BALLYHOO ::3 of 7::

BALLYHOO: The Hollywood Sideshow (1996) is an early documentary on the world of exploitation cinema and its origins. Originally aired on American Movie Classics-- when it was still commercial-free and supported Hollywood's Golden Age-- what it lacks in high energy it makes up for in being an informative introduction to anyone newly discovering this uniquely American genre of low budget filmmaking and the sensationalism used to promote it. Hosted by Frankie Avalon and featuring comments from John Waters, Roger Ebert, Peter Bogdanovich, Mamie Van Doren, and exploitation pioneer Dave Friedman. Introduction by former AMC host, Nick Clooney.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• ballyhoo
• sideshow
• humbuggery
• exploitation
• drive-in
• cinerama
• frankie avalon
• john waters
• dave friedman
• peter bogdanovich
• roger ebert
• william castle