Strangers with Candy: The Movie?

Gemini Cricket · 01-26-2005, 06:07 PM

Lately, thanks to Netflix, I have been renting "Strangers with Candy" on DVD and have been watching it non-stop for the past two days. I have never seen this show before on Comedy Central but saw it advertised a lot. I hadn't realized that the lead was Amy Sedaris. (I'm a huge David Sedaris fan and had to see Amy in action after hearing about her fat suit trick on her father.)
I've watched Seasons 1 & 2 and love the show and most of all her.
Now, when I researched her bio on imdb.com, I see that there is a "Strangers with Candy" movie coming out. It apparently was screened at Sundance.

Can I just say that I can't wait to see it?

Anyone else fond of this show?

Scrooge McSam · 01-26-2005, 06:20 PM

I've been waiting to borrow a buddy's copy for all the reasons you just mentioned.

PS David's "Plague of Tics" still breaks me up every time I read it.

Not Afraid · 01-26-2005, 06:33 PM

You know, I have never seen any of these shows. They are in my Netflix queue, on my Amazon Wishlist I've even fingered them a few times at various stores, but I've never seen them.

Now, just about anything else the Sedaris Family does is an indicator enough that I NEED to experience it. But, I have never gotten to these particular morsels. But, some day, I will.

BTW, if you likde Davis Sedaris, try Augusten Burroughs. I haven't read the latest collection of short stories yet, but I have read his 2 memoirs and love them both for their hilarity and insanity. But, be warned, while David's mother is a bit crazy, Augusten's mother is certifiable. It made me appreciate his humor all the more.

Gemini Cricket · 01-26-2005, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

BTW, if you likde Davis Sedaris, try Augusten Burroughs. I haven't read the latest collection of short stories yet, but I have read his 2 memoirs and love them both for their hilarity and insanity. But, be warned, while David's mother is a bit crazy, Augusten's mother is certifiable. It made me appreciate his humor all the more.

I hear 'Running with Scissors' is going to be made into a film. I haven't read it yet, but I plan to.

Not Afraid · 01-26-2005, 07:10 PM

Both Running with Scissors and Sellavision (which I haven't read) have been optioned. Annette Benning has been cast as his mother in "Scissors" and Gwynth is going to be, I presume, Hope - which is good IMHO. But, if you haven't read it, that won't matter to you.

Ghoulish Delight · 01-26-2005, 07:26 PM

I like David Sedaris. I don't particularly like Strangers with Candy. It's got it's ammusing moments, but mostly it hits me as one of those shows that just tries too hard to be weird.

mousepod · 01-26-2005, 08:11 PM

If anyone is interested, I have a DVD that contains a film of the actual woman that Amy Sedaris' character is based on. She's giving a talk to teens about the dangers of drug use (the disc was compiled by a SWC fan, so it has a bunch of other related stuff, too). It's pretty amazing to see the roots of Jerri Blank.

PM me if you want a copy.

Cadaverous Pallor · 01-26-2005, 08:24 PM

What GD said.

Also, her character in Strangers is so disturbingly ugly, I can't watch it.

Gemini Cricket · 01-26-2005, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

What GD said.

Also, her character in Strangers is so disturbingly ugly, I can't watch it.

It's her teeth isn't it?

She's pretty out of her SWC makeup.

mousepod · 01-26-2005, 08:57 PM

FYI, just did a quick screen grab.
Here's what Florrie Fisher, the "real" Jerri Blank looked like:

01-26-2005, 06:07 PM	#1
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Strangers with Candy: The Movie? Lately, thanks to Netflix, I have been renting "Strangers with Candy" on DVD and have been watching it non-stop for the past two days. I have never seen this show before on Comedy Central but saw it advertised a lot. I hadn't realized that the lead was Amy Sedaris. (I'm a huge David Sedaris fan and had to see Amy in action after hearing about her fat suit trick on her father.) I've watched Seasons 1 & 2 and love the show and most of all her. Now, when I researched her bio on imdb.com, I see that there is a "Strangers with Candy" movie coming out. It apparently was screened at Sundance. Can I just say that I can't wait to see it? Anyone else fond of this show?
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01-26-2005, 06:20 PM	#2
Scrooge McSam What? Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,635	I've been waiting to borrow a buddy's copy for all the reasons you just mentioned. PS David's "Plague of Tics" still breaks me up every time I read it.
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01-26-2005, 06:33 PM	#3
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	You know, I have never seen any of these shows. They are in my Netflix queue, on my Amazon Wishlist I've even fingered them a few times at various stores, but I've never seen them. Now, just about anything else the Sedaris Family does is an indicator enough that I NEED to experience it. But, I have never gotten to these particular morsels. But, some day, I will. BTW, if you likde Davis Sedaris, try Augusten Burroughs. I haven't read the latest collection of short stories yet, but I have read his 2 memoirs and love them both for their hilarity and insanity. But, be warned, while David's mother is a bit crazy, Augusten's mother is certifiable. It made me appreciate his humor all the more.
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01-26-2005, 07:10 PM	#5
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Both Running with Scissors and Sellavision (which I haven't read) have been optioned. Annette Benning has been cast as his mother in "Scissors" and Gwynth is going to be, I presume, Hope - which is good IMHO. But, if you haven't read it, that won't matter to you.
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01-26-2005, 07:26 PM	#6
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I like David Sedaris. I don't particularly like Strangers with Candy. It's got it's ammusing moments, but mostly it hits me as one of those shows that just tries too hard to be weird. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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01-26-2005, 08:11 PM	#7
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	If anyone is interested, I have a DVD that contains a film of the actual woman that Amy Sedaris' character is based on. She's giving a talk to teens about the dangers of drug use (the disc was compiled by a SWC fan, so it has a bunch of other related stuff, too). It's pretty amazing to see the roots of Jerri Blank. PM me if you want a copy.
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01-26-2005, 08:24 PM	#8
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	What GD said. Also, her character in Strangers is so disturbingly ugly, I can't watch it. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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01-26-2005, 08:57 PM	#10
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	FYI, just did a quick screen grab. Here's what Florrie Fisher, the "real" Jerri Blank looked like:
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