Comments on: Forgotten Films: A Boy and His Dog http://www.filmjunk.com/2009/11/26/forgotten-films-a-boy-and-his-dog/ Blog and Podcast Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:23:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Tom http://www.filmjunk.com/2009/11/26/forgotten-films-a-boy-and-his-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-827196 Tom Sat, 03 Jul 2010 21:04:51 +0000 http://www.filmjunk.com/?p=29274#comment-827196 This movie -- like 'Night of the Living Dead' and some others -- is hard for latecomers to appreciate in the same way as those that saw it at the time of its release. What's always impressed me most about it is that L.Q. Jones is its auteur. I knew him well from roles like Strother Martin's 'gutter trash' compatriot T.C. in 'The Wild Bunch,' and I would never have imagined something like this being in his mind. I'd put it among the 20 or so films that are the most memorable for me. This movie — like ‘Night of the Living Dead’ and some others — is hard for latecomers to appreciate in the same way as those that saw it at the time of its release. What’s always impressed me most about it is that L.Q. Jones is its auteur. I knew him well from roles like Strother Martin’s ‘gutter trash’ compatriot T.C. in ‘The Wild Bunch,’ and I would never have imagined something like this being in his mind. I’d put it among the 20 or so films that are the most memorable for me.

]]> By: Stelper http://www.filmjunk.com/2009/11/26/forgotten-films-a-boy-and-his-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-720953 Stelper Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:12:28 +0000 http://www.filmjunk.com/?p=29274#comment-720953 I've always liked this film. It's an understated psychological piece that goes where no film would dare today. I used to have the VHS of the original version (in the eighties the nuclear-explosions were tacked onto the beginning as well as the opening credits in an attempt to remove the film from public domain). It's Don Johnson's best work although the dog's voice is hard to get used to - it sounds like it was recorded over CB radio. It's one of those films that's a bit confusing on first viewing but then subtle elements come through on the next watch (the screamers, the settings, etc.) BTW Sean, in the original novella, it was explained that the dog could communicate because it had "dolphin spinal fluid". I’ve always liked this film. It’s an understated psychological piece that goes where no film would dare today. I used to have the VHS of the original version (in the eighties the nuclear-explosions were tacked onto the beginning as well as the opening credits in an attempt to remove the film from public domain). It’s Don Johnson’s best work although the dog’s voice is hard to get used to – it sounds like it was recorded over CB radio. It’s one of those films that’s a bit confusing on first viewing but then subtle elements come through on the next watch (the screamers, the settings, etc.)

BTW Sean, in the original novella, it was explained that the dog could communicate because it had “dolphin spinal fluid”.

]]> By: Trisomy21 http://www.filmjunk.com/2009/11/26/forgotten-films-a-boy-and-his-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-685429 Trisomy21 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:08:25 +0000 http://www.filmjunk.com/?p=29274#comment-685429 Actually this movie and the Mad Max series were the main influences for the Fallout series of PC games. Even in the 3rd game you'll meet a companion Blue Heeler by the name of Dogmeat. And while he doesn't sniff out women, he does find ammo and weapons for you. I would love to see a newer post apocalyptic movie. I've yet to see The Road but hear it's pretty good...But I seriously doubt it'll amount to much. Watch this The Quiet Earth Mad Max 2 & 3 Dawn of the Dead and The Day After. Cheers. Actually this movie and the Mad Max series were the main influences for the Fallout series of PC games. Even in the 3rd game you’ll meet a companion Blue Heeler by the name of Dogmeat. And while he doesn’t sniff out women, he does find ammo and weapons for you.

I would love to see a newer post apocalyptic movie. I’ve yet to see The Road but hear it’s pretty good…But I seriously doubt it’ll amount to much.

Watch this
The Quiet Earth
Mad Max 2 & 3
Dawn of the Dead and
The Day After.

Cheers.

]]> By: Tom http://www.filmjunk.com/2009/11/26/forgotten-films-a-boy-and-his-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-677800 Tom Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:11:53 +0000 http://www.filmjunk.com/?p=29274#comment-677800 Here you go...a link to the movie you can watch online. Enjoy fellas... http://www.megavideo.com/?d=ZZRPEP90 Here you go…a link to the movie you can watch online. Enjoy fellas…

http://www.megavideo.com/?d=ZZRPEP90

]]> By: Dan Henke http://www.filmjunk.com/2009/11/26/forgotten-films-a-boy-and-his-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-677529 Dan Henke Sun, 20 Dec 2009 08:48:35 +0000 http://www.filmjunk.com/?p=29274#comment-677529 I liked it when Blood said Vic had good taste with women. I liked it when Blood said Vic had good taste with women.

]]> By: Sean http://www.filmjunk.com/2009/11/26/forgotten-films-a-boy-and-his-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-671487 Sean Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:06:33 +0000 http://www.filmjunk.com/?p=29274#comment-671487 Right At Your Door. Right At Your Door.

]]> By: Jaime http://www.filmjunk.com/2009/11/26/forgotten-films-a-boy-and-his-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-671482 Jaime Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:50:04 +0000 http://www.filmjunk.com/?p=29274#comment-671482 speaking of post apocalyptic - there was a trailer going around a year or so ago - set in modern day LA, there has been a huge "dirty bomb" let off and people are asked to seal their houses and not open the doors to let anyone in - trouble is the "guy" is home alone until his wife returns to the house in a panic wanting to be let in, he doesn't - self preservation - and then things get really crazy. Anyone have any idea of what this film is called? JB speaking of post apocalyptic – there was a trailer going around a year or so ago – set in modern day LA, there has been a huge “dirty bomb” let off and people are asked to seal their houses and not open the doors to let anyone in – trouble is the “guy” is home alone until his wife returns to the house in a panic wanting to be let in, he doesn’t – self preservation – and then things get really crazy. Anyone have any idea of what this film is called? JB

]]> By: Mason http://www.filmjunk.com/2009/11/26/forgotten-films-a-boy-and-his-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-668088 Mason Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:35:35 +0000 http://www.filmjunk.com/?p=29274#comment-668088 I liked this movie when I saw it about 2 years ago. I didn't love it, but I enjoyed it for it's weirdness and its originality. It's got a cool sense of humor to it too, and I wonder if it influenced Alex Cox (Repo Man, Walker) in any way. The underground sequence seemed somewhat Gilliam-esque, and this is clearly the role in Don Johnson's career that I've enjoyed the most. This movie comes to mind whenever anyone asks me to recommend anything "different". I liked this movie when I saw it about 2 years ago. I didn’t love it, but I enjoyed it for it’s weirdness and its originality. It’s got a cool sense of humor to it too, and I wonder if it influenced Alex Cox (Repo Man, Walker) in any way. The underground sequence seemed somewhat Gilliam-esque, and this is clearly the role in Don Johnson’s career that I’ve enjoyed the most. This movie comes to mind whenever anyone asks me to recommend anything “different”.

]]> By: Sean http://www.filmjunk.com/2009/11/26/forgotten-films-a-boy-and-his-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-667612 Sean Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:31:47 +0000 http://www.filmjunk.com/?p=29274#comment-667612 That's pretty cool, thanks for the info Brian! That’s pretty cool, thanks for the info Brian!

]]> By: Brian http://www.filmjunk.com/2009/11/26/forgotten-films-a-boy-and-his-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-667570 Brian Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:09:17 +0000 http://www.filmjunk.com/?p=29274#comment-667570 Kind of a picky correction, but supposedly, the dog was not responding to commands off-camera. According to LQ Jones in the commentary, the dog trainer transferred control of the dog to Don Johnson. This kept the dog focused on Don instead of glancing off camera. He talks about it when he's raving about how great the dog's performance was. I only mention it because I always thought that was cool. Kind of a picky correction, but supposedly, the dog was not responding to commands off-camera. According to LQ Jones in the commentary, the dog trainer transferred control of the dog to Don Johnson. This kept the dog focused on Don instead of glancing off camera. He talks about it when he’s raving about how great the dog’s performance was. I only mention it because I always thought that was cool.

]]> By: Faatbologna http://www.filmjunk.com/2009/11/26/forgotten-films-a-boy-and-his-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-666823 Faatbologna Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:24:45 +0000 http://www.filmjunk.com/?p=29274#comment-666823 FINALLY! A movie Reed DOESN'T like! I thought for sure he loved EVERYTHING! I was starting to think he was like Harry Knowles, giving a pass to any ol' piece a' crap with some geek cred just to be cool! :) FINALLY! A movie Reed DOESN’T like! I thought for sure he loved EVERYTHING! I was starting to think he was like Harry Knowles, giving a pass to any ol’ piece a’ crap with some geek cred just to be cool! :)

]]> By: Sean http://www.filmjunk.com/2009/11/26/forgotten-films-a-boy-and-his-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-666342 Sean Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:44:18 +0000 http://www.filmjunk.com/?p=29274#comment-666342 Check out the Amazon link at the bottom of the post. Check out the Amazon link at the bottom of the post.

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