Saturday Brunch & Classic Film in Arlington: The Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

The Little Shop of Horrors (1986) staring Rick Moranis and Ellen Greene After discovering a rare and interesting plant, which he names Audrey II, florist's assistant, Seymour Krelborn (Rick Moranis), is shot from a life of poverty on Skid Row to fame and fortune. However, his success comes at a price, as Audrey II demands to be fed a diet of blood, and later human bodies, which Seymour must supply. "Little Shop of Horrors" is one of the earliest examples of a movie being remade as a musical. The songs are great; the actors can actually sing; and what's more, everyone involved looks like they are having a thoroughly good time, which makes the audience also enjoy themselves. Although the film's plot and its title suggest that this is a horror film, it is actually a comedy and I can't imagine anyone, except perhaps a young child, being remotely scared by this film. Everything is played over-the-top and for laughs and it works too. Highlights of the film include a scene involving Steve Martin as a sadistic (singing) dentist meeting his match in the form of a masochistic patient (Bill Murray), and the grand finale song, "Mean Green Mother From Outer Space", which earned this film a Best Song Oscar Nomination. The film also features a large number of cameos from assorted comedians including John Candy, Jim Belushi, and Christopher Guest. Oh and for the record, the original (1960s) film is nowhere near as good as this "remake". Order brunch at 11am, then at noon find a good viewing seat. Parking is available for Tallula and EatBar customers in the lot to the left of the building, as well as in the Country Club Cleaners parking lot on Pershing. Street parking is also available on Pershing and Washington Boulevard. Please take notice of any zone 6 permit restriction signs when parking on the street. For directions and parking go to: From Clarendon Metro (Orange Line) Take the Clarenden Metro. At top of escalator, turn right onto N. Highland Street. At Washington Blvd., turn left Walk down on left-hand side of Washington Boulevard for about 5 minutes. We are on the left side of the road just before Pershing. http://tallularestaurant.com/