ghosttownexit

Hello mystery vidder!
First  off, thank you for your time and energy making my very niche vid dreams come true (and for your patience while I procrastinated posting this letter). 
Secondly, I've got some notes on my requests. These are just some thoughts on why I asked for what I did, in case you're curious.

- Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)
This is such a weird little movie that I've always loved, partially for its mockumentary style, and partially because of Kirsten Dunst's character's sunny disposition in the face of the bloody mayhem that is a small town pageant. As such, a vid that focuses on these features would be much loved. 

-GLOW (TV 2017)
I think part of what makes me love this series so much, in addition to the great dynamic between Ruth and Debbie at its center, is how it makes the wrestling appropriately playful and fun while still giving it a certain degree of pathos. The characters and story lines are of course a bit silly, but they still tap into something weirdly poignant sometimes, and the show is great about highlighting that. This balance of emotions would, I think, make for a great Glow vid. 

-Tron (Movies)
These are absurd movies that I enjoy thoroughly, mainly because they look cool. I wish I had something more, maybe something about how these films comment on technology or escapism or the fluid nature of reality, but no; there are cool colors, and I like that. However, if you also want to say something about those other things, too, I think that would be swell. 

-Whip It (2009)
I actually only recently saw this movie for the first time, and was immediately charmed, both by its depiction of the camaraderie that develops between the teammates and by its picture of growing up somewhere you don't want to stay and the friends you make that help you stay sane. I guess, in short, it's a coming of age story, but on roller skates. And I think a vid that focuses on that could be very endearing. 

-Over the Top (1987)
This, on the other hand (see what I did there?), is a source that I remember fondly from my childhood, and actually haven't rewatched in a little while. I think the best thing about this movie is the completely delightfully bonkers world of competitive arm-wrestling, and I think that would make a pretty neat vid.

-The Running Man (1987)  
In its aesthetic, its weirdness, and its surprising level of subversiveness, I think this movie is a great example of the 1980's sci-fi that was so formative for me growing up. I think a vid celebrating the at once sleek and schlocky world of this movie would really hit the spot. 

-Street Fighter (1994 movie)
Some might call this a bad movie. I, on the other hand, think of it as a great opportunity to vid some zany and bizarre action scenes, including renowned actor Raul Julia hamming it up as General Bison. 

-ReBoot (TV)
Growing up, this was one of my favorite series, and I think that is because of the show's world-building. Mainframe is at once weirdly mundane, but also deeply surreal, everyday life punctured now and again by otherworldly games that demand you play. I think that reflecting on the show's setting, and how that affects the characters, could make for something interesting.  

Dear Equinox Vidder,
First off, for thank you for your time and effort. This is a hectic time of year for everyone, so I appreciate that you've made a little room in your schedule to make for me what I'm sure will be a delightful vid.
Below, I've included a few words about each of the sources on my request list: what I like about them, who I like in them, etc. That being said, I'm also open to surprises, so I'd be interested to see any of these sources taken in a different direction, as well.
Thanks again, and I look forward to seeing what you come up with.
GhostTownExit

Cruel Intentions (1999)
What's better than a wicked game of sexual intrigue? The answer, obviously, is a wicked game of sexual intrigue involving step-siblings. I love so much about this movie, but the sinister and sexy games between Kathryn and Sebastian are far and away my favorite aspect of the film. A vid focusing on their relationship: the smiling sadism, the suggestive moments together, the strange kind of mutual fascination they hold for each other. At the same time, a vid about the cruelties of tony high-society they inhabit could also be very interesting.

Drive (2011)
Where to even begin: the cool, professional criminals, the doomed romance, the neon darkness of LA. A vid that deals with any one of these elements (and/or any others) of the movie is bound to be something I'll want to revisit.

Flowers in the Attic (Lifetime Movies)
I'll admit to being very happy with the current trend of films and tv shows not only owning up to their melodramatic qualities, but even amplifying them. And, really, how do you get more melodramatic than these films, with their modern-gothic focus on mysterious resentments, decaying mansions, and dark family secrets? I feel like a vid could do a good job condensing these elements, focusing on the Dollanganger children, the painful, confusing scenarios they're thrown into, and how they find ways of coping with what seems like nothing short of a curse. And remember: there's no such thing as too over-the-top.

Smoke Signals (1998)
There's something so endearing about the quasi-reluctant friendship between Victor and Thomas that I think could be explored in a really heartwarming way. I also think that the movie's clear parody of the Native American stereotypes often found in films would make for an interesting look. (Bonus points for any answers to lingering questions about John Wayne's teeth.)

The Last Mistress (2007)
I've always appreciated this movie's clever take on the "innocent bride/experienced mistress" trope: in Vellini, we get a woman not only smart and self-possessed, but one who doesn't allow herself to be made into a story told by someone else. Rather, she demands a say in her own end. A vid looking at her, her situation, and how she navigates it, would be wonderful.

The Wicker Man (1973)
True, there's no Nic Cage running around in a bear costume to spice this one up, but I don't think that's necessarily a problem; after all, it does have Christopher Lee as the kindly, quietly sinister Lord Summerisle. I love the contrast between the idyllic and the horrific at work in the island community Summerisle rules over, and I think there's a lot to work with in just the atmosphere of the tiny, terrifying world the movie creates. That, and the movie's look at faith and society, offer a lot of material.

Shaft (1971)
Beyond being a prime example of sleek 70's chic, Shaft is a complicated movie, with a lot to say about race, gender, class, and urban life. I think a vid that delves into some of these elements of the film would be deeply interesting. I guess what I'm saying is, if you're just talkin' 'bout Shaft, I can dig it.

The Virgin Suicides (1999)
The claustrophobia of the suburbs pitted against the thrill of young love: it's the bittersweetness of this conflict, more than its lurid and tragic outcome, that I find fascinating about this movie. Growing up can be terrible, and I'd love to see a vid looking at this movie's treatment of that fact.

I've always been fascinated by the intersection between technology and sexuality, and how such cold things as gadgets and cars wind up caught up in our desires. So, it's no surprise that I absolutely love David Cronenberg's 1996 film Crash, which explores sex and car crashes in what I think is a visually and emotionally complex way. This vid is, in a sense, the film's theme of sexy machines and mechanized sex condensed in a few minutes. Also, you can dance to it.