Partly spoof and partly homage, it draws heavily on the tropes and themes of American "Psycho-biddy" films and plays from the 1950s and 1960s that featured strong, sometimes dominating female leads, such as those by Bette Davis (Dead Ringer) and Ethel Merman (Gypsy). An ex-pop singer kills her much-hated husband to be with her young lover. is equal parts comic melodrama, Greek tragedy and Hollywood kitsch—and all campy noir classic in the vein of 1960s gothic horror films. Bored and unhappy, Angela begins cheating on her husband with Tony Parker, a tennis-playing "lothario" and failed actor who is reputed to be well endowed. 23 of 24 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Her daughter plots Electra-like revenge. Meanwhile, Tony successfully seduces both the children, taking an unusual interest in the details surrounding Aunt Barbara's death. : By Charles Busch. Edith–and later Lance–hatch a plot to get her to confess. Edith suspects foul play and wants Lance's help in proving mom's guilt. as Lance Sussman. Starring Ana Ortiz, Herbert Sigüenza, and Alma Martinez Based on a true story, this hilarious comedy spans time and space in an effort to grapple with the mystery and the miracle of maternity. [10] Busch's costumes by Bottari and Case won them a 2008 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Costume Design alongside designer Jessica Jahn,[11] and the three were also nominated for a Drama Desk Award,[12][13] and an Outer Critics Circle Award. At an absurdly self-indulgent student film festival, the directors of the (mostly terrible) short films start getting killed off one by one and a budding British documentary filmmaker decides to investigate. centers around Angela Arden who is a retired singer and head of her dysfunctional family. The film opens with Angela Arden kneeling in front of her twin sister Barbara's grave. The nation’s leading producer of audio theatre is once again teaming up with legendary drag artist, cabaret performer, playwright, and pre-code-to-’60s cinema aficionado Charles Busch, for radio-style live tapings of his camp classic, “Die, Mommie, Die!”—branded by Works as “DIE MOMMIE DIE.” The best quotes from Die, Mommie, Die (2003). You slipped into my life as easily as vermouth into a glass of gin, purrs reclusive singing star Angela Arden. And what about Angela's long dead sister, Barbara? Mommie, Die!" [8] Barton was also nominated as Featured Actress in a Play. ...Jelly is! An ex-pop singer kills her much-hated husband to be with her young lover. [2][3] Busch originally planned to adapt Electra and play Clytemnestra, but finding the costumes "so drab, so Greek", he set the work in 1967 ("a truly groovy year in fashion") and added the horror element.[2]. Die Mommie Die! His mom inherits them and she ain't selling. is a 2003 American satirical comedy film written by female impersonator Charles Busch, who also plays the lead role. After she danced for Herod, he promised to grant her any wish. He moves out, picks up a weirdo and goes on a wild road trip to find the porn star again. Directed by Mark Rucker. She lives under the thumb of her embittered husband-manager Sol (Philip Baker Hall) and feels alienated by her barb-wielding daughter (Natasha Lyonne). So, if you stopped by, please leave your thumbs up or thumbs down. "DIE MOMMIE DIE" ON-STAGE Just saw the off broadway production of "Die Mommie Die" and it's funny. Rent Die, Mommie, Die! View production, box office, & company info. Despite the fact that Angela receives virtually nothing in Sol's will, her children, along with Bootsie, begin to suspect Angela's involvement. Die Mommie Die Trailer. A coming-of-age tale about a showtunes- and old Hollywood-obsessed boy and his effete Danish mentor. Philip Baker Hall. Die, Mommie, Die Ex-cabaret siren Angela Arden is no longer in love with her husband, and is disconnected from her children. This movie is very entertaining and has good acting, the main character is cause for laughter as well as the other actor's. She was the immediate agent in the execution of John the Baptist, who had condemned her mother’s marriage to Herod. Retired singing star, Angela Arden, heads a dysfunctional family. Drew Droege as Angela, left, and Andrew Carter as the tennis pro Tony in the Celebration Theatre production of “Die, Mommie, Die!” at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. Michael Bottari and Ronald Case designed Busch's more than 50 costumes in the film. Angela carries on an affair with Tony Parker, a lounge lizard, who sleeps with both Edith and her brother, Lance, but not before Angela plots to murder Sol when he cuts off her allowance. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. A suicidal comedy about two young lovers who get married and escape from a mental institution in search of new ways to die...and the white light. Why am I taking the time to review this movie? A guy dies after collecting comic books for decades. Rated R for strong sexual content, language and a drug scene, Edith is sitting at the poolside, mourning the passing of her father. Die, Mommie, Die! With Charles Busch, Natasha Lyonne, Jason Priestley, Angela Paton. In an attempt to escape her marriage so that she can be with a hunky layabout, she poisons her husband. Prompted by Herodias, she asked for John’s head on a platter. Die, Mommie, Die! DIE MOMMIE DIE is the story of washed-up, has-been singing star Angela Arden (Charles Busch). Does love lurk somewhere? But Barbara tells them, as she walks to her waiting police escort outside, that by finally being herself, she will finally gain her freedom from living under her sister's shadow. In an attempt to escape her marriage so that she can be with a hunky layabout (Jason Priestley), she poisons her husband. Bootsie Carp, the family maid loyal to Sol, is on to Angela, but the diva works quickly and poisons Sol. Not only does he cancel all of Angela's credit cards, he forbids her from performing at an engagement in New York, destroying the contract before she has a chance to sign it. There is a crucial difference between a drag queen and a female impersonator. Busch is at his best and is even more right for the role now that he's older, broader, and looks like he's had a face lift. Our editors have rounded up their most anticipated horror movies of the year. Chicklet is a sixteen-year old tomboy who's desperate to be part of the in-crowd of Malibu beach surfers. Lance, who loves his mother deeply, is conflicted. is a 2003 American satirical comedy film written by female impersonator Charles Busch, who also plays the lead role. Dragon’s Domain Records presents the original motion picture soundtrack for DIE, MOMMY DIE! After serving her sentence, Barbara arrived at Angela's mansion, greeted with scorn and ridicule from the immensely egotistical Angela. Search for "Die, Mommie, Die!" Are you one of the millions still wondering why you life didn't turn out like a "John Hughes" Movie? Edith suspects foul play and wants Lance's help in proving mom's guilt. Tony then reveals he is really an FBI agent who's been heading a case investigating Angela's murder before arresting Sol. It is adapted from a play of the same name by Busch, first performed in 1999. Charles Busch's Die, Mommie, Die! I don't know if the song is original, but it was perfect for this movie, and I wished there were more songs like this because it would have been a great soundtrack to buy.This not a movie that would appeal only appeal to a small part of the movie-going public, but rather a great, campy movie that is full of fun. Die, Mommie, Die! Does love lurk somewhere? - YouTube The children watch with confusion as Barbara announces she killed Angela. He confronts her about it but he refuses to divorce her. She's unhappily married to her film director husband Sol Sussman, with whom she has two children–Lance, who is gay and emotionally disturbed, and Edith, a "daddy's girl" who is openly contemptuous of her mother. And what about Angela's long dead sister, Barbara? The region 1 DVD was released on June 29, 2004. This clip features a very unclothed Stark Sands at 1:14. Otherwise, it's a waste of time and money~ Read full review. Instead, he gives her "life in prison". The two bond and teach each other lessons about self-acceptance over the course of one magical summer on the Jersey Shore. Die! as Bootsie Carp. Starring Charles Busch, Jennifer Cody, Brandon Contreras, Willie … Heterosexuals follows three couples as they navigate romance in the Big Apple while managing an ever-increasing series of personal hurdles. Feeling trapped and eager to get her hands on her husband's money, Angela poisons an ever-constipated Sol with an arsenic-laced suppository. She decides to kill him so she can have a life and a real lover. Die, Mommie, Die! [8], Produced in New York for the first time in 2007, the show opened for previews on October 10 Off-Broadway at the New World Stages, officially opening on October 21, 2007. Watching the physical and emotional abuse Angela doled out to Sol and the children, Barbara devised a plan to poison her sister and take over her life, her family and, most importantly, her career. Die, Mommie, Die! Their scheming gets ever more desperate. was first produced in July, 1999 by Kenneth Elliott and Don Fairbanks at the Coast Playhouse, Los Angeles. Play Trailer; Hollywood...It's a dirty town but someone has to do it! [9][10] The cast included Busch recreating his original roles, Ashley Austin Morris as Edith, Kristine Nielsen as Bootsie, Van Hansis as Lance, Bob Ari as Sol and Chris Hoch as Tony. That pretty much sums up the general plot.The only criticism I have of this movie is that it should have tried to incorporate more songs, such as was done in the great Julie Andrews hit, "Victor Victoria". Rhonda and Nick are old friends who always share ... See full summary ». She's the perfect all-American parent: a great cook and homemaker, a devoted recycler, and a woman who'll literally kill to keep her children happy. Impersonators want to be "read" as women, and may sincerely think of themselves as women. Retired singing star, Angela Arden, heads a dysfunctional family. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? His Angela Arden character is more Bette Davis now, and funnier than ever. As they turn the tape over to Tony, Edith and Lance fight over who will be the one to run away with him, while he respectfully refuses both of them. During her bender, Angela not only reveals that she poisoned Sol, but that she is not Angela but really Barbara. It would be well worth the $9.Addendum: Almost four years have gone by since I reviewed this movie, but I have no indication if anyone has ever read this. Trailers Full Cast & Crew News Buy DVD. Mark Blankenship of Variety called Busch "radiant", praising his performance and writing, as well as the play's "ludicrous-yet-stylish tone". [4][5][6], The original play—spelled and punctuated as Die! It is adapted from a play of the same name by Busch, first performed in 1999. Die, Mommie, Die! 5 out of 5 stars. Sol finds out after hiring a private detective to follow Angela around. Die, Mommie, Die! After Bootsie is found dead, the children eventually get Angela to confess her crimes by lacing her evening coffee with LSD. DIE MOMMIE DIE is based on one of Busch's recent plays, taking as it's inspiration the florid, lush Hollywood melodramas of the 1960s (in particular the underrated Bette Davis murder melodrama "Dead Ringer"; as well as "Portrait in Black" with Lana Turner). Her husband, filmmaker Sol Sussman, hates her and has a kissy relationship with his nubile daughter, Edith. So only see "Die Mommie Die" if you're h/er fan, since s/he's in most of the movie. Is it as strangely wonderful as in the clips? Because I loved it, practically every minute of it. (2003). Stars in the House continues today (2pm) with Plays In The House: DIE, MOMMIE, DIE! For More Information Please Contact: Breaking Ball Films 13636 Ventura Blvd Suite 405 Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. A bookkeeper who thinks she killed three mobsters is subsequently promoted by her boss to be a hitman. as … This FAQ is empty. Her husband, filmmaker Sol Sussman, hates her and has a kissy relationship with his nubile daughter, Edith. In flashback, Barbara reveals how as Angela's career flourished, her own fell apart, culminating in her arrest for jewelry theft. And the suspicious circumstances of Sol's death bring old questions about Angela's sister's death to light. [2][7] In addition to Busch as Angela and Barbara, the show starred Greg Mullavey as Sol, Dorie Barton as Edith, Wendy Worthington as Bootsie, Mark Capri as Tony and Carl Andress as Lance. [9][10] Directed by Andress, who played Lance in the 1999 production,[9][10] the show closed on January 13, 2008. Her husband Sol hates her but has a close relationship with their daughter Edith. Ex-cabaret siren Angela Arden (Charles Busch) is no longer in love with her husband (Philip Baker Hall), and is disconnected from her children. Die, Mommie, Die! Directed by Carl Andress, “Die Mommie Die!,” which runs a peppy 90 minutes, is infused with the good-natured comic brio that has made Mr. Busch a drag artist whom middle America can embrace. for the first time, featuring music composed by Dennis McCarthy (STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION, STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE, V: THE FINAL BATTLE, MACGYVER) for the 2003 comedy directed by Mark Rucker, written by Charles Busch, starring Charles Busch, Natasha Lyonne, Jason Priestley, Angela … It opened Off-Broadway in October, 2007, at New World Stages in New York City, where it was directed by Carl Andress. Tony Parker shows up, Scene briefly changes to show Lance on his motorcycle, Angela on the back, whooping and laughing it up. The lead in "Die, Mommie, Die" is Charles Busch, a professional drag queen, and the whole point of the movie is precisely that he is a drag queen. is based on a play of the same name by Busch, subtitled The Fall of the House of Sussman. Based on the true story of Michael Alig, a Club Kid party organizer whose life was sent spiraling down when he bragged on television about killing his drug dealer and roommate. (2003) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Mommy! Even now, I'm thinking about renting it again because this is the type of movie that you don't easily forget.The plot of Die, Mommie, Die is straightforward: a washed-up singer is trapped in a bad marriage to a movie mogul who really doesn't love her. [2][3] It is a parody of 1960s gothic horror films like Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte, crossed with the Greek tragedy Electra by Sophocles. Die!—was first produced in Los Angeles at the Coast Playhouse from July to September 1999. A young woman diagnosed with cancer tries to play matchmaker between her soon-to-be-widowed husband and her bisexual twin brother. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Use the HTML below. The children–finally understanding Barbara's motives and desperation–hug Barbara while Tony says he will destroy the evidence to protect her from an eventual prison stint and trip to the gas chamber. Lance, who loves his mother deeply, is conflicted. Die!" DIE MOMMIE DIE! Overview. Check out our editors' picks for the best movies and shows coming this month. (2003) R 10/31/2003 (US) Comedy 1h 30m User Score. is repeated in several flashbacks. [7] Michael Phillips of the Los Angeles Times praised Busch as "peerless performer" who "is reason enough to see this show", but noted that "the satiric unevenness can't be disguised" and "the supporting cast disappoints". A clever, kitsch, psychedelic drag-fest! Has anyone seen the Charles Busch camp classic " Die, Mommie, Die"? With all the primary players in the room, Sol reveals how he and Bootsie faked his death for him to escape outstanding mob debts he couldn't pay back and how he was forced to kill Bootsie to protect his secret. 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