{"id":4580,"date":"2012-12-08T11:19:49","date_gmt":"2012-12-08T19:19:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forallevents.com\/reviews\/?p=4580"},"modified":"2013-07-09T12:23:23","modified_gmt":"2013-07-09T19:23:23","slug":"buzzin-lee-suggests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forallevents.com\/reviews\/buzzin-lee-suggests\/","title":{"rendered":"BUZZIN LEE SUGGESTS:"},"content":{"rendered":"

HEADLINES: \u2018Starlet\u201d \u2013 \u201cNorth Star Texas\u201d (movies)<\/span> \u2013 \u201cSlugs and Kicks\u201d<\/span> and \u201cPal Joey\u201d<\/span> \u2013 Live Theatre<\/p>\n

FIRST OFF \u2013 LETS START WITH THIS<\/span>: \u201cSTARLET<\/span>\u201d is not what you might think \u2013 it\u2019s a cute little doggie. That\u2019s who the Star really is.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The beginning of the movie is rather boring story about drugged out girls who live together. Oh, and there is also a souped up guy \u2013 who plans to make some bucks off the girls. They are already connected with a big Daddy that puts the girls in Porno movies. Oh hum\u2014it\u2019s basically the same old thing.<\/strong><\/p>\n

But, like magic \u2013 one of the girl\u2019s wrangles herself in an old ladies house. She hangs around the poor old soul \u2013 who is barely holding on to her house. But Lo and behold \u2013 they seem to be attracted to each other like magnets. Except for this- the Girl takes money away from the sweet old women. If it were not for the super acting \u2013 I would have left the Theater.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just keep in mind that the film is really for Adults only. There is much nudity as the men do everything possible to the girls during the filming. Everything shows \u2013 and everyone is bouncing around with everybody.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ending of the film is rather strange. It involves the older woman. She wants to see her husband\u2019s grave before leaving for Paris with the young girl. Something strange goes on between the Blonde girl and two gravesites. Now, I don\u2019t know what that means, but it looks to me like the girl who is alive, may actually be the daughter of the deceased girl.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The movie does take off near the end \u2013 but bores in the beginning. The Actors are good \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

They do a great job of looking and sounding good, but some moviegoers may avoid it \u2013 however – right now it is playing in San Francisco. You won\u2019t be able to forget the Doggie (Starlet) \u2013 that\u2019s the actor that should win an academy award.\u00a0 RATING: Three Boxes of Popcorn!!! \u2013 trademarked-<\/strong><\/p>\n

NORTH STAR TEXAS: <\/span>THIS IS A NON-VIOLENT STORY ABOUT TWO BOYS AND THEIR FIRST CRUSH. What the wonder is that neither boy gets bullied or bashed. That\u2019s unique!<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s 1970\u2019s and Pim, a fourteen-year old boy, lives with his mother on the Belgian coast. Pim falls in love with a seventeen-year-old. He is Gino. Both boys develop a sexual relationship. Most don\u2019t last very long.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gino\u2019s mother tells Pim that Gino has found a girlfriend. Pim is crushed. Gino and the girl move to Dunkirk. There was much pain and angst in between time \u2013 but Gino still has deep feeling for Pim. And they do get back together.<\/strong><\/p>\n

EXCELLENT MOVIE ABOUT YOUNG LOVE. Now Playing in San Francisco and other Landmark Theatres.\u00a0 RATING: Four Boxes of Popcorn:<\/span> – (highest rating) \u2013trademarked-<\/strong><\/p>\n

A NEW PLAY BY JOHN FISHER: SLUGS AND KICKS<\/span> (Live Performance\u00a0)<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s the 1980\u2019s. They are all young and they all want to learn all about acting. Rory, one of the College students is not sure of his sexual identity. He really is emotionally twisted. Then there is the over stated flamboyant (Zachary Isen) who is gay, is a Bitch, and drinks too much. This director of the play is way over the top. Zachary\u2019s role in this twisted story is almost taken from the pages of La Gage Aux Follies. The performers are really quite good though \u2013 it\u2019s the material that doesn\u2019t stick to the frying pan.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Good part is the tidbits of music throughout the play. The Actors even sing a little. The Group sing\u201d Edelweiss\u201d in the play, and they have great talents to show. It\u2019s Gay and the story has a good backbone \u2013 but unfortunately the meat doesn\u2019t stick to the ribs. I was looking forward to a story that would knock us out. But hold on. There are definitely remarkable moments in the show. I think that with some tinkering \u201cSlugs and Kicks\u201d would be a certifiable crowd-pleaser.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Altogether the show is tangled, but it does wave over the stage with an authentic atmosphere. Here are a few words to remember \u2013 Rory says: \u201cI don\u2019t touch my Penis!\u201d O.K. \u2013 we\u2019ll accept that. This is nice also: \u201cI\u2019m a person who likes your knee!\u201d Now you can figure that out when you see the play at the Thick House on 18th<\/sup> Street and Arkansas.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Great Actors are: Ben Calabrese (Rory) \u2013 Assail Echols (Cynthia) \u2013 John Fisher (Writer\/Director) \u2013 Zachary Isen (Jerry) \u2013 Alexandra Izdebski (Anis) and Robert Kittler (Marty).\u00a0 RATING: Three Glasses of Champagne!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

42nd<\/sup> STREET MOON PRESENTS MUSICAL \u2018PAL JOEY\u2019<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pal Joey the Stage Play is bright and charming in this revival. And it\u2019s the feel good stage play right now. It\u2019s humorous and Funny\u2019 – and it sure as heck is laugh-out-loud charming.<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the beginning the play may have had some slow moments in the beginning, but the Rodgers and Hart Musical has become a world-wild entertainment that is still brilliant. It sure is great fun to hear the old songs again \u2013 especially with the talented cast now playing at the Eureka Theatre.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are a few of some of the wonderful songs from Pal Joey: \u201cI Could Write a Book!\u2019\u201d \u2013 \u201cBewitched\u201d. Love this little Ditty \u2013 \u201c\u201dPlant You Now, Dig You Later\u201d and this cute one – \u201cIn Our Little Den of Iniquity\u201d. There are plenty more to keep you interested in this perfect fall production.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Right from the beginning, you get the thrill of live theatre. This show is so cool to watch and absorb, and is lovingly constructed. The music continues to teem with authentic atmosphere. I became thoroughly enchanted.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Actors are perfectly wonderful. Would love to sing along with the show – but, we can\u2019t. It\u2019s almost cinematic. They sure are ready for their Close-Up!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Phenomenal actors are: Michelle Cabinian \u2013 Chloe Condon \u2013 Deborah Del Mastro \u2013 Ryan Drummond \u2013 Courtney Hatcher \u2013 Bryn Laux \u2013 Ashley Rae \u2013 Brendon North \u2013 Johny Grenberg \u2013 Tony Panighetti \u2013 Becky Saunders and Alex Shafer. So much is going on that you think that you are watching \u201cA cast of thousands.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

MORE APPLAUSE TO: Greg MacKellan (Artistic Director) and Stephanie Rhoads (Producing Director)\u00a0 RATING: Three Glasses of Champagne!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Lee Hartgrave has contributed many articles to the San Francisco Chronicle Sunday Datebook \u2013 and he produced a long running Arts Segment on PBS KQED)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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