EVERYBODY'S TALKIN' AT ME
Mike and I played hooky together yesterday, and what better way to celebrate a much-needed day off than by watching one of the most depressing films in history, MIDNIGHT COWBOY? This is an all-time classic I had never seen, and it sat for weeks unwatched, as I think we were both a little skittish about confronting its relentless heaviosity. But I am glad we finally did. While it's certainly not a pleasant film to watch, the performances from Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman are really ones for the ages. I imagine 42nd Street is going to look quite different next time we are in NYC.
Jon Voight has become a family favorite recently (but where DID he get that crazy daughter of his?) But is he destined to spend the rest of his career doing TV movies, playing John Paul II? And what about Dustin, dear Dustin? I have always really admired him, but again, I mean, MEET THE FOCKERS? I guess maybe it's just as hard for the men to grow old gracefully on screen, they just have a little more time before they are reduced to roles that really aren't worthy of their gifts. Is ageism the real issue in Hollywood?
posted by Em @ 10:38 AM
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Yeah, I checked Dustin on IMDB after posting and I saw that Marc Forster project, which seems to have a really solid cast. (Emma!) I have not seen his other films, but he is hot shit, I guess. Hopefully it will be a great role for Dustin. He deserves it.
Yeah, I understand the economics of doing stuff like FOCKERS, I just think it's kind of a shame that that's how it works.
I definitely recommend MIDNIGHT COWBOY, just be ready to squirm, and don't be looking for those shreds of optimism. They ain't there.
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