Oak, Ivy, and Other Dead Elms

Release Date: 1982-01-01

Overview: The further adventure of Nick, Paizs' silent hero sets off to college where he meets Brock West (Winnipeg journalist and rocker Peter Jordon, aka Rocky Roletti). Unwittingly, Nick becomes involved in attempts to restore old campus hangout and the dirty political tricks swirling a hard fought student election. The film successfully weaves the tone of 40s college hijinx movies through the clever spoof of current electoral trends, suggesting how easily old fashioned ethics can turn into fashion.

Rating: 8 / 10

Cast

John Paizs

as Nick

Guy Maddin

as Student

Peter Jordan

as Brock West

Kyle McCulloch

as The Kid

Leo O'Rawke

as Harry Carol