Comments on: The Tracker http://outlawvern.com/2010/01/08/the-tracker/ Vern's writings on the films of cinema Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:15:39 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Felix http://outlawvern.com/2010/01/08/the-tracker/#comment-17067 Felix Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:28:04 +0000 http://outlawvern.com/?p=6555#comment-17067 One of my favorite screenwriters, Kevin Jarre also wrote TOMBSTONE. One of my favorite screenwriters, Kevin Jarre also wrote TOMBSTONE.

]]> By: Darryll http://outlawvern.com/2010/01/08/the-tracker/#comment-17065 Darryll Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:54:24 +0000 http://outlawvern.com/?p=6555#comment-17065 $46.5 million? Wow. I totally get the drive-in success but Europe and Japan? I guess you can't overestimate the fascination the rest of the world had with American culture. I suppose the blue collar, anti-authority road picture had resonance with a lot of people from all walks of life. I still contend, though, that CONVOY was a classic of it's genre and I love it but I'll also admit that it is cheesy and sloppy and doesn't hold a candle to what Peckinpah was truly capable of. Kris Kristofferson is sexy as hell, though. $46.5 million? Wow. I totally get the drive-in success but Europe and Japan? I guess you can’t overestimate the fascination the rest of the world had with American culture. I suppose the blue collar, anti-authority road picture had resonance with a lot of people from all walks of life. I still contend, though, that CONVOY was a classic of it’s genre and I love it but I’ll also admit that it is cheesy and sloppy and doesn’t hold a candle to what Peckinpah was truly capable of. Kris Kristofferson is sexy as hell, though.

]]> By: David Lambert http://outlawvern.com/2010/01/08/the-tracker/#comment-17048 David Lambert Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:20:19 +0000 http://outlawvern.com/?p=6555#comment-17048 According to 'IF THEY MOVE KILL 'EM: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SAM PECKINPAH' by David Weddle: "The final irony of the CONVOY debacle was that it turned out to be Peckinpah's highest grossing picture, the biggest box-office hit of his career. It did outstanding business along the drive-in circuit in the Midwest and South, and in Europe and Japan, grossing $46.5 million worldwide." And THE GETAWAY's definitely better. According to ‘IF THEY MOVE KILL ‘EM: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SAM PECKINPAH’ by David Weddle:

“The final irony of the CONVOY debacle was that it turned out to be Peckinpah’s highest grossing picture, the biggest box-office hit of his career. It did outstanding business along the drive-in circuit in the Midwest and South, and in Europe and Japan, grossing $46.5 million worldwide.”

And THE GETAWAY’s definitely better.

]]> By: Darryll http://outlawvern.com/2010/01/08/the-tracker/#comment-16982 Darryll Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:02:39 +0000 http://outlawvern.com/?p=6555#comment-16982 According to IMDB, CONVOY'S gross domestic box office was $15,000,000 while the GETAWAY made $26,987,155. But really, that's neither here nor there at this point. Which do you feel is the better film? According to IMDB, CONVOY’S gross domestic box office was $15,000,000 while the GETAWAY made $26,987,155. But really, that’s neither here nor there at this point. Which do you feel is the better film?

]]> By: David Lambert http://outlawvern.com/2010/01/08/the-tracker/#comment-16979 David Lambert Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:23:31 +0000 http://outlawvern.com/?p=6555#comment-16979 Darryll, I've read that CONVOY was Peckinpah's most financially successful film, mostly because of the drive-in market. Even more successful than THE GETAWAY. Darryll, I’ve read that CONVOY was Peckinpah’s most financially successful film, mostly because of the drive-in market. Even more successful than THE GETAWAY.

]]> By: Darryll http://outlawvern.com/2010/01/08/the-tracker/#comment-16888 Darryll Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:25:56 +0000 http://outlawvern.com/?p=6555#comment-16888 Christian B - That story was serialized in Heavy Metal a few years back. One of the best things featured in HM in a long, long, long time. God, that magazine ruled in the seventies and early eighties. Some of the most fucked up, experimental comics in the world. The original Metal Hurlant was, apparently, even better. Some of the greatest names in european comics passed through those pages back in the day; Mobius, Torres, Bilal, Schuiten and Peeters etc. You can still find old back issues here and there. Great stuff. Christian B – That story was serialized in Heavy Metal a few years back. One of the best things featured in HM in a long, long, long time. God, that magazine ruled in the seventies and early eighties. Some of the most fucked up, experimental comics in the world. The original Metal Hurlant was, apparently, even better. Some of the greatest names in european comics passed through those pages back in the day; Mobius, Torres, Bilal, Schuiten and Peeters etc. You can still find old back issues here and there. Great stuff.

]]> By: Christian B http://outlawvern.com/2010/01/08/the-tracker/#comment-16840 Christian B Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:30:15 +0000 http://outlawvern.com/?p=6555#comment-16840 i found some random trucker comic called Gipsy Star. he's a trucker in the future on a giant ice road and its European and he has sex with a witch and fucks people up with a knife. pretty badass i found some random trucker comic called Gipsy Star. he’s a trucker in the future on a giant ice road and its European and he has sex with a witch and fucks people up with a knife. pretty badass

]]> By: Mr. Majestyk http://outlawvern.com/2010/01/08/the-tracker/#comment-16816 Mr. Majestyk Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:55:05 +0000 http://outlawvern.com/?p=6555#comment-16816 Shhh! Don't say its name or it'll come for us! Shhh! Don’t say its name or it’ll come for us!

]]> By: dieselboy http://outlawvern.com/2010/01/08/the-tracker/#comment-16814 dieselboy Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:26:35 +0000 http://outlawvern.com/?p=6555#comment-16814 Majestic-let's just agree there's a Flying Spaghetti Monster in the sky and call it a done deal. Majestic-let’s just agree there’s a Flying Spaghetti Monster in the sky and call it a done deal.

]]> By: Brendan http://outlawvern.com/2010/01/08/the-tracker/#comment-16796 Brendan Sat, 09 Jan 2010 22:15:48 +0000 http://outlawvern.com/?p=6555#comment-16796 Silly Majestyk, of course Barney the Dinosaur is the answer to everything, how could that not be the case? Silly Majestyk, of course Barney the Dinosaur is the answer to everything, how could that not be the case?

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