Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Birthdate
1942-08-31
Day of Death
2011-09-06
Place of Birth
New York, New York
George Kuchar
Biography
George Kuchar (August 31, 1942 – September 6, 2011) and his twin brother Mike began making films as teenagers in the 1950s, with 8mm film being their weapon of choice. After shocking their local amateur filmmaking club with their over-the-top stories of lust and angst, they became stars of the NYC underground scene in the 1960s, befriending the likes of Jonas Mekas and Jack Smith. Always working with the constraints of minuscule budgets and nonprofessional actors, the Kuchar’s inspiration comes from classic Hollywood melodrama. Their cheaply made pictures, rather than being held back by lack of funds, blossomed in the shackles of poverty; the garish colors of the cheap makeup and sets were perfectly complemented by the bold color range afforded by Kodachrome reversal stock. The wild (and sometimes the inverse of wild) acting, use of stock music, lack of synch sound, hyperbolic narration, and primitive special effects all combined to make tiny gems unlike anything seen before or since. The Kuchars are cited as major influences by such filmmakers as John Waters, Todd Solondz, and David Lynch.
Filmography (134)
That Woman
2018
Oh Hi Anne
2017(ir)reverence
2013
Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton
2013
Bloodrape
2011
The Butchered Beefcake
2011
Eat My Makeup!
2010
Vintage Visits
2010
The Nutrient Express
2010
Tummy Ache Times
2010
Calorie Cottage
2010
Delectable Destinations
2010
Webtide
2010
It Came from Kuchar
2009
