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Superheroes From Sears!, March 19, 2004
This review is from: The Adventures of Rat Phink and Boo Boo (DVD)
I had the pleasure of meeting Ray Dennis Steckler in 2001 at his store in Las Vegas. I found him to be a funny, modest, well mannered, wacky, generous and very, very knowledgeable man during our three hour visit, so please bear in mind that I am not a totally objective reviewer, as I personally like and respect Ray. During the visit we discussed all his films, particularly "The Adventures of Rat Pfink and Boo Boo," and my personal favorite of the Steckler collection, "The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living And Became Mixed Up Zombies" (TISCWSLABMUZ), two films particularly dear to his heart.
In Rat Pfink, the three principals are Ron Haydock (Rat Pfink, the alter ego of a popular singer), Titus Moede (Boo Boo, alter ego of a mild mannered gardener), and Ray's then wife, the lovely and gracious Carolyn Brandt (as the heroine in peril). The plot is a Batman-esque good versus evil story of general mayhem, kidnapping, and fisticuffs. There is music (do not miss the quirky title song, sung by Ron Haydock), and even a special guest appearance by Kogar, the Swinging Ape! Truly this movie has everything that a camp classic should have and more.
A special bonus of the DVD is a director's commentary option, in which you can listen to Ray discuss varying aspects of the film, but please watch the movie once through without that feature first as the audio track is inaudible when the director's commentary feature on. The insights Ray shares into low budget film making are interesting and revealing. It interested me especially how Ray bought the superhero outfits from Sears, and conceived the plot for the film after hearing Ron Haydock's song 'Rat Fink' and thinking that would be useful in a movie. Ray is (correctly) unapologetic about the low budget devices in his film, and has a disdain for mainstream Hollywood which, as he correctly points out, can make a horrible film for $100 million.
This film is a camp classic, and I hope that we see more of the Steckler collection on DVD (hopefully with commentary from Ray) soon. Ray Dennis Steckler is an American original, and I salute his creative energy, ingenuity, and love of his craft. I wish as many people in today's Hollywood genuinely loved movies as much as Ray!
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I love this film, April 19, 2007
This review is from: The Adventures of Rat Phink and Boo Boo (DVD)
THis is one of my favorite films of all time. It has a Godard/Breathless quality to its reckless abandonment of stultifying mainstream cinematic convention. Instead it careens into a hilarious paralell universe where anything can happen. Im totally charmed and entertained by its playful charismatic energy. Retarded brilliance.
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THEY WENT THAT WAY BOO !, October 6, 2010
This review is from: The Adventures of Rat Phink and Boo Boo (DVD)
Besides "ATTACK OF THE 50 FT. WOMAN" this has got to be my second favorite movie. Sure it is goofy and
dumb, but that's what makes it so good. The acting is quite stupid but very fun. (Dig those gas prices.)
I don't think you won't be sorry to add this one to your collection.
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