I remember No Holds Barred when it came out, but never saw it. And up until this day I never had any interest in it. Even as someone who enjoyed wrestling during it's late 90's/early 2000's days.
It's funny—and maybe ironic—that the plot of this 80s creation was consumed with TV ratings, the exact spot McMahon found himself in ten years later during the "Monday Night Wars." In this sense, the movie's legacy endured, as Tiny Lister was one of a long line of ex-WWF stars to moonlight in WCW.
Not to knock a WONDERFUL review, but "A Different World" was HUGE in many households, including mine. For many, it felt like the first time they were getting to see Black characters in an academic setting. And the writing really wasn't bad. It really deserves to be ranked with some of the best TV spinoffs of all time.
-"The exec backs into exposed wires and is electrocuted. The crowd falls silent for 5 seconds and then starts cheering." There are some people now for whom this should happen...
-"A Different World" was a spin-off of "The Cosby Show" set in a fictional HBCU.
-When your star is also an executive producer of the film, the star will naturally ensure that he is always presented in the best light possible.
I remember No Holds Barred when it came out, but never saw it. And up until this day I never had any interest in it. Even as someone who enjoyed wrestling during it's late 90's/early 2000's days.
I really want to see this movie now.
LMAO I have utterly failed if that's your takeaway. But also, I understand. Let me know how it goes!
I do love a good trainwreck.
It's funny—and maybe ironic—that the plot of this 80s creation was consumed with TV ratings, the exact spot McMahon found himself in ten years later during the "Monday Night Wars." In this sense, the movie's legacy endured, as Tiny Lister was one of a long line of ex-WWF stars to moonlight in WCW.
Art imitating life imitating art. Same as it ever was.
Not to knock a WONDERFUL review, but "A Different World" was HUGE in many households, including mine. For many, it felt like the first time they were getting to see Black characters in an academic setting. And the writing really wasn't bad. It really deserves to be ranked with some of the best TV spinoffs of all time.
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I actually remembered it once I googled, but my initial reaction was confusion. I knew it as 'the Lisa Bonet show' because I had a huge crush on her.
Ah, but who didn't?
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Ah. Mazing.
Thanks Matthew! That means a lot. :)
-"The exec backs into exposed wires and is electrocuted. The crowd falls silent for 5 seconds and then starts cheering." There are some people now for whom this should happen...
-"A Different World" was a spin-off of "The Cosby Show" set in a fictional HBCU.
-When your star is also an executive producer of the film, the star will naturally ensure that he is always presented in the best light possible.
The fact that Hulk Hogan was executive producer makes some of the character choices even crazier!