Saturday, March 24, 2007

ERASERHEAD

Henry Spencer is a bright young printer with a flair for conversation, style and fashion. He has his own place in the city, and a girlfriend named Mary X, with whom he has become romantically involved. Mary is a lovely young woman who lives at home with her parents. Her father, Bill X, is a quick and witty electrician, who enjoys gourmet cooking for family and guests. Mrs. X is both beautiful and wise, and recommends that the young lovers marry when it is learned that Mary has prematurely given birth. Henry and Mary marry, and Mary moves in with Henry. Their small apartment is filled with love when they bring their darling little baby home from the hospital. Things really get interesting when Mary takes a trip to visit her parents and leaves Henry in charge of the baby. In her absence, Henry frequently thinks about his fantasy girl, (the woman in the radiator), a fancy footed stage dancer with a beautiful singing voice. When Mary returns, lots of fast-paced fun ensues. A surprise ending to one of the funniest dark comedies I have ever seen. ****** Six out of five stars.

"In Heaven, everything is fine"

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