It is the time of year when children and adults dress up and
let loose in celebration of Halloween. One of the traditions in some areas is a
viewing of the “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” In college my University would show
the movie classic outside on the intramural field during the Homecoming
Festivities. Some people would dress up like the characters but everyone would
bring the necessary props. I believe this reason is why the movie was shown
outside.
I realize there are differing opinions on what the “message”
of the movie is. Some of those opinions are highlighted in the article link I
have provided http://geekout.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/26/%e2%80%98rocky-horror%e2%80%99-still-accepts-you/.
In the end I do encourage people to watch the film for pure entertainment
value. It is fun to watch Barry Bostwick play straight man to Tim Curry’s foil
and Susan Sarandon playing a straight, pure arrow which is opposite of her
later character in “Bull Durham.” You get to see another side of their acting
ability that you may not have ever seen before.
The campy nature and songs most people know help add to the
appeal. The movie for some seeing it has become a rite of passage. If you get a
chance look up the words to the song “Let’s Do the Time Wrap Again” and if you
are on a social network post a line or two. There is a real possibility that
others will join in and add the next line.
