Ep. 182 “Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains” (1982)

Dave (David Clennon), Billy (Ray Winstone), and Corinne (Diane Lane) take in the scene in 1982's "Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains."

Kicking off season five with a classic bit of punk rock fun. A girl group experiences overnight success as their punk rock rallying cry launches them to stardom. Tune in as Chris talks Lou Adler, punk ethos, & girl power as the LSCE screens the 1982 cult classic “Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains.” Join Us!

Works Cited:

CART. “Film Reviews: Ladies and Gentlemen the Fabulous Stains.” Variety (Archive: 1905-2000), Oct 27, 1982, 15-15, 18, ⁠Article Link⁠ Accessed 2/6/2024 

Chiu,David. “Film Features: ‘We Don’t Put Out’: Ladies And Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains At 40.” The Quietus, Nov 17th, 2022. ⁠Article Link⁠. Accessed 2/27/2024. 

Madison,Lucy. Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous StainsInterview (New York, N.Y. 1977). Vol. 38. Brant Publications, Inc, 2008. ⁠Article Link⁠. Accessed 2/6/2024

Maslin,Janet. “Film: Rock Satire, “Fabulous Stains’” The New York Times (Archive), March 6, 1985, C p.20. ⁠Article Link⁠. Accessed 2/6/2024

McCabe,Allyson. Music: The Story Of ‘The Fabulous Stains’ And Riot Grrrl. Weekend Edition Saturday. NPR. ⁠Story Link.⁠ Accessed on 2/7/2024.