027. Class

027. (23 Jan) Class (1983, Lewis John Carlino) 47



As odd an '80s sexy comedy as it is inappropriate. Jacqueline Bisset is technically a child rapist here, but the film is played as a male fantasy for so long that the fact is disregarded completely. There are some amusing scenarios, like a hazing bit at the film's start, but the melodrama is decidedly more entertaining. The twist involving Rob Lowe and Bisset's connection is priceless, giving the film a third act complication it sorely needs. Too bad the film doesn't bother to resolve anything.

097. Mannequin

097. (21 Mar) Mannequin (1987, Michael Gottlieb) 54



Between the outrageous supporting characters and a love story too weird to really be romantic, Mannequin should be too silly to work. But its sincerity works in its favor. The way Andrew McCarthy's friendship with a gay windowdresser named Hollywood is particularly charming. The villainous performances are too broad, with James Spader making a fool of himself, but they're peripheral enough not to derail things. It's mostly just fun watching the stupid and wacky affair between Kim Cattrall and McCarthy play out. It doesn't hurt that "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" is an awesome Best Original Song nomination.