It’s Thanksgiving week and you think I won’t bring it. airplanes, trains, cars In the mix? Insanity!
Buddy comedy starring steve martin and later period John Candy I turn 36 this weekend, so this is a must-see at my house every year around this time.
(Film buffs, don’t worry. We know this isn’t an art film, but it’s sure to make you laugh.)
john hughes He was a screenwriter, producer, and director, but few filmmakers were as passionate about comedy as he was.
Martin plays Neil Page, a serious businessman. He overcomes a series of misadventures and is stranded trying to get home for Thanksgiving with the help of Del Griffith, a lovable but annoying shower curtain ring salesman played by Candy.
The “odd couple” relationship and chemistry between these two comedy legends is great; kevin bacon There are iconic cameos and moments that are forever quotable. Edie McClurg As a rental car agency, dylan baker Owen puts the guys in the back of his truck, along with his equally enthusiastic wife.
To me, the film’s official soundtrack is more notable for what is inexplicably absent from it.
There is no “confusion” ray charles? There is no “Blue Moon in Kentucky” bill monroe?
And John Hughes and John Hughes, paul young I wanted Young’s hit version of Darryl Hall-Wrote “Everytime You Go Away” for use in the film, but Young’s label rejected it, so it was performed in the film by a British band blue Moon.still no A version of this song was eventually included on a compilation.
However, there are also many bright spots.
Isla’s newborn He has composed music for films and frequently reprises “Red River Valley” and performs “Red River Rock.” silicon teens. steve earl & the dukes A twist on the country classic “Six Days on the Road.” dave edmunds Providing “Gonna Move”, dream academy We composed a touching theme song for Candy’s misunderstood character.
But for today soundtracks Selection I use songs originally recorded in the early 60’s. Patsy Cline. Movie covers help explain what is and isn’t a pillow.
from airplanes, trains, cars the emmylou harris In “Back in Baby’s Arms”.