THE DANMAN CAN

I've been a Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers fan basically as long as I can remember. I consider them one of the greatest American bands. Their songs are timeless and  Tom Petty  has always come across as one of the coolest and most down to earth rock "stars". Cameron Crowe 's first film,  Heartbreakers Beach Party (2024), aired once on MTV in 1983, was pulled for being too experimental, and was thought lost for 40 years. It's a very loose documentary, mostly a hangout film, but it's a treat for fans. I'm glad I was able to catch it in theaters. Happy birthday today, TP! You are greatly missed. ❤️🎸

My friend and neighbor Amy and I were both delighted to be asked to guest on the Moving The Needle Podcast  for their Almost Famous  (2000) episode. So in lieu of a review, please listen to MTN   Episode 32  for our thoughts. Follow MTN to enjoy all of their episodes!

I found Almost Famous (2000) to be very overrated. Sure, it was fun, but all the characters were too "nice". The few moments of tension or darkness never felt that threatening, and most of the characters didn't grow much (which I don't necessarily care that much about in films, but Crowe is one of those directors that really seems to aim for that). I thought Jason Lee was extremely miscast and not believable as a rock star at all, not to mention the band in the film is terrible (total "buttrock"). Philip Seymour Hoffman was the best part of the film and barely had any screen time. The characters and acting overall were just average, as was the film. I can't believe this is so highly regarded.

 Legendary.  ♥ Jeff Spicoli : All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine. Mr. Hand : Aloha. My name is Mr. Hand. Mike Damone : Yeah! The attitude dictates that you don't care whether she comes, stays, lays, or prays. I mean whatever happens, your toes are still tappin'. Now when you got that, then you have the attitude. Mike Damone : First of all Rat, you never let on how much you like a girl. "Oh, Debbie. Hi." Two, you always call the shots. "Kiss me. You won't regret it." Now three, act like wherever you are, that's the place to be. "Isn't this great?" Four, when ordering food, you find out what she wants, then order for the both of you. It's a classy move. "Now, the lady will have the linguini and white clam sauce, and a Coke with no ice." And five, now this is the most important, Rat. When it comes down to making out, whenever possible, put on side...