Firstly, this is a quote from John Waters and he's not the kind of man whose taste is completely in line with that of the general public.
Secondly, while I agree that "Hilariously funny" would be a bit much, I think the dark comedy label fits the film well. A lot of the humour is supposed to come from the characters being vapid or obnoxious or cruel or unintentionally absurd. There are a fair few moments and lines that can be singled out as comedic, especially in the first two acts.
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Jerome on Scientology: "I was thinking about converting, just as a career move."
Cammy: "I like Bad Babysitter. You were so funny."
Benjie: "Yeah... we did 780 million worldwide. People don't realize that."
[Awkward silence]
Benjie: "So, how'd you get aids, Cammy?"
Cammy: "Um, I don't have aids. It's non-Hodgkin lymphoma."
[Benjie blinks a few times and turns to give his agent an 'Are you kidding?' look.]
Benjie: "What the fvck's non-Hodgkins?"
Arnold: "I think it's a blood thing."
Benjie: "I mean, non. It either is or it isn't."
Benjie's agent comments on the idea to have Ryan Gosling play Benjie in a film where Benjie plays Cammy, the female sufferer of non-Hodgkin lymphoma: "We can definitely get this to Ryan. It's just the kind of stuff he likes to do."
Dr. Stafford Weiss: "I'm gonna press on a personal history point. Everything's stored in the thighs."
Genie: "So did you call the police?"
Havana: "Yeah, I told her I would if she didn't go to rehab."
Genie: "I see, so she's there now, huh?"
Havana: "Yeah, with all the other dope fiend personal assistants. They have their own wing."
Two of Benjie’s vapid female co-stars, Sam and Kayla, discuss the age of 23-year old actress Deandra: “She’s got a tramp stamp, okay? She’s… menopausal!”
[They laugh heartily.]
Fifteen seconds later, they’re discussing Rhett not going down on Kayla during her period: “Well, he can’t… because you’re menopausal!”
[They laugh heartily. Again.]
Another fifteen seconds later, they’re discussing the age of Havana Segrand: “Totally menopausal.”
Sam wonders whether Sterl Carruth is sleeping with Havana Segrand.
Kayla: “Eh, she’d be like a mercy fvck.”
Sam: “Like when orderlies rape old people in nursing homes.”
Sterl Carruth’s response when Havana says she just might not be comfortable with lesbian sex: “Why don’t you take a Klonopin.”
Dr. Stafford Weiss to Hevana: “You’re welcoming mom into the house. You’re saying, ‘Hey mom, come on in. You don’t scare me. I’m empowered. Soup’s on!’”
Benjie after working with young Roy: “I need something to eat. My blood sugar drops every time I do a scene with Mr. ‘Piece of S***’ Vabina.”
Benjie’s response when Jeb brings his two nieces to get Benjie’s autograph: “Universal Studios. Put their asses on the tram, Jebbo.” [Shuts the door.]
Agatha: “How did you find me?”
Dr. Stafford Weiss: “Please. No film noir questions.”
Havana: “I need you to go back to Wholefoods and get me a laxative. I think it’s called Quiet Moment.” [Farts] “They should call it Un-quiet Moment.”
Benjie: “Where’s Kayla?”
Rhett: “Oh… *beep* her.”
Benjie: “I did. After the teamsters sold her my poop. She got it for a song.”
Rhett: “You mean for a schlong?” [To his new GF, Gretchen] It’s a long story.”
Benjie: “Long and coiled.”
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