Creating Rem Lezar
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Creating Rem Lezar, released in 1989, is a children's musical film which revolves around two school children, Zack and Ashlee, and their imaginary hero Rem Lezar.
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[edit] Synopsis
Zack gets in trouble during class for daydreaming about a superhero named Rem Lezar, and is sent to the principal's office. After a discussion about his classroom behavior, he storms out upset that no one understands him and that he isn't the problem but that the adults are. Later in art class, Zack sculpts a model of Rem Lezar, of which Ashlee notices and has also dreamed about and has drawn a picture of. Ashlee is the first person to believe that Rem Lezar is more than imaginary, but she will not speak to Zack as long as he keeps up his sexist attitude. The two decide to bring Rem Lezar to life. That day, the two obtain a male mannequin, though by what means is not explained, and dress it up like Rem Lezar. Rem Lezar hears their desires and comes to life most unexpectedly. He can live but one single day unless they find the Quixiotic Medallion, which has the power to keep Rem alive. The fear-mongering face, Vorock, tells them it is hidden at the height of imagination and that some never find it in the course of their entire life time. The three must search for the medallion, but do not know where to look. Zack believes that it would be at the top of the Twin Towers, whereas Ashlee believes it to be in the mountains. They search both locations with no luck, only to discover that the highest point of imagination is love.
Tagline:
- "Every child has a Rem Lezar."
[edit] Cast
- Jack Mulcahy as Rem Lezar/Policeman
- Courtney Kernaghan as Ashlee
- Jonathan Goch as Zack
- Kathleen Gati as Ashlee's Mother
- Scott Zakarin as Vorock
- Stewart H. Bruck as Principal
- Evan Abbey as Park Quartet
- Ed Luparello as Park Quartet
- Billy Manning as Park Quartet
- Johnny O'Hanlon as Park Quartet
- Devery Gladney as Park Rapper
- James E. Graseck as Park Violinist
- Teresa Simpson as School Teacher
- Stuart Grodin as Ashlee's Father
- Karin Kernaghan as Zack's Mother
- Thomas Ritchie as Zack's Father
- Jason Erdman as Ashlee's Brother
- Tina Topper as Art Teacher
[edit] Schoolchildren
- Michele Alshur
- Christopher Donnelly
- Melissa Erdman
- Lisa Fiumara
- Robert Fiumara
- Celeste Goch
- Christopher James
- Daylon James
- Courtney O'Keefe
- Renee Topper
- Ryan Topper
- Randy Wolner
[edit] Cast notes
Jack Mulcahy plays Rem Lezar, who more recently can be seen in a series of Snicker's candy bar commercial playing the guitar and singing. Both Jonathan Goch and Courtney Kernaghan, who played Zack and Ashlee respectively, have no added acting credits to their names. Scott Zakarin, who wrote, directed, and played as Vorock in the film has produced more recently internet movies and shows such as, Soup of the Day, The NoHo, HiHo and WeHo Girls, The VanNuys Guys and Shatnervision. Though the film remains in obscurity, it appears to be gaining an internet following via youtube.com, myspace.com, and facebook.com, with its memorable scenes and unintentional one-liners.[citation needed]
[edit] Film Quotes
- "When the lights are off, isn't it just like closing your eyes?"
- "Hate is contagious, and you're catching it."
- "Why don't you go somewhere and braid your hair or something."
- "My mother told me someday girls wouldn't be able to resist me."
- (singing)"When I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming of a dream."
- "I can touch, I can feel!"
