Filmbrain's Screen Capture Quiz: Round 18, Week 7

A period gangster film with an all child cast (including Jodie Foster) and songs by Paul Williams? What else but Bugsy Malone, which still remains one of my favorite Alan Parker films, along with Angel Heart and Shoot the Moon. A few people asked if the film holds up, and I believe it does. Sure, Paul Williams isn't quite the household name anymore, but the originality of it remains, even if it does seem a bit creepier than when I was a kid.

That's Florrie Dugger on the right as Blousey Brown, one of the leads in the film. As far as I know, she never acted again, though I don't know why. Anybody out there have some info on what became of her?

Of course the big news in the film blogosphere this week was the sudden removal of Kevin Lee's YouTube channel. For those unfamiliar, Kevin creates wonderful critical video essays as part of his project to watch the 1000 greatest films of all time. Yes, they include clips from the films, but can they hardly be counted as piracy, or in any way interfering with the copyright holder's ability to make money. If anything, they function to drive people towards these films. It's not yet known who issued the complaint, but whoever it was should be forced to justify their decision. I for one would like to hear it. 

This week: I heard a song from this film today in, of all places, a Rite Aid drug store. I haven't seen it in years, and it's about time I rectify that. Name it. Submit your answers to this address. Good luck!

Comments

[pacheco]

The Man Called Flintstone was one of my favorite films growing up. It was also one of the most disturbing. I mean, Fred abandoned by family, being called a "playboy?" Barney in a torture device? What kind of kids movie is this?!

Classic theme song, though.

[Filmbrain]

Pacheco --

Thanks for the details. Only bits and pieces are coming back to me....and I think I can almost recall the theme song.

Barney in a torture device? Yikes...that I don't remember.

[Hotspur]

The future of the Sweater hanging in the balance? Say it ain't so. Were the authorities trying to shut you down?

[Filmbrain]

Yeah...the man was trying to silence me! Actually, no. It was going to be a self-imposed exile, but as I said I've had a change of heart.

[colinr]

I've had the same trouble with Bitter Moon - though the people you should beware of are those who liked your recommendation a little TOO much and want you to roleplay some situations from the film!

A change of heart...sounds a bloody Frankenstein-style operation!

[dogandpony]

I've had the same trouble with Cronenberg's "Crash".

Just started reading. Thanks for not leaving.

[Careers with Fame]

Alan Parker movies have their own identity, I have not seen much movies of him. One or two, the movies are good.

Jane

[jomattia]

is there some kind of bizarre blog entry switchup going on here? the previous screen capture quiz isn't there, it's like this one has been pasted over it.

[Filmbrain]

Nice catch Jomattia.

This is meant to be the week 7 quiz, and the week 6 quiz has indeed gone missing.

Will have to bug Typepad about that.

[Jovani]

I'm so glad you featured this film on your quiz. It helped me to finally satisfy my curiosity and watch Angel Heart, and I'll probably never look at an NYC elevator the same way again. Of course, I picked up Bugsy right after and immediately fell in love with it. I'm still singing "We Could've Been Anything That We Wanted To Be..." Thanks again, and I'll be sure to pick up Shoot the Moon when I can.