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Post by Dramatic Look Gopher on Apr 13, 2018 2:59:45 GMT
Anybody remember this one? It's an independent film (produced by the Cannon Group, who apparently took a break from producing their usual assembly line action flicks) loosely based on the life of writer Charles Bukowski. Mickey Rourke plays Henry Chinaski, an alcoholic writer/poet living on skid row in Los Angeles. It seems he has a chance to move upscale when a publishing company buys one of his short stories, but decides he prefers the comfort of his seedy surroundings.
Sometimes dreary and depressing, Barfly is definitely not without it's charm. It's also humorous and contains some amusing scenes. Good location work and set design as well. Rourke gives a standout performance and gets great support from Faye Dunaway who plays his soul mate.
Quite the catfight between Dunaway and Alice Krige!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2018 3:31:30 GMT
I remember I identified with the drunk poet barfly at the time. Liked the movie, could only see it once. Don't recall a "cat fight".
I think Rourke was quite good.
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Post by pimpinainteasy on Apr 13, 2018 5:23:26 GMT
apparently bukowski wasnt too pleased with rourke's performance. he wanted sean penn to do the role.
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Post by jervistetch on Apr 13, 2018 8:08:23 GMT
I saw it the day it came out and haven't seen it since. I remember really liking it but it's time to see it again. Does it still stand up?
I just remember Henry saying, "Here's to all my friennnnds!"
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Post by shield on Apr 13, 2018 14:11:16 GMT
My first thought was that it was "Barfi!" (2012). One of the few bollywoods I've seen that I liked. Have not seen Barfly so have no opinion there....
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Post by Dramatic Look Gopher on Apr 13, 2018 16:50:12 GMT
apparently bukowski wasnt too pleased with rourke's performance. he wanted sean penn to do the role. I can picture Sean Penn in the role of Henry and this is certainly the kind of movie he would do. But Rourke was probably the better choice. |
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Post by Dramatic Look Gopher on Apr 13, 2018 16:55:54 GMT
I saw it the day it came out and haven't seen it since. I remember really liking it but it's time to see it again. Does it still stand up?I just remember Henry saying, "Here's to all my friennnnds!" I'd say it holds up fairly well, doesn't look too dated aside from Frank Stallone's mullet hairdo. |
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Post by wmcclain on Apr 13, 2018 17:01:39 GMT
"She looks like a stressed goddess".  |
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Post by petrolino on Apr 14, 2018 1:29:43 GMT
Interesting picture. I think my favourite Charles Bukowski movie so far is 'Factotum' (2005).
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Post by outrider127 on Apr 14, 2018 4:03:58 GMT
Anybody remember this one? It's an independent film (produced by the Cannon Group, who apparently took a break from producing their usual assembly line action flicks) loosely based on the life of writer Charles Bukowski. Mickey Rourke plays Henry Chinaski, an alcoholic writer/poet living on skid row in Los Angeles. It seems he has a chance to move upscale when a publishing company buys one of his short stories, but decides he prefers the comfort of his seedy surroundings. Sometimes dreary and depressing, Barfly is definitely not without it's charm. It's also humorous and contains some amusing scenes. Good location work and set design as well. Rourke gives a standout performance and gets great support from Faye Dunaway who plays his soul mate. Quite the catfight between Dunaway and Alice Krige! Can't believe someone actually remembers this movie--enjoyed it quite a bit back in 1987, have never seen it listed anywhere since |
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Post by pimpinainteasy on Apr 14, 2018 4:25:08 GMT
Interesting picture. I think my favourite Charles Bukowski movie so far is 'Factotum' (2005). TALES OF ORDINARY MADNESS with BEN GAZZARA was also pretty good. it had this really intense sex scene. but yes, FACTOTUM is the best i guess. |
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Post by petrolino on Apr 14, 2018 11:25:41 GMT
Interesting picture. I think my favourite Charles Bukowski movie so far is 'Factotum' (2005). TALES OF ORDINARY MADNESS with BEN GAZZARA was also pretty good. it had this really intense sex scene. but yes, FACTOTUM is the best i guess. I like 'Tales Of Ordinary Madness'.  |
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Post by Dramatic Look Gopher on Apr 14, 2018 15:14:44 GMT
Anybody remember this one? It's an independent film (produced by the Cannon Group, who apparently took a break from producing their usual assembly line action flicks) loosely based on the life of writer Charles Bukowski. Mickey Rourke plays Henry Chinaski, an alcoholic writer/poet living on skid row in Los Angeles. It seems he has a chance to move upscale when a publishing company buys one of his short stories, but decides he prefers the comfort of his seedy surroundings. Sometimes dreary and depressing, Barfly is definitely not without it's charm. It's also humorous and contains some amusing scenes. Good location work and set design as well. Rourke gives a standout performance and gets great support from Faye Dunaway who plays his soul mate. Quite the catfight between Dunaway and Alice Krige! Can't believe someone actually remembers this movie--enjoyed it quite a bit back in 1987, have never seen it listed anywhere since I first saw Barfly on video back in the 80s and enjoyed it. Then I caught it on TV on few days ago. Still think it's a great little flick. |
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