I would have liked to check into this creepy hotel (which seems a lot like the Chelsea Hotel in NYC - but West Coast version and somewhat cleaner), but not with he total innocence of Cheryl (Ann Ruymen). She is a perfect "Candy" trying to find her identity and discover her sexual longings, which were thwarted by her evil sister hogging all boys to herself and excluding Cheryl.
Paul Bartel is a gentleman's John Waters and he deals with his own California assortment of oddballs as did Waters on the East Coast.
Ruymen is perfect as the girl seeking a sexual connection and someone finally treating her as a "woman". She seeks and flirts with he oddest of characters and is really, really convincing and is perfect for the part. She befriends the weird George, the "priest", the handyman and an assortment of oddballs that are much more friendly than her narcissist sister.
I can't believe it is Paul's first film, as it is really well paced, with stylized music, great characters, even direction, a nice discovery for me in the 2 for $1 rental store. I will buy a copy if I ever find one. I really enjoyed this film and I hope you enjoy it also.
Easting Raul is a classic and was shown on college campuses as a cult favorite.
Paul Bartel is a gentleman's John Waters and he deals with his own California assortment of oddballs as did Waters on the East Coast.
Ruymen is perfect as the girl seeking a sexual connection and someone finally treating her as a "woman". She seeks and flirts with he oddest of characters and is really, really convincing and is perfect for the part. She befriends the weird George, the "priest", the handyman and an assortment of oddballs that are much more friendly than her narcissist sister.
I can't believe it is Paul's first film, as it is really well paced, with stylized music, great characters, even direction, a nice discovery for me in the 2 for $1 rental store. I will buy a copy if I ever find one. I really enjoyed this film and I hope you enjoy it also.
Easting Raul is a classic and was shown on college campuses as a cult favorite.