Ted read and liked John's review of Screening Party:

"I strongly recommend reading the book in order as the participants evolve throughout the encounters; I came to appreciate the book more the further I got into the story. However, I couldn't identify with these people much at all - what a truly shallo...more I strongly recommend reading the book in order as the participants evolve throughout the encounters; I came to appreciate the book more the further I got into the story. However, I couldn't identify with these people much at all - what a truly shallow lot, not in the sense that they don't care about each other, but the continual emphasis on looks (the three gay guys are hot n buff, and only the same need apply, thankyouverymuch) was a lot to take. Dr. Beverly Beaverman, the next door neighbor old enough to be their mother, wasn't so much shallow as self-impressed, but there's a payoff late in the adventures where she has moment, too. Her psychological insights are hilarious, especially in sessions where she becomes progressively more irritated, rather than ones where she's seen the film and knew she'd dislike it from the beginning.

Of the 16 films they critique, I'd only seen two ("Jaws" and "James Bond"); for newbies, Hensley does a good job outlining the plot as they watch along. The only one I'd consider watching would be "Saturday Night Fever" to put the music in context, although the storyline seems dreadful. The rest of them I don't think I could be paid to watch.

I've given it to four stars, because there are, indeed, loads-o-laffs (as well as a few poignant moments) provided. The one that sticks with me most was Dr. Beaverman on "The Bodyguard": Whitney's wig in this scene is like a tri-cornered hat. I keep waiting for her to cross the Delaware.(less) "