“Rocky Horror Picture Show” Leaves Audience in Antici…pation

If you appreciate quirky story lines, sci-fi horror, and unforgettable song and dance numbers, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” (written by Richard O’Brien in 1975) is just the movie for you. Although somewhat of a touchy topic, Richard O’Brien somehow tackles people’s sexuality in a comedic and musical way.
When an innocent couple, Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick) and fiancee, Janet Wise (Susan Sarandon) realize they are in love with each other at a close friends’ wedding, the show’s aspect comes to life in its first musical number, “Dammit, Janet (I Love You)”. On a ride to meet Professor Scott who taught the science class the two met in, their car breaks down not far from what they call a “castle” which contains a variety of oddball characters who adore their master, Dr. Frank-N-Furter, played by Tim Curry. The couple is welcomed into the castle by Riff Raff (Richard O’Brien), the handy man, and his sister, Magenta, the maid, (Patricia Quinn) who seem to have a little bit too much “chemistry” going on between them. Brad and Janet then get sucked into the show’s second musical number, “The Time Warp”- quite possibly the most well-known and loved of all 15 songs. Columbia, a groupie, takes a solo in “The Time Warp” showing off her insane vocal range. With the help of the criminologist, or the narrator (Charles Gray), the audience gets to partake in the choreography.
Dr. Frank-N-Furter now makes an appearance. He travels slowly down the elevator where we catch a glimpse of his platform heels, fishnets, and fingerless gloves. He refers to himself as “a sweet Transvestite from Transsexual, Translyvania.”  Costuming of black lingerie, sequins, and corsets along with obnoxious makeup help convey this. We next find out that Frank wants to create a man (with blond hair and a tan) which leaves the audience in “antici…pation”.
Frank decides it would be a fantastic idea to show Brad and Janet his secret obsession. After frightfully riding the elevator upstairs to his laboratory, we witness the “birth” of Rocky Horror, Frank’s masterpiece.
Let me just say now, Tim Curry gives an outstanding performance in such a risky role. But so do Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick who’s acting is ridiculously cheesy, yet fits perfectly into the film.
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is unlike anything you’ve seen before. It’s chock full of bizarre costuming, makeup, fantastic acting, and unforgettable song and dance numbers. I highly suggest you run right over to your nearest Blockbuster in your own little platform heels to buy (or at the least rent) this classic B-movie and join in on the sci-fi, horror, transvestite action.