Male revue wants its clothes back

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BALTIMORE (Map, News) - You would expect the squealing ladies in the audience at Thunder Down Under  — a touring male strip show with Aussie and Vegas roots — to get a little grabby, snap a G-string and snatch a cowboy hat or strategically placed bandanna. What you wouldn't expect is a thief to make off with the male revue's costumes, props and merchandise. But just that happened May 30 after the Thunder Down Under’s shows at the Rams Head in Annapolis.

Just around midnight, someone stole the dancers’ van, inside of which were “elaborate Las Vegas props and costumes specifically tailored for each man and numerous layered clothes, layered obviously because that is the nature of the show,” said Adam Steck, CEO of SPI Entertainment, which produces Thunder Down Under.

Props, merchandise and tear-away costumes swiped from the van were valued at more than $50,000. The goods stolen included authentic swords similar to the weapons the Greeks wielded in the film “300,” skimpy outfits like the Greeks writhed  in in “300,” pirate garb a la Capt. Jack Sparrow (”The Pirates of the Caribbean”) and flashy disco digs.

Thunder Down Under will pay $5,000 for the return of the 2008 Toyota Sienna van  — tan just like Thunder's buff beefcakes — and it’s contents. Due to the theft, the guys’ show in Rhode Island was postponed.

“It's very disconcerting to us,” Steck said. “We're right in the middle of a tour, and it disrupts the flow. We're bringing good vibes to women and a sisterhood experience. The guys are passionate about the show. It's so unnerving and a horrible thing to happen.”

But the Thunder won't hold it against Maryland or Rams Head, Steck said. “We love Maryland and the audience at Rams Head.”

They'll be back as soon as they're booked and oiled.

THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID

The opening weekend’s stampede of ravenous “Sex and the City” fans is over. We heard from numerous sources that sold-out shows were packed with groups of women dressed to kill in spiky heels — even wearing the iconic Carrie tutu, and a portion of the Sex-fiends imbibed a little too much and were asked to leave the Landmark Theater in Harbor East.

Was the hyped film event worth the hangover, sore feet and $10 movie ticket?

Emily: I was really getting into the movie when I heard the first cliche. I quickly forgave them, because I’ve thoroughly enjoyed “Sex and The City” for years. Then came five more. It was like the writers were on a roll for a bunch of lines and then thought it was a good idea to throw in a “I’ll always think of you when I look at this [insert sentimental item here].” Well guess what. It wasn’t.

Jessica: I loved it even when I hated it. But I’m completely biased because “Sex and the City” is the one show I can watch no matter how many times I’ve seen it.

At the film’s worst — which is Jennifer Hudson’s love-is-it speech and  stupid “Love” key chain that comes back to haunt us — the movie is still charming. It delivers genuinely funny dialogue and silly situations, honest exchanges between the ladies and, of course, luxurious designer dresses and ‘did they just do that?’ sex scenes.  The editors could have trimmed here and there, but extra time didn’t deflate the film’s momentum.

Emily: As a single girl, I do feel obligated to mention that at the end of the movie, I was saddened rather than uplifted like I’m sure the writers wanted me to feel. The concept of love and trust is beaten down so much that it’s almost like the gals are trying to send a subliminal message: All guys are dogs, all men cheat, all males want to make us cry. The guys in this film behave so badly that when they actually are good, it’s not good enough.

Jessica: I didn't think they were awful enough. Steve shocks us. But Michael Patrick King wrote in a few loopholes that make Big a jerk, but not an all-out bastard so all can end well. I wanted an unforgivable betrayal from Big so Carrie would finally see she’s too good for the debonair fox. I wish the film would have a different message about marriage. The only reason given for Big and Carrie to tie the knot is because he's too old to be called her boyfriend and if they broke up, she wouldn't legally own half of their penthouse. What kind of modern love story is that?

Emily: I asked myself one question multiple times while watching: Who the heck is dressing Miranda’s character?! Half of the time she looked like a 60-year-old Diane Keaton, and the other half she was just wearing gross sweat pants. Maybe you have to be living in New York to appreciate her dark, shapeless outfits. Or blind.

Overall, I would have to say I enjoyed myself, even with Jessica sitting next to me, making gagging noises at the mushy parts. I mean, I doubt it’s going to win any Academy Awards, but did we really expect it to? The movie was highly enjoyable — funny, lighthearted but at the same time touched a number of hot issues.

CATCH US IF YOU CAN

On Friday, Emily’s heading to Towson to sway to the beat of Stealing Grace,  a local acoustic/pop rock band, at the Recher Theatre. The guys play with The Chase, The Deep Search and Bittersweet at 7 p.m.

Jessica is donning green makeup to check out Columbia’s brilliant golden boy, Edward Norton, in “The Incredible Hulk” at the film’s preview at AMC White Marsh on Tuesday.

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