Comments on: King of the Hoboes

By: lainhart

lainhart — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:28:00 +0000

long way from irvine ky. my mom and dad still live on jones branch, wagersville. dad was from red lick. mom was a brinegar. kentucky hasnt changed a whole lot. come see us sometime… it will make you homesick, for california….

By: Joseph R. Valdez

Joseph R. Valdez — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:44:52 +0000

Dear #1 son,
Great read! Still can’t help but wonder just how long denial of “cigarettes, scotch and partying” could have increased his life span and in the process his wonderful career’s too. Me thinks, contrary to your reply to Peggy , the fact is his life span has been unalterably shortened by this self-abuse.

Love,
Dad

By: Joe Valdez

Joe Valdez — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:55:58 +0000

Jim: I'm just starting to get into Big Love. Whoever cast that show deserves an award of some type. As for Dream a Little Dream, I can't recall what Ebert's problem with that movie was. I always thought of it as an innocent little B-movie. You've made me curious to check it out. Tommy: My last award was Outstanding Theatre Arts performer in the 8th grade. Sadly, a role on Mad TV eluded me. I hope the Good Read Award is a sign of better things to come. Thanks! Peggy: Harry Dean seems to have spent a lifetime just being himself, as opposed to angling to win notoriety or million dollar paychecks like so many other performers. As a result, he's lasted longer. He's certainly proof that cigarettes, scotch and partying don't necessarily shorten your life span. Thanks for commenting! Patricia: According to Stanton, he was offered the role of Frank Booth in Blue Velvet, as well as the parts in Hoosiers and River's Edge that Dennis Hopper would use to refuel his comeback. I think Stanton might have been too laconic to play Frank, but he has been memorable in several David Lynch films since, including The Straight Story. Thank you for commenting!

By: Pat Evans

Pat Evans — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:48:34 +0000

The ultimate Stanton moment for me is in “The Straight Story”. When he sees his brother Farnsworth arrive, he just looks up — and his eyes say more than words ever can.

By: Peg Patrick

Peg Patrick — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:53:07 +0000

That first, most recent picture of Mr. Stanton really tells you everything you need to know. The guy just wears his entire life on his face.

Jack Nicholson had the right idea when he told his buddy to just relax let the costume do most of the work. Harry Dean Stanton is a deeply talented guy, but his unimitable look served as his calling card from the very beginning of such an illustrious career.

Great post, my dear. Well done.

By: Tommy Salami

Tommy Salami — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:30:48 +0000

Great post! among many. I have awarded you a Great Read for your unfailing duty to write entertaining content. The post with the fancy widdle badge will show up in the morning.

By: moviezzz

moviezzz — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:22:53 +0000

Great pick. He is especially good on BIG LOVE.

Although I have to argue with Ebert. DREAM A LITTLE DREAM really isn’t that bad. It is the best of the 80’s body switch movies.