"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" is the epitome of cult cinema. Some people get it, some people don't. I've seen it once or twice, and I admit that I was at least mildly amused, but I'm not what one would call a "Rocky Horror" enthusiast. All the same, I respect the Show's unique place in film history and culture, and I deeply appreciate the texture that it brought to the movies. In honor of that texture, and also in honor of Stuart Hoyle, the Varsity projectionist who is featured in this week's cover story for Diversions, I've dug up a little Youtube clip of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" at the 8th Street Playhouse in New York City. The Playhouse was one of the two most important venues for launching "Rocky Horror" into its cult status, along with the Waverly Theater, also in NYC. Hoyle worked at the Playhouse for four months sometime in the mid 1980's, before coming to Chapel Hill to work at the Varsity. So enjoy this little slice of movie-house fun, and remember, if you ever go see "Rocky Horror" live, never, ever tell them that you're a "virgin."
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