FearStyle Friday: Kingpin

Happy late FearStyle Friday! I've been super busy today, but I will always make time for you. Today we are talking about Kingpin, an off the wall comedy about a has been bowler training an Amish natural make it all the way to the bowling Nationals. I chose this movie for today because we went bowling last night. We usually go once a week (we like to bowl) and my brother and I couldn't stop quoting this movie. So, I thought I'd bring it to you.

Kingpin is about and ex-pro bowler who had lost his hand to a bad hustle in his prime. He lives in a shanty of an apartment and has to try and sell novelties to pay his bills. While trying to make a living, he stumbles upon an amateur bowler who is just a natural. There's just one problem...he's Amish and obviously not supposed to be there. Roy offers to be the kids manager and make him a star. The kid declines his offer and pedals his way back home. However, the kids farm is in the weeds and they need half a million dollars to save it. Roy, in disguise, visits the farm and convinces him to travel to Reno to earn half a million dollars in a ligit bowling competition. Along the way, the two play leagues across America and make an unlikely friend in Claudia, a battered, yet strong willed woman and wife of a wealthy jerk. What he does, I don't really know, but they meet while the two are trying to bowl for money in the rich guys house. The three of them run off together and, through twist and turns, they make it to Reno. However, the kid breaks his hand leaving the competition up to Roy. You know, the guy with one hand? Well, he does really well. So well, in fact, he makes up to the finals where he has to beat his old rival and the man responsible for the loss of his hand, Ernie McCracken. Roy doesn't win the tournament, but he does manage to earn enough money to help his bowling prodigy save his farm. It's a wonderful ending because they all live happily ever after.

This movie is so funny. So funny. It stars Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid, and Bill Murray. You know it's good with a lineup like that. I love this story because it's one of those stories where anything that can go wrong will. So you are extra happy with how the movie ends. No one is left out and they all get what they want, one way or another. However, there is one aspect of the movie that makes it memorable...it's quotability.

There are too many excellent lines in this film. The one we were doing the most last night was "It's not boy. It's Roy. (makes spare) Roy Munson". This is the scene where he and Bill Murray are trying to hustle for money and some guy tells Roy to "Shoot the ball, boy". He says half, bowls and finishes with a "Roy Munson". Another golden thing about the movie is how they keep using Munson in deragatory ways. Like to be up creek without a paddle, to be munsoned. And he doesn't get it. They just slip it in like it's no big deal. Genius. I could go on but we would be here all night.

That's all for today. If you haven't seen this one, I urge you to give it a go. You won't be disappointed. It's got something for everyone. If you have seen it tell me how you liked it. Do you love it? Hate it? Don't find it as funny as I do? Let me know! Leave a comment and until next time, stay spooky.

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Do you like horror movies? Of course you do or else you wouldn't be here. I love horror and spend most of my days watching and reading all the best and worst horror has to offer. It is here where I can talk about my love of the macabre with like-minded creeps and weirdos. So, here's a little about me; I love to create. I am in need of an outlet to spread all of my horror creations to people who I think will enjoy it. Even if you don't, at least I can say that I tried. Something else about me; this is not my first time trying my hand at running a blog. Unfortunately I start this process then, whenever I get a little bit busy, I drop it completely. This time I want this to work. Just to prove to myself that I am passionate about the things that interest me. Besides, I watch horror movies, read scary books, and create creepy art just about everyday. So there is no reason why I can't take a little time out of my day to post an update or review of my favorite books, movies,

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