Venezia Imperiale, thanks. Wonderful links. Haven't seen these reviews
before. If there's anything Barbarella makes me think about it's
perhaps Alice in Wonderland.
Some reviewers clearly do not get it, some do. For instance, the part
about Anita Pallenberg's reactions to playing the Black Queen was
highly fascinating. My appreciation for her suddenly soared to new
heights.
Somehow, I knew it had to be like that all along. There is so much
presence in the role it's evident Anita pallenberg wasn't just playing
the Black Queen. She is the Black Queen playing Anita Pallenberg in
ordinary life!

Which makes me thinking, maybe in a new film, the part of the Great
Tyrant should not be played by a real actress at all, but by someone
who would closely identify with the role, more or less playing
herself. What if we could find a highly talented professional
dominatrix to do the part? What's your opinion? I mean, in the end it
doesn't have to be "big" film project at all (other than in terms of
lavishness and big funds of course), it could be quite 'underground',
if you don't overinterpret my meaning (i.e, I don't mean shabby,
depressing, post-war Berlin, artsy stuff). In fact, given the means,
we could do it ourselves!

Then, Venezia, although fun, I'm forced to contest the last message
from Her Highness, but it's just my opinion of course. You sure that
wasn't the Concierge speaking? The way I see it, the Queen isn't about
warfare and ruling the galaxy at all. Just look at the pathetic
attempt by the leathermen to scramble and intercept Barbarella and
Pygar! No, military imperialism is typically earthling behaviour. (Not
to mention those beastly revolutionaries!)
The sole purpose of all her power, derived from the Mathmos, is to
serve her amusement and for playing with her minions. To me, she is
the great dark mother goddess of all. And I'm happy to be her minion. :)

--- In barbarellascifimovie@yahoogroups.com, "Venezia Imperiale"
<veneziaimperiale@y...> wrote:
>
> Black Queen to drvortox and to all those nice people who do not like
> peace in the Universe
>
> OK. Campy is a good word.
> Mathmos is not enough for the Barbie and her mosquito brained flying
> friend. We need something better than the Mathmos. We have the
> technology. We can create a better Hell.
>
> Ah! The Black Queen needs more modern weapons. The Universe is big,
> you know... at least 150 billion light years...We need a Galaxy
> killing machine... a push of the button and a galaxy become
> nothing...not even neutrinos. Maybe a weapon that violates the laws
> of physics will do the job. With the progress made in biotechnology
> a completely new class of living-dead carnivorous dolls could be
> unleashed. The Guards can be improved...more fanatical... more
> efficient... more lethal weapons
>
> Some new links to amuse the Sogo citizens while I think of better
> ways to make things worse
>
> http://www.brian-oshaughnessy.com/scifi/Barbarella.html
> http://www.listentome.net/movies10.php
> http://www.angelfire.com/movies/closedcaptioned/barbarella.txt
> http://www.dollsoup.co.uk/barb.htm
> http://members.tripod.com/thenightporter/anita/barbgal.html
>
> With benevolent savagery your beloved Great Tyrant
>
> The Black Queen
> Future Empress of the Universe
>
> ******************************
>
>
> --- In barbarellascifimovie@yahoogroups.com, drvortox
> <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> Hahaha, maybe it's because I'm not natively English speaking I
> sense
> different qualities in the word "camp". Do we have a definition? Or
> maybe, if you're a real Sogo denizen, it's because you realise
> campy
> is a good thing.
> Campy, catchy, vampy... err, whatever.
>
> Checked out the group you recommended.
> http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/thegreattyrant/ serves my
> taste
> admirably and I've joined.
>
> "My catch phrases ar holy words. Compulsory saying for all Sogo
> citizens."
>
> Yes, to the Black Queen's greater amusement! Hail the Mathmos!
>
> --- In barbarellascifimovie@yahoogroups.com, "Barbarella Queen of
> the
> Galaxy" <rhaig201@p... wrote:
>
>
> Black Queen reply to drvortox
>
> Campy? Campy?! Campy my foot!!!
> My catch phrases ar holy words. Compulsory saying for al Sogo
> citizens.
>
> Ah one more thing! When the Sogo citizens answer the phone they
> must
> say "Barbarella must die!" or "Death to Barbarella" or other
> suitable charming wishes of ill will.
>
> With spite, venom and hate for everybody
>
> Your beloved Black Queen
>
>
> --- In barbarellascifimovie@yahoogroups.com, drvortox
> <no_reply@y... wrote:
>
>
> Thanks for your concern! Haven't noticed any hatemail yet
> though.
> Think your ideas for catch phrases are all wonderful. Very
> campy! :)
>
> Our moderator wrote:
> Your posting is perfect for
> http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/thegreattyrant/
>
> Let me know if you get a lot of hate mail.
>
> I thought about some good catch phrases for the new
> black Queen
> "May you dreams be full of dolls dressed in black"
>
> "Cemeteries are full of good people, that is why I
> am not dead"
>
> "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only
> because The Black Queen and her rough guards stand
> ready to do violence on their behalf."