Wow--that's a *bad* movie. I admit to watching it, but only for shots of the Pan Pacific Auditorium (a great artist's rendition here), which was a testament to Streamline Modern architecture. What's not to love--multiple projecting facades that looked like the grill from a Chrysler, all that smooth concrete, and it was screaming SoCal turquoise. Wow....
It was also where the LA Monarchs of the old PCHL played in the 40's. I have a number of programs with black and white photos of the Pan Pacific, but colour shots are really hard to come by. The Pan Pacific is likely the best thing about that movie.
Because, damn, why didn't someone wander by and say "Y'know--the foofy dress with the leg warmers and high heels--bad idea!" That would have save a lot of fashion disasters.
I have to say the only time I wore leg warmers was a layer over my jeans when it was *really* cold outside. Even before I blew out my knees, I wasnt a fan of high heels. And as I have shoulders that would make Garth Snow or a Green Bay Packer halfback weep, I never *needed* shoulder pads--I just ripped them out of the sweaters, and filled in with original equipment.
It seems that the repeat of the 80's fashion has died a quiet and early death. Whew. Now all we need to do is burn those 70's revivals polyester stretch shirts and the peasant blouses. Believe me, ladies--you will destroy those photos in five years....
Posted by lsefton at February 29, 2004 02:33 PM