His performance as Frank-N-Furter, the cross-dressing mad scientist of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” was ahead of its time.
Category: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Movie)
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Tim Curry Was Also a Fashion Pioneer
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Tim Curry, Star of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ Dies at 80
The New York Times – Movies:The actor’s gift for garish eccentricity was indelibly appropriate for the outlandish, cross-dressing mad scientist Frank-N-Furter.
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A ‘Weird, Wonderful’ Night at the ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’
City Winery’s 50th anniversary screening of the film encouraged some inventive dress up, including tributes to fan favorites like Rocky and Dr. Frank-N-Furter.
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Summer Movies in New York Swerve Into Horror
From timeless classics to new sensations, our horror expert has some scary movie recommendations to help make summer’s final stretch feel like hell.
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Just Before It Was a Cult Film, ‘Rocky Horror Show’ Was a Broadway Flop
Tim Curry and colleagues recall the musical’s misadventure at the Belasco Theater in 1975.
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Sal Piro, ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Superfan, Dies at 72
The New York Times – Movies:Like many others, he was riveted by the film and attended numerous midnight showings. Unlike many others, he made it the focus of his life.