Car Wash is VERY fondly remembered by everyone I know who saw it, either in theaters or on TV. IMHO Michal Schultz is underrated. I make no claims to greatness for him, but he knows how to make a good, solid, entertaining movie, which in and of itself deserves praise.
I totally agree: Schultz is extremely underrated. It takes talent to do what he did in Cooley High and Car Wash, and I'm keen to jump into some of his other work - apparently I have a weird blind spot for the Pryor movies in particular, so Greased Lightning is definitely on the old radar.
I've not seen Greased Lighting in a LONG time, but I remember it being 'pure Shultz' - an entertaining, not too sugary 'feel good movie'. Because Richard isn't being 'Richard Pryor' it gets overlooked in his filmography, but he's pretty good in it, too.
A legit banger. A good shout for the 'Best Theme Tune That Shares The Title Of The Movie' award. And an out and out winner of the 'Best Handclaps In A Movie Score' prize, although I can't think of any other nominees at the moment.
It's easier to imagine scores that would be immeasurably improved with the addition of disco handclaps. I nominate Michael Legrand's work on 'The Go Between'. Gives it a real 'Hooked On Classics' vibe.
Sara busts out an amphetamine-fuelled patter song with gameshow horns in the background. Harry's Broadway lament for his lost arm to the tune of "Where is Love?". Tyrone gives us a prison-set "Hard Knock Life". Marion gives us a version of Irving Berlin's "Cheek to Cheek" ... (okay, I went too far)
This is one of the best ensemble cast comedies of its kind. Schumacher tried to do it again with "DC Cab" in 1983 and I liked that as a kid, but I'm afraid to watch it again and see what it was really like. It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World was another favorite, probably the biggest and best of the genre. I think Rat Race was the most recent successful one, and that was a long time ago. You'd think that these kind of movies would be popular on streaming, where people watch with subtitles on while scrolling on their phones, so they may return.
Love it that you got the right number of "Mad"s - that's a favourite, even when it's being overbearing and too long. DC Cab, I'm not familiar with. There's a part of me that thinks that subgenre just became TV sitcom, which is a shame - I'd pay good money to see a huge ensemble episodic comedy. Hell, I'd pay BAD money. If they can do it with superheroes, they can do it with comedians.
Car Wash is VERY fondly remembered by everyone I know who saw it, either in theaters or on TV. IMHO Michal Schultz is underrated. I make no claims to greatness for him, but he knows how to make a good, solid, entertaining movie, which in and of itself deserves praise.
I totally agree: Schultz is extremely underrated. It takes talent to do what he did in Cooley High and Car Wash, and I'm keen to jump into some of his other work - apparently I have a weird blind spot for the Pryor movies in particular, so Greased Lightning is definitely on the old radar.
I've not seen Greased Lighting in a LONG time, but I remember it being 'pure Shultz' - an entertaining, not too sugary 'feel good movie'. Because Richard isn't being 'Richard Pryor' it gets overlooked in his filmography, but he's pretty good in it, too.
A legit banger. A good shout for the 'Best Theme Tune That Shares The Title Of The Movie' award. And an out and out winner of the 'Best Handclaps In A Movie Score' prize, although I can't think of any other nominees at the moment.
Damn it all, Mat, now I'm trying to think of other nominees. Bang goes the working day.
It's easier to imagine scores that would be immeasurably improved with the addition of disco handclaps. I nominate Michael Legrand's work on 'The Go Between'. Gives it a real 'Hooked On Classics' vibe.
"Summer Overture" from Requiem for a Dream could definitely use a bit of pepping up. And maybe some lyrics.
I think I'd enjoy a musical version more than the original. Especially if it was called 'Requiem!' and the fridge got a song.
Sara busts out an amphetamine-fuelled patter song with gameshow horns in the background. Harry's Broadway lament for his lost arm to the tune of "Where is Love?". Tyrone gives us a prison-set "Hard Knock Life". Marion gives us a version of Irving Berlin's "Cheek to Cheek" ... (okay, I went too far)
Actually, hang on, was 'Mother!' a musical without the songs? It would explain the exclamation mark and why I loathed it so much...
This is one of the best ensemble cast comedies of its kind. Schumacher tried to do it again with "DC Cab" in 1983 and I liked that as a kid, but I'm afraid to watch it again and see what it was really like. It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World was another favorite, probably the biggest and best of the genre. I think Rat Race was the most recent successful one, and that was a long time ago. You'd think that these kind of movies would be popular on streaming, where people watch with subtitles on while scrolling on their phones, so they may return.
Love it that you got the right number of "Mad"s - that's a favourite, even when it's being overbearing and too long. DC Cab, I'm not familiar with. There's a part of me that thinks that subgenre just became TV sitcom, which is a shame - I'd pay good money to see a huge ensemble episodic comedy. Hell, I'd pay BAD money. If they can do it with superheroes, they can do it with comedians.
You'd think with Disney owning everything, we'd see more of these.