!!

PrissLoaf · 13 Aug 2006, 08:01

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Originally Posted by DIZZY DRUMMER

Anyone - PLEASE explain this film to me

I'm bemused - baffled - disturbed - Please how is this funny

What am I missing

LOL don't worry Dizzy, I've never "gotten" it either.

No offense intended to Rocky Horror Fans

mszee · 13 Aug 2006, 08:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by hayley

Once you get over the cross dressing, aliens from a far away planet on a misson, murder, love, lust, sex acts all rolled in to a musical its a very good film lol i love it to pieces!!

Cross Dressing???

I think Tim Curry is RED HOT even cross dressed...devil of a man!!!!

Hahahahahahah.....

Rockette · 13 Aug 2006, 10:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by mszee

I think Tim Curry is RED HOT even cross dressed...devil of a man!!!!

I thought Tim looked good in Annie.

mszee · 13 Aug 2006, 20:13

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Originally Posted by Rockette

I thought Tim looked good in Annie.

I saw him in Spamelot on Broadway. He is surprisingly short in terms of height...but I just LOVE that man...

Leah · 13 Aug 2006, 22:23

I love watching Rocky Horror, I love to sing the songs too as i'm pottering about

Jeanie · 14 Aug 2006, 02:21

First time I saw it, I thought WTF is this??

Now that I've seen it a few times, I've come to like the weird uniqueness of the film, and even own a copy of it now.

It's one of those films that grows on you in time, if you give it a chance.

J. xo

Gez · 14 Aug 2006, 10:50

Its a great bitta fun..........

Dave · 16 Aug 2006, 05:04

Dream it in your living room....Be it in the theater!!!

Leonie · 29 Aug 2006, 17:46

I love rhps!! My husband and i danced our first wedding "WALTZ" to sweet transvestite and mimed to it and acted out the parts it was a hoot. Im now in my 40,s I think it is an age thing maybe. I dont get southpark! But the Rocky horror thing just gets me going! I can be in a foul mood and put on the music and Im fine in 2 songs! For thoose of you who do love RHPS the sequel is good also Different but good. Its called Shock treatment. It was not as sucessfull as the original and no, Meat is not in it. Some catchy little tunes. very early 80,s

Eddie's Teddy · 29 Aug 2006, 17:57

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Originally Posted by Leonie

I love rhps!! My husband and i danced our first wedding "WALTZ" to sweet transvestite and mimed to it and acted out the parts it was a hoot. Im now in my 40,s I think it is an age thing maybe. I dont get southpark! But the Rocky horror thing just gets me going! I can be in a foul mood and put on the music and Im fine in 2 songs! For thoose of you who do love RHPS the sequel is good also Different but good. Its called Shock treatment. It was not as sucessfull as the original and no, Meat is not in it. Some catchy little tunes. very early 80,s

Well I guess you'll be able to tell from my username that I like RHPS! Dunno about the age thing, I'm 26 and I first watched it when I was about 16 and I liked it then too.

Have never seen the sequel though.....

08 Aug 2006, 22:32	#1
DIZZY DRUMMER Always Ready For A Bang Join Date: 30.11.2003 Location: Left In The Dark .......... AGAIN Posts: 6,389	ROCKY HORROR SHOW - PLEASE EXPLAIN !!!! Anyone - PLEASE explain this film to me I'm bemused - baffled - disturbed - Please how is this funny What am I missing

09 Aug 2006, 01:33	#7
MeatGrl1 No Day But Today Join Date: 29.05.2006 Location: Sitting on the steps outside looking so restless and reckless and lost! Posts: 9,089	The Rocky Horror Show started out as a small play written by Richard O'Brien in 1973 and became a film in 1975, and it's become a cult film where people dress as the characters.. Me being one of them ! and use props; - Rice - Confetti - Toast - Water pistol - Loo Roll - Bell - Newspaper - Rubber gloves - Party poppers - Torch/lighter And a few other things and call out to the screen, it's a fun little movie that is alot of fun... Though there is outrage at the moment as Sing-A-Long-A want to take over and that will make it crap! You will either love it or hate it but give it ago! It's the best feeling in the world ! I especially love this call out... JANET: If only the car hadn't broken down! AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: BUT IT DID! JANET: If only we hadn't made this journey! AP: BUT YOU DID! JANET: If only we were amoungst friends or sane person's! AP: TWO OUT OF THREE AIN'T BAD! Last edited by MeatGrl1; 09 Aug 2006 at 01:44.

08 Aug 2006, 22:43	#2
mszee Mega Loafer Join Date: 29.03.2006 Location: And you think you're down under??? Posts: 26,252	It's a tongue in cheek take on Dr. Frankenstein story?

08 Aug 2006, 23:28	#5
Jayd If I could bust into hell....... I would Join Date: 13.06.2003 Location: Montclair, New Jersey Posts: 1,312	The first time I watched it I thought, eh, what was that about, but after watching it again, and again, I thought it was excellent. I had the chance to join an audience participation a few years back, and that is what makes this film. It was an excellent night.

09 Aug 2006, 14:27	#8
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	I have to say, I've never met a Meat Loaf fan who doesn't love RHPS! I absolutely love it, the first time I saw it I thought it was a bit odd but I can't get enough of it now, it's one of the few DVD's I can watch then put straight back to the beginning and watch it all again. The characters, the music, the costumes - love it all!

09 Aug 2006, 15:43	#9
Ageing Bat Young at heart. Slightly older in other places. Join Date: 20.11.2003 Location: Here! Posts: 1,311	I like it, coz it's crazy! It also reminds me of a bloke I worked with once - he was very stiff and starchy, wore a suit & tie, spoke very good ellocuted English and had absolutely zilch sense of humour. One morning I arrived at work to find him in a crumpled heap on the back door step in stockings, suspenders, basque, very smudged make-up, etc ...... He'd been to see the stage show in London, got rat-arsed with his mates on the way home, and they'd dumped him at the back of the office as it was closer to the train station than where he lived. I must admit, as a very naiive young lady at the time who'd never even heard of Rocky Horror, I was very worried about continuing to work with him, but after a few cups of very strong coffee (for both of us), a full explanation from him, and a borrow of his video - I was hooked! We got on really well after that, as I realised he was totally different outside of work to the nerd I shared an office with!

09 Aug 2006, 17:51	#10
jcmoorehead Super Loafer Join Date: 09.04.2003 Location: Edinburgh, formerly Teesside Posts: 671	You're not the only Meat fan who doesn't like it, my mother had me turn it off when it got to Brad and Janets seduction. I personally love the film its one of the funniest things i've ever seen and it just really fun to watch.

09 Aug 2006, 18:29	#11
RoknRollJesus Livin' La Vida Loafa! Join Date: 03.10.2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,529	Take it from a former cast member (Columbia every Friday and Saturday night during High School...those were the days...ahem) You HAVE to see it in a theater with the "participation" part. Watching it at home just does not do it justice (no matter how loud you yell your lines back)! Its also fun to see it in different parts of the country....the participation bits vary sometimes by location. Best place ever to see it is NYC imo. Mad Mike and the gang are great! Toodles! jo

10 Aug 2006, 05:38	#13
Rockette Mega Loafer Join Date: 10.06.2005 Location: I think! Posts: 4,805	I'm with you, Dizzy Drummer. I will never be convinced. But I am coming from a completely biased other place in not liking the movie. I only watch it up until Meat exits and then I leave it also.

10 Aug 2006, 05:39	#14
mszee Mega Loafer Join Date: 29.03.2006 Location: And you think you're down under??? Posts: 26,252	I think it's perfectly ok to have your own opinion and your own taste...the movie certainly isn't mainstream and it is...love it or hate it... And I think it's ok...

10 Aug 2006, 15:48	#15
hayley Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.08.2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,088	Once you get over the cross dressing, aliens from a far away planet on a misson, murder, love, lust, sex acts all rolled in to a musical its a very good film lol i love it to pieces!!

13 Aug 2006, 22:23	#20
Leah Mega Loafer Join Date: 03.04.2005 Location: Cleethorpes, North East coast of England Posts: 1,510	I love watching Rocky Horror, I love to sing the songs too as i'm pottering about

14 Aug 2006, 02:21	#21
Jeanie Super Loafer Join Date: 09.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 996	First time I saw it, I thought WTF is this?? Now that I've seen it a few times, I've come to like the weird uniqueness of the film, and even own a copy of it now. It's one of those films that grows on you in time, if you give it a chance. J. xo

14 Aug 2006, 10:50	#22
Gez Knicker thief Join Date: 17.04.2003 Location: auch...not on the fence Posts: 5,633	Its a great bitta fun..........

16 Aug 2006, 05:04	#23
Dave Mega Loafer Join Date: 12.04.2002 Location: Southern Ohio - United States of America Posts: 2,564	Dream it in your living room....Be it in the theater!!!

29 Aug 2006, 17:46	#24
Leonie Rookie Join Date: 14.04.2006 Location: Posts: 7	I love rhps!! My husband and i danced our first wedding "WALTZ" to sweet transvestite and mimed to it and acted out the parts it was a hoot. Im now in my 40,s I think it is an age thing maybe. I dont get southpark! But the Rocky horror thing just gets me going! I can be in a foul mood and put on the music and Im fine in 2 songs! For thoose of you who do love RHPS the sequel is good also Different but good. Its called Shock treatment. It was not as sucessfull as the original and no, Meat is not in it. Some catchy little tunes. very early 80,s