Review of Blazing Stewardesses (1975) by James S — 08 May 2010

I first saw this film at a drive-in theater in 1978, and it has haunted me ever since. This is not a great film, in fact the opposite, but it has a surreal quality that really requires one to be stoned immaculate to truly enjoy it.

The film was to have the Three Stooges as comic relief, but the death of Moe Howard changed that. Instead we get The Ritz Brothers, Harry and Jimmy who were Vaudeville comedians. Every scene with them is astonishing, they are so unfunny that they are truly funny.

The plot revolves around four stewardesses who are convinced to try prostitution at a dude ranch, I think. It really doesn't matter if you enjoy taking a walk down a 1970's memory lane. The acting, such as it is, the clothing, and the script are typical of the period.

The real failing of the film is there is very little actual nudity or sex that is so necessary for a sex romp of this nature. There is only one sex scene involving a woman shrimping a skinny ugly dude.

Anti viagra to be sure. It is a hard film to find, but there is a torrent available. (Don't pirate, it is illegal.) It is definitely worth viewing just to see the Ritz Brothers in action, don't forget to twist one first though.

(The use of marijuana is also illegal except for medical purposes, or if you live in Vancouver where they just don't care.) I should also mention to those who love Mystery Science Theater that this film was made for riffing, even though the scenes with Harry and Jimmy will leave you speechless.