Wordiezett So much average

Onlinewsma Absolutely Brilliant!

Janae Milner Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

Erica Derrick By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

blanche-2 Charles Busch has a cult following in New York City, as he's known for his hilarious plays. A few years ago, he broke into the mainstream with the Broadway hit, Tale of the Allergist's Wife, and now there's even a documentary about him. An immensely talented writer, he knows the classic female legends genre backwards and forwards and can play one with the best of them."Die Mommie Die" was originally a Busch play, and the film, albeit low budget, is excellent - actually, all the better because it's low budget. It's a combo of "Dead Ringer," "The Big Cube," "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane," and "Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte." Busch plays Angela Arden, who performed with her twin sister Barbara. Angela broke with Barbara and made it big, while Barbara wound up in broken-down supper clubs. Barbara eventually died. Today Angela, a real tramp, is living the high life with a rich husband, a gay son, a Lolita-type daughter, and a young boyfriend (Jason Priestley).Busch is hilarious, looking a bit like Kathy Griffin, wearing fabulous clothes and looking darn good.This film has a gay sensibility, but if you love the old movies it's based on, you should enjoy it. Very high camp.

girlzwillbegirlz I seem to be in the minority in my opinion of this movie. I love the films that DMD was referencing & supposedly parodying (40's & 50's womens films/ 60's drug flix)but was quite disappointed with the final result. It looks great, has some funny lines "The cuisine in Hades must be top notch", and a good performance by Stark Sands but in general the film's direction, pacing and performances are utterly lackluster. Apparently this is the director's first film & unfortunately it shows. Part of the problem also lies with the star. While Charles Busch might be a fabulous drag actor on stage, he is completely unbelievable as a woman on the big screen. I never forgot that I was watching a man in drag during the movie, which is what a really good drag performer (such as Divine or Varla Jean Merman)is able to do. As another reviewer at IMDb succinctly put it: "He manages to be believable in character without being believable as a woman". I don't think better, kinder cinematography would've helped, because to be perfectly honest, in spite of the fabulous wigs & wardrobe, I don't think he has a face for the big screen, nor a strong screen presence. Also I heard someone say on the DVD commentary that Busch toned down the theatricality of his stage performance for the movie which I think was a big mistake. His performance is too subdued & understated, too much of a sincere homage & not enough of a parody of that style of acting. He should've been more Norma Desmond and less Olivia de Havilland. It's only in the last 15 min. or so(starting with Angela's acid trip) when we get to see him playing both sisters, that his performance comes alive a bit. A much better, funnier drag film called "Girls will be Girls" came out the same year as DMD and stars 3 actors in drag all of whom are amazing, hilarious and completely convincing as women. And the direction of the film and tone of the performances hit just the right notes between camp & believability. Had the director of "Girls...", Richard Day, and the wonderfully talented & funny drag actor Varla Jean (aka Jeffrey Roberson)from the same film been the director and star of Die Mommie Die...now THAT would've been a spoof worth watching.

Jim I remember seeing, Stark Sands, on HBO's "Six feet under." I thought he was very attractive. Now that I saw, "Die mommie, die," I think Stark Sands is not only attractive, but an enormous talent! Co-starring with jason Priestly, Natosha Lyonne, and the entire superb cast, Stark Sands has a feirceness in his pretty green eyes that brought his character to life in an astonishing roar. I have rented this great send-up of classic movies at least 4 times. And now I am going to purchase it. This is one of the finest "indie" films I have seen since, "Sordid lives." And it also has made me a huge, Stark Sands fan. I look forward to seeing more of his acting in the future.

John Seger Tonight, I discovered a great talented actor, and his name is, Stark Sands. Sexy, talented, and a terrific actor! Stark steals the film with his talent. This film is so original and destined to become a classic. The entire cast is amazing....But I could not keep my eyes off, Stark Sands, as Lance. if fact I eagerly awaited each and every scene he was in.Once every few years comes a new actor that just blows you away.Stark Sands, is a prime example of that statement. Enormously talented, unusually gorgeous, and an acting style that is simply amazing with his own style!Don't get me wrong, all involved in this movie are wonderful! But, Stark Sands, deserves some extra credit for being a virtual unknown that makes such a powerful impression.I am am instant fan of him now. And, yes, it is a bigger plus that he has such a naturally sexy way about him! I hope to see him in many more films...