Rating: 
Summary: Like a Walt Disney film directed by Andy Sidaris.
Review: All very silly and naive, but as leering *in tone* as just about anything you'll find. The movie opens on a close-up of a girl's navel, and soon a group of boys are singing a song about girls' measurements. It continues downward (?) from there. There are much better Beach Party movies than this recycled patchwork of earlier and superior songs, characters, situations and chases.IMHO, "How to Stuff..." needed more Buster Keaton and Bobbi Shaw. An appearance by Susan Hart wouldn't exactly have felt like a sharp stick in the eye, either.
Rating: 
Summary: Beach Blanket Bingo
Review: And yet another chapter in the sunny adventures of Frankie and Dee Dee. This one has Frankie going off to war, and no. . . he won't be riding the waves while in combat. Actually, that wouldn't be too far-fetched for these beach movie spoofs. But alas, in all seriousness Frankie has a bigger problem than trying to find the perfect camouflage swim trunks to take with him. What will he do while apart from his favorite beach bunny? And will Dee Dee be faithful amongst all those suntanned surfers and Dwayne?! Of course! There's only one way to ensure that she remembers him until his tanless self returns: hire a witch-doctor to keep her under his thumb and away from. . . well you know who. The legendary comic Buster Keaton plays the witch-doctor in tow with a sea beauty, Cassandra, who not only captivates Dwayne (hurray for Frankie!), but also manages to captivate every other male as well. It turns out that Frankie's plan works. . . Dee Dee does remain faithful, but whether or not she will be happy to see him when he returns is a different story. Would you be happy if your best guy ruined your summer with his jealous antics? It becomes a blundering mess when all the attention is on the siren Cassandra, and yes, even the feared motorcycle gang joins in on Frankie's soiled plan. These movies may be silly, but who cares? I still find them to be very amusing and lighthearted! Although many of you will think they are too cheesy and inept, I still give this one a double-bubble rating!
Rating:
Summary: Beach Blanket Bingo
Review: And yet another chapter in the sunny adventures of Frankie and Dee Dee. This one has Frankie going off to war, and no. . . he won't be riding the waves while in combat. Actually, that wouldn't be too far-fetched for these beach movie spoofs. But alas, in all seriousness Frankie has a bigger problem than trying to find the perfect camouflage swim trunks to take with him. What will he do while apart from his favorite beach bunny? And will Dee Dee be faithful amongst all those suntanned surfers and Dwayne?! Of course! There's only one way to ensure that she remembers him until his tanless self returns: hire a witch-doctor to keep her under his thumb and away from. . . well you know who. The legendary comic Buster Keaton plays the witch-doctor in tow with a sea beauty, Cassandra, who not only captivates Dwayne (hurray for Frankie!), but also manages to captivate every other male as well. It turns out that Frankie's plan works. . . Dee Dee does remain faithful, but whether or not she will be happy to see him when he returns is a different story. Would you be happy if your best guy ruined your summer with his jealous antics? It becomes a blundering mess when all the attention is on the siren Cassandra, and yes, even the feared motorcycle gang joins in on Frankie's soiled plan. These movies may be silly, but who cares? I still find them to be very amusing and lighthearted! Although many of you will think they are too cheesy and inept, I still give this one a double-bubble rating!
Rating: 
Summary: Annette in her trademark role
Review: Annette will always be most fondly remembered as Dee Dee from the never-ending BEACH PARTY movies. What you may not know is that Annette was three months pregnant when she filmed this movie. That is why she only wears those deceptively baggy flowered blouses and ponchos. The music is groovy, the sand is warm and inviting and the surf is jumping, so get down and do the mash potato with Annette and the gang! Also, Elizabeth Montgomery makes a cameo as Samantha Stephens close to the ending, which is another little trivial fact about this film.
Rating:
Summary: Like a Walt Disney film directed by Andy Sidaris.
Review: Frankie Avalon was growing tired of the beach movies, and only agreed to appear in this film if he could get a starring vehicle of his own. In this movie, Frankie is a member of the naval reserve and stationed on a tropical island, thus limiting his screen time. Dwyane Hickman (Ricky) ably serves as a new love interest for Annette Funicello (Dee Dee). Their scenes together were reminiscent of the first beach movie, when boy meets girl, boy wants girl, but the girl is playing hard to get. Beverly Adams is the voluptuous redhead Cassandra, filling out the wild bikini very nicely, who magically appears to keep Ricky away from Dee Dee. Mickey Rooney is hilarious as Peachy Keane, the ad executive who wants to hire Cassandra to be the girl next door and to be Ricky's partner for their sponsored motorcycle race. The only problems are that Ricky wants Dee Dee to join him, and Cassandra is nervous and very clumsy around Ricky. However, there is a cyclist she feels very comfortable with. She takes a shine to Eric Von Zipper, played to perfection by Harvey Lembeck. He is an expert cyclist from his years of being the leader of the Rat Pack. He is more than happy to keep Cassandra away from Ricky and the bad influence of "them beach bums." When Dee Dee finds out that Frankie is playing around with a native girl, she decides to join Ricky for the motorcycle race. Since Cassandra has signed a contract with the ad agency, it's decided to pair her with Eric Von Zipper. Peachy decides that an image makeover is necessary. Thus, Eric trades in his leather outfit and chains for a gray business suit! This entry in the beach movie series shows off Eric Von Zipper to best effect. Despite the Rat Pack's best efforts at sabotage, Ricky and Dee Dee end up winning the motorcycle race. However, Dee Dee doesn't want to go on a cross country promotional tour. Frankie is magically reunited with Dee Dee on the beach for a happy ending. This is the last of the classic beach movies to have Frankie and Annette together, and also features the most musical numbers. As for the movie Frankie starred in shortly afterwards, it was entitled "Sergeant Deadhead." To give you an idea of how successful that was at the box office, "Sergeant Deadhead" has yet to be commercially released on video!
Rating: 
Summary: The Right Stuff
Review: Frankie Avalon was growing tired of the beach movies, and only agreed to appear in this film if he could get a starring vehicle of his own. In this movie, Frankie is a member of the naval reserve and stationed on a tropical island, thus limiting his screen time. Dwyane Hickman (Ricky) ably serves as a new love interest for Annette Funicello (Dee Dee). Their scenes together were reminiscent of the first beach movie, when boy meets girl, boy wants girl, but the girl is playing hard to get. Beverly Adams is the voluptuous redhead Cassandra, filling out the wild bikini very nicely, who magically appears to keep Ricky away from Dee Dee. Mickey Rooney is hilarious as Peachy Keane, the ad executive who wants to hire Cassandra to be the girl next door and to be Ricky's partner for their sponsored motorcycle race. The only problems are that Ricky wants Dee Dee to join him, and Cassandra is nervous and very clumsy around Ricky. However, there is a cyclist she feels very comfortable with. She takes a shine to Eric Von Zipper, played to perfection by Harvey Lembeck. He is an expert cyclist from his years of being the leader of the Rat Pack. He is more than happy to keep Cassandra away from Ricky and the bad influence of "them beach bums." When Dee Dee finds out that Frankie is playing around with a native girl, she decides to join Ricky for the motorcycle race. Since Cassandra has signed a contract with the ad agency, it's decided to pair her with Eric Von Zipper. Peachy decides that an image makeover is necessary. Thus, Eric trades in his leather outfit and chains for a gray business suit! This entry in the beach movie series shows off Eric Von Zipper to best effect. Despite the Rat Pack's best efforts at sabotage, Ricky and Dee Dee end up winning the motorcycle race. However, Dee Dee doesn't want to go on a cross country promotional tour. Frankie is magically reunited with Dee Dee on the beach for a happy ending. This is the last of the classic beach movies to have Frankie and Annette together, and also features the most musical numbers. As for the movie Frankie starred in shortly afterwards, it was entitled "Sergeant Deadhead." To give you an idea of how successful that was at the box office, "Sergeant Deadhead" has yet to be commercially released on video!
Rating:
Summary: so-so entry into the series
Review: HOW TO STUFF A WILD BIKINI was one of the last 'Beach Party' films to be released (and it was Annette Funicello's last appearance as Dee Dee). The fatigue is evident in this average - but no less enjoyable - outing. Frankie (Frankie Avalon) is serving his time in the Navy, and worried that some guy back home will steal Dee Dee (Annette Funicello) away from him. A grumpy old witchdoctor (Buster Keaton) conjures up the stunning red-headed Cassandra (Beverly Adams) to distract every self-respecting male on the Malibu Beach! However, down-to-earth Ricky (Dwayne Hickman) is immune to Cassandra's charms, and slowly starts courting Dee Dee... Then, the dumb-as-sticks Eric Von Zipper (Harvey Lembeck) and his "Rats" come back into town, to teach the others a thing or two... There are great cameo roles by Mickey Rooney, Brian Donlevy and Bobbi Shaw (repeating her role as Buster Keaton's dizzy sidekick). Annette Funicello was heavily pregnant with her first child at the time of making what was to be her last 'Beach Party' film. She wears obviously-baggy ponchos and blouses to cover up. You will also notice that she NEVER wears an actual swimsuit on the beach!! Also starring John Ashley, Jody McCrea, Patti Chandler and Mary Hughes. The DVD includes both full-frame and widescreen versions of the film as well as the trailer and a trivia booklet. (Double-sided, single-layer disc).
Rating:
Summary: so-so entry into the series
Review: HOW TO STUFF A WILD BIKINI was one of the last 'Beach Party' films to be released (and it was Annette Funicello's last appearance as Dee Dee). The fatigue is evident in this average - but no less enjoyable - outing. Frankie (Frankie Avalon) is serving his time in the Navy, and worried that some guy back home will steal Dee Dee (Annette Funicello) away from him. A grumpy old witchdoctor (Buster Keaton) conjures up the stunning red-headed Cassandra (Beverly Adams) to distract every self-respecting male on the Malibu Beach! However, down-to-earth Ricky (Dwayne Hickman) is immune to Cassandra's charms, and slowly starts courting Dee Dee... Then, the dumb-as-sticks Eric Von Zipper (Harvey Lembeck) and his "Rats" come back into town, to teach the others a thing or two... There are great cameo roles by Mickey Rooney, Brian Donlevy and Bobbi Shaw (repeating her role as Buster Keaton's dizzy sidekick). Annette Funicello was heavily pregnant with her first child at the time of making what was to be her last 'Beach Party' film. She wears obviously-baggy ponchos and blouses to cover up. You will also notice that she NEVER wears an actual swimsuit on the beach!! Also starring John Ashley, Jody McCrea, Patti Chandler and Mary Hughes. The DVD includes both full-frame and widescreen versions of the film as well as the trailer and a trivia booklet. (Double-sided, single-layer disc).
Rating:
Summary: NEAT...AW-REET!!
Review: I admit I was dubious about getting this DVD because of all the negative vibes from various 'squares' but I gotta tell ya...this is one of the most enjoyable 'beach party' flicks I have seen. It's a little different from the rest in that, instead of a number of misplaced pop bands doing lame tunes, most of the music here is ensemble numbers by the cast and they are GREAT FUN. F'rinstance: Mickey Rooney and Brian Donlevy do a musical turn in the boardroom, the always welcome Eric Von Zipper and his biker gang do TWO numbers, the boys on the beach do a tune...as do all the girls. The two numbers by Annette are catchy and better than any she's done in previous beach flicks. Frankie's song is O.K. too! The only band here is The Kingsmen who are pretty cool and having a great time. Buster Keaton has a speaking role, exotic swingin' '60s chick Irene Tsu is on board, and there seems to be more cleavage provided by some of the babes than in any previous beach party film. O.K., there are a couple of flat spots but overall...it's FUN,FUN,FUN! Look for Brian Wilson and surfing legend Mickey Dora in the crowd. There is nothing "Oh-how-the-mighty-have-fallen" about this movie. Everybody is clearly having a blast....and I am too! I'm glad I got this disc.
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Summary: Frankie And Annette And Samantha from Bewitched
Review: The Best scenes are Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello singing a song together and there is a good scene with Elizabeth Montgomery in her role of Samantha from Bewitched sending Frankie home to Annette who plays Dee Dee and also Annette singing songs.Although Frankie isn't in many scenes with Annette since his character is away he is in the story and Frankie does come home to Annette.If you like Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello and Elizabeth Montgomery and Bewitched then you would enjoy this.The scene with Elizabeth Montgomery in her role of Samantha from Bewitched makes this film more fun.Frankie and Annette are always good together and though they don't have many scenes together in the film it is a good film and they do have scenes together later in the film.
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