tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post5374776372111304333..comments2024-03-08T18:49:51.289-05:00Comments on Classic Film and TV Café: Streets of Fire: A Rock 'n' Roll FableRick29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-23735664023445590572014-05-28T21:50:07.658-04:002014-05-28T21:50:07.658-04:00The Blasters as the bar band were exceptional and ...The Blasters as the bar band were exceptional and many of the bikers are friends from the Lompoc and Santa Maria area. It hit all the right notes for me. To bad that Micheal was drunk through most of the filming. Still some of his best stuff. Dianne is and as time has proven a great talent. I really like the art of this film. Time will tell. Let's just suspend our critical nature and enjoy a tale told very well and very uniquely.O_D_R#1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-63665174475412111202010-07-28T15:07:33.302-04:002010-07-28T15:07:33.302-04:00Rick, I saw this movie a long time ago. True it i...Rick, I saw this movie a long time ago. True it isn't one of my favorites and I don't care for the music. However, it has the very hot Michael Pare in it and he is worth watching the film to see. I have always liked him and followed his career. Many of his films aren't very good but I still enjoy them like Moon 44 and Carver's Gate. Enjoyed reading your review though. I do plan to check out the website pointed out by ThatGirl who has good taste I might add.Akihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037507780056714337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-10782102945745437022010-07-20T02:47:16.061-04:002010-07-20T02:47:16.061-04:00If anyone is interested in the long and busy caree...If anyone is interested in the long and busy career of Michael Paré, please visit www.michaelpare.comThatGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14810547016255364686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-83844387723011315242010-07-19T23:42:41.252-04:002010-07-19T23:42:41.252-04:00I really enjoyed these comments, especially about ...I really enjoyed these comments, especially about the terrific music! I neglected to mention Ry Cooder, who did the score. Also, backup singer Marilyn Martin sang lead vocals on one of the songs; a year later, she paired with Phil Collins on "Separate Lives", a #1 hit from WHITE NIGHTS (I wasn't particularly fond of that song nor the movie). As for Walter Hill, I'm fan of several of his early movies. Controversy aside, THE WARRIORS is intriguing and exciting. The 1975 HARD TIMES is pretty good, too, with Charles Bronson as a bareknuckle fighter and James Coburn his manager during the Great Depression.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-30354201502965118132010-07-19T22:11:56.244-04:002010-07-19T22:11:56.244-04:00Rick, this was a fascinating film and it always se...Rick, this was a fascinating film and it always seemed like it came out before its proper time. Diane looks so young here and Michael had that whole pouting look downpat. I thought the music was quite strong. When one can leave the theater singing the songs it says something was definitely right about their selection. Great write-up!toto2https://www.blogger.com/profile/09652682900471649463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-55133104454364725062010-07-19T18:44:38.836-04:002010-07-19T18:44:38.836-04:00I remember 2 things about this film...1) I thought...I remember 2 things about this film...1) I thought Michael Pare was hot (even though I was not a teenager when I first saw this film on HBO), and 2)The song "I Can Dream About You". It's sad, but I hardly remember Diane Lane being in this film, but whenever I hear that song I equate it to this film. Interesting choice, Rick. I enjoyed reading your review.Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-8113346340073065282010-07-19T14:45:50.256-04:002010-07-19T14:45:50.256-04:00Rick, I will have to add this to my "gotta se...Rick, I will have to add this to my "gotta see " list of films. I enjoyed reading your Awesome review!!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476174860119487509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-53264770461573933622010-07-19T10:51:44.491-04:002010-07-19T10:51:44.491-04:00I've always liked this film, but I must admit ...I've always liked this film, but I must admit that for years I'd watch it mostly for Diane Lane (the same's true for Coppola's THE OUTSIDERS). But now I can appreciate the stylish cinematography, the killer soundtrack, and Walter Hill's stellar directing hand. A lot of Hill's movies hit the ground running, and I think some of his better films (1989's JOHNNY HANDSOME and 1992's TRESPASS) would have been forgettable features from any other director. I'm not a fan of Michael Paré, and I think it might have been better with a stronger actor. So, while I'll still watch STREETS OF FIRE mostly to see Diane Lane, I can definitely say that it's a great, memorable film, and Rick, you've done a splendid job writing about it!sarkoffagushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00922698736476674377noreply@blogger.com