June 24, 1997
Rocky Horror
When people speak of cult films, there is one film that is always mentioned -- The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
The Rocky Horror Show began in 1973 as a theatrical experiment in a tiny, 60-seat London theatre.
Considering what the film version has become, it may be surprising to some people to know that the irreverant science fiction spoof was named Best Musical of 1973 in the London Evening Standard's annual poll of drama critics.
It caught the attention of Lou Adler, producer of the film documentary "Monterey Pop." He decided Rocky Horror would make a good movie.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show was released in 1975... and flopped. It was destined to fade into obscurity. Instead it showed up as a midnight movie a year later and attracted an exuberant crowd who began to mimic the film and shout lines at the screen.
The result was the biggest cult film of all time. If you've ever been curious about who originated the audience participation, you can read all about them at the web page www.rockyhorror.com.
|
Retro Magazine
This site bills itself as the place to find whatever is cool from the past, and it delivers. Unlike a lot of pop culture web stops, this one does not limit itself to the period when most web surfers were young (the '70s and '80s) You will find articles on 1920s and '30s ephemera and much more. This one of those rare web sites with both style and content.
Catalog of Curiosities
I highly recommend this site for a wonderful pop culture artifact romp. Where do you find re-issues of laughable celebirty recordings, bachelor pad music, spoken word records? Have you been searching all over for a copy of Charles Manson's album on cd? Is your collection of 1950s sex ed videos wearing out? Chopsticks on guitar, how to build a bomb shelter, beat poets who recorded on vinyl.. if you love pop culture curiosities, look no futhrer.
8-Track Heaven
You're listening to Rare Earth, "I just want to cele.. click, chunk a-chunka, click ..brate."
You must be listening to an 8-Track. If you still have your Pat Benetar and Styx 8-Tracks then you must stop in at this site. No fancy graphics or java, just information galore on those big square cartridge tapes. If for no other reason, visit this site to hear a digitized clip of an 8-Track changing tracks.
Feelin' Groovy: Guide to Teen Idols
David Cassidy, Bobby Sherman, Lief Garrett, the Bay City Rollers. They're all here. Find out about how Donny Osmond lost faith! Read exerpts from David Cassidy's kiss and tell biography! Pictures from Tiger Beat and Teen Beat. Download that killer song "I Was Made for Dancing a..a..a..all night long"
Ready To Ware
This on-line magazine devotes itself to our pre-packaged, off the rack culture. Cool '50s graphics and content too.
|
Pop Culture
