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Street Trash, Revisited
Filed under: 11211, 11222, 11378, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Maspeth, Maspeth Queens, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
In light of the recent controversy regarding the residential conversion of the Greenpoint Hospital and the fact that Halloween is just around the corner I cannot help but make mention— once again— of a very special cinematic feature which inhabits yours truly’s DVD library. I speak of none other than Street Trash. What is this Street Trash, you ask? I’ll let IMdb clue you in:
When a liquor store owner finds a case of “Viper” in his cellar, he decides to sell it to the local hobos at one dollar a bottle, unaware of its true properties. The drinks causes its consumers to melt, very messily. Two homeless lads find themselves up against the effects of the toxic brew, as well as going head to head with “Bronson” a Vietnam vet with sociopathic tendencies, and the owner of the junkyard they live in.
The premise is interesting enough. It is even more one takes into consideration that this film sports a scene from the Greenpoint Hospital (more specifically, its Outpatient Annex) and the Garden Spot itself is prominently featured! Those of you who want a glimpse as to what our ‘hood (and the surrounding area— including Maspeth) looked like circa 1897, Street Trash delivers. My favorite scene is arguably the shoplifting scene which was shot in none other than the Met Food across the street from McGolrick Park. Unfortunately I have decided it is a little too risque (READ: “language”) to post here. The trailer will have to suffice.
It would appear that someone has been thoughtful enough to upload this entire film onto YouTube for your (free!) viewing pleasure. WARNING/CAVEATS:
- This movie is most decidedly NOT safe for work.
- Some of the material in said film is quite offensive. So if you have delicate sensibilities do NOT watch it. Seriously.
Enjoy!
Miss Heather
Comments
2 Comments on Street Trash, Revisited
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Kelley on
Tue, 2nd Nov 2010 8:18 pm
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missheather on
Tue, 2nd Nov 2010 8:33 pm
Ha! This movie is so old! Believe it or not, I saw it in its original (short) run in a theater in Boston. It was the first and only film I’ve ever been to where people actually stood up and left in disgust!! It was awesome. Thanks for bringing back this old memory!
No problem. This movie is pretty offensive at times. I have to admit the “keep away” game with a guy’s penis is damned funny, tho!
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