Freddy's Cine It

Plot Summary: Seymour Krelborn, a shy and meek florist assistant, discovers a mysterious plant he names Audrey II. The plant brings him fame and fortune, but it harbors a dark secret: it thrives on human blood. As Seymour struggles to keep Audrey II fed, he must face the increasingly dire consequences of his choices in this darkly comedic musical. Director: Frank Oz Producer: David Geffen Screenplay: Howard Ashman Starring: Rick Moranis as Seymour Krelborn Ellen Greene as Audrey Vincent Gardenia as Mr. Mushnik Steve Martin as Orin Scrivello, DDS Levi Stubbs as the voice of Audrey II   ***SPOILER ALERT*** Exploring another Cult Classic Continuing our journey through Frank Oz's filmography, we arrive at the cult horror musical Little Shop of Horrors completed 1 year before I was born. Once again, Oz impresses with unbelievably detailed puppe...

Plot Summary: A neurotic patient, Bob Wiley, follows his psychotherapist, Dr. Leo Marvin, on vacation, turning the doctor’s idyllic retreat into comedic chaos. As Dr. Marvin tries to maintain his composure, Bob ingratiates himself with the doctor’s family, leading to hilarious and escalating tensions. Director: Frank Oz Producers: Laura Ziskin Screenplay: Tom Schulman Starring: Bill Murray as Bob Wiley Richard Dreyfuss as Dr. Leo Marvin Julie Hagerty as Fay Marvin Charlie Korsmo as Siggy Marvin Kathryn Erbe as Anna Marvin   ***SPOILER ALERT*** The Patient-Doctor Dynamic: A Perfect Comedy Duo In What About Bob?, we get a patient-doctor relationship turned upside down, starring Bill Murray as the clingy, neurotic Bob Wiley and Richard Dreyfuss as the increasingly unhinged Dr. Leo Marvin. Their dynamic is comedic gold. At first, the humor felt a lit...