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Title:Movie Reviews and Discussion
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Created:Thu Jan 28 1993
Last Modified:Thu Jun 05 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
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1072.0. "The Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy" by CTHU26::S_BURRIDGE () Mon May 06 1996 14:18

    This is the new movie by the "Kids in the Hall" tv comedy troupe.  I
    saw the tv show a few times, but was never a fan.  However, I enjoyed
    this movie quite a bit.
    
    The movie's story concerns a new wonder drug, developed to combat
    clinical depression, and the way it is marketed, and its impact on the
    world.  This story provides a vehicle for a wide variety of satirical
    shots at corporate culture, television, etc.  All the important roles,
    including women, are palyed by the 5 (male) "Kids."  The cross-dressing
    mimickry of women is well done and funny.  
    
    The humour in the movie is pretty wild and plays with a few taboos,
    e.g. in the ways cancer and homosexuality are depicted.  There's also a
    fair bit of strong language.  However it isn't cheap exploitation of
    the shock value of these things; there's usually a clear satirical
    point.
    
    As I said above, I enjoyed it.  It's pretty funny, and quite unique; at
    least I've never seen anything quite like it.
    
    -Stephen
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1072.1The pig, the pig....KAOFS::P_CHAPLINSKYMon May 06 1996 20:2710
    Stephen - this is great news!  The "Kids in the Hall" are simply
    great.  I'm a fan of these Canadians.  I had heard a long time ago
    that their show was syndicated by some US channels.  Have any of you
    seen them in the US?  I can still remember the skits with the flying
    pig, then one with the clerk and his pen is another.... I must see
    if my husband has some of the shows still taped.
    
    Well off to the movies... I won't want to miss this one!
    
    PChaplinsky
1072.2SNAX::NOONANsing the soul's bluesTue May 07 1996 07:534
    Oh yes, they are on the Comedy Channell.  I do enjoy them.
    
    e
1072.3KERNEL::PLANTCA song..played on a solo saxaphone..Tue May 07 1996 11:268
    
    
    I'm crushing your head!!! :)))))
    
    They are seen over here in the UK from time to time as well! :))))
    
    Chris
    :)
1072.4CHEFS::HANDLEY_IZuul!Tue May 07 1996 11:376
    
    <----  "I'm pinching your face!"
    
    
    
    :^)
1072.5It might be me!POLAR::TYSICKX's in my I's &amp; drawing flies!Tue May 07 1996 13:105
    RE: Last couple!
    
    	Do any of you remember the name of the "Squish your head" guy?
    
    I think I do, but I wanna be sure befor I say anything!!!
1072.6KERNEL::PLANTCA song..played on a solo saxaphone..Tue May 07 1996 14:376
    
    
    The head crusher is Mark Mckinney
    
    Chris
    :)
1072.7I've been squished!CONSLT::OWENStop Global WhiningTue May 07 1996 17:1317
    I am among the honored few to have actually gotten my head squished by
    Mark McKinney.  They did a live show in Boston a couple of years ago,
    and I was lucky enough to land in the 2nd row.  That's where I got
    squished.
    
    Can some other kids fan answer a question for me... what is the name of
    the character that Bruce plays who is about 10-12 years old, rides his
    bike around, and wears a backpack and thick glasses?
    
    Oh... and the movie.  Very funny.  Thought the take on gays in the
    military was hilarious.  The whole movie was hilarious.  But if you've
    flipped on the Kids in the Hall show and just didn't get it, then don't
    bother with the movie.
    
    Later...
    Steve
1072.8CTHU26::S_BURRIDGETue May 07 1996 17:449
>							... But if you've
>    flipped on the Kids in the Hall show and just didn't get it, then don't
>    bother with the movie.                                   
    
    
    	I don't think I agree... I think the movie's more focussed, less
    like a bunch of pointless absurdity.
    
    -Stephen
1072.9Any similarities to living or dead persons is...POLAR::TYSICKX's in my I's &amp; drawing flies!Tue May 07 1996 17:4515
    RE: .6
    
    	Is that the actor/comedians name or the charaters name?
    
    The reason I ask, is because I remember watching an episode once where
    they mentioned the characters name, that being "Tysick" also being the
    same as mine!  Even the first name may have matched...I was so stunned
    when I read the credits or heard the name that it didn't fully click on
    in my noggin!
    
    
    	Now I'm stumped and confused...it's a very rare name and it would
    be a kick knowing if that was or wasn't the characters name!
    
    		J
1072.10BUFFA::HALLBrew Free or DieTue May 07 1996 19:4311
re: 1072.7
    
>    Can some other kids fan answer a question for me... what is the name of
>    the character that Bruce plays who is about 10-12 years old, rides his
>    bike around, and wears a backpack and thick glasses?
    
    Gavin something.  Can't pull the last name out of the dark recesses of
    what I call a brain.
    
    -Dan
1072.11KERNEL::PLANTCA song..played on a solo saxaphone..Fri May 17 1996 09:0910
    
    
    the guy who played the heaqd crusher is Mark Mckinney. The character
    is actually called Head Crusher. You can find this on the web
    in the Kids in the Hall page. They list all the repeat characters and
    the actors that play them as well.
    
    
    Chris
    :)
1072.12TROOA::BROOKSTue May 28 1996 16:279
    lots of rumours about the friction and difficulty in getting these
    comedic egos to work to a common goal (the movie).  Sort of takes away
    from the movie - is it good or is it bad - discussions.  Must be a
    Canadian thing - bash those from your hometown who become successful.
    
    Is coming to my local rep theatre this month.  Might go, or wait till
    on video.
    
    D