Why You Should Watch Straight Jacket, the Lost Gay Rom-Com
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- Опубліковано 13 січ 2024
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In 2004, I saw a movie that would occupy my thoughts for the next 20 years. It was called Straight Jacket, and it asked what would happen if Rock Hudson's life story was told as though it was a Rock Hudson film. I thought Straight Jacket was destined to become a queer camp classic, but instead it just ... vanished. And for two decades I wondered why -- but now we finally have some answers. This is the story of Straight Jacket: the struggle to get it made, why it mysteriously vanished, and how a mid-century gay romance is poised for a triumphant return.
Thanks to everyone who spoke to me for this video! You can find more about Carrie Preston at www.carriepreston.com/ and more about Jack Plotnick at jackplotnick.com
Watch longer excerpts of my interview with Carrie: • Straight Jacket star C...
Watch longer excerpts of my interview with Jack: • Straight Jacket star J...
Watch longer excerpts of my interview with Richard Day: • Straight Jacket writer...
You can stream Straight Jacket in the US on Tubi: tubitv.com/movies/100007204/s...
And depending on your location, you may be able to view it through Kanopy: www.kanopy.com/video/straight...
Here's where you can now stream many of the other films that were acquired by Regent:
Breakfast with Scot: watch.sling.com/1/program/38f...
Cthulu: watch.plex.tv/movie/cthulhu
Eleven Minutes: tubitv.com/movies/543949/elev...
Freshman Orientation: watch.sling.com/1/program/802...
I Can’t Think Straight: tubitv.com/movies/631183/i-ca...
Ice Blues: watch.sling.com/1/program/81f...
Naked Fame: tubitv.com/movies/631182/nake...
On the Other Hand, Death: watch.sling.com/1/program/f21...
The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela: pluto.tv/en/on-demand/movies/...
Shock to the System: watch.sling.com/1/program/98e...
Summer Storm: tubitv.com/movies/711303/summ...
The World Unseen: watch.sling.com/1/program/ffb...
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If you want to watch Straight Jacket, you can stream it for free in the US via Tubi: tubitv.com/movies/717291/straight-jacket (Look for the 2004 film, not the 1964 film)
Depending on your location, you may be able to view it through Kanopy with a public library card: www.kanopy.com/video/straight-jacket
And outside of the US, you can find more streaming links here: www.justwatch.com/us/movie/straight-jacket
Thank you so much for sharing the link and everything you know. I LOVE your videos ❤
❤️ your analysis and your content. Definitely want to see this one!
OMG: Space Station 76
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I legit only found this movie because of Carrie Preston when I checked her filmography from the True Blood era.
Letting you know there's somone pretending to be you and saying they want to chat through "telegram".
Went ahead and reported them, but...yeah. boo to the spam trolls that use people's good names.
I worked for Blockbuster Video for 13 years and i remember 'rescuing' several small, independent titles like these when we were instructed to destroy them. I had a stack of copies of "Grand Theft Parsons" "I'm Not There" and "Danny Deckchair" because i knew they were titles that were going to be completely disappeared. Arbitrarily making art unavailable is not ok.
Thank you for doing that 💜
Gee, I wonder what would have happened if Blockbuster bought Netflix?
You're my hero ❤
I support this and help more people do. No media should be lost.
You are an amazing human
There are LGBTQ archives in several countries. ONE Archives in Los Angeles, ArQuives in Toronto, QRAB in Gothenberg, Schwules Museum in Berlin, IHLIA in Amsterdam. If anyone has films or books (or other items) you think they might like, consider contacting them and asking. It's important to preserve LGBTQ culture.
Also (relatively) recently opened Queer Britain in the UK. There is the Cork LGBT Archive in Ireland, and a lesbian archive in Frankfurt, Germany (I think called LLL)
And then there's the rest of the world, trying to eradicate anything queer at any cost..
I have been looking for this movie for years since seeing it on Logo when I was an incredibly closeted teen and didn’t even know I was gay. By the time I came out and remembered it, I forgot the name and no search results yielded anything
I’m so glad you found it again after all these years!
I miss Logo. They always had good movies and shows. Even the commercials were gay friendly. Is it gone? Because I can't get it out here.
I'm sure I rented this when it came out. One of the Blockbuster stores I lived near had an entire LGBTQ section and I'm pretty sure it was on the main wall with the new releases
I also totally watched it on Logo way back in the day
It’s now streaming on Tubi 😉
Holy crap, *straight jacket* is such a good pun
Matt, I’ve been a Patreon supporter of yours since really early on. Back in the day when you dressed as a sailor and your videos were about 20 minutes tops! Just wanted to say thank you for all the many hours of entertainment, long may it continue. Oh and I loved your book too. E xx
Aw thanks so much, so glad to have you along for the ride! I might need to revisit that sailor vibe at some point.
Please Matt do the sailor again!!!
@@MattBaume We do love the sailor vibe. You definitely rocked it!
@@MattBaumeabsolutely!
@@MattBaumeabsolutely!
What a shame that the mismanagement by Regent ruined so much. Richard sounds so very philosophical about lot.
Thanks for another great video.
It nearly sounds like an OP.
Yeah that doesnt sound like mismanagement as much as a convenient excuse.
Incredibly I own both Straight Jacket and Girls Will Be Girls on DVD. I bought them used when a movie rental Video Avenue store closed in my town in the very late 2000s. I bought many DVDs of the LGBTQ section of the store, lucky me!
its not often that i actually listen to a creator when they say 'stop this right now if you dont want spoilers!' but i actually did cause you made it sound so great, and oh how worth it it was to take that pause and watch the movie! such a shame its been left to obscurity, it really does have every quality of something that should be so many times bigger than it is. i hope it gets the love it deserves sooner rather than later
I bought the DVD on faith after loving GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS. it exceeded my expectations. Glad youre introducing it to a wider audience.
I'm only 5 minutes in and I already want to watch this movie😆
EDIT: I found it on Tubi! I know what I'm doing after I finish this video😊
It is so very good!
Good ole Tubi.
Other than some ads, the issue with Tubi is some movies are on there for as little time as a single month.
Same.
Edit: Now, also about to watch "Girls Will Be Girls".
Omg thank you.
Can't find it 😢😢😢😢😢
I have so much respect and affection for Richard Day and Jack Plotnick for their work in both "Girls Will Be Girls" and "Straight Jacket". Both hilarious favorites of ours. I remember we drove to Portland, Oregon to see "Straight Jacket" at the time (since nothing gay comes to our little conservative town). Loved it, and so appreciate the effort that went into both! Still holding out hopes to someday see the "Girls Will Be Girls" sequel, which I think would have even more of an audience these days with the rise of drag and the word of mouth on the original. I know I'd be buying multiple copies for friends. Thank you both! ....and a big thanks to Carrie Preston for her hilarious performance, especially that GREAT song.
That's such a powerful message in the movie's ending. The words are perfect and still resonate today. It's mad to think this was in the early 2000's when we all considered ourselves more enlightened and comfortable with this kind of narrative. Two steps forward, one step back.
I fell in love with Straight-Jacket when I saw it at Outfest in 2004, then bought the DVD, and have seen it umpteen times since then. Thank you for the back story and for letting those unfamiliar with it that it's now available to screen. I've had the pleasure of seeing/reviewing Matt Letscher's stage performances multiple times but have never gotten to tell him how much I loved this movie. I did, on the other hand, meet Carrie Preston and Michael Emerson a few years back in a theater lobby and share my love for Straight-Jacket with them. Thank you Matt for this video and better still, for letting me know about the treasure trove that is Kanopy! I just signed up with my LAPL card!
I saw a review for the dvd of Straight Jacket that said the plot was too far fetched and i was like, it’s 99% actual queer history. The 1% invention was too much?
And let me guess, the plot of Die Hard is gritty kitchen sink realism.
I liked Carry Preston in it. I just saw her in The Holdovers.
I always find this type of film stressful, but my closetted husband likes them. I don't understand how he doesn't find them heartwrenching. I tried watching Fellow Travellers, but i was in tears almost every episode. It's a very important truth to tell, but for me, too close to home.
❤❤ understandable.
@@mattybrunolucaszeneresalas9072means his husband is prob not out to his family or maybe coworkers. U cant pick up context clues? Assume? The important truth meaning that these situations are tough on lgbt ppl.
@@mattybrunolucaszeneresalas9072 to state the obvious we're both men. To state the less obvious he's from an anti-LGBT country
@@TazPessle perdão, achei que você era mulher. Felicidades para vocês
@@TazPessle kids today have no respect or tact.
I have an odd feeling that I am watching this ahead of everyone else, because I somehow slipped in a secret backdoor. I just wanted to read the description and through some magic clicked myself into the actual video, which according to UA-cam is supposed to premiere tomorrow. It's not listed yet. Anyway, great video as always, Matt. Can't wait to watch the next one.
It's on Tubi right now!
Lol whoops I think I had it set to "unlisted" instead of "private" for a few minutes there. You managed to slip in early! Glad you enjoyed it! :D
Oh, I remember _Straight-Jacket_ quite well, from back in the days when Netflix was just a DVD service.. It was a fun way to pass a couple of hours, and an interesting introduction to Carrie Preston years before she played Arlene on _True Blood_ and almost as over-the-top.
She was perfect for that part in True Blood, which was possibly one of the all-time best-cast shows I can think of with regard to its source material. I'm excited to see more of her work. 😊
I had begun to think I hallucinated the existence of "Friends and Family" after having caught it by accident late night on cable once ages ago. Thank you for verifying it exists.
Also, I absolutely ADORE Straight Jacket since I first saw it long ago. It's a real gem.
Thank you for what you do here. Liked and shared
I love your positive tone, your depth of research and genuine love for your subject.
You have this classic TV doc vibe to you that I can't get enough of
Kinda makes me wonder how I, a lass from a small town in Wales, has owned this on DVD for well over a decade. I wish I could remember where I bought it.
Speaking of appropriate titillation, nice showcasing of your guns during the promo, Matt! ;-)
Haha thank you, viewers can have a little bare arm as a treat
26:50 - "We mean you no harm." Such a powerful statement. Still SO true of the continuing 'witch hunts' that go on today. The paranoid crowd who have been scared into fearing certain groups as some kind of threat, when they are no such thing. Both sides are NOT equal. One side intends to harm the other (because of this mis-placed fear), and the other side simply wants to live their lives in peace as themselves. Best of luck to all those who have ever, are currently, and will in the future- fight the good fight for equality and freedom for ALL.
You really need to see Fellow Travelers! It starts in the 50s and ends in the 80s and touches on a lot of these topics
He's already working on a video essay on it
Jack Plotnick seems like such a wonderful person. I've been seeing him on my screens for years but the way he speaks about this movie and what it means to him - it's so moving.
Also, wow! Just realized Carrie was in The Holdovers!! She is adorable!
OMGOMGOMG I absolutely LOVE Beautiful Boxer. I found it through Netflix back when they did physical discs. What an incredible movie, and I love that the subject of the film actually makes a cameo in the film that makes me tear up just thinking about! Thank you for mentioning such an incredible film!
And now I need to find Straight Jacket to watch and add to the collection. :)
I watched the movie. It was very good! It has a personal touch throughout the film and a clever sense of humor.
i watched straight-jacket right after seeing your rock hudson post-video stream last month! i was very curious about its production, so this is a great follow-up. it felt refreshing how a movie depicted communism being important to a main character, and how anti-communist paranoia was similar to the paranoia of the lavender scare. its history of originally being a stage play makes a lot of sense, and for me explains a lot of the specific kind of charm it has. :)
i really appreciate sally's part of the story and the effort that went into making sure she wasn't the common "ignored wife of a gay man" trope. her part in the courtroom scene with the Old Movie Accent was great. the delivery of lines like the "big honking queer" one made it just a really enjoyable movie that uses silliness well, but also has a lot of heart and significance. it's terrible to hear about the way it was sent into obscurity along with so many other movies, but i am very glad it is accessible today.
this was great, i am looking forward to watching the longer interview videos and checking out the other movies you listed in the description !
editing to add that it was lovely to see the people involved continue to be passionate about this movie, and that i was delighted by the use of cgi and green screens. i just really like it. i also really enjoy michael emerson's performances in everything i've seen him in (it is also my opinion that his joker from the dark knight returns is the best joker voice, regardless of the story being what it is), so it was a great surprise to see him in straight-jacket and incidentally realise that he and co-star carrie preston are married.
Might be fun to do a video on "Spin City," specifically Carter and Stuarts friendship. Their antagonistic beginnings to the close friendship they have by the end is arguably the best part of the show, and probably the only reason people kept watching after Michael J. Fox left.
WE ARE SO BACK! HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎉
Ooh I can't wait to watch it! I was so happy when you said Richard was given his movie back!
Happy New Year Matt 💜 Thank you for bringing us all these wonderful and important stories. I hope Mr Day knows how much we love and appreciate him as well.
I am so excited to see both Girls Will Be Girls AND Straight-Jacket.
Such a bummer that this happened to so many films at that time because if corporate shenanigans. It really was an important time for these to be seen. Im glad they're out there now, but what could have been...
OMG. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS MOVIE SINCE LIKE 2009!!! I saw the last 45 minutes of it on Logo one summer and LOVED it but because I missed most of it I never caught the title card. When I would try and describe it to people no one knew what I was talking about and every time I typed my vague teenage description into Google nothing came up. The last time I looked for it was in November!! Honestly, until this video, I was kind of convinced I had made it up. On my way to watch it right now! ❤
You got a Hello Fresh sponsorship, congrats! Girls will be girls is one of my favorite films! And you featured Jacks funniest line, I’ve had more babies pulled out of me than a burning orphanage. lol. I will search for this film, thanks for all you do. I prob saw you at that dvd store on Castro or Market or 18th street back in the glory days
I remembering ordering this movie from Netflix years ago, and after my initial watch, I was a little on the fence about it. I admit I wasn't as familiar with the story of Rock Hudson then as I am now, and the comical elements of the story at first didn't sit well with me, but I gave it another watch, and now it has become one of my favorite LGBT films. The story is so heartwarming, and the cast is superb. I recommend this film to anyone who loves camp with a lot of heart.
I got the DVD of this a good few years ago and really enjoyed it. Find the conflict between the two sides of these people's lives an interesting thing to explore.
The inside jokes about the closeted celebrities of that time are great, I had to stop the film many times and rewind so I could get the inside jokes, see how many you can catch. I need to watch this film again to understand everything being said
Went from this video into watching Straight jacket faster than light and I'm in love with it
Girls will be girls has a great ending I just loved. Redemption and being reborn. I can't wait to watch straight jacket!
I LOVE THIS MOVIE! I first saw it in my late teens, after I had already come out, more or less. I had no idea it was written by the same man who did Girls Will Be Girls, which I saw earlier, when I was still in the closet and we got it by mistake from Blockbuster. It was a big hit in my house! Also loved the Donald Strachey series!! Never saw Friends and Family, though. I'm going to start looking for it right away! Thanks for this episode and for everything you do!
I watched Straight Jacket last year on Amazon and thought it was a lot of fun. I'm also a HUGE fan of the Donald Strachey movies, and I didn't realize they'd had that history of being buried. I stumbled on them randomly on Amazon a few years back and fell in love. The series of detective novels they're based on also has a fascinating history, having been written by a gay man and published starting in the 70s (pre-AIDS crisis). It's fascinating to read those novels with that perspective, knowing that they were written in real-time as LGBT history was unfolding over the last half of the 20th century. And the movies (that update the setting to the 2000s) are a lot of fun as well, and are reflective of the LGBT culture of their era as well. Great stuff!
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Is there anyone who's worked to collect and preserve any of the films shafted by Regent? They all sound amazing, and I'd like to watch whatever I can.
Matt, thank you for reminding me of this fantastic movie. I have it on DVD that I bought at the same time as Girls Will Be Girls, and it is most definitely due cult status.. I love watching your content, and you always, but always keep me engaged and interested. You really are one of the best on YT. Peter x
I have the DVD on my shelf now. I don’t remember how I discovered it, but it was one of those films where I knew most of the cast by face rather than name. Turns out I’d been watching Matt Letscher for years and never knew it.
"He lifts weights constantly" joke is even better with the squat rack behind the creator in the zoom call.
Just wanted to say, I just discovered your channel the other day. Randomly saw your video about rock hudson... which led me to tab hunter, anthony perkins, kevin conroy and more.
I don't know if I've ever said something is life changing and meant it. But this channel truly is. They've made me learn to appreciate the history of my people and overall just makes me want to do better. Thank you
Shoutout to Kanopy, where I had just watched Filibus, a silent movie about a cross-dressing sky pirate who just can't resist stealing gems and seducing ladies. Going to watch this next!
I bonded over GWBG with my main squeeze 9 years ago. I am excited to experience Straight Jacket thank you again
What an amazing-and crushing-story. I’m happy that at least for Straight Jacket and those involved in its creation, there is a happy ending. I can’t wait to watch it. Thanks for covering this, Matt!
Thank you so much for making this video. Straight Jacket was so completely delightful to watch, and I appreciate that you posted where to watch it for free.
The deep dive on how the project developed and the creative process gave me a real understanding on why it's so special. Just marvelous all the way around!
Straight Jacket is a fantastic gay rom-com. Luckily I bought it on DVD when it first came out and I’ve watched it a few times since and it always brings a smile to my face.
Your platform is such a great way of exposing Straight Jacket to the masses. This is start of acquainting them, they just need to click!
As far back as I can remember, I have been gay while accepting and being somewhat out in 1977. Over the years, I’ve seen a number of non-mainstream gay themed movies but never heard of this one. I am intrigued and must see it. Thanks for supplying the info to view it. 🎉❤❤
There's a few great queer movies that have gone oddly forgotten. "Gayby" and "Appropriate Behaviour" are two of my favourites. "Personal Best" and "Longtime Companion" are two that I need to get around to watching.
I wonder if I'm the only straight guy who watches these videos because they're so well executed and the subjects are so interesting. Matt, you do some great work.
A group of queer Asian and South Asian groups in Washington D.C. did a film screening of "Beautiful Boxer" in 2006, I think. It's a lovely film.
Dear Matt, thank you so much for educating us time and time again on queer culture and history. There has not been a single video where I haven't cried my eyes out. This one is no exception, showing us such a fitting ending to a funny movie. I will be watching this one and sharing it with my friends. Keep up the good work!
This reminds me of 'Aristotle and Dante Discover The Secrets of the Universe" and its road to the screen against all odds. It's such a good movie that deserves more attention.
It’s kinda funny but I mainly know Matt Letscher as Burton from The New Adventures of Old Christine. Anytime after that show when I would see him in something else I would check IMBD to make sure I’m right. Well every time I’d check his IMDb I would scroll it for a hot second to check what else he was on and I always saw Straightjacket listed. I tried to find it a few times since it looked interesting but I never could so I just gave up. Now knowing the behind the scenes my heart just breaks for that film! It got the raw end of a bad deal and that just sucks! But now that I know I can watch it I’m definitely going to today finally after years of wanting too lol! Thanks Matt as always for an amazing video!
This is a film i search for as research for a script I was writing two years ago, I’m so glad to hear that it’s now possible to watch it!!!! Thank you so much for sharing, I’m excited to have this new list of queer cinema to watch 💜
Matt,when I saw the thumbnail for "Straitjacket" I did not know that there was two films by the same name... I accidentally watched the Joan Crawford film. That was a mistake😮🤮 I will never go down that rabbit hole again. 😒
I love the "straight jacket" film you discussed ...I thought it was charming & clever. When you mentioned "girls will be girls " you mentioned Miss Coco Peru ❤was a cast member ...I went on a deep dive to find that film ...I ended up subscribing TUBI and now I have a huge TUBI queue . Thanks, Matt 😊😃
"because it had straight ppl in it and everybody's fine with that now" had me! I know due to context it was meant differently, but this had John Waters vibes;o)
Discovered Straight Jacket trough Girls will be girls through Trick and it's a blast! The musical no. Two kinds of love (also av. on Ut) reminded me so much of Little Shop of Horrors.
And was going to mention Friends & Family, which gave a new twist to La cage aux folles^^ Will look up the other Regent films, cause I suspect to find more of my hidden gems. Ha, Sordid Lives (with our late Leslie Jordan), The mostly unfabulous social life of Ethan Green and even Ja zuster, nee zuster (list on Indie Wire), love them.
How about Get your stuff, 9 dead gay guys or Nigel Finch's Stonewall '95 (flawed, but fab)?
Thx Matt!
I can't wait to see it! I also can't wait until Elsbeth starts! I love Carrie Preston and that character!
Definitely gonna go watch the film and recommend it to others if it's good. Terrible how a few cash hungry capitalists can ruin the work of many thousands of artists :/
I just watching it on Tubi after watching this video. It is fantastic!
I’d never heard of it and I really thought I knew about most Lgbt cinema of this period. They sell it on dvd here in europe. It sounds good. I’ve ordered it right away.
Entirely the wrong takeaway, but the outro is how I found out Elspeth survived the strikes and is coming out soon!! Thank you!
I love hearing about this movie but also its inspirations in Rock Hudson and its creator, Richard Day. I wish queer history was taught to everyone, so people can stop pretending like being LGBT+ is not new. We've always been here, we've struggled as well as strived, and we always will be here! Now I have two more queer films to add to my list, but I'm upset the world never got a Girls Will Be Girls series. Maybe it's not too late??
Thank you for this film. Here in the UK I'd not heard of Straight Jacket but have now bought a copy of the DVD. Very funny script.
Years ago you talked about making a piece about British sissies. As a Brit myself can I just say, I’d love for that to happen, one day. Maybe something about Kenneth Williams?
I love straight jacket. I keep telling myself to buy it. I love the story and I love the way that they shot it using 50s style cinematography.
I'm interested in the other movies Regent failed to distribute and promote, especially the ones with a gay detective. Do you know their titles and if they are available?
Very good episode I’ll definitely watch the movie. It kinda cracked me up they mentioned friends & Family cause it’s one of my favorite movies and literally just yesterday I’d told a friend about it and found a link for her to watch it. Sounds like there was a lot of great movies tied up in that hopefully more will be released and made more visible.
By the way I had to do a double take when you said a fox executive and a republican lawyer were trying to build a queer media empire that seems so off (and I know you can be gay and republican it just still seems odd.)
Really wish we would get a lgbt network. Bravo used to be but now I don’t know what it is.
Really adore this show hope there’s lots more to come this year.
Thank you so much for highlighting this movie. I rented the DVD from Netflix forever ago, and then couldn't find it anywhere. LOVED THIS MOVIE!!!!
It's amazing because there are so many films in general that are nearly or completely unobtainable. Some things I'm like I will pay extra to buy it and still no dice.
Woo! Grats on the hello fresh revenue! Good to see your hard work rewarded, you deserve all of it and more, Matt!
Omg I am obsessed with your channel and story telling skills. You are so refreshing to watch and learn from!
I started looking for the movie before even finishing this video and found I can access it through canopy. Love our local library
You are one of my favourite content creators. And youre the only one I can listen/watch when I have a headache/migraine.
I cannot believe I've never heard of this film before!
Thank you for posting the link! I was looking for it on line and couldn't find it.
I have forced this movie on so many friends over the years!
(Also, I assume you and I were at the same screening at the Castro!)
Matt, I can't thank you enough for introducing me to this! I'd never heard of it, but wanting to watch more full-length films in the new year of 2024 (and not just reactions / essays / podcasts / sketches / short films) I looked it up and watched it in full yesterday while snowed-in (just 4 days after you posted the video, while it was fresh in my mind and intriguing), and it was fucking adorable! I was squeeing / aww-ing / giggling / tearing up several times, I can't stand it!
Even taking the 50's Hollywood film history / gay culture history / communist fearmongering history / and creator's personal history completely out of it (though those elements do add very much, obviously), the character growth and relationships, and story and atmosphere and comedy are all amazing! Fantastic, even! So many of my favorite tropes, but with plenty of nuance and great messages. Rick's words about halfway through were so true, that art can be so much more than cute. But the cute romance is still very much loved and appreciated!
I'm always deeply grateful when introduced to a lesser-known gem, and this is no exception. I'll be rewatching my favorite scenes on a loop while snowed-in for the 2nd day, guaranteed! ;)
I think its great that Matt Letscher who plays Guy is a straight man who I've seen over the years sometimes playing bad guys. And Carrie Preston who played Arlene in True Blood. Also love Veronica Cartwright and Michael Emerson (Lost).
Thanks so much for highlighting Richard Day’s film work.
Wow. I had no idea that this film existed and, until the last few years, what a mess Regent was. I’ve worked on many-a-film projects including my own shorts, and all I can say is that it pains me. So not only was this Richard Day’s film…it was also the actors, the lighting department, the sound department, the editor, the costume designer, the music department, the script supervisor, the casting, the set decorator(s), the…..you get the point. A lot of people have sacrificed blood, sweat, tears, relationships, personal time and so much more to make this movie and please take a moment to appreciate those of who’ve made entertainment possible. They deserve it.
Matt, I’m so sorry I’ve not been able to be a Patreon supporter as of late and I hope I can get back there soon because I love each and every video you’ve put out.
Always Fascinating, Matt!
Love this Matt! Always enjoy seeing Carrie.
Thanks for the reminder. I remembered this and now watching it! Well done!!
Oooo, smooth transition into the ad. Well done.
Thank you for introducing the rest of us to such a cool film, and I will definitely try and find this film on a streaming service.
Great work again. Thanks so much.
What a great piece. Thanks for posting this.
Aka "How to convince me to watch a movie in just over 40 minutes."
Also that dog is really, really cute
Thoroughly researched and well-presented as usual. Kudos!
Matt, thank you for reminding me of this fantastic movie. I have it on DVD that I bought at the same time as Girls Will Be Girls, and it is most definitely due cult status.. I love watching your content, and you always, but always keep me engaged and interested. You really are one of the best on YT. Peterx
What a phenomenal example of research and reporting!...Thank you, Matt!...
what fantastic interviews you got! amazing reporting on what appears to be a delightful movie - i will watch it soon
Thank you, Matt Baume,
For the link to the movie, I just finished watching it and totally loved it. I hope it will be available sometime soon on blu-ray or DVD to add to my collection. Beautifully written and directed I might add, the acting was perfect.
By chance I came across this video and loved it, I just ordered Street Jacket from Amazon, eager to see the full film. Thanks for the description. I'm from Portugal.