tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post6100993965345290428..comments2024-03-28T16:52:10.619-04:00Comments on Radiator Heaven: Shatnerthon! Free EnterpriseJ.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11823190634186509982noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-11302972650431448252010-08-10T11:34:21.036-04:002010-08-10T11:34:21.036-04:00Will:
So glad to find another person who loves th...Will:<br /><br />So glad to find another person who loves this film. I totally agre with you about how personal the film is not only to the people who made it but to those who love it. There are so many truisms in the film and it gets so many of details of fandom right.<br /><br />And good call on your observation about it feeling like the end of an era - the indie films of the '90s. It does feel like that and it helps that there are echos of Kevin Smith's films and others, like SWINGERS which makes it feel like the swan song of an era.<br /><br />Thanks again for stopping by and sharing some fantastic observations!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-85964207963909336882010-07-31T15:51:57.424-04:002010-07-31T15:51:57.424-04:00I absolutely love this film. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. It ...I absolutely love this film. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. It is incredible because it is so personal to the creators AND to the fans just like them. I can identify with so many of these characters and I'm not sure if that is scary or not!<br /><br />I also kind of feel this film is the last of the 'indies' that were really popular in 90s. I know there have been others but it has the look and feel of a Kevin Smith indie (as you mentioned) and solidifies itself in history, especially with the laser disc discussions. Think about it: what a small period of time for a movie to come out. Laserdiscs weren't popular for THAT long so it's a nice little ironic time period piece.Willhttp://secureimmaturity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-35124301168549693422010-07-13T09:40:16.436-04:002010-07-13T09:40:16.436-04:00Mark Salisbury:
I think you might dig it, esp. wi...Mark Salisbury:<br /><br />I think you might dig it, esp. with your love for the genres it champions.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-6589632293352274682010-07-13T07:06:24.230-04:002010-07-13T07:06:24.230-04:00Never seen it. Never even heard of it. But it does...Never seen it. Never even heard of it. But it does sound intriguing...Mark Salisburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552368976392500597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-74816881942702435952010-07-12T10:53:55.963-04:002010-07-12T10:53:55.963-04:00Keith:
It's a good little film that is a very...Keith:<br /><br />It's a good little film that is a very entertaining and quite funny throughout. Definitely worth a look if you're into the subject matter.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-88491443418739350232010-07-12T09:08:55.394-04:002010-07-12T09:08:55.394-04:00I had heard of this movie before, but I've nev...I had heard of this movie before, but I've never had a chance to see it. Good writeup on it. I'll have to try to check it out.Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14832710800680256206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-66391306134941170472010-07-08T13:49:47.477-04:002010-07-08T13:49:47.477-04:00le0pard13:
Yeah, you REALLY need to see this film...le0pard13:<br /><br />Yeah, you REALLY need to see this film. I think you'd really dig it. It's a fun film.<br /><br /><br />Stacia:<br /><br />Thanks! The Caesar rap is something else and definitely one of the highlights of the film.<br /><br /><br />Jeff Allard:<br /><br />I used to read SCI FI UNIVERSE all the time and was really bummed when they changed direction of the mag but when it first started it was quite good. You really should check out FREE ENTERPRISE. I think you'll really like it. For me, it speaks to a lot of my own personal experiences and people that I used to know/hang out with.<br /><br /><br />The Sci-Fi Fanatic:<br /><br />You WILL love this film. I think that's a pretty safe bet. I've heard of COMIC BOOK: THE MOVIE and I'm sure it was influenced by FREE ENTERPRISE. I also thought that FANBOYS might also be influenced by it as well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-68355474489166734822010-07-08T09:25:36.574-04:002010-07-08T09:25:36.574-04:00Wow. I missed this one. - ME! Sounds like a diam...Wow. I missed this one. - ME! Sounds like a diamond in the rough. I will add it to the queue.<br /><br />I howl every time I see the SNL skit. It's a killer.<br /><br />Your intriguing review for this film reminds me of my passing interest in Mark Hamill's COMIC BOOK: THE MOVIE [2004]. I always wanted to see that one, but never did if anyone has any insight.<br /><br />I may need to check out both. JD-Thanks for unearthing a little known film of interest.SFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-34805214207309310352010-07-07T20:58:16.772-04:002010-07-07T20:58:16.772-04:00As a fantatical Star Trek and Shatner fan (and as ...As a fantatical Star Trek and Shatner fan (and as a fan of Altman's critical writing in Sci-Fi Universe and Cinefantastique), it's kind of amazing to me that I've never seen Free Enterprise. In every way, it seems like a movie made specifically for me. But after all these years, I've continually let it pass me by. Anyhow, great write-up - maybe this'll finally get me to see this one for myself!Jeff Allardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04265550466781988388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-59219945013541288692010-07-07T20:00:27.769-04:002010-07-07T20:00:27.769-04:00Terrific write up! Like Leopard, I've heard o...Terrific write up! Like Leopard, I've heard of this film but haven't seen it, and now I really want to. The more I hear about the Caesar rap, the more astonished I become.Staciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05250238254417726987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-61389017144751349742010-07-07T15:22:14.772-04:002010-07-07T15:22:14.772-04:00I've heard of this film, but haven't seen ...I've heard of this film, but haven't seen it. After reading this great review, I'VE GOT TO SEE THIS! Sounds like so much fun, especially with Shatner in it. Thanks, J.D.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.com