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Basket Case: The Trilogy (UK - BD)
Who better than The Wilson Brothers to investigate several basket cases?
Basket Case:
There are a couple of generations now who wouldn't know of the phenomenon of the Midnight Movie if they fell over it. These were films so outrageous, sickening and wonderful that those possessed of the taste to see them would only come out at night, so they were played at the witching hour to maximum effect. Pink Flamingos virtually started the whole thing, and a succession of others turned it into a Saturday night standard - just take a look at how long The Rocky Horror Picture Show ran for in New York theatres - but when Frank Henenlotter's bizarre horror movie about a weird kid and his even stranger Siamese twin getting revenge on those who split them up opened, it ended up defying all expectations and played at NY's famous Waverly theatre for over two solid years. After many releases here in the UK, and in various edited forms, Basket Case finally arrives on Blu-Ray in a form which will make your jaws hit the floor at just how jam-packed with incredible extras a Grindhouse movie could be, not least of which are the inclusion of the two sequels. Did we hallucinate this amazing package after smoking too many banana skins when we were younger? This needs further investigation…
One quite night in Glens Falls, Upstate New York young Duane Bradley is woken in the middle of the night and forcibly dragged into his family's dining room. Set up as a makeshift operating room, Duane is sedated and has his Siamese twin brother forcibly removed from his side, and the twisted, blob of flesh known as Belial is thrown out with the rubbish to die. Surviving the separation, the two use their telepathic link to plot revenge against their father and those who performed the illegal surgery. Their vengeance is years in the making, but the streets of New York are going to run red with blood when Belial is let out of the padlocked wicker basket Duane carries him around in, pausing only to eat hotdogs and watch TV. But when Duane discovers the pleasures of the opposite sex, it's not long before a woman turns the brothers against each other, and that's when things get really freaky!
Many would argue that the most ensnaring element is the most obvious, that of "what's in the basket?" used both in the dialogue and all over the advertising, directly appealing to the darker side of human nature whilst invoking the true spirit of the carnival freak-show. We, however, would disagree at the suggestion that this is the real hook to the film. For us, there is something irresistible about the list of doctors and what became of them after they performed their deeply unethical surgery. Dr Julius Liflander pretty much stayed where he was, and subsequently was the first - and easiest to kill, whilst a trip down-state into New York finds Dr Harold Needleman, a much shabbier man than previously seen in the films' key flashback scene, as though his stained conscience has manifested itself into his practices. By complete contrast, Dr Judith Kutter is found leading a luxurious, man-eating life as a vet, clearly the ring-leader of the bunch and resolute shutting off all links to her dubious past. It never really specifies if she was in veterinary medicine all along, or if her medical career went to the wall and ended up becoming a vet after being struck off. Tarantino understood the usefulness of this particular storytelling device, and employed it when he wrote Kill Bill, although many would argue that combining it with his "answers first, questions later" technique, diluted the effect far too much to be effective.
Along with all the other strong exploitation elements displayed by Henenlotter, something which really wormed Basket Case into our affections was that it really captures the vibe of early John Waters movies, pre- Hairspray…no, pre- Polyester, where the energy and bad Karma of the director was imbued into the very celluloid by some form of psychic osmosis. The aesthetics are strikingly similar, with "real" locations and genuine acoustic bringing a level of realism to a movie so very weird, balancing out everything else, much like the opening ten minutes of Pixar's Up prepping audiences for the patently ludicrous stuff later in the movie. Come Christmas 1990, we got an original Palace edition of Basket Case, as well as digging into the John Waters Box-Set, so all were enthusiastically embraced in one giant hug, with the undercurrent of black humour through disreputable characters were all cut from the same cloth. Both directors have movies which were staples of the Midnight-Movie phenomenon, and even Leonard " If it trashes Christmas or New York, I'll hate it" Maltin mentions the similarities between the two filmmakers, and even has a soft spot for Basket Case - this is probably no surprise, as Henenlotter's love for the Big Apple shines through, in spite of - or because of - the sleaze.
Along with Bill Lustig's Maniac, no other movie captures the Vibe of the classic era of 42nd Street, times long before the drastic clean-up which began in the eighties, turning the notorious area of The Duce from the nexus of all the sinful pleasures in life into a safe place for tourists to shop for designer goods. Both Henelotter and Lustig knew that such dramatic changes were taking place, and felt compelled to document the area for future generations of sleaze enthusiasts, as cultural historians have always had a knack of glossing over just this kind of unsavoury parts of life. To use Tarantino again, his Grindhouse project (in which we very briefly appeared) was an attempt to resurrect the concept for the fans whilst educating younger moviegoers to the concept of the double-feature, and Henenlotter does his bit to keep it alive when he takes Duane Bradley into one of the 42nd Street theatres, taking in a triple-bill of Kung-Fu movies, with the derelict patrons merely using it as a cheap place to sleep for the night. The atmosphere created inside is so tangible that you'll feel the need to take a couple of showers afterwards. It's this keep sense of environment which gives a literally incredible tale a pair of feet firmly planted on the ground, doubtless whilst standing in a dollop of rancid semen.
The performance of Kevin Van Hentenryck is often derided, but you have to put his work in context with the story of the movie. Dwayne Bradley has been screwed over almost everyone in a position of trust in his life, with them all conspiring to kill his beloved brother. The constant psychic bond with Belial has seen him channelling his twisted rage for years, and this has left him rather unstable, and even when he is putting on a "normal" front to enable him to put their grand plan into action, any unexpected emotions generated within him unleash them in an amplified form. In short, anger becomes rage, something funny becomes hysterical. It's only when alone with Belial that he is "normal", and more what audiences expect. Everything is planned, with Van Hentenryck doing an excellent job of playing a very conflicted kid, torn apart by loyalty to his brother, the need for revenge and his pie-in-the-sky chance at a real life. The one problem is that he has a lot of "telephone" dialogue to deliver, where he has to reiterate what Belial is saying to an audience not privy to the psychic bond, and a lot of people unfairly seize upon this. Head into the sleaziest part of a country, find a weird-looking guy and take a look at them. Are they overacting? No - they are just oddballs, and Van Hentenryck does great work at making Duane Bradley such a likeable nut-job.
Everything about the movie feels authentic, from the hookers lined up along 42nd Street, to the disgusting interiors of Grindhouse bathrooms and the Hotel Broslin itself, where the colourful array of supporting characters comes off as the kind of people you would expect to find living there, and Duane slips nicely into the midst. The Hotel Manager seems to be someone you've seen interviewed on TV when a gunman goes nuts in New York, Casey (Beverly Bonner) the local prostitute is exactly what you'd expect for the paltry money she probably charges, and everybody's favourite thieving, meandering Irishman could have easily gotten his own TV spin-off from this movie! How could we even mention the cast without bringing up Terri Susan Smith, playing the ill-fated first love of Duane Bradley, and this absolutely stunning woman's formidable nude scene is reason alone to pick up this wonderful high-definition release from Second Sight.
To get a fuller range of movement out of rather unweildy Belial puppet, Henenlotter employed the traditional technique of animation, where the model is moved a frame at a time, clicking the shutter on the camera open to correspond with the movement, eventually producing continuous motion. Yes, we just stated the bleeding obvious, but with the stop-motion technique almost obsolete these days, we thought it might be helpful to cover the basics. Still, Basket Case has been criticised for the rather primitive ways of bringing Belial to life, but we wouldn't want it any other way, as there is a freedom of movement which couldn't have been granted otherwise. Suddenly, Belial is able to trash a hotel room when he throws a strop, not taking the easy way out and just showing the aftermath. You can see the craft in the animation, even though Henenlotter got so bored during the process that he resorted to kicking the Belial puppet around the room by the end of the shot, but in spite of the process lot looking entirely fluid, to criticise it for this akin to complaining about the thumb-prints which sporadically appear over the faces of Wallace and Grommit - they are inherent in the craft.
Henenlotter really isn't a great fan of his own work, being able to watch more of each subsequent film he makes. With Basket Case his first "proper" movie, it comes as no surprise that he is only able to watch a little of it at a time. This is primarily because he is only able to view it as either/both a laundry-list of what when wrong, or a form of resentment at against everything he was not able to achieve as a filmmaker, rather than anything he has against the concept of the movie itself. Such perceived "imperfections" are what gives a film its character, happy accidents which combine to give a unique flavour rather than just being a highly-polished piece of vanilla-scented celluloid. You don't go to a brothel to admire the construction and décor of the building - you're in there to experience wanton pleasure, to plunk down your money and get your rocks off via those who know which of your buttons to push to illicit the biggest response. We love exploitation, and getting enjoyment from them is the point of the damned exercise, and we cheerfully paraphrase the famous quote when we say that we love movies for their good qualities, but we love them for their "flaws".
At its heart is the acceptance - or lack of such acceptance - of those who are different in society, and how much of it is based on aesthetics. Duane is just as damaged as Belial, but where the latter is a twisted lump of seething flesh possessed of a few recognisable human traits, the extent of Duane's physical freakishness is confined to a large scar running down his side. He is scarred far worse psychologically, yet accepted much more willingly by those around him purely because he is healthy and wholesome on the outside. Belial could find a universal cure for cancer, and write witty songs on a par with Cole Porter, but his outward appearance would never see him accepted for his true qualities. For the purposes of exploitation, he isn't possessed of such noble traits, but Belial seeks revenge for the way society treated him, and brings a new twist on the rape/revenge genre which was popular at the time Henenlotter was formulating the idea for Basket Case. With the Bradleys, their bond and way of life is raped, with all the familiar trappings of probing instruments, brute force and lots of blood, the ensuing revenge meted out just as viciously as those seen in I Spit on Your Grave, with a special violation reserved for Dr Kutter. It is unclear if she dies from the injuries inflicted upon her, but there are those who think that she was turned into a freak by Belial as his ultimate revenge for the surgery - if this is the case, then the irony brings events to a nicely-rounded conclusion. This particular theme was more explicitly explored in Basket Case 2, and we'll leave it up to you as to which film got the balance right.
Another element which really sticks Basket Case firmly into our hearts is the music, particularly the piece which plays over the end credits, as it evokes that period in the late 70s/early 80s and has a sound unlike any other era. You can't help but be reminded of numerous logos used by early video distribution companies - particularly Guild and Alpha - when hearing it, and a nostalgic charge is guaranteed, not to mention similar compositions found in Uli Lommell's The Boogeyman. It's another part of the movie which gives us the Christmas spirit when we hear it, and just continues to be a source of deep joy.
Fundamentally, Basket Case is a metaphor for a person wrestling with their own sexuality; the usually meek and mild Duane keeps another part of him padlocked in a box, trying desperately to keep in contained. His attempts to pick up women are rarely successful and usually end in tragedy, and the sense of rage felt by his other self (Belial) is all too clear, the end result is of a man meeting his demise through failing to come to terms with what he truly is and his inability to reconcile the duality of his nature. Or some bollocks like that. The only thing you really need to know is that this is a trash classic, and one Hell of a lot of fun. It's best viewed with beer and as many frankfurters as you can get your hands on!
Basket Case 2:
Following straight on from the events of the first film, Duane Bradley and his brother Belial have managed to survive the fall from the sign of the Hotel Broslin and they fall in with Granny Ruth (Annie Ross), who has her own family of "unique individuals" and the Bradley Boys have mixed experiences trying to fit into the household. Both Duane and Belial meet members of the opposite sex and start to form relationships, but their new-found acceptance, along with the peace and harmony of everyone in Granny Ruth's house is under threat of exposure by a sleazy tabloid publication.
If the original Basket Case served as a metaphor for struggling to come to terms with sexual identity, then Basket Case 2 has no such issues, as Granny Ruth (some could look upon her as being something of a "fag-hag") loves and embraces those who are different and living under her Ruth, sorry - roof. The "freaks" all live fairly harmoniously and one can't help but see the origins of what has come to be generally known as diversity today, with Basket Case 2 being almost a celebration of being different. Basket Case 2 also shows that the Bradleys have come to terms with certain issues, as it shows both of them getting involved with significant others and the romantic endeavours of both of them are amusingly inter-cut, with one of the twins being significantly more successful than the other.
The main problem with Basket Case 2 is that the main premise is lifted almost wholesale from Tod Browning's infamous 1932 epic, Freaks, but the main difference here is that Browning's film focused upon the relationships between the members of the freak community, both harmonistic and antagonistic, showing the ramifications of the group's complex interpersonal relations, Basket Case 2 just has Granny Ruth's house pretty much harmonious and this is made more incredible (relatively speaking, of course) by having almost all of the freaks in the house essentially mute; whether or not Henenlotter intended this to act as a metaphor for the different or disabled not having a voice is open to debate, but the film would have been a lot more interesting if the "unique persons" actually talked.
Henelotter decided that he didn't want to have the deformities of Granny Ruth's "family" to be anything that mirrored real-life, so those seen are all pretty surreal, with most of them crossing over into ridiculous, including what is essentially an huge, opera-singing mouth and a guy with teeth like elephant tusks. This attempt to steer clear of the blood and brutal violence of the first film will turn of some fans of the original Basket Case, as even though it's an "adult" film, it comes across as more family-friendly, with more surrealist violence, rather than anything that approaches real-life horror.
Things aren't helped by trying to make a sequel when the climax of the first film clearly showed Duane and Belial having a fatalistic date with gravity and the pavement outside the Hotel Broslin; this is quickly avoided by having news footage of them being put into an ambulance. Though Henenlotter may have just about scraped by with that one, there is still the unexplainable question as to why the Bradley brothers suddenly find themselves transported eight years into the future, but this is never addressed and the story, along with Duane and Belial, just gets on with it and the issue isn't addressed.
What made Henenlotter's first Basket Case film so enjoyable was because it filmed with virtually no money and had a grimy, rough-and-ready look that was augmented by the backdrop of some of the seedier areas of New York, it was shot on 16mm, which helped to give it that characteristic rough look, whereas Basket Case 2 was obviously shot on 35mm, looking more professional (it was made-back-to-back with Henenlotter's Frankenhooker, and both films were first time he had to deal with unions), but also removing much of the charm that the first film had; things look pretty polished, but it also shows up the limitations of the budget, by showing some of the sets as distinctly cheap-looking and it's probably a psychological effect when seeing something low-budget on 16mm and something low budget on 35mm that make you more accepting of the former and more critical of the latter.
This is carried over into the performances, with the more amateur and outrageous turns from the cast being more easy to accept in the first Basket Case, but the 35mm medium acts as a polished magnifying glass, under which OTT performances seem even larger; some of Olivier's cinematic undertakings were described as being "too big for the screen" (meaning that the projection of every nuance and emotion didn't translate onto film), and a similar effect can be seen in Basket Case 2 - and the third film for that matter - as the comparative jump from SD to HD (we know, it's only a vague analogy) only served to magnify the already overripe performances.
Happily, Kevin Van Hentenryck is not one of the casualties, as he gives a more measured performance in this film, having grown as an actor in the time between the first one (he put in an amusing cameo – as Duane - in Frank Henenlotter's Brain Damage), and along with a more modern haircut, he is less of an oddball than he was in the original Basket Case, but this fits in with his character's desire to be accepted as a "normal" person.
Jazz singer Annie Ross makes for a great addition to the cast, with her homely, almost patronising Norman Rockwell-esque demeanour really contrasting in a surreal way with all of the freaks in the house. Ross memorably played Robert Vaughn's frosty, implacable sister, Vera, in Superman III and her performance couldn't be more different, but there is a knowing twinkle in here eye that comes into play during the film's final act.
Henenlotter's credentials as a full-on exploitation fan are in evidence in Basket Case 2, as some of the supporting cast have their roots in various B-movies and exploitation films, including From Beyond's Ted Sorel and, in his final film appearance, The Brain That Wouldn't Die's Jason Evers as sleazy tabloid editor, Lou.
Speak of actors from classic films, it's sad to see Dawn of the Dead's David Emge reduced to playing one of the masked freaks in Granny Ruth's household; Emge was great as Stephen "Flyboy" Andrews in George Romero's classic zombie opus, and he deserved to have had a great cinematic career, but after appearing as the helicopter-piloting Flyboy, he only turned up in two other films and Basket Case 2 was the one that followed Dawn of the Dead.
Frank Henenlotter's second venture into Basket Case territory is passable entertainment for fans of horror and the unusual, but it pales in comparison to the original film. The decision to try and give this sequel a more polished look wasn't the greatest one in the world, but there's enough humour and surrealistic violence to keep viewers watching and even though you can see the surprise ending coming a mile off, it's still satisfying and sucessfully got your hopes up for a...
Basket Case 3:
Well, Henenlotter and his people had such good fun making Basket Case 2 that they decided to keep the party going and knock out a third film in short order. This time, Belial and his girlfriend find themselves about to hear the slurp-slurp of tiny, dragging trunks after their climactic sex at the end of the last movie, and Dwayne is finding his new bout of separation-angst almost as hard to cope with as the concept of his becoming an uncle, both of which plague him as much as the straitjacket he is being kept in. Lead by Granny Ruth, the whole gang heads south to Peach Tree Valley, Georgia to visit Uncle Hal and his twisted nephew, ready for the momentous birth, but the local redneck police force see the opportunity to make themselves a tidy sum with the new arrivals and kidnap the little tykes. It's all-out freak war as they set about assaulting the local police station to get them back!
There really isn't much to contribute about Basket Case 3, other than how few people there are with a good thing to say about it. It was spawned through the makers wanting to extend the good time they had on the second one, but the mood really doesn't filter through the final product and into anyone watching. It almost plays like one of the worse episodes of The A Team, in which our protagonists find themselves in a redneck town where the corrupt police operate by their own laws, and it's up to our guys to put a stop to them. The plot is purely perfunctory, with a re-hash of numerous elements from the second film, there only to give a structure into which to work the main theme. On the audio commentary of Basket Case, Henenlotter himself takes time to almost curses at the heavens: " Basket Case 3? What was I thinking?" - so if the guy responsible for the end result questions its existence, then there are solid reasons for not liking it.
There are so many things which just don't gel, now noticeable they are depends on how much you know about the films beforehand. One instance occurs when a photo on a wall of the Susan is used as a poignant reminder of the character Duane killed at the end of the second movie, but this was clearly yanked out of the publicity material from Basket Case 2, as there was no way a picture of her with the surprise twist could have been taken in time. Besides, Fangoria used the very same shot to spoil the movie long before it came out - as was their usual practice. That reminds us… when are Second Sight going to bring out Society? Still, you know that there are going to be problems in a film where the title main character is strangely absent from a good portion of the movie - yep, Belial doesn't even appear until the 33 minute mark. You might argue that this was done so as to build anticipation and suspense in the way the first movie did, but it's now the third one in the series, and the cat is firmly out of the bag by this point.
The violence to Belial's victims is the polar opposite to that seen in the first film, a prime example being when he gets his hands his first police officer inside the station. Instead of the expected blood/guts/clawing we all know/love/expect, the cops' neck is twisted round and upwards 'til his eyes bulge out like a Tex Avery cartoon, another ends up with his head facing backwards. Watching the documentary found in this set reveals that the lack of violence in the third film was due to those holding the purse-strings demanding it be toned down during the writing stage so as to make it more commercial. This ended up being around eleven pages of gory moments simply ripped out and thrown to the four winds, and if they had remained the movie might have worth something to someone.
The whole thing ends with a climatic battle taken from the ending of Aliens, with Belial going up against the Sheriff in a cybernetic suit to even the odds. With the second movie coming with the message that "freaks" can manage themselves very well on their own, it's depressing that Belial is given the assistance of technology to defeat his foe, where his own abilities were enough to get him through up until that point. It's all a cheap joke and merely fannish recreation of/cashing in on a movie which was still fairly new at that time, and a disappointing way to end the series. It's pretty much endemic of just what went wrong with the third film, that it uses obvious cheap humour to get laughs, aiming for a broader - and dumber - audience. Those with more extensive knowledge of cinema with notice the lifting of an iconic line from I Was a Teenage Frankenstein, taking the "civil tongue" gag and repurposing it as: " Where's my brother? He should be here with me - I sewed him on myself," the very fact that they resorted to such shameless theft highlights the lack or originality found here. Yes, we also got the Chained for Life reference, too.
One piece in rather dubious taste is when Granny Ruth stops in a drugstore to pick up some essential supplies, which includes children's toys, a dog bone and large quantities of contraceptives. Having worked with a number of people society classes as "different" or "challenged," this really does play up to the stereotype that anyone perceived as not as others is mentally retarded and should be treated like children, and above all else, should never be allowed to breed. OK, maybe too much is being read into this, but it it's too easy to be used as propaganda by less enlightened minds. Speaking of sex and unique individuals, the sequence which depicts the thoughts of Belial really comes across as a cheap way of getting more tits into the proceedings, where two pneumatically-charged bimbos quote Shakespeare and trigonometry at him to try and maintain viewer interest. Make up your own mind as to if it worked or not…
It's not all bad news, as there are flashes of what might have been, such as the image of Duane calmly eating Cornflakes whilst Belial viciously attacks a corrupt cop in the background, and let's not forget the customary cameo by Beverly Bonner as the manager at Mighty Casey's burger joint, the name of the place in itself a tribute to her character name in the first film, as well as her brief appearance in Basket Case 2. But best above all without doubt has to be when Annie Ross is allowed to show off her sterling jazz credentials in spectacular style during the road-trip when she leads the freaks on a rollicking rendition of her old standard "Personality"; this really is the business, as Ross was clearly having a ball when doing it and you just can't help but smile as she belts it out with such vigour, gusto style that no X-Factor contestant could even approach.
There are also the odd couple of amusing lines, which come as a real surprise in a sea of mediocrity like Basket Case 3, but they are pretty hilarious. When Belial finally makes an appearance, he is rips into poor old Hal with a savage ferocity which leaves his victim with deep facial lacerations and splattered with blood, still angry at the precious events. "That was NOT a constructive way to express your feelings," says Granny Ruth, in a swipe at the burgeoning touchy-feely sentiment which hallmarked the nineties. Spending a good portion of the movie equally as restrained as his brother, Van Hentenryck finally sees the opportunity to escape from his straitjacket confinement when he happens upon a Peach Tree Valley resident and introduces himself with the words: " Duane Bradley. May I borrow a Swiss army knife?"
Ultimately, Basket Case 3 (The Progeny) has its fans, but there are many with an unhealthy taste for scat, and we're not talking about the jazz style - or are we? Anyway, if you want to extend the Basket Case 2 experience, then there are more freaks than you can shake a sideshow barker's stick at, and you will certainly get your money's worth. Some might look at it as the deformity on the side of Duane Bradley, whereas others could view it as the disgusting growth on the side of Belial, but we'll say no more than that. It's got freaks, guys! What more could some of you want?
Basket Case:
The original and the best comes to you in the original aspect ratio of 1.33:1; this is Henenlotter's preferred aspect ratio, as the film was shot on 16mm and the director always hated how the 35mm blow-ups looked. It's wonderfully filmic and the transfer allows the seedy neon colours taken in by the night photography of 42nd Street to be seen with a level of clarity that Basket Case hasn't had since it originally played in New York cinemas at midnight back in 1982. The 16mm format means that there is quite a bit of grain present, but this is faithfully reproduced here and actually adds to the experience, rather than detracting from it.
Basket Case 2:
The image detail is pretty good, here, with a nice clean image that still retains a pleasing level of film grain. The colours are surprisingly strong (but not over-saturated) and there is not much in the way of distracting dirt or debris.
It should be mentioned that Basket Case 2 contains a number of optical shots or transitions, with some of them occurring 30 seconds or so into a shot, and the unavoidable result of this is a drop in quality during these shots that is noticeable due to the optical compositing that was the norm at that time; optically-printed dirt is present, but this shouldn't spoil your enjoyment too much.
Basket Case 3:
The image is pleasingly filmic, with a good level of grain present, and appears to be of the authentic variety, that is not electronically generated after digital scrubbing. The level of detail is rather nice, too, and this is demonstrated when the freaks' bus pulls away from the drug-store, as you get to really pick out the inadvertent cameo by one of the boom-operators reflected in the windows with his hands above his head. There is one instance of a brief tramline down the screen gives authenticity to the pure nature of the materials used for the transfer.
All three Basket Case films are presented uncompressed PCM 2.0 audio; they sound as good as they can possibly sound, with the original being the weakest due to the limitations of the production. Things improve with the second and third instalments, as there is a pretty dramatic upswing in terms of fidelity and dynamic range, with pleasingly clear audio and the music of Joe Renzetti coming across quite impressively.
What's in the Basket?: UK EXCLUSIVE! Produced by Severin Films, this feature-length documentary examines the production of all three instalments in the Basket Case series and features the participation of many of the people who made them possible. Frank Henenlotter gets the lion's share of screen time, explaining the events that led up to the creation of what has become an exploitation classic - being burnt on the production of a film he was passionate about and just deciding to write the most stupid story he could think of just happened to be the motivation. Henelotter is a very genial guy, but he is also very frank about his initial feelings toward Basket Case (being embarrassed that people were queuing around the block to see it), but like many directors who achieve fame not necessarily the way they would have liked - George Lucas being the prime example - Henenlotter learned to live with it and ultimately embraced it. What's refreshing about Henenlotter is that most academics are usually interviewed with them sitting in front of their bookshelves, giving a glimpse into what reading matter they are partial to, whereas Henenlotter is seen being interviewed in front of shelves containing his vast video and DVD collection, the titles of many can be picked out due to this documentary being shot and presented in HD - the contrast between Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now and Ulli Lommel's Boogeyman II couldn't be more startling.
Kevin Van Hentenryck is interviewed and looks pretty cool, even if his hair is now grey and he has a bit of a double-chin; he could still pull off playing Duane Bradley again if the opportunity arose. Bevery Bonner, who has appeared in every one of Henenlotter's films also appears on-camera and is typically enthusiastic about the director's work and the time she spent on the films.
Amongst the highlights of this entertaining documentary is the tale told by Henenlotter of the troubles he had when the distributor decided to cut out the gore scenes from the original Basket Case and it sunk like a stone, only to have legendary exploitation critic Joe Bob Briggs come riding to the rescue and play the uncensored version at a festival and bringing the house down with it, which caused the censors to quietly put the excised violence back in and it became a huge hit.
The filming of Basket Case 2 and Basket Case 3 are given a surprisingly decent amount of screen time, with a couple of people involved being interviewed, the most interesting of which is Annie Ross, who is only too happy to say how much she enjoyed the experience; Ross looks surprisingly good if you consider that she is now an octogenarian, but even though she looks a little on the frail side, she makes for a great interviewee and almost makes you think that the sequels are worth another look after hearing her speak so fondly of her time under the directorship of Frank Henenlotter.
The disaster that was the third film in the series is examined, with Henenlotter being remarkably honest, to the point of bluntness and thought that the film was a bad idea. He explains that they started without a script nor even a story idea and there were running battles with the producers on the level of violence and gore that was to be shown in the film, with Henenlotter losing out on his intention to return to the more realistic violence that was on display in the original Basket Case. The director takes in on the chin as to why Basket Case 3 is such a stinker and holds his hands up, with co-writer (and original Fangoria editor) "Uncle" Bob Martin states "It think it's very funny... maybe that's why it's so bad, because my sense of humour is so awful". Yeah. Henenlotter goes on to say that the decision to have a musical number in the film was a clear indication that the director "was out of his fucking mind", which sums things up rather nicely.
The last few minutes of What's in the Basket? are spent highlighting what many of the cast and crew are up to now, with Henenlotter bemoaning the fact that most of his rejections by producers usually end with "why don't you make Basket Case 4?"; Annie Ross still performs regularly with her jazz band in New York; Beverly Bonner takes her stage-show around the country, often accompanied by screening of the original Basket Case; Kevin Van Hentenryck seems the happiest out of them, having left acting to become a sculptor and he shows off some of his stuff, which are pretty impressive, he is also shown jamming in a rock band and he looks pretty cool as he does so. Van Hentenryck is also asked about the possibility of doing a fourth instalment of the Basket Case series if he was asked, and he indicates that he would be open to it and Henenlotter confirms that he has been tinkering away on a script that's "pretty wild".
It's pretty safe to say that What's in the Basket? is the last word on Henenlotter's Basket Case series; it's frank, funny and at times eye-opening - even if you hate either or both of the sequels, the circumstances that led to them being the films they came to be are explored and even though you don't appreciate them any more than you did, it at least helps you to understand them a wee bit better. The 78 minute running time just whizzes by so fast that you don't really want it to end, which is always a sign of enjoyment and appreciation.
Grisly Graham Humphries: UK EXCLUSIVE! This exclusive documentary looks at the life and work of British artist Graham Humphries, who has spent decades producing artwork for horror and exploitation films (amongst many other things), presenting lurid images that made UK audiences want to put stump up the money to see the film that his artwork advertised. His work is so iconic and distinctive that it wouldn't be an unfair to call him the British Reynold Brown.
Humphries comes across as a very humble, modest man who clearly enjoys creating images that provoke a reaction when viewed (due to the commercial nature of his work, that reaction would be to see the film it is advertising); the story of how he came to get into the industry - via the late, lamented Palace Pictures - and how he got the job of designing the poster of The Evil Dead is fascinating, especially when he reveals that the original artwork went missing and when it came to the re-release on video in the early nineties, he had to re-draw it and the resulting artwork was better than the original, benefiting from the techniques and skills he had picked up over the course of nearly a decade. On a similar, note, Humphries drew the original Return of the Living Dead UK quad poster artwork and re-drew it to advertise a hi-def screening of the film just before the Blu-ray release earlier this year (sadly, it was too late to use the artwork for the Second Sight's Blu release, as it is absolutely stunning). There is also time set aside explaining how Humphries came up with the iconic poster artwork for the original Nightmare on Elm Street, which was quite possibly the most iconic horror art of the decade, and how he was involved with the artwork of several of the sequels, and even the infamous James Bond-style teaser for fourth instalment that got the distributor into hot water with Eon's legal team.
Shot in what appears to be his studio in the loft of his house, this is an enjoyable 19-minute romp through the professional career of a man who has produced artwork in his own unique and distinctive style for three decades and his inimitable work graces the cover of this Basket Case box-set. This is a wonderful trip down memory lane and you will be surprised by just how many pieces of classic eighties horror artwork he was responsible for.
Audio Commentary: Director Frank Henelotter, Producer Edgar Ievins, actress Beverly Bonner and Basket Case 2 contributor Scooter McCrae are your contributors for this informative, yet light-hearted discussion on the original Basket Case. Recorded in Henenlotter's living room, the more relaxed location extends to the atmosphere amongst the participators and many amusing stories about how the low budget nature of the shoot allowed them to be more creative and develop ideas that would never have surface by simply throwing money at it - the reception area of the fictitious Hotel Broslin being a perfect example (it was in actuality, a lift that they fitted out to look like a cramped booking-in desk). It's a welcoming affair, with everyone contributing a large amount of fascinating information and Henelotter leads the pack, with his genial manner and honest thoughts on how the original Basket Case turned out. It's just a shame that star Kevin Van Hentenryck couldn't/wouldn't participate, as he would have contributed muich to the discussion.
Introduction: This brief intro has director Frank Henenlotter quickly explaining that this Blu-Ray presentation is about as good as it is going to look and that they decided to retain all the grain and the original aspect ratio, as the 35mm blow-ups that were released in cinemas looked cramped and as grainy as hell. Henenlotter's frank (ahem) and honest warning as to how Basket Case is going to look hi Hi-Def makes for an amusing warm-up for what follows.
In Search of the Hotel Broslin: This 15 minute featurette has director Frank Henenlotter and R.A. "The Rugged Man" (along with cameraman - and occasional director - Scooter McCrae) going off to find the location of the fictitious establishment seen in the original Basket Case. Henenlotter is genial and has a self-deprecating sense of humour, whereas his companion seems to believe in his own hype more than the average five-year-old believes in the existence of faries and hasn't taken Ritalin lately (either R.A. or the five-year-old) Things don't go smoothly when they reach the location used for the exterior and the lobby, being confronted by an automated door and the gentlemen who answers the intercom is less-than helpful (presumably because he doesn't want to buzz them in and later being turfed out for violating his tenancy agreement) - R.A. starts losing his temper, Brooklyn-style, whereas Henenlotter is more philosophical about the matter and quotes American novelist Thomas Woolfe (presumably he had "only the dead know Brooklyn" in mind).
Undeterred, they head to the infamous Hellfire S&M club, where they shot several scenes for the film, taking advantage of the spacious area that could double for a number of locations needed. There was no repeat of the previous entry problems seen earlier, as it's a pretty safe bet that entry to the Hellfire Club had been arranged in advance. The decor had changed radically, but the prop that was used to kill Duane and Belial's father remained in the establishment - it was being used as a wall decoration - until it was pinched. As if to prove that things in the Hellfire Club had been pre-arranged, actor Joe Clarke is conveniently sitting at the bar and they reminisce about Clarke's experiences on the film. The owner of the HellFire Club, a guy by the name of "Lenny" who looks like ZZ-Top's grandfather drops by and gives a little more background information about how the club was back when Basket Case was filmed (William Friedkin's infamous Cruising was also shot there) and he comes across as an interesting guy. During this nostalgic travelogue, the Henenlotter and R.A. briefly stop off a a location used by Lucio Fulci for his infamous New York Ripper - Henenlotter admits that this has nothing to do with Basket Case, but it's pretty cool, demonstrating that Frank is a film-fan first and director second.
The last stop on the tour is Henelotter's place, where the viewer is confronted by the original full-size Belial puppet (which was used for the stop-motion animation), looking sad and inert, the two decades following the shooting of the film having taken their toll on it. Henenlotter wheels out other props, including a couple from the third Basket Case film ( "Basket Case 3 - what were we thinking?", bemoans the director), not to mention some bizarre Japanese publicity items. This is a fairly fun documentary, hindered somewhat by R.A.'s bullish nature, but this doesn't ruin things; Henenlotter seems like a genuinely nice guy, and he has a fairly philosophical outlook on life, tinged with a hint of sadness, but he can still play up to the cameras with the best of 'em.
Outtakes: This is a six-minute collection of clapperboard shots and trims, with the odd cock-up thrown in for good measure; it seems to show that people were generally having a good time on during the shoot of Basket Case, with many of the actors, along with some of the crew, mugging into the camera just before a take. This is presented with the original audio, but with one of the tracks from the film playing on a loop during the six minutes. The most bizarre shot comes when one of the female member of the crew is seen trying to attach a rubber toy to one of her breasts in order to bounce it up and down using the power of gravity - it last a few seconds before it falls to the floor.
Trailers: There are two previews for Basket Case, both of which play up the "what's in the basket?" aspect of the film, using all of the instances that the line is employed, along with careful uses of Belial, so as not to blow the surprise. The shorter trailer is just a condensing of the longer one, but ends with the voiceover exclaiming that it's "coming to THIS theatre!". Both trailers offer great nostalgic fun and show how a clever idea for structuring a trailer can get people interesting in watching a film, rather than the brainwashing, hit-them-over-the-head-with-operatic-music-and-soundbite-phrases method employed for most films these days.
Radio Spots: Frank Henenlotter's Basket Case was made in a time when the medium of radio was very much a viable way of getting the message out that an exploitation film was playing in a nearby cinema or drive-in; radio spots usually had some wacky angle that was played up and the resulting ad used little or no audio footage from the film it was advertising and often bore little resemblance to the thing either (the radio spots for Amando de Ossori's third part of his Blind Dead series, Ghost Galleon, have to be heard to be disbelieved), and the aural commercials for Basket Case are no different. Both radio ads feature a man who sounds like your "Classically-Trained Actor", who is playing Dr Kutter for the purposes of radio (even though Kutter
is a woman in the film) and they focus upon the separation of the Bradley twins in the film, and there is copious amounts of horrifying stuff going on in the background, with a woman playing a nurse stressing that there are large amount of blood all over her and the rest of the place. The radio spots are pretty silly and don't do the film justice at all, but they are ultimately crudely effective and helped to sell the film.
Behind-the-Scenes Gallery: This features a succession of monochromatic and colour stills showcasing what was happening during the shooting of Basket Case, with plenty of members of the cast and crew hamming it up along with showing the preparation of make-up effects and the application of copious amounts of blood to the faces of actors.
Photo Gallery: This series of publicity stills for Basket Case is another mixture of colour and monochrome images and many of them will be familiar to fans of the film, as they were used for lobby stills and video covers over the years. It's nice to see that there are some slight variations of some of the most iconic images from the film, the shot of Duane and Belial hanging from the Hotel Broslin sign is a perfect example.
Promotional Material Gallery: This is a fun assortment of posters, lobby stills from around the world, video sleeves, DVD covers, newspaper ads and various other bits of publicity-generating ephemera; it even includes a shot of the promotional surgical mask (with the title Basket Case plastered over it), which was given out to people who went to see the film during it's cinematic run. The most fascinating items are newspaper adverts for Basket Case playing at the Waverley Theatre, the first one of which is to celebrate it's 52nd week and the other celebrates it's astonishing second year! That's right, Basket Case ran for around TWO YEARS at the Waverley Theatre - for the latter, they were giving out McDondald's hamburgers to the first 100 people in line. It seems almost inconceivable these days where even blockbuster films come and go from cinemas in a matter of weeks that a film can have a continual and successful run for a couple of years; there is no such thing as a "sleeper" hit these days - the sad truth is that if your film isn't number one at the box-office during it's opening weekend, it's considered a failure; these two clippings present an illuminating, yet somewhat depressing thing to think about.
Frank Henelotter's Basket Case is a film that ranks alongside John Waters' Pink Flamingos and Sam Raimi's The Evil Dead as a bona fide cult classic and it wears it's exploitation badge with a sense of pride. Basket Case 2 and Basket Case 3 aren't in the same league as the first film, but they do provide some entertainment value.
The two new and exclusive extras from Severin Films for this release are wonderful and are the icing on the cake for what is a wonderful package - Second Sight are to be applauded for the love and care lavished upon this release and fans should snap these up to show not only their appreciation, but to prove that their is an appetite for exploitation films on Blu-Ray here in the UK.
If you've now read this whole review, what are you waiting for? Go and snap up the limited edition steelbook immediately - you'll be SO glad you did!
* Note: The above images are taken from Standard Definition releases (amongst other things) and are not representative of the quality of the Blu-ray transfers.
Review by Wilson Bros
scratch Member Join Date: August 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 84
"...Basket Case 2 and Basket Case 3 aren't in the same league as the first film..."
They're even worse?! Is that even possible?
They're even worse?! Is that even possible?
Wilson Bros Reviewer Join Date: August 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,183
Basket Case is a genuine exploitation classic, one of last of it's kind, and very much in keeping with the works of H. G. Lewis and it's more entertaining than many horror/exploitation films that followed in its wake. Such things are a matter of taste, of course...
With more money and improved technology, the films made today are far better than those of the past. We now have a Star Wars trilogy which wasn't constrained by such limitations - ergo, they are better than those old ones. Charm is a quality which no amount of resources can buy, and is something being left behind in the pursuit of being the biggest on the block.
The Wilson Bros
With more money and improved technology, the films made today are far better than those of the past. We now have a Star Wars trilogy which wasn't constrained by such limitations - ergo, they are better than those old ones. Charm is a quality which no amount of resources can buy, and is something being left behind in the pursuit of being the biggest on the block.
The Wilson Bros
richyrich101 Member Join Date: September 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 51
Great review! I've had the German DVD Trilogy for sometime, and now looking forward to watching it again, in HD
Wilson Bros Reviewer Join Date: August 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,183
They really DO look a treat in HD; Basket Case was never going to win prizes for the way it looked, but it's presented in the best possible way, 2 & 3 coming across pretty strongly.
Kevin & Nick W
Kevin & Nick W
Worst Nightmare Senior Member Join Date: July 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 6,716
What is it with you guys - what a fantastic review!
I have these 3 on individual DVD discs and is a guilty pleasure for me.
They will never be like these - at least they are not attempting to remake.....yet....
I have these 3 on individual DVD discs and is a guilty pleasure for me.
They will never be like these - at least they are not attempting to remake.....yet....
Suitable only for persons of 18 years and over
Disc Details
Release Date: 22nd October 2012
Discs: 3
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 1.33:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: LPCM Stereo 2.0 English
Subtitles: None
Extras: What's in the Basket?, Grisly Graham Humphries, Audio Commentary, In Search of the Hotel Broslin, Outtakes, Trailers, TV Spots, Radio Spots, Photo Gallery, Behind-the-Scenes Gallery, Promotional Gallery
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Frank Henenlotter
Cast: Kevin Van Hentenryck, Terri Susan Smith, Beverly Bonner, Annie Ross
Genre: Horror
Length: 270 minutes
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Rev. Rowan Redbeard wrote:We already have threads to post funny pictures in. The entire point of this one was to promote creativity among our members. I suppose that if you included one of your favorites in a post of your own creations and said..."I only made the first one, but I just had to post the second as well." it wouldn't be the end of the world.
Besides which, it's not like I can enforce the rules.
But I really, really hoped that people would find it entertaining enough to go out and do it for themselves. Besides, if one is clever enough, it could start a new meme (so put your name and the date in the corner, eh?).
I couldn't work out how to put my name in the corner.
Edit: I figured it out.
The first one is a picture of my DS game, the second a sign I spotted at a nearby college.

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The bill goes on to state that the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall collaborate with the State Department of Health in order to disseminate the appropriate training materials and information.
"This bill has the potential to do so much good. Not only for our teachers and students, but for families and communities," Heckaman said. "The effects of suicide are not exclusive; they are far-reaching and giving teachers the tools to detect warning signs can potentially mean the difference between life and death."
"I am elated that the bill received such a wide range of support and has now been signed by the Governor," Heckaman added. "I also send thanks to the school districts and teachers that will implement this strategy, we ask a lot from our educators and their profession, in its essence, means they look out for the best interest of children and can be trusted to take the warning signs of suicide seriously once trained."
The bill will go into effect August 1, 2013. It passed the both chambers with unanimous support.


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The Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Kentucky Exposition Center sponsored a brief party on Wednesday afternoon recognizing the RVIA's 50th annual show.
RVIA President Richard Coon and Harold Workman, CEO of the host Kentucky Exposition center, each made brief remarks.
Coon's remarks follow:
"Fifty years is a long time to do anything. And much has changed in the world.
In 1962, a gallon of gas cost 28 cents, the average income was $5,500, and an average house cost $12,500.
There were some notable "firsts" in 1962. John Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth. The first Walmart opened. The first Beatles single — 'Love Me Do' — was released.
And, the RV industry held its first show here in Louisville.
While much has changed in the world, it has been good to be able to count on some things that have endured. Each year — in good times and bad — our industry has gathered here in Louisville. We have enjoyed the hard work and friendship of the people of Louisville, and I'd like to thank the Kentucky Exposition Center and the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau for your hospitality through the years. You've been fantastic partners.
The reason our industry has been able to flourish and endure through the decades is that while society is changing, core human values remain the same. As long as there are people, they'll want to get outdoors and spend time with family and friends. RVs offer a great way to do that — one with unmatched comfort, flexibility and value.
Thank you again for joining our celebration. And let's all do what we can to assure that in 2062, our descendants are celebrating the 100th annual National RV Show."
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Simon Critchley is Hans Jonas Professor of Philosophy at the New School for Social Research. His many books include Very Little . . . Almost Nothing, The Faith of the Faithless, and The Book of Dead Philosophers. He is the series moderator of The Stone, a philosophy column in The New York Times, to which he is a frequent contributor.


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Here's a long shot plot I've been thinking of:
Koro-sensei is sent by an intergalactic alliance government. Their policy is that all species must voluntarily disarm themselves before being admitted to the galactic stage. Species that are too violent or greedy to do so must be eradicated before they become a threat to peace.
Koro-sensei is sent to convince humanity to throw down their arms in one year, or it will be destroyed, but he cannot reveal the existence of the Alliance at all, as that tends to make species even more disruptive and unwilling to concede. He decides to train a class of warriors who are capable of standing up to the Earth's armies while making sure they remain peaceful.
Nagisa is the first to figure this out, and when his attempts to convince everyone fails, he turns on Karma and the rest of the class to defend Koro-sensei as he realizes that they're too drawn by 10 billion yen and their survival to give up. Once he finishes turning everyone (and becoming the best assassin of them all in the process), they manage to stop the desperate planet from erupting into war at the one-year mark, allowing them to become Earth's first galactic ambassadors. The End.
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^Nice fanfic, bro.
Personally, I'm considering something that was said back on the first page about there being other super-powerful organisms like Koro-sensei, but the twist would be that they would ALSO be forced to participate in school (either as students or staff). Either that, or the mission to kill Koro-sensei is meant to help train the class E students to fight against said organisms. But who knows? Maybo Koro is the only one of his kind after all!
Anyways, it was awesome to see the teacher wise up to Karma's antics. That web of tentacles was great too, IMO. But as cool as Karma is and all, I still want to see if the rest of the class can come up with some clever assassination tactics....
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The Kidnapper will find his Family dead, before his bullet reach his fellow student
in other word, 'It's only just between you all and me', 'leave outsiders alone'
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This is interesting but if something were to move that fast there should be a lot of collateral damage just from the air being push around.
Anyway, i don't see sensei actually being willingly going out to destroy earth. It seems he quite enjoy human food and stuff.
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One of the condition of class E students for receive immunity against Koro-sensei brute force and 10 billion Yen reward for killing him is, no one outside class E know about it
So, it will likely Koro sensei found out immediately who's the kidnapper and kidnapped, and ...that's mean all of their family will be screwed.
Chapter 1 already show us how futile it is to use comrade as stepping stone in this assassination attempt
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Heh, gotta love how the latest assassination attempt resulted in a power-up.
Anyways, I guess the new hitman chick will also be staging herself as school staff, like that other government dude. Now how well will SHE fare against sensei....?
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An index that measures business-to-business purchasing stagnated the last three months, which has a local financial economist worried that those numbers will translate into a slowdown in the nation's gross domestic product.
The Billtrust B2B sales index, which tracks industry spending based on invoices collected by Billtrust, a Hamilton Township electronic billing company, posted an average of 100.3 for the last three months. That compares with an average of 100 at the end of May.
Arthur Ferri, a financial economist and consultant for Billtrust, said that's troubling, because the survey has posted steady growth on a month-by-month basis since its inception in May 2010.
"You had a sector that was growing, growing, growing — and all of the sudden, it stops growing," said Ferri, formerly an associate professor in the finance and economics division of Columbia Business School.
The index is based invoice data from industries including hardware, plumbing, heating equipment, electrical goods, building supply and other wholesale trades. Firms in the index are selected on the basis of low sales volatility.
Ferri added that June and July — posting a 100.06 and 98.85 — were the weakest two months in the index's approximately 40-month history, salvaged only by an improved August, which posted 101.9.
"Although the index rebounded in August, concerns remain for the U.S. economy post- November 2013, should the historical, leading correlation persist," Ferri said.
Ferri said trends are worrying because the index has been an relatively accurate predictor of GDP growth — posting a correlation of 0.77, with a correlation of 1 being the best — six months ahead. If current patterns hold up, Ferri said GDP will flatline around December.
"I admit it's a big 'if,' but that's true of anything predictive," Ferri said.
Asked why the sudden slowdown, Ferri noted that many of the industries surveyed are connected to the health of residential and commercial construction markets, where growth has been tepid. "It could be very indicative of what is going on there," he said.
On average, each firm surveyed sends 11,000 invoices per month to 1,500 customers. The firms in the index generate aggregate invoice amounts of $17 billion annually.


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Denroy Anthony Black, 1963-2010
Above everything else, 46-year-old Denroy Black was a committed father to his three children and a devoted son to his Heavenly Father. On Thursday, April 15, Denroy was driving home from his construction job to be with his children, 12-year-old Denique, 10-year-old Denoi and 5-year-old Denalia so his wife, Marvelyn, could go to her nursing shift at Lakeland Hospital. It was at the intersection of Shawnee and Garr Roads where a three-car crash suddenly took Denroy's life shortly after 4 p.m. He died at the scene.
A native of West Mooreland, Jamaica, Denroy was born in 1963 to Murdina and Hezekiah Black. He was the baby of the family, joining siblings Pauline, Ransford, Errol and Monica. Denroy's father died when he was young, leading him to be very independent at a young age. At 15, he began financing his own education, something he continued to do throughout secondary school, college at West Indies University (now Northern Caribbean University) and then at Andrews University. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1991 and an Associate of Science in 1996, both from Northern Caribbean University. In 1993, he began as an intern pastor with the Montego Bay Seventh-day Adventist Church in the West Jamaica Conference. The following year, he was given a circuit of nine churches, serving as the senior pastor for all nine churches. During his years of ministry in Jamaica, he was known for being a very committed pastor. After learning of his death, one of his church members called Marvelyn to say no one visited shut-ins, cared for his family or counseled with his people like Pastor Black. Marvelyn says, "I didn't know he was such a respected man until he died."
In 1996, Denroy married his college sweetheart, Marvelyn. The couple continued to work in ministry and soon their first child, daughter Denique, joined the family. "It was such a blessing to our family," says Marvelyn.
The young family transitioned to a new pastoral assignment that again had Denroy as senior pastor over nine churches. But as much as he loved ministry, he felt called to study. "He chose to study at Andrews University. He had always wanted to study here," says Marvelyn.
In August 1999, Denroy, a very-pregnant Marvelyn and 1½ year old Denique came to Berrien Springs. Just two weeks after arriving, their son, Denoi, was born. "I don't know how we did it but God had ordained for us to come here," she says. "He (Denroy) trusted in God. We didn't have money or stuff like that. I feel God brought him through this because it is not an ordinary thing to go right up to your ThD without some divine intervention."
Denroy completed his master's in religion at Andrews in 2002 and immediately turned his focus to completing his ThD. He loved books and spent hours in study, but he would bring his research—and stacks of books—home so he could be close to his children. Denroy was a scholar at heart and he strived to teach his children the habits of a good scholar. "Every single night, he is the one who made sure the children finished their assignments. He had a dream for them, for college."
The Black family was looking forward to having more time together once Denroy completed his education. They were planning a road trip for after his August 2010 graduation. "He loved his kids so much," says Marvelyn. "He cared for them when they were sick and every day he made sure they took a multivitamin. His children are looking forward to seeing him again when Jesus comes."
Denroy wasn't sure what his post-graduation life would hold, but was committed to going anywhere the Lord led. "He was working to finish his dissertation and in that paper, he found God," says Marvelyn. "He was a changed person. There was something different about him."
"I'm still questioning 'why?' But I know God is too kind to be cruel," says Marvelyn. "It's a lot of pain, so much pain but we're still holding fast to His promise that He will never leave His people alone. Everything looks so sad and dreary, but I'm holding onto hope. And my children are holding on to that same hope, too."
Funeral Information
The viewing for Denroy Black will be held on Sunday, April 25 from noon-2 p.m. at Pioneer Memorial Church. The funeral begins at 2 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 26 at Rosehill Cemetery in Berrien Springs. Contributions to the family can be made to the Seminary Emergency Scholarship Fund by making checks payable to Andrews University and sending them to Seminary Dean's office.


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A skin lesion biopsy is the removal of a piece of suspected abnormal skin to diagnose or rule out an illness.
Alternative Names
Punch biopsy; Shave biopsy; Skin biopsy; Biopsy - skin
How the Test is Performed
There are several ways to do a skin biopsy. Most procedures are easily done in your doctors office or an outpatient medical office.
Which procedure you have depends on the location, size, and type of lesion. A lesion is an abnormal area of the skin. This can be a lump,sore, or an area of skin color that is not normal.
You will receive some type of numbing medicine (anesthetic) before any type of skin biopsy. Types of skin biopsiesare described below.
Shave Biopsy
A shave biopsy is the least invasive method. Your doctor uses a small blade to remove the outermost layers of skin. The area removed includes all or part of the lesion. You do not need stitches. At the end of the procedure, medicine is applied to the area to stop any bleeding.
Punch Biopsy
A punch biopsy is most often used for deeper skin lesions. Your doctor uses a skin punch tool to remove a small round piece of skin. The area removed is about the size of a pencil eraser.It includes all or part of the lesion. Medicine is put on the area to stop any bleeding. Often, the area is closed with stitches.
Excisional Biopsy
An excisional biopsy is usually done by a surgeon. During the procedure, the entire lesion is removed. Numbing medicine is injected into the area. The entire lesion is removed, going as deep as needed to get the whole area. The area is closed with stitches. If a large area is biopsied, a skin graft or flap of normal skin may be used to replace the skin that was removed.
Incisional Biopsy
An incisional biopsy takes only a piece of a large lesion for examination. Numbing medicine is injected into the area. A piece of the growth is cut and sent to the lab for examination. You may have stitches, if needed. The rest of the growth can be treated after the diagnosis is made.
How to Prepare for the Test
Tell your health care provider:
- About the medicines you are taking, including vitamins and supplements, herbal remedies, and over-the-counter medicines
- If you have any
- If you have
- If you are or think you might be pregnant
Follow your health care providers instructions on how to prepare for the biopsy.
How the Test will Feel
There is a brief prick and sting as the anesthetic is injected.The biopsy areamay be tender for a fewdays afterward.
Why the Test is Performed
Your doctor may order a skin biopsy if you have signs or symptoms of:
Chronicor acute skin rashes
- Noncancerous (
benign) growths
- Skin cancer
- Other skin conditions
Normal Results
A normal result means that the skin area that was removed is healthy. Doctors call this a negative biopsy result.
What Abnormal Results Mean
The test may reveal skin cancer or a noncancerous (
Risks of a skin biopsy may include:
- Infection
- Scar (
You will bleed slightly during the procedure. Tell your doctor if you have a history of bleeding problems.
Affleck AG, Colver G. Skin biopsy techniques. In: Robinson JK, Hanke CW, Siegel DM, Fratila A, eds. Surgery of the Skin: Procedural Dermatology. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Mosby; 2010:chap 11.
Habif TP. Clinical Dermatology: A Color Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Mosby; 2009:chap 27.
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Tigers hope championship comes with a Price
DETROIT -- Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski never thought about making the team better.
He wanted to make the Tigers the best.View Full Game Coverage
DETROIT -- Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski never thought about making the team better.
He wanted to make the Tigers the best.View Full Game Coverage
He wasn't looking to patch holes.
He was looking to make an impact.
And he did.
In the final hours before baseball's non-waiver Trade Deadline on Thursday, Dombrowski landed lefty David Price from the Tampa Bay Rays, an idea that was first broached two weeks ago and four days later pushed off to the side as a nice idea that wasn't going to work.
And all of a sudden the Tigers have a clubhouse filled with individual hardware -- the last three American League Cy Young Award winners (Max Scherzer, Price and Justin Verlander) and the last three AL MVPs (Miguel Cabrera the past two years and Verlander in 2011) -- in the quest for the game's biggest hardware, the World Series trophy.
There was a price -- lefty Drew Smyly went back to the Rays along with top prospect Willy Adames, an infielder, and center fielder Austin Jackson was dealt to Seattle, which in turn sent infielder Nick Franklin to the Rays to complete the three-team, five player deal.
The payoff, however, has the potential to be huge.
"What this give us is the best chance to win a world championship this year,' said Dombrowski. "We know we have to get there. We know that. But we felt adding him gives us the best chance to do that."
Oh, does it.
Think about it.
The postseason starts.
The Tigers are the opponent.
Verlander is the fourth guy in the rotation. That's right, the guy who in the five previous years has won more games (91) and struck out more batters (1,194) than anybody in the big leagues, and has a 3.05 ERA, which ranks behind only Felix Hernandez and Jered Weaver in the AL, is sitting behind the likes of Scherzer, Price and Rick Porcello.
And the Tigers know not to be deceived by the fact that Verlander, this year, is only 9-9 with a 4.79 ERA because there's an awareness that in any start he can regain his domination. There's still an aura about a guy who is only 31 and has been so dominate.
There, however, is also no getting around that the other three have been the elite this year.
Scherzer is 13-3 with a 3.27 ERA.
Porcello is 12-5 with a 3.24 ERA.
And now Price. He is 11-8 with a 3.11 ERA, and in his last 12 starts, he is only 7-4, but he has a 2.02 ERA over that stretch, having averaged 7 2/3 innings. He has not given up more than three earned runs in any of the 12, and has allowed one or no earned runs in seven of the games.
"He's one of the best pitchers in baseball," said Verlander. "He's left-handed. He's a power pitcher, which always plays well in the playoffs. We have to get there first. You don't want to look beyond. We're not there yet, but we've got a good quality team."
And don't forgot Anibal Sanchez, who is 7-5 with a 3.57 ERA, but does have a no-hitter on his resume, and, despite a 2-4 record, has compiled a career 2.95 ERA in six postseason starts. He's the fifth in the Tigers' five-man alignment.
"There's a lot of great rotations out there right now, especially with what Oakland did," said Verlander, "but I love this rotation. I love our guys. It's going to be tough to beat."
The A's had a tough time beating the Tigers in the Division Series the past two years, which is why they spent the last month rearming their rotation, acquiring Jeff Samardzija from the Cubs at the start of the month, and then adding lefty Jon Lester from the Red Sox on Thursday.
The A's, however, don't have anyone that has won a Cy Young.
The Tigers do -- three of them.
There have been teams in the past with three pitchers who have been Cy Young winners, most recently the 2009 Giants with Tim Lincecum, Barry Zito and Randy Johnson.
The Tigers, however, are the first team with three different pitchers who won the Cy Young in the three previous seasons with the addition of Price.
"I don't even care what the rest of the league does, honestly," said Scherzer. "I believe in this clubhouse so much. I know what type of talent we have in here. I didn't think we needed to make a move to be able to compete with anybody else. I believe in everybody in here.
"The fact that we go out and make a move, that's the front office trying to say, 'Hey, we're going to get better and we're going to try to win it all.' Let's close out the American League Central and wrap this up. Let's play good baseball for the rest of the second half and let's see what happens in the postseason."
Time will tell.
There's no sure things in life, much less baseball.
An original member of the American League, the Tigers have won only four World Series in their history, and the most recent was 30 years ago. They also were world champions in 1968, 1945 and 1938. They have been to the postseason the last three years, but advanced to the World Series just once, in 2012, when they were swept by the Giants.
Now, however, they are feeling giddy about the potential this season thanks to a trade that 17 hours before it was announced wasn't even a serious consideration, much less a point of discussion.
Dombrowski chatted with Tampa Bay general manager Andrew Friedman about the availability of Price back on July 21, but the talks never got serious enough to merit discussing a definitive package. In the meantime, there was a lot of speculation about the possibility Price could go to multiple teams, including the Dodgers and the Pirates.
Then, driving home from Comerica Park after the Tigers' 7-2 victory against the White Sox on Wednesday night, Dombrowksi got a call from Friedman, wondering if the Tigers still had interest in Price. Dombrowski said yes.
"[Special advisor] Scott Reid reminded me [Thursday morning] that a couple of weeks ago when we sat down with the staff, he said if we can get David Price and [reliever] Joaquim Soria we can go for it," Dombrowski said.
The Tigers acquired Soria to add bullpen depth on July 23. Eight days later, Price came aboard.
Now, the Tigers are counting on the expectations to become reality.
"To me, the message is we want to win," said Dombrowski. "If we win, I'll be very satisfied."
The Tigers have certainly made a championship pitch.
Tracy Ringolsby is a columnist for MLB.com.


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Kneecap dislocation occurs when the triangle-shaped bone covering the knee (patella) moves or slides out of place. The problem usually occurs toward the outside of the leg.
Alternative Names
Dislocation - kneecap; Patellar dislocation or instability
Kneecap (patella) dislocation is often seen in women. It usually occurs after a sudden change in direction when your leg is planted. This puts your kneecap under stress.
Dislocation may also occur as result of direct trauma. When the kneecap is dislocated, it can slip sideways to the outside of the knee.
- Knee appears to be deformed
- Knee is bent and cannot be straightened out
- Kneecap (patella) dislocates to the outside of the knee
Knee painand tenderness Knee swelling
- "Sloppy" kneecap -- you can move the kneecap too much from right to left (hypermobile patella)
The first few times this occurs, you will feel pain and be unable to walk. However, if dislocations continue to occur and are untreated, you may feel less pain and have less immediate disability. This is not a reason to avoid treatment. Kneecap dislocation damages your knee joint.
First Aid
If you can, straighten out the knee. If it is stuck and painful to move, stabilize (splint) the knee and get medical attention.
Your health care provider will examine the knee, which could confirm that the kneecap is dislocated.
After this time, physical therapy can help build back your muscle strength and improve the knees range of motion.
If there is damage to the bone and cartilage, or if the knee cap continues to be unstable, you may need surgery to stabilize the kneecap. This may be done using
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your health care provider if you injure your knee and have symptoms of dislocation.
Call your health care provider if you are being treated for a dislocated knee and you notice:
- Increased instability in your knee
- Pain or
swellingreturn after they went away
- Your injury does not appear to be getting better with time
Also call if you re-injure your knee.
Use proper techniques when exercising or playing sports. Keep your knee strong and flexible.
Some cases of knee dislocation may not be preventable, especially if physical factors make you more likely to dislocate your knee.
Collado H, Fredericson M. Patellofemoral pain syndrome. Clin Sports Med. 2010;29:379-398.
De Carlo M, Armstrong B. Rehabilitation of the knee following sports injury. Clin Sports Med. 2010;29:81-106.
Steiner T, Parker RD. Patella: subluxation and dislocation. 2. Patellofemoral instability: recurrent dislocation of the patella. In: DeLee JC, Drez D Jr., Miller MD, eds. DeLee and Drezs Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2009:chap 22;sect C.
Hing CB, Smith TO, Donell S, Song F. Surgical versus non-surgical interventions for treating patellar dislocation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2011;11:CD008106.
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Department of Revenue News Release
August 06, 2009Agents Named for License Offices in Brookfield, Clinton, Kansas City, Potosi & Springfield
JEFFERSON CITY - The new competitive bidding process championed by Gov. Jay Nixon has been used by the Missouri Department of Revenue to select five additional agents for local motor vehicle license offices.
The offices awarded today are in Brookfield, Clinton, Kansas City, Potosi and Springfield, and brings to 53 the total number of offices awarded under the new system.
The Brookfield License Office has been awarded to Heidi L. Martin of Brookfield. She has been the incumbent agent and manager since 2005. The office will remain at 306 N. Main.
Connie S. Rogers of Warsaw, doing business as Tri-Lake Enterprises, LLC, has been awarded the right to be the new agent at the Clinton office. Ms. Rogers has previous experience as the Warsaw office agent and operates a business in Clinton. The office will stay at its current location of 702 E. Ohio, Suite 4.
The Kansas City License Office has been awarded to DTC-DMV, Inc., which is associated with the incumbent agent, the Downtown Council of Kansas City. The council has been the agent since 2005, and the office will remain at its current location at the Fletcher Daniels State Office Building, 615 E. 13th St., Suite 111.
Kathleen Marler of Potosi, the incumbent agent since 2007, is the continuing agent for the Potosi License Office. The office will remain at 219 E. High.
Alternative Opportunities, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation of Springfield, has been named as the new agent for the Springfield (Downtown) License Office. The office will stay at its current location in the Landers State Office Building, 149 Park Central Square, Room 252.
Details about changes in office operations, if any, will be announced by the agents.
The new comprehensive bidding process was implemented when Gov. Nixon took office on Jan. 12. Every single license office in the state either has been or will be awarded to people or groups who submit competitive proposals. The Clinton and Springfield offices both received two bids, and the Brookfield, Kansas City and Potosi offices all received one bid.
The professional, competitive system has also been put into state law so that the process will be used in the future, no matter what administration is charge. This change was the result of legislation supported by Gov. Nixon and approved by bipartisan majorities in the Missouri Legislature this past spring.
"Anyone can submit a proposal to run a license office, and their good ideas will now be considered," he said. "Current office agents are not turned away from developing good proposals to keep their offices, and new bidders with fresh ideas are also encouraged to compete to run these offices. Under the new system, politics is irrelevant, and accountability and excellence in service are paramount."
Alana M. Barragán-Scott, acting director of the Missouri Department of Revenue, said the bidding process has progressed well.
"The quality of the bids has been impressive," she said. "The proposals show that the bidders are putting a lot of thought into how office efficiency and customer service can be improved, and the customers will be the ultimate winners from the competition."
Some winning bidders have chosen to return part of their estimated office revenues to the state. The Brookfield License Office will return 1.5 percent ($1,336) of its first-year revenues, Clinton will return 1 percent ($1,405), Potosi will return 1.5 percent ($1,732) and Springfield will return 6 percent ($14,541). The Kansas City bid did not include a return to the state. The cumulative amount of estimated funds that will be returned to the state in the first contract year from the 53 license offices that have been awarded so far is $363,615.
"The willingness of agents to return some of their revenues is a great cost-efficiency measure for the state, and the amount returned to the state will undoubtedly grow as more bids are awarded," Barragán-Scott said. "This money will be able to be used for a variety of vital state services."
Of the 183 license offices, 53 have been awarded. For a list of winning bidders, please go to http://oa.mo.gov/purch/awardedfeeoffices.pdf.
All local license offices provide services that are overseen by the Missouri Department of Revenue, but each office is operated by an independent contractor. Transactions that are conducted at these offices include the issuance and renewal of driver licenses, applying for titles for motor vehicles, and the issuance and renewal of registration for motor vehicles, boats and outboard motors.
Additional information on the bids will be posted by the Missouri Office of Administration within the next few days.


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When it comes to getting housework done I find it is a lot easier when she is awake than when she is napping. I limit it to about 20 minutes at a time. She sits in her swing or bouncer with some interesting things to look at. I set her up where she can see and hear me as much as possible. I will talk to her or sing to her while doing my chores. I know constant baby wearing is the thing to do if you are an attachment parent (and I am) but it is hard for me to do chores while wearing her, and honestly she is perfectly happy to watch from the sidelines as long as I don't leave her there too long.


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Good afternoon Steeler fans! Here's my final mock for April!
Good afternoon Steeler fans! Here's my final mock for April!
Can't go wrong with Hightower and I could also see them taking Mark Barron who's on the board to groom behind Troy & Ryan.
Nice 1st round Mock Draft and I agree with Cleveland taking Blackman at 4 and they could take Weeden at 22 because those two have natural chemistry.
If they trade Wallace for a first-rounder, however, I could see them picking a WR with their first pick, as the WR group without Wallace is too thin.
However much you think you know about football, rest assured that Skip Bayless knows more!
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