Beth B. Movies
New York experimental filmmaker Beth B. and her husband Scott were two of the most prominent figures in the New York underground film scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Two of their films were full length and done on 8mm film, the best known of which is Vortex (1982). ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- 1996
Basing its contents from a combination of man-on-the-street interviews and insights from professional therapists, this docudrama chronicles an experiment in which a diverse group of male and female volunteers are locked in a bedroom for five days. Their instructions are to share their deepest feelings and express their most intimate fantasies. The group members include a dancer, a transvestite and a domantrix. The ensuing footage was edited into 14 titled segments such as "Flirtation," "Trust" and "Vulnerability" that follow the group from their introduction through several major conflicts. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- 1994
- R
With her children missing and presumed dead, a promiscuous strip-joint waitress finds herself the prime suspect. Her accuser is a tough-as-nails police lieutenant who continually badgers her. She too is tough, and it isn't long before the pair form a strange, sick bond. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi
- 1987
- R
When his wife Rhonda mails his hard-earned dough to a scamming TV evangelist, Jerome gets even by arranging for his pubescent sister-in-law to seduce the gospel raper. Once the man of the cloth is seduced, Jerome intends to blackmail him to partake of the preacher's wealth. ~ Rovi
- Starring:
- Stephen McHattie, Dominique Davalos, (more)
- 1983
This film of a glitzy showbiz world by director Peter Keglevic in his first feature-length effort recounts the saga of a married torch singer whose numerous lovers are meant to steady her nerves and a saxophone player who loves her but cannot get his own act together. Singing and cinematography are pluses. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- Friedrich Karl Praetorius, Krystyna Janda, (more)
- 1981
Scott B and Beth B, successful makers of short, experimental films made The Vortex an attempt at a "camp" film with a pessimistic "noirish" atmosphere. The detective Lunch (Lydia Lunch, a popular underground musician and poet) investigates a band of corporate businessman who seek government defense contracts through real "corporate wars" and the manipulation of politicians. Though a bit confusing, this film does have an excellent performance by Lunch, as the detective. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi
- Starring:
- James Russo, Lydia Lunch, (more)
- 1980
Hailed as a "punk melodrama," this feature started out as a serial and was originally shown at the popular New York City punk club Max's Kansas City. The homemade saga begins when Young Turks abduct performer Adele Bertei and her dad. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- 1980
This experimental drama comes from the avant-garde team Scott B. and Beth B. and is their last film made on Super-8 film. It is the story of a jobless man's attempt to find stability in his life. His life is a nightmare of darkness and oppression and during his journey, the man encounters an assortment of strange, intensely self-absorbed characters. The tale culminates with the hapless man being knocked in the head during a mugging. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
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