Well actually in the context of your paragraph for The Beatles it matters a lot. I'm not into personal issues or political correctness; LFMG, for those with an open mind, forces people to confront uncomfortable psychological issues and personal prejudices. by colinr0380 Sun Jan 07, 2007 11:28 am, #15 This is a shame because the movie was a mega hit, making over 4 times its budget. . Looking For Mr. Goodbar. Read on to find out the untold truth of Mr. Goodbar. Every time it has been scheduled for a TV showing in recent years it seems to have been cancelled, presumably because of the excessively violent conclusion, which genuinely shocks in terms of both the narrative and the implicit, queasy misogyny. Diane Keaton plays Theresa Dunn, a former college student who is left adrift when her college professor ends their long standing affair. Apparently, the restaurants name is not associated with the famed candy bar. It means exactly what it sounds like, i.e. Where is Gleaming the Cube on this list? Former cinema-goer now prone to narcolepsy in darkened auditoria. Disney has nothing to do with the copies we have. Party-for-one celebrant. Both Peisch and Foos are quick to say that artists who have their music used in a movie or TV show should be compensated for their work. Gere is incredible in this: percussing convulsively with his hands, broodingly erotic, aggressive, funny and, in the scene featuring him in Theresas apartment in just a jock-strap, wielding a fluorescent flick-knife, kicking and jumping in the air like a buzzed Bruce Lee before terrifying her and prompting her to try to kick him out, genuinely disturbing. Are there movies on VHS that are still not available on DVD? Youre right. It's possible such a change could be made by expanding the definition of "fair use" under existing copyright law, though such a thing is unlikely to happen, due to (again) the amount of money potentially involved. The products in question? Ever wondered where candy companies source their ingredients? A Man Called Sarge is a self-aware genre parody of war movies, in the same vein as Naked Gun, Airplane, and Blazing Saddles. The plot is quite tragic, and makes no mention of the candy bar. I was very surprised to see it listed in my TV guide. Seeing a demand for them, many major studios have been pushing out as much of their catalog onto DVD, with new movies making it onto the medium every week. You really should stop getting upset over trivia. It was pretty good, but the novel is absolutely phenomenal. 2. A region free DVD is playable on a region 1 DVD player. Post The past 11 presidencies, explained by the TV shows that defined them, The weird legal reason many of your favorite shows arent on DVD, A Lost writer's 17,000-word essay reveals which twists were planned vs. improvised, The Chicago mayors race shows Democrats still have a crime problem, The campaign to make insulin less expensive just scored a major victory, OpenAI wants to build systems smarter than us. Post While they did not single handedly stop the war, the group certainly helped in this movie. The reason is simple: VHS is a mostly dead format and most people prefer DVDs nowadays. The Arnold Family was at the center of The Wonder Years, a show many thought would never be on DVD. Im sorry if you thought I was being schmuck. Ishtar + Deliverance = Epic Movie, Ho Hum most of these are available via your friends at the pirate bay, How about the original version of Wuthering Heights w/Olivier, Niven & Oberon? Today marks the 42nd anniversary of the "swinging singles" murder that inspired Lacey Fosburgh's book Closing Time: The True Story of the "Goodbar" Murder, which in turn inspired a novel and movie called Looking for Mr. Goodbar. They can base rides in Disneyland on the movie, but god forbid they release it. For Wonder Years, Peisch came across a Blood, Sweat, and Tears song StarVista simply couldn't clear on the recording level. He was also instrumental in the creation of Hersheys Chocolate Syrup, which too debuted in 1925, per Hersheyland. The reason is simple: both shows made ample use of pop music, occasionally just playing in the background of scenes and often to underscore hugely important moments. As Cait adjusts to her new surroundings and community, she discovers things that could affect their relationships. And I do not apologize for thinking there are no other places in the world. About the author: Jim Owen is an amateur chorister and Disco enthusiast. It's pretty shitty to see all of her quite justified loathing for Kiley's character more or less tossed back in her face as he's essentially, at least in script terms, proved right about her. It barely made its money back. the DVD is region free, so you can play it with any DVD player. This really does sound like you are trying to sound superior for some reason. by Felix Sun Jan 07, 2007 12:50 pm, #16 The candys inventor, Samuel Hinkle, shared the story of how Mr. Goodbar got its name in an interview. The main plot of the movie involves Sarge, a man cut from the same mold as John Wayne. I saw Song Of The South in a movie thester when I was a young boy (Im 70 now). I have an All region player. Apparently it's a good film that has been 'lost' (not even a US DVD release) because of copyright issues to do with the music. It probably had the wrong director, who may just have been the right director: Richard Brooks was in his mid-sixties and his best (Elmer Gantry, Cat On a Hot Tin Roof, In Cold Blood) was behind him. Its disturbing nature may be off-putting for those with a narrow-perspective, and the fact that it left the ending of the novel (written by a woman) intact is much more honest than Jane Campion's treatment of In the Cut, which tacked on a "happy" ending where in the novel the main character is literally in the process of being cut to pieces by the killer. Still, Looking for Mr. Goodbar is a solid and intriguing film, which offered the first substantial film roles to Richard Gere and Tom Berenger. BTW, you do all know what Region Free or Region 0 means in a DVD? That alone would make it worthwhile for any Beatles fan, but the movie also shows a lot of the bands inner turmoil with choosing the music for that album. Post Some of that $8 billion fortune is due to Mr. Goodbar. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Bought it on line somewhere a few years ago. And, youd think in light of The Room. An anti-feminist tract (if you sleep around, with Donna Summer playing in the background, you deserve to get murdered)? Currently the film is unavailable in any format. Per the archives, Hershey advertised Mr. Goodbar as a "Tasty Lunch," and priced the bars at two and five cents. by Person Sun Feb 17, 2008 12:57 pm, #18 Joe Biden is pretty good at being president. I love the movie, the story, the acting, the ENDING, the music, etc. T he omission of the 1977 production Looking for Mr. Goodbar from film history is an odd anomaly. LFMG should be on DVD for those who like thought-provoking films. Take a second to support Jim Owen on Patreon! Its weird that a post would show up this week on this threadi purchased the original soundtrack LP randomly from a thrift store on Sunday.eerie stuff! I love song of the south. "In some cases, they're small publishers where they only control a few things," Garson Foos, the president of Shout! Seen as something of a rebuttal to the famous Women in Danger Siskel and Ebert special, Terror in the Aisles is a retrospective of Horror movies from the golden age to 1983. The wrestling is laughable and barely there. Its a real curiosity so do try to see it if you havent already (You can watch it on YouTube). He finds her coke stash; Theresa had bought the coke in a disco from a dealer who asked her for a dime then grabbed a handful of dollars before giving back the dime with the immortal line: In case you got to call Jesus. Keaton is a repressed Catholic school teacher who works with deaf children. Its this mixture of flamboyantly memorable dialogue; brilliant disco music; the presence of William Atherton as Theresas hated-but-acceptably-Irish squeeze, James, the social worker, giving a demented performance in which he turns out to be crazier than anybody else in the cast for no perceptible reason; the appearance of Tom Berenger as a cow-poke country boy putting in a stint as a gay hustler before going crazy because Theresa has picked him up but he cant GET it up (I aint a fuckin faggot) before the fatal denouement to the flashing of a strobe-light (those EVIL Discos!) With Diane Keaton, Tuesday Weld, William Atherton, Richard Kiley. I have never been in a singles bar because of this movie. The list consists of the following: 2 Critically acclaimed documentaries There are no copyright issues holding up the release of it. The holiday season is when many people indulge in rich foods, creamy alcoholic drinks, and, Atari Mania Brings 150 Microgames To PS4 & PS5 In April 2023, Why Scream 4 Is Much Better Than You Remember. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fD0qbJgZ7Y. Roseann Quinn, a 27-year-old New Yorker, visits Tweed's Bar on the Upper West Side and is picked up by her soon-to-be killer. Looking For Mr. Goodbar is a bit of a hidden secret of 70s cinema, and this is a shame since the themes and message of the movie still resonate today. Well hello: if Ive got choice 1: Buy a legal DVD which I cannot watch because its the wrong region, and choice 2: download a torrent for free of the same film from which someone kindly has removed the region codes. Medium noted that the governments of Cote dIvoire and Ghana have both claimed that Hershey has attempted to avoid paying a fee that would aid poverty-stricken farmers, and called upon readers to abstain from buying certain Hershey products, including Mr. Goodbar, in defense of the farmers affected by these actions. In early 2021, a viral meme sparked a rumor that Payday was undergoing a name change, claiming that some buyers find the name offensive to those who are unemployed. (Sony Pictures Television). Silly of me to think that a website about facts would want to have their facts straight, but there you go. Very atmospheric. What he or she probably thought was the movie was a 75 minute version of Splash Mountain and not something that could be seen as offensive. Hinkles contribution to Hershey didnt end with Mr. Goodbar. Foos cited Looking for Mr. Goodbar, for instance, a seminal 1977 film about a woman (played by Diane Keaton) dealing with the sexual revolution, as a movie that may not be on DVD yet because it features so much pop music (playing in the background of its many scenes set in singles bars). We assumed that was Hersheys thought when creating them, but per Hersheys company history, Hersheys miniatures were first created in 1939 for use as samples by salesmen. Its name has been at the center of various lawsuits, and its not exactly the same bar that was being eaten during the Great Depression. Add to Watchlist. Oops. But her sister, played by the brilliant Tuesday Weld (improbably nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for this) is equally out of kilter, giving a performance which is pure melodrama: Here lies love (sweeps hand Grange Hill-style) and liesand LIESStay loose Baby, and which suggests a soap-on-dope. Any time you hear a pop song (or other piece of pre-recorded music) in a movie or TV show, someone has paid licensing fees to get that song in their film or series. I literally saw this just last night. I think I have read that music copyrights are too expensive for so little DVD/Streaming sales. In recent years, companies have been reinventing classic candy bars, but that isn't always a good thing. The company claimed the nutritional value of peanuts made the bar a suitable option for lunch. Will you support Voxs explanatory journalism? He noted, "Actually, it was Mr. Hershey who really came up with the name. Correcting this to Warren Beatty. 2 beloved comedies. Make it miniature, of course. The reason for this movie not getting a DVD release is simply that its been forgotten by a lot of people. Looking for Mr. Goodbar kept me out of singles bars. Poor LeVar Burton. During these years the bars sold 2 for 5 cents. Annie is uplifting, while Goodbar is depressing. Mad Dog Time The original soundtrack was released briefly on LP and cassette in 1977 before going out-of-print. Foos cited Looking for Mr. Goodbar, for instance, a seminal 1977 film about a woman (played by Diane Keaton) dealing with the sexual revolution, as a movie that may not be on DVD yet because it . Along the way, they meet an unhinged French spy, a school teacher that has a thing for Sarge, and a British infantry unit. Madonna often makes things go all meta, especially here with the help of Christopher Walken. Other articles where Looking for Mr. Goodbar is discussed: Richard Brooks: Later work: an adaptation of Judith Rossner's best seller about a repressed teacher (Diane Keaton) whose sexual explorations end in tragedy. The story is about a young man named Johnny going to live on his grandmothers plantation for a time. It was Shakespeare who asked "Whats in a name?" Reviews Reviewer: jkoenig24 - favorite favorite favorite - October 23, 2022 Subject: My memory ain't what it used to be. There's just too much money involved for publishers and record labels in the current system. Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977), a movie even more depressive than Taxi Driver (1976) Both of these films embodied attitudes which stood as barbed provocation to the 1970s in general, and the Utopian promise of sexual liberation in particular. Buy Online, Pick up in Store. His father, on the other hand, wants him to work in the paint shop. But getting an immediate "yes" or "no" is often unlikely, and the clearance process can drag on for weeks or even months, until a company gets an answer. What 'Looking For Mr. Goodbar' is doing: 1. Privacy Policy | TopTenz T-Shirts | Sponsors. Check Availability at Nearby Stores. An appealing bite-sized morsel is nearly impossible to turn down, and one leads to another, after another, after another, after another but we digress. I just felt awful when I left, even though the ending moments were depicted in strobing light and were not terribly clear. Looking to fuse the two. Being one of the biggest companies in the world, Disney is one giant controversy magnet. The second fee is paid to use the actual recording, and it goes to a record company. Its not even that bad, especially if taken in context. by Person Sun Feb 17, 2008 7:50 pm, #21 Looking for Mr. Goodbar, a thriller movie starring Diane Keaton, Richard Gere, and Tom Berenger The world belongs to the weird! But for some reason, it is impossible to be mad at this movie. This shows up on cable every now and then (Cinemax I think? This video is currently unavailable to watch in your location. The year 1925 was a big year for Hersheys Candy. comment. It was highly critically regarded, a box office success and controversial for its time, but not so controversial that the . As noted in the Hershey archives, Milton Hershey said, "As far as I know, no man was dropped by reason of the Depression, and no salaries were cut.". The latter had seen its first season come out in ahideously butchered version in 2007, while the former had never been on DVD. Annie is uplifting, while Goodbar is depressing. Off the top of my head, I can think of 5 movies worse than this: Dr. T and the Women Post This movie is the polar opposite of Annie Hall. It's like "Heathers" meets "Looking for Mr. Goodbar" for successful young professionals; it's so provocative that a fight broke out at its first test screening. Joe Cocker version of "With a Little Help from My Friends". 'Looking For Mr. Goodbar' (1977) deserves to be available on a minimum Blue-Ray HD quality, and in my opinion is another powerful and greatly underrated film from the fantastic 1970's. In this instance the dvd copy that I managed to purchase from Amazon is from the Spanish market hence the title 'Buscando Al Sr. Goodbar' a/k/a 'Looking . It was banned due to the graphic nature and depilation of abuse of mental health patients after watching it i was horrified i think that everyone who is in healthcare should watch. It was because of this choice milk that Milton Hershey built the factory in Pennsylvania to begin with. Have you watch this little gem? Yes really. To those who saw this in the theater when it was released in Fall '77, I'm guessing it was a surprise to see Diane Keaton in a film like this, coming as it was on the heels of the iconic & completely different Annie Hall (released 6 months prior). It gives away nothing to say it's based on the real-life murder of Roseann Quinn, and this element makes it difficult to view the novel purely as a novel. Unlike other movies on this list, you can see this movie on DVD, just not in any official capacity. Hershey has stated its commitment to supporting farmers and only using ethically sourced cocoa moving forward. The History of MR. GOODBAR Candy. It even shows an uncut interview with Alfred Hitchcock on creating suspense. The film Ishtar starred Dustin Hoffman and Warren Beatty NOT Ned Beatty. A Hersheys spokesman, Jeff Beckman, told Reuters of the settlements, "This resolution sends a powerful message to other companies that we are diligent about protecting our valuable brand names and will take action when necessary to protect them.". (StarVista). And while that may just seem like someone yearning for bygone days or bashing the work of todays employers, there is some truth to the sentiment. Enter your email address to subscribe to this site and receive notifications of new posts by email. I also remember the case of Frank Perry's Last Summer, a spectacular "coming-of-age" and about adolescent sexuality movie filmed in 1969 (!!!). And that is the ones Ive discovered on my own. 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