tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post2290395052950132774..comments2024-03-28T16:52:10.619-04:00Comments on Radiator Heaven: The DoorsJ.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11823190634186509982noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-63312398895154319092013-02-12T10:39:22.868-05:002013-02-12T10:39:22.868-05:00The Doors 1991:
Thanks for stopping by!The Doors 1991:<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-25478594676055066792011-06-29T10:12:14.142-04:002011-06-29T10:12:14.142-04:00The Door is the best film for "Rock n Roll&qu...The Door is the best film for "Rock n Roll" Genre. Stone really does a terrific job with this film. He proved himself that he could perform any kinda of roles....The Doors 1991http://www.moviesplanet.com/movies/21305/the-doorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-50738859636684288902010-06-17T10:42:48.899-04:002010-06-17T10:42:48.899-04:00Sean Gill:
Yeah, this is certainly not a film for...Sean Gill:<br /><br />Yeah, this is certainly not a film for everyone and even polarizing among Stone fans. As far as my least fave film of his, that would be HEAVEN & EARTH which bores me to be terribly honest. At least, THE DOORS has that intoxicating cinematography going for it.<br /><br />I do agree that the Native American mysticism does get to be a bit much and Stone lays it on thick at times.<br /><br />That's interesting that you cite Crispin Glover's fey (serial killer? heh!) take on Warhol as one of your fave things. It just gets to be a too much for me and it's at that point that the film goes way off the deep end.<br /><br /><br />Roderick Heath:<br /><br />Thank you for the kind words! And also, thanks for sharing some of your personal recollections. And I too closely associated this film with Kurt Cobain's death. The proximity in terms of time frame was eerily close and I think that's why the film still strikes a chord with me.<br /> <br />And glad to see you're also a Wincott fan. I love his work - so underrated and he always seems to pop up in the most unlikely places (loved him in DEAD MAN!) but always a joy to watch.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-73634070959636987652010-06-16T23:52:20.474-04:002010-06-16T23:52:20.474-04:00A great piece on a wayward but fascinating, almost...A great piece on a wayward but fascinating, almost physically affecting movie, JD. Like Jeremy Richey I associate this strongly with High School: it was a popular rainy afternoon movie with my fellow students when teachers didn't turn up or sports events were washed out, and it would invariably get stuck in the VCR. I think Manzarek's quote about "white line movie about a psychedelic band" is particularly interesting in context of the fact Stone plainly seemed out to capture the flavour of rock'n'roll excess in a purified state, merely using Morrison's figure as his avatar for that. Whilst it made for poor biography, it did make for expansive filmmaking and it also spoke to a lot of folks as a depiction of that kind of excess - the film's popularity around my school came after Kurt Cobain's suicide and Freddy Mercury's death, both events that hit a lot of my schoolmates hard in a weird and subtle way, and Stone's film somehow stood in for all of that world. <br /><br />Anyway, more specifically, I'm particularly glad you praised Michael Wincott's excellent little performance here.Roderick Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107539379079558068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-75889182342745980072010-06-16T16:44:51.203-04:002010-06-16T16:44:51.203-04:00A fine write-up. This is one of my least favorite...A fine write-up. This is one of my least favorite Oliver Stones, however- I think it's all the relentless pseudo-ZABRISKIE POINT/Native American mysticism that does it in for me. You are certainly right in saying that it leaves one drained. My personal favorite moments, though, include the always dependable Titus Welliver as the mace-happy cop and Crispin Glover's portrayal of Andy Warhol as... a serial killer?(!?!).Sean Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00537515557596273876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-74059652696368473902010-06-15T16:12:12.224-04:002010-06-15T16:12:12.224-04:00The Sci-Fi Fanatic:
As always, thank you so much ...The Sci-Fi Fanatic:<br /><br />As always, thank you so much for you kind words and thoughtful insights!<br /><br />I'm still kicking myself for not seeing THE DOORS on the big screen when it first came out, where I'm sure the trippy visuals were no doubt dazzling.<br /><br />I've always liked Kilmer, even way back in goofy comedies like TOP SECRET! and REAL GENIUS but he's made some odd choices and seems to be dooming himself to direct-to-video hell as of late but every so often he pops up with a brilliant performance like ones in TOMBSTONE or SPARTAN.<br /><br />I've always loved the look of Stone's films and as I mentioned I think the quality of them suffered greatly when Robert Richardson was no longer his DP.<br /><br />It's funny that you mention NBK as I always felt that, stylistically, THE DOORS was something of a warm-up for that film. You can see Stone working out stuff in terms of camerawork and editing that he would also employ in JFK.<br /><br />I too, was surprised that Paula Abdul almost worked on the film. How weird would that have been? I can't see her working with someone like Stone as they have pretty conflicting personalities as well.<br /><br />WORLD TRADE CENTER was ok but I felt that it was Stone at his most restrained and to be fair, the subject matter demanded it. I really need to see this film again as I've only watched it once and that was some time ago but I remember liking it enough but not being wowed by it. I do have high hopes for his WALL STREET sequel, though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-66178838853254618422010-06-15T14:46:33.779-04:002010-06-15T14:46:33.779-04:00JD-
Always a pleasure reading your reviews. I...JD-<br /><br />Always a pleasure reading your reviews. I've always wanted to see The Doors. This is inspiration to do so. I have added it to my Blu-Ray Wish list.<br /><br />Oliver Stone, no stranger to playing liberal, fast and loose with the facts, son of Republican parents, is a tremendously entertaining filmmaker and for awhile his films were some of my favorite including Born, Platoon and even JFK. Sadly, I missed The Doors. I will be sure to rectify this.<br /><br />Val Kilmer has always looked appealing as Morrison. Meg Ryan is a sex kitten, but she definitely hits and misses [given her comic leanings]. I can't help but imagine Patricia Arquette probably fit this material better. But as far as Kilmer, what a fine actor. I think he's underrated and he shares some of the blame for choosing some weak films along the way.<br /><br />Stone's films always look amazing and I look forward to seeing it based on the evidence you present for it.<br /><br />The acid trip-style of the film sounds like something employed in Natural Born Killers, but I think I would prefer it here.<br /><br />Your background research on the film's making was fascinating. If I were a college professor, you would get an A. I'm not, so I can only tell you it was an insightful read I thoroughly enjoyed.<br /><br />Paula Abdul really? Wow. Amazing what "Straight Up" did for her career.<br /><br />What is your take on World Trade Center? I'd really like to know if that is worth seeing in your opinion.SFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-6230679561399590412010-06-14T09:41:36.343-04:002010-06-14T09:41:36.343-04:00Jeremy Richey:
Yeah, I keep coming back to this f...Jeremy Richey:<br /><br />Yeah, I keep coming back to this film and am endlessly fascinated by it despites its flaws. Kilmer is so good in this film in what must've been such a daunting task, portraying one of the most iconic rock stars of the 20th century.<br /> <br />It just about broke my heart when I heard that Patricia Arquette was up for the role of Pamela. Man, she would've been really good!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and for the compliment!<br /><br /><br />Tristan Eldritch:<br /><br />Great minds think alike, eh? I look forward to reading your thoughts on the film. <br /><br /><br />Sam Juliano:<br /><br />As always, thank you for your kind words. I've always been a fan of The Doors and love their music so I was really curious to see Stone's take on them. Certainly a mixed bag but has a lot going for it as well. Such a tragic end for Morrison but he seemed destined for self-destruction at an early age.<br /><br /><br />le0pard13:<br /><br />Thanks for the compliments and for stopping by. Yeah, I love the concert scenes in this film. They are so amazing choreographed and staged. <br /><br /><br />Bryce Wilson:<br /> <br />"Ray had another great line about the film "A White Powder movie about a psychedelic band.""<br /><br />hah! That's a good one. I hadn't read that one before.<br /><br /><br />Keith :<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. Glad to see you like this film, too. I also really dig Kilmer's performance as Morrison.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-32126574148042753952010-06-14T08:56:24.208-04:002010-06-14T08:56:24.208-04:00This is one of my favorite musical films. I enjoy...This is one of my favorite musical films. I enjoyed it. It's not perfect, but still an awesome movie. I loved Val Kilmer as Jim Morrison.Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14832710800680256206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-57258918816444771892010-06-12T02:13:10.471-04:002010-06-12T02:13:10.471-04:00Ray had another great line about the film "A ...Ray had another great line about the film "A White Powder movie about a psychedelic band."Bryce Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17040954580033470664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-67453251614506409212010-06-11T16:17:30.454-04:002010-06-11T16:17:30.454-04:00Great review, J.D. The band performances throughou...Great review, J.D. The band performances throughout are my favorites scenes. You provide some fascinating background on the film, too. Thanks for this, my friend.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-23921955960134160552010-06-11T14:57:55.282-04:002010-06-11T14:57:55.282-04:00A massively brilliant consideration of a film that...A massively brilliant consideration of a film that's impossible to disrespect, especially if you loved THE DOORS, one of teh greatest of all American rock groups. So much has been said of Kilmer's performance, and the use of the timeless songs that permeate the film, but it was great to be reminded of all the historical aspects, and of the films pertinent themes, like the destructive power of excess. Morrison remains to me to this day as a sad, enigmatic soul, whose morbid fascinations defined a time and a lamentably prevalent world view.Sam Julianonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-59596686324199507732010-06-11T14:51:22.504-04:002010-06-11T14:51:22.504-04:00Wow, what a coincidence, I'm half way through ...Wow, what a coincidence, I'm half way through writing a long post on this very film. Weird scenes inside the goldmine!Tristan Eldritchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10239386613395519115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407391624985829089.post-46697083995993716312010-06-11T11:31:41.135-04:002010-06-11T11:31:41.135-04:00For all of its problems I will always have a speci...For all of its problems I will always have a special place in my heart for this film. It came out during my Senior year of high school and it just represents a real specific and sort of magical time for me. <br /><br />Kilmer is incredible in it and I think when the film is cooking it is one of the best things Stone has ever done. That said, I know there are serious issues with sections and Meg is miscast (and I am like the biggest Meg Ryan fan around). I would have loved to have seen Arquette in this role as I think she would have nailed it. <br /><br />Still, problems aside, I will always love this film, Stone and The Doors. AWESOME piece JD!Nostalgia Kinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506680500183270767noreply@blogger.com