I was sad to hear about Dennis Hopper’s passing, though I understand he’s been sick for a long time. I hope he’s at peace, and I hope he knew how grateful film lovers are for his contribution to the industry. I loved him in nearly everything he’s ever done, and he will be missed. It’s strange to think that there will be no more starring roles for such a wonderful actor.
I only know a bit about his wild past, but I’m a sucker for a bad boy. He was interesting, he was raw, and he was not afraid to go crazy; so many of us are. I respect that, and I’m glad he lived long enough to mature a little bit. He always seemed uncompromising and direct, traits that are all too uncommon.
Vaya con Dios, señor.
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You might like this:
http://reason.com/archives/2010/06/01/the-id-and-the-odyssey
And this one came as a real shocker:
http://www.agrandillusion.com/2007/04/david-lynch-on-brush-clearing-reagan.html
Dennis Hopper read “If” on the Johnny Carson show.
That was wonderful.
My first encounter with “If” was hearing it recited — i don’t know, a thousand years ago — and it was all hand-wringing and melodrama, and I’ve never been able to read any of it without going to that caricaturish performance.
I really enjoyed getting this very different take on it.