Jack Nicholson, Elvis Presley, the Three Stooges, "Mad Max," "Reefer Madness" and "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" Lead the 2000 Inductees in the B-Movie Hall of Fame.Entertainment Editors SYRACUSE, NY--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--August 28, 2000 B-Movie Theater, the popular web site (http://www.b-movie.com) celebrating the art and industry of the low-budget film genre, announces the third annual inductions in the B-Movie Hall of Fame. Located on the Internet at http://www.b-movie.com/hof/hof.html, the B-Movie Hall of Fame honorees were selected from nearly 1,800 nominations submitted by cinephiles from around the world who voted for the classic films and versatile artists of the B-Movie orbit. "The number of nominations from B-Movie lovers far surpassed the input of our first two years," said Ron Bonk, president and founder of the B-Movie Hall of Fame. "This year, the top vote getters represented many of the beloved classics of the genre--icons such as Mamie Van Doren Mamie Van Doren (born February 6, 1931 some sources say 1933) is an American actress and sex symbol. Early life Van Doren was born Joan Lucille Olander in Rowena, South Dakota, the daughter of Warner Carl Olander (March 30, 1908-June 4, 1992) and Lucille Harriet , Boris Karloff Noun 1. Boris Karloff - United States film actor (born in England) noted for his performances in horror films (1887-1969) Karloff, William Henry Pratt and the Three Stooges Three Stooges U.S. comedy team. It was originally formed as a vaudeville team in 1923 by brothers Moe and Shemp Howard (1897–1975, 1900–55), who performed with “Ted Healy and His Stooges. and pop culture classics such as the Steve Reeves Stephen L. Reeves (January 21, 1926 – May 1, 2000), was an American bodybuilder, actor, and author. Childhood Born in Glasgow, Montana, Steve Reeves moved to California at the age of 10 with his mother Goldie, after his father Lester Dell Reeves died in a farming version of "Hercules" and the cannibis comedy "Reefer reef·er n. Marijuana, especially a marijuana cigarette. Madness." Some choices may be unexpected--new inductees Jack Nicholson, Jamie Lee Curtis  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. and Parker Posey began their careers in B-Movies before hitting the A-list, and a huge number of Laurel & Hardy fans pushed a bloc vote for "The Flying Deuces." Overall, this year's inductees represent the rich variety which the B-Movie orbit has always offered." The newest members of the B-Movie Hall of Fame, categorized by artists and classics, are listed in alphabetical order: B-MOVIE ARTISTS: BRUCE CAMPBELL. B-leading man of "The Evil Dead" (1982), "The Evil Dead II" (1987), "Maniac Cop" (1988) and "Army of Darkness For the wrestling stable, see . Army of Darkness (also known as Evil Dead III, The Medieval Dead, Bruce Campbell vs. the Army of Darkness, Captain Supermarket (in Japan only) and " (1993). JAMIE LEE CURTIS. Hollywood leading lady who began her career in B-chillers "Halloween" (1978), "Prom Night" (1980), "Terror Train" (1980) and "The Fog" (1980). GODZILLA. Fifty-foot tall superstar of long-running Japanese monster series, who repeatedly destroys Tokyo while saving the world from a variety of rival beasts and hostile aliens. BORIS KARLOFF. The definitive Frankenstein monster who also entertained in B-favorites including "The Ape" (1940), "Bedlam Bedlam: see Bethlem Royal Hospital. bedlam from Hospital of St. Mary of Bethlehem, former English insane asylum. [Br. Folklore: Jobes, 193] See : Confusion Bedlam (Hospital of St. " (1946), "The Raven" (1963) and "Die, Monster, Die!" (1965). HERSCHELL GORDON LEWIS. Indie filmmaker who displayed a talent for grisly chills in "Blood Feast" (1963), "2,000 Maniacs" (1964), "Color Me Blood Red" (1965) and "The Gore-Gore Girls" (1972). JACK NICHOLSON. Three-time Oscar winner who began his career in B-offerings including "Cry Baby Killer" (1958), "The Little Shop of Horrors" (1960), "The Terror" (1963) and "Back Door to Hell" (1964). PARKER POSEY. Vibrant actress who gained a cult following with performances in contemporary B-offerings "Dazed daze tr.v. dazed, daz·ing, daz·es 1. To stun, as with a heavy blow or shock; stupefy. 2. To dazzle, as with strong light. n. A stunned or bewildered condition. and Confused" (1993), "Sleep with Me" (1994), "Party Girl" (1995) and "The House of Yes" (1997). ELVIS PRESLEY. The King of Rock [GAMMA]Cyn' Roll also ruled over a string of B-level diversions including "Girls! Girls! Girls!" (1962), "Tickle Me" (1965), "Spinout spin·out n. An instance of spinning out: a motorist who was injured in a spinout. " (1966) and "Change of Habit Change of Habit is a 1969 motion picture drama starring Elvis Presley and Mary Tyler Moore. As Dr. John Carpenter, Presley is practicing in a ghetto medical clinic and falls for a co-worker, Sister Michelle Gallagher (Moore), unaware that she is a nun; hence, the title was a " (1969). THE THREE STOOGES. Slap-happy trio whose reign spanned four decades and several personnel changes (Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Curly Howard, Shemp Howard, Joe Besser, Joe DeRita) while serving up wild knockabout slapstick slapstick Comedy characterized by broad humour, absurd situations, and vigorous, often violent action. It took its name from a paddlelike device, probably introduced by 16th-century commedia dell'arte troupes, that produced a resounding whack when one comic actor used it to . MAMIE VAN DOREN. Blonde bombshell who brought her buxom charms to "Untamed Youth" (1957), "High School Confidential!" (1958), "Girls Town" (1959) and "Sex Kittens Go to College" (1960). B-MOVIE CLASSICS: BLOOD FEAST (1963), directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis. Gruesome classic focusing on an Egyptian caterer serving up unusual recipes. CAT PEOPLE (1942), directed by Jacques Tourneur. Moody cult favorite about an artist whose jealousy causes her to turn lethally feline. THE FLYING DEUCES (1939), directed by A. Edward Sutherland. Laurel and Hardy Laurel and Hardy, American film comedy team. The duo consisted of Stan Laurel, 1890–1965, b. Ulverson, England, whose real name was Arthur Stanley Jefferson; and Oliver Hardy, 1892–1957, b. Atlanta, Ga. wreak havoc in the Foreign Legion in this zany B-comedy. HERCULES (1957), directed by Pietro Francisci. Groundbreaking sword-and-sandal B-epic which elevated Steve Reeves to stardom as the mythological muscleman. HIGH SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL! (1958), directed by Jack Arnold. A new high school student falls in with the wrong crowd in this campy delight. KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE (1988), directed by Stephen Chiodo. Alien invaders disguised as circus clowns bring their deadly mirth to Earth. THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (1960), directed by Roger Corman. No-budget comedy classic about a lonely florist who cultivates a talking plant with an acute hunger. MAD MAX (1979), directed by George Miller. Mel Gibson achieved international superstardom as the eponymous leather-clad cop patrolling the post-apocalyptic Australian outback. MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL (1975), directed by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones. Beloved Pythonesque anarchy, in which King Arthur and his knights are constantly thwarted in their vain attempts to locate the Holy Grail. REEFER MADNESS (1936), directed by Louis J. Garnier. Unintentional comedy classic in which clean-cut youth turns into giggling criminals thanks to a few puffs on the demon weed. The B-Movie Hall of Fame and B-Movie Theater are owned and operated by Sub Rosa Studios, a leading distributor of independent films and videos. For more information, contact Sub Rosa Studios, PO Box 5515, Syracuse, NY 13220; tel. 315-454-5608. |
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