Film club films were a real mixed bunch. Some blockbusters, some art house, some foreign with subtitles.
But the best, the biggest, the baddest film they ever showed was The Rocky Horror Picture Show. To say my world was rocked is an understatement, I was completely blown away by it. I had a proper crush on Tim Curry for years after seeing him in corset and suspenders.
I saw the film on every possible occasion after that and really got into the spirit of the film - taking a water pistol to spray around when Brad and Janet get caught in the rain, holding up my lighter when they sing There's a Light. I didn't go as far as dressing up - too shy back then, I so would now! - but I did rock the whole Glam Rock eye make up once or twice.
I still love it now and will sing loudly and quote the dialogue, much to the horror of anyone sitting on the sofa next to me. There's a part of me that would love to be caught in a rainstorm and stumble into the mad world of Frank-N-Furter, Riff Raff and Magenta.
So when I saw that the prompt this week was 'Jump' there was just one song that sprang to mind...
It's just a jump to the left.
And then a step to the right.
With your hands on your hips.
You bring your knees in tight.But it's the pelvic thrust
They really drive you insane.
Let's do the Time Warp again.
I now have the Time Warp tune in my head and have a feeling I'll be singing those words out loud for the rest of the day! Funny how it was groundbreaking in the 70s and the film is still a classic today.
ReplyDeleteOh I love having Rocky Horror songs stuck in my head. Thanks for your comment Kriss!
DeleteSounds fabulous! What great memories to be able to carry around with you for years to come #theprompt
ReplyDeleteMemories are all that get me through some days Amy! Thanks for popping by and leaving a comment.
DeleteI have been dressed up as Columbia, Magenta and Riff Raff!! A couple of times to the stage show and once at a midnight cinema performance. Also took the props. I ruddy loved it! #ThePrompt
ReplyDeleteIt's such fun, isn't it? I'd be up for dressing up these days but even with just the props it's a wonderful experience.
DeleteI've seen the Rocky Horror stage show 3 times! the first time was for my 15th Birthday party - my mum took me and some friends (go, mum!) and we all dressed up and loved it! #Theprompt
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful birthday treat! I'm impressed how many folk love Rocky Horror, glad to know I'm not alone.
DeleteI LOVE Rocky Horror, I can still sing all the songs, and quote most of the dialogue. Just watched it recently actually, for the first time in ages :) One year for, I'm guessing Comic Relief, or whatever was the equivalent in the late 80's, loads of us dressed up as characters for a day at school! As Magenta, I wasn't too outrageous (for 15/16 year olds at school...) but one of my best friends dressed as Frank-N-Furter which raised a few eyebrows when we went out for lunch! Fabulous memories :) Thanks for sharing with #ThePrompt and giving me an excuse to get nostalgic!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had an excuse to dress up as a Rocky Horror character, not sure who I'd pick though. Which one might be age appropriate do you think?
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