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Love Games
If you find yourself screwing a strange piece of ass who’s waaaaay out of your league and her husband happens to walk in on you and she shoots him dead — whatever you do, don’t cough up 25 G’s for her to hush it up because, my friend, you’re being scammed. It’s just the old badger game. And if you do give her money and her name is Sharon Mills (CLAUDINE BENET, an angular blonde with hefty hooters and a divine ass) then you must be Ed Garner, victim of these lewd and larcenous Love Games... Suspecting a scam, Ed — a married, middle-aged man — seeks help from private detective Rick "The Dick" Taylor,a hard-drinking, wise-cracking, ex-actor who believes there’s "nothing like getting laid in the line of duty." Taylor’s dum-as-they-cum secretary, Lucy Brown (SHARON KELLY), a.k.a. "Juicy Lucy, the girl with secretarial secretions," is only too happy to fill her mouth with Rick’s private dick. As Rick says, "A woman should be obscene and not heard."
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Plot Summary
Andy Warhol's 'Love Games' is an experimental film that delves into the complexities of desire and relationships. It features a cast of underground figures engaging in conversations and interactions that explore themes of love, sex, and identity in a raw, unfiltered manner. The film is characterized by its improvisational style and non-linear narrative, reflecting Warhol's distinctive avant-garde approach to filmmaking.
Critical Reception
As an avant-garde art film from the 1970s, 'Love Games' received limited mainstream critical attention. It is primarily appreciated by fans of Andy Warhol's experimental work and the underground film scene of the era. Its unconventional structure and explicit content were typical of Warhol's filmography, often polarizing audiences and critics alike.
What Reviewers Say
A quintessential example of Warhol's experimental and often confrontational filmmaking style.
Explores themes of desire and interpersonal dynamics with an unvarnished, improvisational approach.
Appeals to niche audiences interested in avant-garde cinema and the Factory era.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'Love Games (1974)' is not readily available due to its niche and experimental nature. Audience reception is generally confined to specialized film forums and academic discussions.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on 16mm and features several prominent figures from Andy Warhol's Factory, including Candy Darling, who was a significant transgender actress and socialite in Warhol's circle.
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