Young Frankenstein (1974)

Young Frankenstein (1974) is a horror comedy film directed by Mel Brooks with a screenplay by him and Gene Wilder who also plays Dr. Frederick Frankenstein the great grandson of the original mad scientist. Frederick inherits Victor Frankenstein's  castle and continues his experiments with hilarious results.

DADDY: What did you think of the movie? 

LILLY: I thought it was good.

DADDY: Did you think it was funny?

LILLY: A bit.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: My favourite was the monster (Peter Boyle) because he just got the wrong brain and had he got the right one he would have been fantastic.

DADDY: The actor who plays him is Raymond's dad in Everybody Loves Raymond.

LILLY: Really?

DADDY: Yeah. I liked Frankenstein in this (Gene Wilder) but I love Igor (Marty Feldman) because he is so funny. I used make you laugh by pretending to be him.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment?

LILLY: Can I pick two.

DADDY: Yes.

LILLY: When Frankenstein's fiance (Madeline Khan) fancies the monster and the dance routine.

DADDY: Putting on the Ritz!. They are my favourite scenes too.

DADDY: Would you recommend it to your friends?

LILLY: No!

DADDY: I think you need to have seen and enjoyed the original Frankenstein movies to enjoy this properly.

LILLY: I agree.

DADDY: Yeah the scene with the blind man when he pours hot soup on him is much funnier if you have seen The Bride of Frankenstein (1935).

LILLY: Giggles.

DADDY: How many lightning bolts would you give it?

LILLY: Nine because it could have been a bit funnier.

DADDY: I'm giving it fifteen because I love it.

DADDY: Did you know they used the original laboratory equipment used in Frankenstein (1931)?

LILLY: No.

DADDY: I would love to have those in my room.

LILLY: As you wish.

                          

The Mummy (1959)

The Mummy (1959) is a Hammer horror film Directed by Terence Fisher with a screenplay by Jimmy Sangster. A team of archaeologists discover the tomb of Egyptian princess Ananka and one by one fall suffer a terrible fate at the hands of the mummy who is doomed to protect her  tomb. 

DADDY: What did you think of the movie? 

LILLY: I thought it was OK.

DADDY: I think I like this movie a bit more than you.

LILLY: Yes.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: The Mummy (Christopher Lee) because I felt sorry for him.

DADDY: Me too he had sad eyes didn't he?

LILLY: Yeah.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment?

LILLY: When he smashes through the doors.

DADDY: I like that and when he gets shot and impaled and doesn't die. I like the bit when he breaks the Egyptian over his knee the best though. Did you like that?

LILLY: Yes.

DADDY: Would you recommend it to your friends?

LILLY: No because it didn't make sense at the end when the mummy died because I thought he was indestructible.

DADDY: Yes the ending is a bit abrupt.

LILLY: I thought they needed to work on the ancient Egyptian costumes too.

DADDY: You are a harsh critic.

LILLY: No I am not.

DADDY: How many stars would you give it.

LILLY: One and a half.

DADDY: Well I will give it fifteen because I still love this movie even if it doesn't make complete sense!

DADDY: One of favourite actors stars in this called Peter Cushing, he would have been a hundred years old today. Happy Birthday Peter!

LILLY: Geek!

DADDY: I think you might prefer The Curse Of Frankenstein (1957), would you like to see that?

LILLY: Why yes.

                          

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971) is a musical fantasy film  directed directed by Mel Stuart and based upon Roald Dahl's novel. The screenplay was written by Roald Dahl and David Seltzer. Charlie bucket finds a golden ticket and visits Wonka's chocolate factory with four other children from around the world.

DADDY: What did you think of the movie? 

LILLY: I thought it was fabulous and I loved it.

DADDY: It was one of my favourites as a kid. It is a bit different to the book. Do you like the film more?

LILLY: No I prefer the book because you can imagine what ever you want.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: Willy Wonka because he owned the chocolate factory.

DADDY: He's my favourite too, He's a bit crazy isn't he.

LILLY: Why yes.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment?

LILLY: When Charlie finds the golden ticket.

DADDY: Yeah even though you know he will eventually it is still great when he does.

LILLY: Yes.

DADDY: Do you think you would survive a tour of the chocolate factory.

LILLY: Yes.

DADDY: I don't know that chocolate river looked rather tempting to me.

LILLY: Lol.

DADDY: Would you recommend it to your friends?

LILLY: Yes because it is such an original film

DADDY: How many Wonka bars would you give it?

LILLY: Sixteen.

DADDY: Sixteen? Well I liked it as least as much as you so I'll give it the same.

DADDY: Would you like an Oompa-Loompa?

LILLY: No because they should live free.

                          

Labyrinth (1986)

Labyrinth (1986) is a fantasy film  directed by the creator of the Muppets Jim Henson with a script written by Terry Jones from a story by Jim Henson and Dennis Lee. An adolescent girl who lives in her own fantasies resents looking after her baby brother and offers him to the goblins 

DADDY: What did you think of the movie? 

LILLY: I thought it was fabulous.

DADDY: It is marvelous isn't it?

LILLY: Why yes.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: The Goblin King (David Bowie) because I liked his makeup.

DADDY: David Bowie does rather steal the picture doesn't he?

LILLY: I agree.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment?

LILLY: There are so many great moments, I like them all.

DADDY: Yeah it's hard to pick a favourite bit.

DADDY: What do you think the film is about?

LILLY: I think the film is about growing up.

DADDY: Yeah there comes a time when you realize it's not all about you.

LILLY: I agree.

DADDY: Don't worry though it is currently still mostly about you.

LILLY: Lol.

DADDY: I think the film is a bit like The Wizard of Oz or Alice Through the Looking Glass.

LILLY: Why?

DADDY: Because it is also about a young girl escaping the real world to one of fantasy and adventure.

LILLY: I guess so.

DADDY: Would you recommend it to your friends?

LILLY: Yes because they would like it too.

DADDY: How many stars would you give it?

LILLY: Ten.

DADDY: Ten for me too.

                          

Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

Bride of Frankenstein (1935) is a horror film sequel to Frankenstein (1931) also directed by James Whale and written by William Hurlbut and John L. Balderston. Despite realizing the error of his ways Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) is forced to create a mate for his monster by the insane Dr. Septimus Pretorius (Earnest Thesiger) who has been making monsters of his own. 

DADDY: What did you think of the movie? 

LILLY: I thought it was pretty good but a bit short.

DADDY: I love this film. Would you have liked to have seen more of the bride (Elsa Lanchester)?

LILLY: Why yes.

DADDY: Did you like it more than the first film

LILLY: Yes.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: The monster (Boris Karloff). I felt sorry for him.

DADDY: He's my favourite too, he didn't ask to be a monster did he?

LILLY: No.

DADDY: I think the real monsters are the mad scientists.

LILLY: I think the monsters are the people who hunt him down and hate him because he looked like one.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment?

LILLY: My favourite moment would be when the blind man treated him like like a normal person because he couldn't see him.

DADDY: Yeah that is great and he learns to speak.

LILLY: A bit.

DADDY: "Drink gooooood!"

LILLY: "Smoke gooooood!"

DADDY & LILLY: Lol!

DADDY: Would you recommend it to your friends?

LILLY: No because they wouldn't like a black and white movie.

DADDY: That is a shame.

LILLY: Yes.

DADDY: You rock!

LILLY: You know it daddy.

DADDY: How many stars would you give it?

LILLY: Fifteen.

DADDY: Me too, it is better than the first film.

                          

Lilly and Daddy would like to thank the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art for screening such a fabulous season of monster movies. The season continues until June 2 and you can find out more here: www.qagoma.qld.gov.au

Jack The Giant Slayer (2013)

Jack The Giant Slayer (2013) is a fantasy adventure directed by Bryan Singer and written by Darren Lemke, Christopher McQuarrie and Dan Studney. It is based upon the fairy tales "Jack The Giant Killer" and "Jack And The Beanstalk". 

DADDY: What did you think of the movie? 

LILLY: I thought it could be better. It was too long.

DADDY: It did take a bit to get going but it was fun when they got to the giants land Gantua.

LILLY: Yes. I think Movie World should have a beanstalk ride.

DADDY: I agree.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: Jack (Nicholas Hoult) because he was brave and tried to save the princess even though he was afraid of heights. 

DADDY: I liked Elmont (Ewan McGregor) because he was a man of honour.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment? 

LILLY: I thought it was good when the beanstalk grew out of the giant and he died.

DADDY: It was quite a violent film, was it too much for you?

LILLY: Every time a giant killed someone I couldn't look.

DADDY: They weren't very nice chaps. I liked the bit when the giant made sausage rolls out of whole pigs and people. It made me feel quite hungry.

LILLY: Lol!

DADDY: Would you recommend it to your friends?

LILLY: Yes but it might be too violent for some of them.

DADDY: How many stars would you give it?

LILLY: Five out of ten because I didn't think it was that good.

DADDY: I'm giving it six. I did like the end but it was a bit too long.

X2 (2003)

X2 (2003) is a superhero action sequel directed by Bryan Singer and written by David Hayter, Dan Harris and Micheal Dougherty. Colonel William Stryker builds his own Cerebro devise in a plot to kill all the mutants.

DADDY: What did you think of the movie? 

LILLY: I thought it was going to be better, I have to say.

DADDY: I liked it almost as much as the first one. I really liked the Nightcrawler.

LILLY: It wasn't as good as the first film.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: Wolverine.

DADDY: He is the coolest but I thought the Nightcrawler was interesting.

LILLY: What do you mean.

DADDY: He looks like a devil but is very religious.

LILLY: Oh.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment? 

LILLY: I don't really have one.

DADDY: Really? I like the beginning in the White House and the attack on the school was pretty cool.

LILLY: I was a little confused at the beginning.

DADDY: Would you recommend it to your friends?

LILLY: Not unless you have seen the first one. But if you have then yes.

DADDY: Yeah you have to see X-Men first.

DADDY: How many stars would you give it?

LILLY: Five.

DADDY: I thought it was almost as good as the first film. I'm giving it fourteen

DADDY: Would you like to see the third movie.

LILLY: Of course.