"Uh, with... mayonnaise?... EVIL mayonnaise."

[batskeets]

I'm probably misquoting the above, but seriously, Evil Mayonnaise. Q&A sessions can be so amusing.

So yes, REPO! The Genetic Opera! It took me a few minutes to really get into it, but it was awesome. Then again: Stylized, Campy Horror + Copious Amounts of Singing + Anthony Stewart Head = WIN. Jeez, how could it not?

Other random tidbits and musings:
--I really love going to fanbase-driven screenings like this one. Being in the audience with the most hardcore fans and feeling *so* much enthusiasm and positive energy, it's easy to get swept up into it.
--I was surprised to learn that *all* of the actors sang their parts completely. I thought for certain that Paul Sorvino was dubbed, because the singing was too good. Who knew he could sing like that?
--And speaking of "who knew?" factoids: Sarah Brightman apparently has gothy tendencies that extend outside of this role. That's kind of awesome.
--Paris Hilton was surprisingly (gulp) good. At the very least, she wasn't distracting. And, well, even if you hate her beyond all redemption, what happens to her towards the end will amuse you anyway. ;)
--I had no idea who Ogre was before this movie, even though I'd heard of Skinny Puppy quite a few years ago. Whoops. ;p
--Terrance Zdunich is too, too cute. EVIL MAYONNAISE.

My only complaint? The sound system at the theater was balls, and I felt like I missed a lot of details because the mushy sound made the words so difficult to understand. Still, endless props to them for showing the film, because we packed that theater full.

I heart days off from work. I had thoughts for what else I could do today, though, and surprise! It's almost 2:30 and I've done basically nothing. Of course, sleeping until 11am was probably a contributor to that. ;)

Comments

[hooverdam.livejournal.com]

Who knew he could sing like that?

Law and Order fans--he quit the show after one season because the shooting schedule, which requires a lot of outdoor work in NYC in cold weather, was interfering with his singing.

[katlyn.livejournal.com]

Paul Sorvino is a classically trained opera singer... he's just never been in a movie musical before this one!

And no, I think you got the quote right. ;P Was the question really about bread, though? Seriously?


So. Much. Fun. *bounces* I almost wish the Seattle show wasn't sold out... *ahem* Might as well work on those stalking tendencies while I have the chance!

Bread question

[(Anonymous)]

The bread question was being asked in a roundabout way to try and get DLB to mention toast (something he's admitted before that he loves), since they had someone in a foam-rubber toast costume backstage ready to run around the aisles if he had mentioned it. The costume comes courtesy of the Clinton St. Cabaret, who uses it during the "toast" scene at Rocky Horror. ;-) TMYK

- Devan (the guy at the sound board)

Re: Bread question

[katlyn.livejournal.com]

It all makes so much sense now. ;P

[aniline.livejournal.com]

The only reason I know who Sarah Brightman is is 'cause I know a lot of goth kids who worship her like crazy. heh.

I'm glad it was good, I'll probably netflix it. :D

[benefitz.livejournal.com]

That looks fun! Any word of when the full release is?

[skeets.livejournal.com]

Well, there may not actually *be* a full release. The studio bigwigs didn't exactly "get" the movie, and don't think there's an audience for it. The Portland showing was part of a road tour that the directors/creators are doing to generate interest, so it's all very up-in-the-air. It should at least come out on DVD in a few months, if nothing else!