Snowdog Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 (edited) I did several searches here in VV to check for a thread on this and came up empty. So, if I somehow missed a thread, I apologize. But anyway.... This was on earlier tonight. I hadn't watched it in, oh, about 25 years. But I loved it as a kid. Yeah, at times its classic cheese, but it really is a good rock and roll movie and the soundtrack (to me) is really fun, good time R&R that I enjoy listening to. And I think Michael Pare nails the part of Eddie. A young Tom Berenger is intriguing as the "Word Man." and Joe Pantoliano is perfectly cheesy and the bands manager. This film is such a guilty pleasure of mine, I can't believe I've never discussed this before here. Anyway, I'll turn it over to you guys. What do you think of the film and what are your favorite performances/parts? edit for spelling Edited May 1, 2010 by Snowdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Wow Snowdog!! Incredible timing! When I was over in Maui there was this awesome classic rock station called KROCK. Well they played their hit "The Dark Side" and it brought back all kinds of memories. I loved watching this movie over and over again on HBO! There is no doubt that this movie is a CLASSIC!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I was at the concert filming (end of the flick) of Eddie & The Cruisers II. Had no idea they were going to be doing that. I was there to see Bon Jovi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdog Posted May 1, 2010 Author Share Posted May 1, 2010 QUOTE (RUSHHEAD666 @ Apr 30 2010, 11:11 PM) Wow Snowdog!! Incredible timing! When I was over in Maui there was this awesome classic rock station called KROCK. Well they played their hit "The Dark Side" and it brought back all kinds of memories. I loved watching this movie over and over again on HBO! There is no doubt that this movie is a CLASSIC!!! I must've seen this one on HBO 50 times as a kid. Knew every line. Loved the movie. And saw it again tonight for the first time in about 25 years +/- And it was kinda cheesy, but I loved every minute of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Apr 30 2010, 08:25 PM) I was at the concert filming (end of the flick) of Eddie & The Cruisers II. Had no idea they were going to be doing that. I was there to see Bon Jovi. Wild! Was it the "Slippery When Wet" Tour? I saw that tour with Cinderella. "Sailing The Seas Of Cheese" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 QUOTE (Snowdog @ Apr 30 2010, 08:25 PM) QUOTE (RUSHHEAD666 @ Apr 30 2010, 11:11 PM) Wow Snowdog!! Incredible timing! When I was over in Maui there was this awesome classic rock station called KROCK. Well they played their hit "The Dark Side" and it brought back all kinds of memories. I loved watching this movie over and over again on HBO! There is no doubt that this movie is a CLASSIC!!! I must've seen this one on HBO 50 times as a kid. Knew every line. Loved the movie. And saw it again tonight for the first time in about 25 years +/- And it was kinda cheesy, but I loved every minute of it That is too funny! We are almost the same age!! I was born in 1968, so that makes me a kid too watching that movie 50 times or more back then. I need to see this movie again now! It's been decades! I don't even think this movie is pressed onto a dvd. What a shame! Speaking of your "loved every minute of it" comment, I couldn't help but think of another cheesy band that was big back then. LOVERBOY Signed, "Lovin' Every Minute Of It!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 QUOTE (RUSHHEAD666 @ Apr 30 2010, 11:13 PM) QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Apr 30 2010, 08:25 PM) I was at the concert filming (end of the flick) of Eddie & The Cruisers II. Had no idea they were going to be doing that. I was there to see Bon Jovi. Wild! Was it the "Slippery When Wet" Tour? I saw that tour with Cinderella. "Sailing The Seas Of Cheese" No, I do believe it was either Jersey or Keep The Faith, although any more I don't remember which one. Filmed live at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas baby!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 imdb.com: The concert scenes were filmed in a Las Vegas arena before a Bon Jovi show (New Jersey tour). The stage set up is the actual stage set up Bon Jovi used for their show. My only "appearance" (LOL) in a feature film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some Half-Forgotten Stranger Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I don't think I ever saw the movie...I remember when it came out, and the song that was popular from it...But I can't remember a thing about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 QUOTE (Some Half-Forgotten Stranger @ May 1 2010, 01:44 PM) I don't think I ever saw the movie...I remember when it came out, and the song that was popular from it...But I can't remember a thing about it. Neither can I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 (edited) It is a classic. Its almost as good as "The Idol Maker"! I love that movie!!! Edited May 3, 2010 by tick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortoise and Hare Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I had such a major crush on Michael Pare!!!! GREAT MOVIE!!!! And the sax player is a local, Mike "Tunes" Antunes!!!!! Hare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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