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Retro Reviewing: "The Hunger"

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The Retro Reviewers have prepared a very goofy Halloween treat for viewers, with a review of 1983 lesbian vampire classic The Hunger and more re-creations than you can shake a broomstick at. The ladies had far too much fun playing dress-up and recreating the melodrama.

As for the movie, well, only one of the three really dug it. The majority found it to be far too cheesy and slow for their tastes — except, of course, the iconic seduction scene.

Retro Reviewing: "The Hunger"

Check back next time for a review of Loving Annabelle.

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    • Submitted by
    Trish Bendix
    on October 25, 2008 - 1:00pm.
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    swedishanthem's picture

    HAHA! First comment EVER!!!!!

    Submitted by
    swedishanthem (6 posts)
    on October 25, 2008 - 1:40pm.
    Off to watch :D
    Lestiger's picture

    Love you guys

    Submitted by
    Kierah (51 posts)
    on October 25, 2008 - 2:04pm.

     

     Katie will you Marry Me? I await your answer

     

     

    Kappa Kappa Eat My Pi till I die

    roho412's picture

    LOL at the re-enactments.

    Submitted by
    roho412 (18 posts)
    on October 25, 2008 - 2:10pm.

    LOL at the re-enactments. Have never really watch The Hunger.  Did not appeal to me.  And by the way you all reviewed it. It sounds to me like a one timer (a movie that i would only watch once).  So I might give it a whirl.

     Looking forward to Loving Annabelle

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    The French Are Wincing

    Submitted by
    spiralstare (64 posts)
    on October 25, 2008 - 2:32pm.
    Ouch, nice try at pronouncing Catherine Deneuve's name, but no cigar :-p
    Lulubee's picture

    Must say...

    Submitted by
    Lulubee (6 posts)
    on October 25, 2008 - 3:17pm.
    I loved this movie. I saw it when it first came out in ’83. Big name actors were in it, the sex scene between Deneuve and Sarandon is very sensual and it was something you didn’t see in movies at that time. I’m with you about a re-make. But who would play the lead roles? Now, that’s something yummy to think about.
    bilong's picture

    Please review Buffy!

    Submitted by
    bilong (16 posts)
    on October 25, 2008 - 4:13pm.

    You guys really should review Buffy after loving annabelle!...or at least someday. Maybe you guys could review the Musical episode since there is gay love and SINGING in it (at the same time!)

    Anyway, I can't wait for the next review, as Loving Annabelle is one of favourite movies...

     

    coffeesky's picture

    That was a cool idea to do a

    Submitted by
    coffeesky (123 posts)
    on October 25, 2008 - 4:16pm.
    That was a cool idea to do a Halloween special.  I've never actually seen this entire movie, but I did view the seduction scene on YouTube awhile back (hot!).  My favorite aspect of this vlog episode was the lively discussion amongst the group.  I'm also always amused by the week's movie inspired clothing theme.
    frosch411's picture

    Fab ladies...

    Submitted by
    frosch411 (2384 posts)
    on October 25, 2008 - 4:43pm.

    always looking forward to your vlog!!! And I agree with your comments on this film... yeah it has to be put into perspective that it's from 1983, still... a drag! Yes the seduction scene was ok.. but then that's not the entire movie (sadly)

     

    Suggestions for a review: Pourquoi pas moi  and It's in the water

    For a chance these are not depressing movies but funny..and ok, not really featuring a sex scenes (sigh sigh sigh) still watchable amongst those many a crap L/LGB movies!  

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    W.T.F.

    Submitted by
    Raerly (97 posts)
    on October 25, 2008 - 6:21pm.

    The reenactments were great. The Hunger...not my fav lesbian vampire movie though. Maybe because I still prefer The Vampire Lovers because I really enjoy older slightly worse movies.

    Never met a pearl quite like you that could shimmer and rot at the same time through

    GustavChristoff's picture

    Yay Retro Reviewing

    Submitted by
    GustavChristoff (58 posts)
    on October 25, 2008 - 6:25pm.
    This vlog rocks, even when I haven't seen the movie, I'm extremely entertained. Poor Danielle, everyone was against you this week, your facial expressions during the bad section were priceless I would pause to type and just laugh. Also, Denae, you are wonderful in the reenactments. Good show this week, keep it up I can't wait 'till next time
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    Thanks

    Submitted by
    Denae (36 posts)
    on October 26, 2008 - 1:14pm.
    Yes, the reenactments were a great time! LOL.  Thanks so much for watching.
    blushing_panda's picture

    Hey ladies. Great vlog, as

    Submitted by
    blushing_panda (7 posts)
    on October 26, 2008 - 5:29am.

    Hey ladies. 

    Great vlog, as always. Got a lezzie vampire movie that is pretty good. Its called Vampire diary. The trailer here on youtube at this link.

     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZxVL2cRu4s

     Again good vlog. :) 

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    Haven't watched yet....

    Submitted by
    jp82 (13 posts)
    on October 26, 2008 - 10:04am.

    Great vlog as usual.  I like "dumb" movies, too, so I'll check it out.  Way to stick to your guns Danielle and stand up to be the only one who dug the movie.  I thought it was hilarious you loved it as much as everyone else hated it. 

    Hey, here's a suggestion for a movie.  How about reviewing 'All Over Me'?  It's from 1997 and was directed by Alex Sichel.  She co-wrote the 1972 segment from 'If These Walls Could Talk 2'. It's kind of dark but it's good.  A young Leisha Hailey is in it and the soundtrack is awesome!!  It seems like a movie you guys would like.  I saw it over the summer and loved it.  Check it out.

     

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    Love Denea

    Submitted by
    Katie (5 posts)
    on October 26, 2008 - 6:27pm.
    I could watch Denea's reenactments over and over again!  Glad you guys liked this one...Thanks for the comments
    Denae's picture

    Thanks

    Submitted by
    Denae (36 posts)
    on October 26, 2008 - 8:00pm.
    LOL.  I don't realize how rediculous I look until AFTER the episode is aired.
    Fernandes Effie's picture

    Superb

    Submitted by
    Effie Fern's (73 posts)
    on October 30, 2008 - 4:39am.

    Love Effie Ferns! Love 1 and let love

    Kisses!!@@

     

    Superb

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    Superb

    Submitted by
    Effie Fern's (73 posts)
    on October 30, 2008 - 4:39am.

    Love Effie Ferns! Love 1 and let love

    Kisses!!@@

     

    Superb

    thecla's picture

    Loved your review! I

    Submitted by
    Di (3 posts)
    on October 30, 2008 - 9:23pm.

    Loved your review! I enjoyed the movie very much, but then I saw it way back when it was released. I do agree that it could have been so much more - they basically took the book it was based on and gutted it - that was my biggest hurdle to get over in order to like this movie. I highly recommend that people read it - author is Whitley Strieber.

     

     

    Jenkin's picture

    I'm with Danielle, I

    Submitted by
    Jenkin (17 posts)
    on November 2, 2008 - 12:18am.

    I'm with Danielle, I thought the movie was overblown campy fun.  More David Bowie would have been welcome, though.

    As a random side note, out lesbian actress Sophie Ward is in the final minutes as one of  Sarandon's minions. It was one of her earliest film roles. 


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