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Summary: "You're going to have your filthy way with me."
Review: Divine was at the peak of his short career when he was cast as Rosie Velez in the Paul Bartel western film, "Lust in the Dust." Divine (AKA Glenn Milstead) plays Rosie Velez--a woman who waddles her way to a town named Chili Verde. With a parasol to protect her from the baking desert sun, Rosie runs into Hard Case Williams and his libidinous motley gang of outlaws. Williams--the bible-quoting, perfume-allergic, bad man isn't prepared for Rosie's zest for survival or the murderous power of those thunder thighs. So after leaving the gang members in the dust, Rosie continues on her way to Chili Verde. Rosie meets a mysterious, silent stranger, Abel Wood (Tab Hunter), and the unlikely pair travel together. Chili Verde is more or less run by saloonkeeper, Marguerita Ventura (Lainie Kazan). Soon it is clear that both Rosie and Marguerita are vying for the attentions of Abel Wood. To this love triangle throw in buried treasure, a tattooed map showing the location of the buried treasure, the world's oldest salon girl (Big Ed), gunslingers and a couple of very raunchy songs, and you have a splendid parody of the spaghetti western. The title "Lust in the Dust" is a reference to the film "Duel in the Sun," and you'll understand why if you watch the film. All the elements of the spaghetti western are here--the silent stranger who protects the sanctity of womanhood, the hidden agenda of the mysterious stranger, and even the familiar baddie, Bernado, who wears black. The film is full of some great lines. For example, Rosie says to Marguerita, "I've been poor all my life," and Marguerita replies, "You've got it all wrong, Honey. You're not poor--you're cheap." The best lines and the best laughs are delivered by Rosie and Marguerita. The songs performed by Divine and Lainie Kazan are priceless. For Divine fans, this film really shouldn't be missed. It's a good, crude, tasteless laugh, and that's all it's supposed to be. The film reunites Divine and Tab Hunter--they made a successful screen pair in "Polyester." "Lust in the Dust" has adult themes, and adult humour, and it's not for the kiddies--displacedhuman
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Summary: Cat fight in a one dog town
Review: I first saw this on the big screen. It was funny then and it is funny on the video screen. A spoof of the Clint Eastwood save-the-fair-maiden from the bad guys medium sized epics. Geoffrey Lewis is a good bad guy. Lanie Kazan is excellent as the tough girl who fights mano a mano with our heroine the petite-plus Devine. Cesar Romero has almost as much fun being serious as when he was The Joker. And, there is dust and occassional lust and a town that looks like it needs The Magnificent Seven. I still enjoy seeing this one at least once a year. It is a good choice for college age types who don't want to think too hard after a tough exam. If you like this one, be sure to catch Tab and Devine in Polyster and Devine in Hairspray.
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Summary: The film has its moments, but is not very funny overall
Review: I'm sorry to be the naysayer here, but I feel like someone should warn the general populace who might buy this movie thinking it might be another "Hairspray." It isn't. I'm sorry to say this, but what this film needed was John Waters. While it has its funny moments, overall it isn't really funny enough to be engaging. It seems like Paul Bartel wasn't sure whether he wanted the film to be campy or an ordinary comedy, and he doesn't straddle this fence well. The script just frequently falls flat. Divine is still a presence on screen, and so this dvd is worth having for her true fans. That is the reason I bought this. But there is no way that I will play this dvd as often as, say, Hairspray, Female Trouble, Polyester, or Pink Flamingos.
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Summary: These Lips Were Made for Kissin
Review: It isn't the greatest movie ever, but it has some great moments. I am buying this strictly to hear Divine's pub room song. It is th highlight of the film. Another scene you'll love is when a lover gets accidently squeezed to death between Divine's legs. And don't miss Divine riding a donkey through the desert!
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Summary: These Lips Were Made for Kissin
Review: It isn't the greatest movie ever, but it has some great moments. I am buying this strictly to hear Divine's pub room song. It is th highlight of the film. Another scene you'll love is when a lover gets accidently squeezed to death between Divine's legs. And don't miss Divine riding a donkey through the desert!
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Summary: It lives up to the Water's genre and is ... funny
Review: John Water's became a cult classic guy with Polyester, and Tab Hunter and Divine the drag queen bi-sexual gay guy, are back in this take off of the Duel In The Sun classic. And ... this is a funny movie. Tab Hunter whom some may not remember from the 50's and 60's (but should get reacquainted with ) plays a cowboy in Chile Verde, a gritty and dusty wild western town. If you have ever seen Divine who plays Rosie Velez you will see how this rolly polly borderline ... character can come off so ... funny. Lainie Kazan plays a lusty busty saloon owner named Marguerita Ventura . Now the basics of the movie are Rosies and Marguerita's ample ... which hold part of a map to hidden treasure. And if you can invision what the guys will do to get a look at the maps and the surprises involved with some really funny outhouse and bar room scenes then you will know why this and all of Mr Water's movies are a must own.
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Summary: Westerns should be this much fun
Review: John Water's became a cult classic guy with Polyester, and Tab Hunter and Divine the drag queen bi-sexual gay guy, are back in this take off of the Duel In The Sun classic. And this is a funny movie. Tab Hunter whom some may not remember from the 50's and 60's (but should get reacquainted with ) plays a cowboy in Chile Verde, a gritty and dusty wild western town. If you have ever seen Divine who plays Rosie Velez you will see how this rolly polly borderline whore character can come off sofunny. Lainie Kazan plays a lusty busty saloon owner named Marguerita Ventura . Now the basics of the movie are Rosies and Marguerita's ample butts which hold part of a map to hidden treasure. And if you can invision what the guys will do to get a look at the maps and the surprises involved with some really funny outhouse and bar room scenes then you will know why this and all of Mr Water's movies are a must own.
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Summary: A Bute of a move
Review: My maiden name was Bute. Need I say more?? I loved this movie, it's a campy blast!
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Summary: It's worth it!
Review: No, it's not Academy Award calibre, and it isn't going to cure all the world's ills, and it won't even make any reviewer's Top Ten lists. But, this is still a very funny movie, with some priceless scenes and quips, and excellent campy performances from Divine and Lainie Kazan. If you are a pretentious snob or drama queen, don't bother. If you're in the mood for cheap and taudry humor, this is your movie. I love it.
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Summary: LUST IN THE DUST is a wicked must!
Review: One of the funniest films of the 1980's. By far Paul Bartel's best work. Seeing Divine sing THESE LIPS ARE MADE FOR KISSIN' is worth the price of the DVD.
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