Likewise in my circle of friends we used to quote this movie a lot.
But later it was elevated to an unassailable classic due to the ridiculous over-dubbing when it was shown on TV, replacing all the use of mother-fucker with melon-farmer.
I still quote Repo Man but then no one gets the reference anymore and so I end up sounding like a mentally deranged nut.
Look at those assholes, ordinary fucking people. I hate 'em.
I was even in a 7-11 and the guy said Have a nice day at 10pm. So I said, Night, Day. Doesn't mean shit. Again, too cool for the room and I get the nutjob look.
Wow. I've been a fan of Harry Dean Stanton for a very, very long time. His first credit is in the 1950s-- and he has a movie in post right now!
Some notable films you might want to check out (but might not realize are worth it)
Repo Man 1984 -- a major role for him in a cult classic from the punk rock era. Also young emilio estivez
Paris Texas 1984 -- A great film from the german director Wim Wenders, very much like a german David Lynch
Pretty In Pink 1986 -- A John Hughes film, Harry Dean Stanton plays Molly Ringwald's father in a touching performance
Wild at Heart 1990 -- An avant garde film by David Lynch with Nicholas Cage and Laura Dern in their prime. Probably Lynch's best movie, in my opinion.
The Straight Story 1999 -- Also by David Lynch this is actually a G rated film, about a guy who goes to visit his brother. It's kinda spectacularly touching while still being extremely minimalist in story.
Big Love 2006-2010 -- HBO TV Series about a mormon polygamist marriage, where Harry Dean Stanton plays an evil cult leader, super creepy, super effective and a "you love to hate him situation".
That may be a bit too many suggestions, but I pared it down from the 199(!) credits he has. I have seen all of the above and can recommend them all, though several are avant garde or not designed to be happy fun movies.
Also note he has a movie coming out soon-- Lucky -- where he plays the titular character and it looks to basically be an ode to Harry Dean Stanton.
RIP Harry-- you impacted my life and I will miss you.
Whow. A friend of mine just released his very last picture "Lucky" which is currently making the festival rounds. Sundance, Locarno, Viennale, ... Should be in the theatres soon.
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[ 5.3 ms ] story [ 57.1 ms ] threadBut later it was elevated to an unassailable classic due to the ridiculous over-dubbing when it was shown on TV, replacing all the use of mother-fucker with melon-farmer.
Is this him? https://youtu.be/Iby1Ni0VJxg?t=93
Some notable films you might want to check out (but might not realize are worth it)
Repo Man 1984 -- a major role for him in a cult classic from the punk rock era. Also young emilio estivez
Paris Texas 1984 -- A great film from the german director Wim Wenders, very much like a german David Lynch
Pretty In Pink 1986 -- A John Hughes film, Harry Dean Stanton plays Molly Ringwald's father in a touching performance
Wild at Heart 1990 -- An avant garde film by David Lynch with Nicholas Cage and Laura Dern in their prime. Probably Lynch's best movie, in my opinion.
The Straight Story 1999 -- Also by David Lynch this is actually a G rated film, about a guy who goes to visit his brother. It's kinda spectacularly touching while still being extremely minimalist in story.
Big Love 2006-2010 -- HBO TV Series about a mormon polygamist marriage, where Harry Dean Stanton plays an evil cult leader, super creepy, super effective and a "you love to hate him situation".
That may be a bit too many suggestions, but I pared it down from the 199(!) credits he has. I have seen all of the above and can recommend them all, though several are avant garde or not designed to be happy fun movies.
Also note he has a movie coming out soon-- Lucky -- where he plays the titular character and it looks to basically be an ode to Harry Dean Stanton.
RIP Harry-- you impacted my life and I will miss you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckulh3cSPuU
And also Escape From New York 1981. A great talent!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuHDS5281uw
Though Paris Texas is my favorite. The two confessions in the sex shop is, to me, one of the most intensely moving scenes in all of film.