I saw "Mad Magazine's Up the Academy" when it was first released in 1980. Just after I saw it, I read that the editors and publisher of Mad Magazine disowned the flick. In fact, I understand that the scenes of the guy in the Alfred E. Newman outfit have been cut from the movie. Also I read that supporting player Ron Leibman was so disgusted with the movie he had his credit removed. This movie had high school kids masturbating in the classroom, references to "hot beef injection" and many, many, MANY other scatological and sexually perverse goings on. Its nonsensical filth disgusted everyone who saw it in 1980.
In other words, "Up the Academy" was a visionary creation, 20 years ahead it's time.
Of course, this certainly doesn't mean it was any good.
In other words, "Up the Academy" was a visionary creation, 20 years ahead it's time.
Of course, this certainly doesn't mean it was any good.