My own private idaho 1991 is an independent drama film directed by gus van sant drugstore cowboy, the red hot chilli peppers under the bridge. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. It doesnt emote feelings, nor is it immersive, its also quite selfconscious and stilted. Overall its a jumbled mess of plot strands and unresolved wild goose chases that left me more confused than satisfied. Together, the two travel from portland, oregon to idaho and finally to the coast of italy. I imagine this may have been intentional, what with the. It isnt just that phoenixs charisma and promise are on full display, though idaho ranks alongside running on empty and dogfight among his best roles. A character study about a young street hustlers search for home and family, the film incorporates parts of william shakespeares henry iv parts 1 and 2. I was really excited to read the script, im not sure if theres more versions, but i enjoyed the fact that in. This time the footloose bums are a narcoleptic queer hustler, mike river phoenix, and the slumming scion of a wealthy family, scott keanu reeves, who looks after mike, and takes him on a quest for his mother until the time comes to put aside childish things. In this truck, one summer morning in 1995, wades first. Mike waters, a sensitive narcoleptic who dreams of the mother who abandoned him, and scott favor, the wayward son of the mayor of portland and the object of mikes desire. Navigating a volatile world of junkies, thieves, and johns, mike takes scott on a quest along the grungy streets. My own private idaho tem ampla aclamacao por parte da critica especializada.
Navigating a volatile world of junkies, thieves, and johns, mike takes scott on a quest from the grungy streets to the open highways of the pacific northwest, in search of an elusive place called home. My own private idaho 1991 is directed by gus van santdrugstore cowboy, good will hunting, finding forrester. In this loose adaptation of shakespeares henry iv, mike waters is a gay hustler afflicted with narcolepsy. June 2, 2014 one of the most original cinematic talents at work in this. Author explores how gus van sants my own private idaho brought. Crawford grew up rich but miserable and left california for new york city at 18 to become an actress. My own private idaho is one of my favorite films of all time and i cant really explain why. Followup to drugstore cowboy that has river phoenix and keanu reeves as portland rent boys searching. Its been 20 years since river phoenixs death, and gus van sants 1991 road movie my own private idaho is still almost unbearably sad to watch.
I was really excited to read the script, im not sure if theres more versions, but i enjoyed the fact that in many ways, it was so different from the film. Mike is a sensitive narcoleptic who dreams of the mother who abandoned him. It is an interesting watch but the elements dont cohere very well or make for a solid movie. Especially when he is unconscious, mike often has an idealized view of his mother. My own private idaho 1991 in this loose adaptation of shakespeares henry iv, mike waters river phoenix is a gay hustler afflicted with narcolepsy. Rent my own private idaho 1991 starring william richert and james russo on dvd and bluray.
It stars river phoenix, keanu reeves, james russo, flea, udo kier, jim caviezel, brian wilson, and grace zabriskie. Its the way van sants script leaves phoenix in a state of constant vulnerability. Now that we have a good decadeandahalf of hindsight through which to view this staggeringly original work of postmodern tomfoolery and raggedly emotional treatises on the nature of youth in a romantically downtrodden world of junkies, hustlers and. Two best friends living on the streets of portland as hustlers embark on a journey of self discovery and find their relationship stumbling along the way. Loosely based on henry iv, part 1, henry iv, part 2 and henry vstarring. Visually dazzling and thematically groundbreaking, my own private idaho is a deeply moving look at unrequited love and life on societys margins. Private idaho is a single released by the b52s from their album wild planet. My own private idaho is an interesting mix of acting, directing, setting, and subject matter. Van sants followup to drugstore cowboy is another road movie on the skids. My own private idaho definitely sits in the latter camp, as i didnt see a lot here that would be terribly crowdpleasing, beyond the performances from the two leads. The film integrates roadmovie plot conventions with elements of shakespeares henry iv. Scott is a wayward son of the mayor of portland and the object of mikes desire. My own private idaho 1991 the criterion collection. My own private idaho wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre.
Even cowgirls get the bluesmy own private idaho2 screen plays in 1 volume by van sant, gus, robbins, tom and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Navigating a volatile world of junkies, thieves, and johns, mike takes scott on a quest along the streets and open highways of the pacific northwest. Along the way they turn tricks for money and drugs, eventually attracting the attention of a wealthy. Illustrated 2005 audio conversation between van sant and filmmaker todd haynes the making of my private idaho, a 2005 documentary featuring cast and crew kings of the road, a 2005 interview with film scholar paul arthur on van sants adaptation of shakespeares henry iv and orson welless chimes at midnight conversation from 2005 between writer jt leroy and filmmaker. When gus van sant first tried to get my own private idaho made, following the critical success of his film drugstore cowboy, the films overt sexual themes and a. A harsh, beautiful, and fervently original portrait of alienation, betrayal, and unrequited love, my own private idaho was one of the defining films of both van sants career and the new queer cinema of the 1990s. Director gus van sants indie drama my own private idaho 1991 is a creative modern retelling of william shakespeares henry iv and henry v through the lens of two male prostitutes seattle, portland, idaho, and rome. Therefore it can be said that mike is living in his own private idaho. Mike grew up in a poor and broken family environment in idaho, with his mother, sharon, abandoning him and his much older brother richard when mike was a child, her whereabouts unknown. It is films like my own private idaho that have cemented his reputation as one of.
Ultimately, my own private idaho is strung together with longtalky scenes and unmotivated turning points, that all, lack emotional. River phoenix and keanu reeves star as mike and scott in this haunting tale about two young street hustlers. My own private idaho is anything but a conventional. Theres a dramatic synergy at work in gus van sants my own private idaho that pulsates far beyond the walls of its arttheatre pretense.
My own private idaho by gus van sant gus van sant, river. Other articles where my own private idaho is discussed. Navigating a volatile world of junkies, thieves, and johns, mike. Mike waters has been living too comfortably for too long. Groundbreaking and visually dazzling, my own private idaho is a stirring look at unrequited love and life at society s margins. Born in 1939 of unknown parentage, she was adopted shortly afterward. The 2015 criterion release of my own private idaho is based on a new 4k digital transfer, and presented in the films original 1. The title my own private idaho was inspired by the b52s song private idaho, although the film has little in common with the song. Looking through the book the independent movie poster book, which we discussed previously, we came across one of our favorite posters for the 1991 independent film my own private idaho directed by gus van sant, the unusual film stars river phoenix and keanu reeves as two male hustlers in portland, oregon. The words and the barely audible sound of his voice, caught between hope and despair, speak to anyone ever ripped apart by unrequited love. Oct 25, 2015 when gus van sant first tried to get my own private idaho made, following the critical success of his film drugstore cowboy, the films overt sexual themes and a script that called for unusual. Vintage love boutique, her basics, che cheta shoes, we love nyc.
My own private idaho faber reel classics gus van sant, graham fuller on. The private idaho in the film is the visions that mike occasionally sees in his mind. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Navigating a volatile world of junkies, thieves, and johns, mike takes scott on a quest along the grungy streets and open highways of the pacific northwest, in search of an elusive place called home. My own private idaho is a cult 1991 road movie set mainly in portland, oregon. Lasting happiness in a changing world, love wins, tao of pooh, kids are worth it, the four agreements, living beautifully, and multicolored prayer books stood out from the crowd. Mike river phoenix and scott keanu reeves are two street hustlers in portland who struggle through life on the streets, selling their bodies, partying, and fighting their personal demons. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of artic. Rosario torrijos my own private idaho on a cold day in buenos aires, rosario torrijos captures the incredible, desire falessi. My own private idaho dvd the seattle public library. While scotts decision to be a hustler is a rebellious act against his wealthy and powerful father, mikes is more of a desperate attempt at survival. Rent my own private idaho 1991 on dvd and bluray netflix.
The origins of my own private idaho came from john rechys 1963 novel, city of night, which featured characters who were street hustlers who did not admit to. Therefore it can be said that mike is living in his own private idaho an idaho which is visible only to him. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Overview of my own private idaho, 1991, directed by gus van sant, with river phoenix, keanu reeves, james russo, at turner classic movies.
Jen sookfong lee is the author of gentlemen of the shade, a book about the film my own private idaho. Jan 19, 20 b52s private idaho from with the wild crowd. Mike river phoenix, a teenage hustler given to bouts of narcolepsy, and scott keanu reeves, a slumming preppy prince, are huddled over a campfire. Gus van sants dreamtime riff on shakespeares henry iv, parts i and ii features river phoenix as mike waters, a narcoleptic male hustler. Heartfelt insight into the seedy world of underground male prostitutes with shakespeare. It was like jay was playing a role hed studied in an antique picture book. Rent my own private idaho 1991 on dvd and bluray dvd.
Even cowgirls get the blues my own private idaho 2 screen plays in 1 volume by van sant, gus, robbins, tom and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. My own private idaho 1991 directed by gus van sant. Mar 04, 2017 i n 2004 ann mitchell, wades second wife of nine years, sits in their outofcommission family truck parked on an idaho mountainside. River phoenix and keanu reeves star in this haunting tale from gus van sant about two young street hustlers. To some people might be boring or without interest but to me, it is all kinds of amazing. One of a handpicked selection of some of the most popular and. My own private idaho 1991 works archive of our own. My own private idaho is a personal statement and a river. With river phoenix, keanu reeves, james russo, william richert. Delicate portrayal of street hustlers has heavy themes.
My own private idaho has meandering energy, a convoluted plot, sputtering characterizing, and ghostlyskeletal drama. I n 2004 ann mitchell, wades second wife of nine years, sits in their outofcommission family truck parked on an idaho mountainside. My own private idaho1991 is directed by gus van santdrugstore cowboy, good will hunting, finding forrester. My own private idaho inspired by the bard pictures. Director gus van sants indie drama my own private idaho 1991 is a creative modern retelling of william shakespeares henry iv and henry v through the lens of two. Awareness, how to have a mary heart in a martha world, the urban monk, ethics in the real world, the book of joy. Together, the two travel from portland, oregon to idaho and finally to the coast of italy in a quest to find mikes estranged mother. Wall of voodoo mexican radio official video duration.
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