We live in chaotic times.
You know what the best name in dealing with chaos is?
The name is Dalton.
Today’s scene that I love comes from perhaps the greatest film ever made, 1989’s Road House!
Get ’em, Dalton!
Category Archives: Scenes I Love
Brad’s “Scene of the Day” – the opening of BLOOD AND BONE (2009)!
It’s been awhile since I first saw Michael Jai White in the low budget action film, BLOOD AND BONE. One thing I do remember from that initial viewing is how badass I found the opening scene! It’s definitely NSFW, but I’m glad to be able share it with you today. Enjoy!
Scenes I Love: The Battle of Do Long Bridge from Apocalypse Now
Composer Carmine Coppola, the father of Francis Ford Coppola, was born 115 years ago today.
Coppola composed music for almost all of his son’s films. To me, his best work was the menacing and dream-like score that he and Francis put together for 1979’s Apocalypse Now. Some of that score can be heard in today’s scene of the day, as Willard (Martin Sheen) and the boat approach a bridge that is built every day and destroyed every night.
Scenes That I Love: Johnny Depp in Ed Wood
Today, the Shattered Lens wishes a happy birthday to Johnny Depp!
Today’s scene that I love comes from 1994’s Ed Wood. In this scene, Depp plays the infamous director as he first meets his future collaborator, Vampira (played by Lisa Marie).
(What a great name!)
Scene That I Love: David Bowie Performs From Christiane F.
Today’s scene that I love is from the 1981 German film, Christiane F. Directed by Uli Edel and based on a true story, Christiane F. is the story of a 13 year-old drug addict. It’s a powerful film, though perhaps not one to watch if you’re dealing with any sort of severe depression. David Bowie both composed the film’s soundtrack and appeared in the film himself.
Here, he performs Station to Station while Christiane F. watches. The scene perfectly captures not only Christiane F.’s fascination with Bowie but also Bowie’s charisma as a performer. The scene was shot an actual concert that David Bowie performed in Berlin, though the shots of Christiane F. and her friends watching were filmed separately.
Brad’s “Scene of the Day” – William Forsythe in STONE COLD (1991)!
Today is actor William Forsythe’s 70th birthday. Forsythe is a good character actor, and I’ve always had a fondness for a movie he appeared in called STONE COLD, because it was partially filmed in the town of Conway, Arkansas, which is about seven miles from the house I grew up in. I even remember when they had the downtown blocked off so they could film their scenes. STONE COLD starred All-American football player Brian Bosworth, who was making his film debut. As was the norm back in those days, Forsythe played a really bad guy. So happy birthday, Mr. Forsythe! Enjoy!
Scenes That I Love: Robert Englund Robs A Store In Hustle
Robert Englund
Today, the Shattered Lens wishes a happy 78th birthday to actor Robert Englund.
Englund will forever be identified with the horror genre and Freddy Krueger. That said, before he first played Krueger in the first Nightmare on Elm Street, he was a busy character actor who appeared in roles both big and small. He was considered for Star Wars. He even played some sympathetic characters!
Of course, he’s not particularly sympathetic in today’s scene that I love. Here he is in 1975’s Hustle, bringing his intense style to the small role of a thief who pulls a gun on Burt Reynolds. This scene stands out for both Englund’s menace and Reynolds’s trademark cool. Of course, if you’ve seen the film, you know what this scene is going to lead to. The 70s were a dark time!
Brad’s Scene of the Day – “I’ve made the wrong decision” from NOTTING HILL (1999)!
I love the movie NOTTING HILL. Directed by Roger Michell and written by Richard Curtis, it’s one of my all time favorite romantic comedies. I especially enjoy the close relationships that William Thacker (Hugh Grant) shares with his group of friends. The movie creates a world where these people truly love and care about each other. We all need a group of friends like this.
In honor of the late Roger Michell’s birthday, I share this clip from NOTTING HILL:
Scenes I Love: Mark Wahlberg performs The Touch In Boogie Nights
He was born ready!
Since I already shared the full version for today song of the day, it only seems right to share the classic scene from 1997’s Boogie Nights, featuring Mark Wahlberg performing The Touch.
Happy 89th Birthday, Bruce Dern!
Is there anyone who plays a scuzzbucket better than Bruce Dern? He doesn’t always play a scuzzbucket, but that seems to be where his true talent lies. On his 89th birthday, I’m sharing this clip from a favorite movie of mine, DIGGSTOWN (1992), where he plays a scuzzbucket! Did I mention he’s great at it?!!
Happy Birthday, Bruce!!
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