Apparently I didn’t write a “Snide Remarks” column this week. Huh! Weird.
But last week’s edition of Eric’s Bad Movies at Film.com got lost in the New Year’s Day shuffle, so perhaps you overlooked it. It is “Xanadu,” which is one of those movies that a lot of people love because it’s terrible, which seems like a strange reason to love something, but whatever.
Also at Film.com is Eric’s Time Capsule, which today addresses “Cabin Boy,” released 15 years ago this week. Isn’t it crazy that 1994 is now “15 years ago”?? It’s hard to believe, but math doesn’t lie.
My parents made me watch Xanadu when I was maybe 13. It will always be in the back of my mind, playing its silly plot and songs. My dad apparently really liked the movie when he was younger. Go figure.
Incidentally, this is the only EBM that I’ve ever actually seen.
Yeah, I noticed you hadn’t written one – normally it’s posted way early Monday ET (maybe late Sunday PT?). It’s been a long day.
YES!! I’ve been waiting for “Xanadu” ever since Eric started doing his Bad Movies! I’m very excited to read it–please tell me there’s at least one “Xanadon’t” joke in there somewhere??
I remember babysitting for one of my neighbors when Xanadu came out. The wife was pregnant & when they came home, she was gushing about the movie so much, she said that if their baby turned out to be a girl, they were naming her Kira after Olivia Newton John’s character. Sure enough, she had a girl & her name was Kira.
Just thought you’d like a little insight into the horrible boredom that is my life………
Yea! I’ve always wanted you to review this for Eric’s Bad Movies! I’m so happy! This is the best day of my life! Whee!
Oh, and you did it justice.
Goodness but I loved me some Cabin Boy.
Don’t forget Andy Richter’s role! He’s another funny talk-show alumnus who can’t seem to find his legs in the comedy world.