Comments on: The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989)

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:31:37 +0000

Simply put…one of my all time favorite films and the role that pretty much made Michelle Pfeiffer my favorite American actress.
Honestly, that last scene with Michelle and Jeff outside of her apartment pretty much sums up everything I love about film…simply magical.

“Intuition…”

By: Joe Valdez

Joe Valdez — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:25:26 +0000

Alan: That's a great story. It seems rare that you hear about a filmmaker treating people with dignity and respect for no reason whatsoever. Sounds like you had a nice bungalow type job on the lot and have many more stories to share. Thanks for commenting, as always. Adam: Many of the interiors were shot in L.A., but I still think the production made the most of showing off Seattle. Jack's flat and the scene where the girl climbs up on the rooftop comes to mind. I'm sure you've seen Singles, which could take place in no other city and no other time than Seattle in the early '90s. Hedwig: Michael Ballhaus also shot After Hours and The Color of Money. This film is sort of the culmination of a "Nighthawks" trilogy for him. As for Bridges, you thought he always had his beer belly from The Big Lebowski? You never saw Starman? He's probably one of the more physical, athletic actors in movies, not to mention one of the consistently best. I'd go as far as to say Jeff Bridges is my favorite actor, period.

By: Hedwig

Hedwig — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:32:09 +0000

I really like this film, especially, as you mentioned, its mood and its atmosphere. The Hopper/Nighthawks comparison is an apt one.

Also, for me, this movie made for an interesting revelation: what? The Dude used to be hot?

By: Adam R

Adam R — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:30:25 +0000

Surprised to know it was mostly shot in L.A., as I thought the Seattle location was a great decision that helped set it apart from all the films set in Chicago or N.Y.

I agree that Jeff Bridges is great in this (as always), but I think Beau takes the MVP here. His anger with his brother feels genuine, and the aftermath of the TV appearance has an awkward quality because it seems like you’re watching two siblings go for each other’s throats.

By: Burbanked

Burbanked — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:55:14 +0000

Excellent pieced as always, Joe!

Because of Mark Rosenberg and Paula Weinstein’s close personal relationship to Kloves after BAKER BOYS, he became a frequent visitor at our Spring Creek offices, especially as the company ramped up to produce his not-as-great follow-up FLESH AND BONE. I got to talk to Kloves a handful of times – usually when he and Mark were sharing producery cigars in Mark’s office – and he was always a bright, friendly, sophisticated and down-to-earth guy. Very not-Hollywood, very approachable and kind.

Hell, anyone in Hollywood who’d treat an office assistant as a human got a thumbs-up in my book.

Nice to see how his career has taken off with all the HARRY POTTER adaptation work, but I also wish he’d get back to directing.