Making of 'Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains' Part 2

[koalapeacemaker]

i saw this movie while flipping through Netflix.... I absolutely lovvvved it!!!!! its absolutely amazing ive already seen it 7 times... but thats because i only discovered it a week ago :D

[radioclash81]

Just watched both parts of this--very interesting. I never new this was actually filmed in 1980. It's funny to think this was originally meant to be a mainstream release, and then ended up being one of the most obscure cult classics ever. Like everyone else, I first saw this on Night Flight in the early 80's. I'm glad they finally released this on DVD a few years ago--now if we could just get Breaking Glass on DVD.

[jdx1138]

Wow, I had no idea. I caught this many, many years ago, I think it was on USA's "Up All Night," remember that show? Gilbert Gottfried hosted one of the nights, and Rhonda Shear would host the other night, Friday and Saturday, I think.

I remember loving the movie when I was young, but saw it again a couple years ago...not so good, but I don't care. I'll always remember loving it. And, of course, having Diane Lane in it didn't hurt. :-)

[smilingpug]

The concert scene filmed in the PNE Gardens - skipped out of school. Dressed up as new wave/punks. Always wondered how come the film was never released. We knew it was named "All Washed Up" at that time.

[smilingpug]

I was in Grade 10.

[mavris1]

where was this aired at?

[jfogelnest]

@mavris1 This aired on John Pierson's IFC show "Split Screen." The segment was directed by Sam Green and Sarah Jacobson. Sadly, Sarah passed away in 2004. :(

[inoldsiamsir]

xoxodisgrace: where are you from? cause I bought my copy from a movie gallery that went out of business. it was totally on a whim and it's my favorite movie now.

[smilingpug]

I was an extra in this movie.

[alexisdmicaedu]

@smilingpug haha omg my mother was too, only the shooting in Western PA tho

[jfogelnest]

@smilingpug That's awesome! Do you have any memories about making the film? What scene were you an extra in?

[MARSHOMEWORLD]

THANK for posting this. What a great doc.

[xoxodisgrace]

I found this at my fucking local movie rental store. It kicked my ass, I love it. When the store went out of business I went back for it. AND IT WAS GONE. D:

[rockchickluvsjesus]

I remember seeing this movie on Night Flight in the 80s.Very cool movie! I loved Diane Lane's makeup so much, the next day I tried it myself. I was bit of a rebel then after moving from a city in NY to a small town in North Carolina...I knew it would turn some heads. haha!

[RecordWarped]

This is a great film that deserves to be seen by more people. Unlike a lot of rock films, the music is genuine. Thanks for posting this documentary.

[prilofx]

I saw this movie on cable late one night while babysitting in 1982. I was 12, and it totally blew my mind! I haven't been the same since! Thank YOU Nancy Dowd!

[1970WasntAllBad]

ok, I'm not the queen of articulation here, so I'll just say "Ditto", Lynnster, well said & you know you're not alone.

[TheLynnsterZone]

I am one who saw this film in probably its first run on late-night cable (The Movie Channel, I think) 'round about 1981-82 & taped a copy I kept for years until the tape broke. As a young teenage girl, already a music junkie & (later) band chick, I was profoundly affected by it. Thanks to all who had a hand in this film, it was really important to a lot of us.

So pleased about the revival of interest and release, will be looking forward to getting a new & good copy finally.

[auroraphobe]

I finally found a place to rent this. My new favorite movie!

[shecranberried]

Love this movie

[dRuss8706]

great fucking movie.

[KimberlyofEdmonton]

This is cool to see that Paramount finally got it together to release this film!

I was an extra in it......and I remember like it was yesterday - it was one of the highlites in my life to date!

[johnnysalami23]

love to hear that story! what a weird and amazing film!

[dooshgooch]

i loved this movie, i accually saw it last night for the first time

[lala00lala00]

GREAT GREAT GREAT

[mubo144]

hahah YEAH... NIGHT FLIGHT RULED!

thats where i saw it too!

"dont kick my bus you know!, i need this bus to finish this tour!"

[tonyvaguely]

But where's the freakin' soundtrack? Once again, the advertised soundtrack has been pulled.. just like it was never released back in 1981 (it said in the credits of the film it was available) and now the new DVD release trailer promises it on Rhino, but we've been conned again... anybody know???

[jfogelnest]

@tonyvaguely Hey, 2 years late responding on this but I just found this video on YouTube! The soundtrack album was pulled at the last minute. It did sell as an MP3 download on Amazon for about 48 hours though! So copies do exist. If you get in touch with me I'll be happy to send it to you!

[sssheva]

I probably watched this movie on Night Flight dozens of times back in the 80s - I loved it! Can't believe it's finally out on DVD, yay!

[laylurikyu]

"It's the most important film ever made."

LOL Jake Fogelnest is too much.

[jfogelnest]

@laylurikyu I stand by my statement!

[laylurikyu]

I saw it on VH1's Movies that Rock in '99 or '00. I definitely had that reaction like, 'What in the world is this? How have I never heard of this movie before?' Shortly after discovering it I remember seeing a big article about it in Grand Royal (The Beastie Boys') magazine.

[allisterfiend1313]

I remember seeing this movie,in mid-eighties on USA Up all night. Love it then,love it more now. It's about,they finally release it. Set me with a copy.....Very worth seeing again & again.

[fawsta]

that is fucking awesome.

[proRockTex]

I taped this off USA Night Flight back in 1985 and still have the copy, It plays like shit now so I can't thank you enough for putting this up

I can't wait to purchase a clean copy of it!

YAYYYYY!!

Back in 85 they showed it 1 time with the cussin and the shower scene, afterwards they had the edited version

and yes Greg78 I was 17 at the time and quite alive

how egocentric you are to think everyone on YouTube is in your age bracket.

Don't be such a tool.

[WittyRavenclawPride]

old...

[dooshgooch]

i saw it on i think AMC and it was un-edited

[BuckNekkid2003]

it's about time this film got some attention.

[headcaver]

I saw this at the Valhalla Cinema in Richmond, Australia.

A cover version of "Conned again" was released by "Sloppy Seconds" in 1993.

This film didnt seem any more bizarre to me at the time, when compared to other new wave movies such as "Times Square" and "Breaking Glass"..

What made this movie cool was it had Steve Jones and Paul Cook. Also, Diane Lane's presence keeps the film going; so gorgeous yet so disturbed. What a cool kid she must have been!

[jaymusseato]

i remember that single...so "conned again" was from this film...i never knew.

[Tracymmo]

Maybe you remember a film I can barely remember from that period. A New Wave-y movie from Australia. Have some recollection of a girl pretending to swim on an ironing board. It's been driving me crazy for a long time!

[Historica500]

Maybe you're thinking of "Starstruck," an Australian film about a girl who wanted to be a star. It came out in 1982.

[eeaxxx]

The bus driver had a fairly authentic accent

[melisttz]

I want 2 see this movie!!, hope we can get the DVD soon!!

[drummergurl1982]

still not released *sigh* bootleg only it seems

[mottoncouthUSA]

I have seen this film only once, on cable tv. It was on ENCORE when it first came out. It shook me to my core. When I tell people it is one of my favorite films, they say, "Never heard of it."

[Greg78X]

your kidding me... this is a Joke.. was no one alive when this made... this is a MOVIE,.,., Nothing more

[oldphoque]

While this movie might have been a pep rally for the zit bracket of the early 80`s, theese people are over glorifying it and it is still not on the buy shelves. Not even in the $6 bins.

[jsbragia]

I saw this movie when I was about 14 and started playing guitar shortly afterward. It has meant a ton to me!

[psyctrl]

This was so genius~ I remember watching this over and over again when cable was a "new" thing. Does anybody remember Select TV or ON channel and even Z channel!?!?! I was inspired to do my hair like Daine Lane's!!! It has shaped me to appreciate REAL music. I know it sounds crazy but it was up there with Phantom of the Paradise and Rock and Roll High school. Classic films that should be seen again!!!!

Thank you so much for this!

[aimus8888]

night tv back in my salad days, man! Can't wait for the DVD. Somebody post the sucker, willya? Thanks for postint this. Cheers!

[aimus8888]

Always loved this film. Watched it twice on late night tv back in my salad days, man! Can't wait for the DVD. Somebody post the sucker, willya? Thanks for postint this. Cheers!

[taraz69]

I love this movie! It's too good to be shelved. Thanks for some insight on this mysterious film. Looking forward to the dvd release.