Show #35: Pre-show Discussion
Show #35 will be discussion about Near Dark, a 1987 cult classic, starring Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton, and Jenette Goldstein. It was directed and co-written by Kathryn Bigelow, and yes, it features what seems like half the cast of Aliens.
Vampires, cowboys, and romance, with a Tangerine Dream soundtrack. What’s not to like?
Wow, I never even heard of this one.
And that’s why we’re here… to uncover lost gems (or semi-precious metals) that you might not have heard about.
I liked the movie way back when, and I’m curious to see how it’s held up since the last time I saw it (at least 10 years).
…and let me guess…Bill Paxton’s character dies horribly.
This seems to be the Paxton curse: if his character suffers a terrible fate, then the movie is good; if not, the move ain’t so good.
Bill Paxton’s character does get a little abused towards the end, yes
More than that would be too spoilerrific.
And “One False Move” is a very good movie in which Paxton’s character doesn’t die. At least we’re left with the assumption that he doesn’t die. Damaged, but not dead.
Same with “A Simple Plan”. Severely emotionally damaged, but not dead.
Just found you guys and am really enjoying catchign up on old podcasts.
Near Dark is a great, gritty twist on vampire movies so it will be cool to hear your take on it.
Said Summer: “I liked the movie way back when, and I’m curious to see how it’s held up since the last time I saw it (at least 10 years).”
Ah, that explains it.
Any thoughts on the title meaning almost becoming a vampire?
You could easily do a “Near Dark ” & “The Lost Boys” double-feature.