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Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :

This is a movie that I LOVE, here are my 2 favorite scenes from the movie.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_g9NHDzjF8

and

this is probably one of my favorite scenes in any movie:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VWc-6v7Zw8&feature=related

I think Paul Land is gorgeous, and I love that song.

The songs Peter Gallagher does are awesome too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uEOL0Jx_Io&feature=related

and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkU6ekp4SzM&feature=related

Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :

First time I ever even heard of this one.

Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :

A really recommended movie, loosely based on the quick rise and fall of 50's teen star Fabian.

Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :

This looks very interesting.
I have to keep my eyes open for this one.

Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :

I used to see this on HBO all of the time in the 80s. Ray Sharkey (R.I.P), Peter Gallagher and Joe (joey Pants) Pantaliano... Good movie...

Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :

When people mention hidden gems, this one definitely should be on the list. Probably Ray Sharkey's best movie and if I remember correctly he won a Golden Globe for it. Paul Land is great, though he will always be Stu from the movie "Spring Break" in my mind.

Posted by jdocster (Member # 5752) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Valley:
When people mention hidden gems, this one definitely should be on the list. Probably Ray Sharkey's best movie and if I remember correctly he won a Golden Globe for it. Paul Land is great, though he will always be Stu from the movie "Spring Break" in my mind.

Ahhh Spring Break... Two words... Corinne Alphen [Big Grin]

Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :

Remember how Shirley Feeney had such a crush on Fabian? He sang "Turn Me Loose".

I watched Paul Land in Spring Break, he didn't do it for me so much in that movie, he almost seemed kind of feminine in it.

Atomik-I can't believe I got one up on you.

Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :

Here's the Trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUOb5C9jJdI&feature=related

Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :

All I gotta say is....

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia

Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :

I watched "The Idolmaker" this morning and it is still a great movie. Another awesome role by Guido the Killer Pimp.

Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :

Finally watched The Idolmaker last night and it was fantastic!

"Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marcucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian."

So, already in the 50s they "made" stars by picking up people basically from the streets.
It´s all in the face! The rest i will teach you [Smile]

Great cast: Ray Sharkey, Peter Gallagher, Paul Land, Tovah Feldshuh, Joe Pantoliano etc.
Lots of awesome tunes composed by Jeff Barry and most of the actors did their own singing.

Highly recommended!

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