It was a jump to the left...#rockyhorrorfilm #throwbackthursday

Well on Thursday night Pirate Mick, myself and my lovely friend had an evening of absolute pleasure! Not a normal Thursday night in January, on what was the coldest night of the year, but a glorious feast for eyes and soul. 

The Parkway Cinema in Cleethorpes have a throw back Thursday.  They show films that people have loved over the years and for a wonderful bargain price of £5.00. Why not have a look at the website, there may be a film you fancy.

 Parkway Cinema,Cleethorpes

 I was so excited when I saw they were showing 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'.  I have seen it many, many times on the television but never on the big screen.

I was at work during the day and so it was a tight turnaround but I managed to get ready on time, put on my warm faux fur coat and was ready to rock!

Ready to rock!

 The screening was amazing.  You do not realise how much you miss seeing films on the small screen.
We brought our props and joined in with the time warp. 'It's just a jump to the left..'.
 Audience participation is obviously more in the live shows but there was still some at the screening. 
I never once looked at my watch to see if it was nearly over as my eyes and my soul was drinking in the wonderful visual and audio feast.

Have you seen the original?  I know it is not every bodies cup of tea. It has a taste of science fiction, hammer horror and theatre. Even today it can be seen as shocking. Brad and Janet sleeping with Frank and the murder of Eddie.  Some how you should not want to like the characters but what I would not do to spend an evening with FranknFurter. Is there a character you would like to meet?

As you are aware I love musicals so not surprising on that level.  The show was written by Richard O'Brian, who is gloriously different, remember him in the Crystal Maze?.  He also plays Riff Raff and Jim Sharman.  There is also an appearance by Christopher Biggins!  Did not I say this film is amazing!!
I am also a little in love with Tim Curry as FranknFurter. The pale face, the make up, the hair, the corset and the fish nets. When I saw the live screening of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' in 2015, commemorating 40 years release, I also fell a little in love with David Bedella.  Is it the actors or am I secretly a Frankie fan and in love with the character?

Sneaky picture in the darkness of 'Parkway Cinema, Cleethorpes'.

Tim Curry :Google Image

David Beddella; Getty Images, Google

The musical is often seen as not mainstream.  It is often quoted as being a bit strange or weird.
I am not mainstream and probably why I love it so.  It reminds me of a quote I saw.

'I am Different.  Always have been.  It took a while but I have now accepted that I am a magic not meant for everyone to understand.  So that makes them question and that is okay.  I will stay being me'.
 I will be me and you will be you and that is okay! Do you agree?


'If Happy Little Bluebirds fly, beyond the rainbow. Why oh why, can't I'- Harold Arlen