sign of the times
Scott LeBrun who described the film in the ‘user comments’ was bang on. Every sentiment he spoke of was mine to the tee.
Personally, it was funny and nostalgic to see the fashion of the times. Sideburns, hairstyles and wardrobe of the 70s in that Welcome Back Kotter look seems so far away and so long ago.
In the beginning of the film, the professor speaks to his class about the changing world... from Pisces to Aquarius (or something of the sort)… that ‘traditions are falling by the way side, age old beliefs are being thrown away and disappearing, as is the family unit.’
My wife and I frequently discuss the state of current affairs in the world. I believe that morality has decayed over the years. She sais that violence and fear has been around forever. Just because we don’t see it in 60s sitcoms, doesn’t mean it didn’t exist.
I believe that art imitates life. So how did we get from the compassionate human Quincy to the cold clinical CSI? My wife sais that children were being abused and women were being raped just as often then… it’s just that it wasn’t talked about as openly then as it is today.
The rape scene in Slashed Dreams caught me by surprise. Because of the title, and the fact that Robert Englund was in it, I half expected a serial killer type movie. This movie started off as a hippy journey freedom loving tender happy film. Suddenly, it becomes brutal ugly angry menacing. Finally, in the end, it’s about adapting and healing. The acting was superb.
Finally, my kudos to Robert Englund whom I criticized in a messege board posting in Zombie Strippers. You shine in this movie, Robert. Compassion, friendship and love exude from you as Michael Sutherland. I am glad I had the chance to watch Slashed Dreams. It got me started discussing on many levels.
Smoke me a kipper. I’ll be back for breakfast