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The Blu-Ray Review: Easy Rider

4 November 2009 8:59 AM, PST | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »

While I definitely acknowledge that Easy Rider is a classic film, that doesn't mean I think it's very good. Confusing? Perhaps, but it doesn't have to be.

To me, a "classic" is anything that stands the test of time and remains enjoyable after many years or that made a significant impact upon the genre. I'd argue that Rider doesn't qualify in the former category but that it certainly meets the latter criteria. When I watched the original DVD, it was the third time I saw Easy Rider. I first viewed it on VHS about 15 years earlier and I absolutely loathed it. Since I didn't really experience the Sixties firsthand - I only lived through two and a half years of that decade, so for some strange reason, my memories of it remain few - I have to rely on the media's depictions to give me knowledge of it. Rider perfectly »

- Paul

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Dennis Hopper -- Cancer Treatment 'No Big Deal'

4 November 2009 7:30 AM, PST | TMZ | See recent TMZ news »

Dennis Hopper went out yesterday for the first time since being diagnosed with prostate cancer -- and revealed he's undergoing "an experimental thing at USC" for treatment. The 73-year-old "Easy Rider" star added that it's "no big deal" and said he "feels great."Fight on. More Dennis Hopper Dennis Hopper -- Extra Fiji-ty After Illness ...

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Holiday Preview: A Repertory Calendar

3 November 2009 1:01 PM, PST | ifc.com | See recent IFC news »

Tim Burton invades New York, New Italian Cinema hits Los Angeles, Harold and Kumar spread holiday cheer in Austin and everywhere you look, they're celebrating All Tomorrow's Parties -- just some of the holiday film fun you can have this winter at your local repertory theater.

More Holiday Preview: [Theatrical Calendar]

[Repertory Calendar] [Anywhere But a Movie Theater]

New York

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In November, the 92YTribeca Screening Room will have some special guests in the house when it hosts the already sold out "A Conversation with Wes Anderson and Jason Schwartzman" on November 10th, with the two longtime collaborators discussing their latest film "Fantastic Mr. Fox." But tickets are still available for the night before (Nov. 9th), when actor Ben Foster and director Oren Moverman will screen their acclaimed new post-war drama "The Messenger". Much of the rest of the month is devoted to Cinema Tropical's Ten Years of New Argentine Cinema series with screenings of Adrián Caetano's immigration »

- Stephen Saito

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Fonda: 'We Smoked Real Pot On Easy Rider'

31 October 2009 7:06 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Jack Nicholson, Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper smoked real cannabis during a scene for movie classic Easy Rider.

Fonda has confessed the trio used "real pot" to capture the moment Nicholson's character tries the drug for the first time.

But he refutes longstanding rumours they took Lsd on the set of the 1969 movie.

Fonda tells Extra, "We did not take Lsd, no matter what the rumours say. You can't make a movie when you're ripped like that." »

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Making The (Up) Grade: Easy Rider

30 October 2009 5:40 PM, PDT | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »

The great opportunity with new presentation formats for established forms of entertainment is that newcomers can be introduced and experience them for the very first time; the burden with them is that longtime fans have to forage through multiple editions and decide which one is best. Enter "Making The (Up) Grade," Cinematical's examination of these new, alternate, special editions of films that have long since become favorites. This week's selection, Easy Rider, is one of those cases where people may or may not have purchased the film before, but because it's been so thoroughly discussed and dissected in cinematic culture for the past forty years, it seems almost a redundant choice for any person who considers him- or herself a cinephile.

Is this new 40th Anniversary Blu-ray really better? Let's take a look and see.

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- Todd Gilchrist

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Peter Fonda Admits He Smoked Real Pot in 'Easy Rider'

30 October 2009 1:18 PM, PDT | Extra | See recent Extra news »

Veteran actor Peter Fonda is clearing up long-standing rumors about drug use on the set of the 1969 classic, "Easy Rider."

In the memorable campfire scene where Jack Nicholson's character tries pot for the first time, Fonda confirms he was smoking "real pot" with co-stars Nicholson and Dennis Hopper.

There was marijuana on set, but Fonda says not to believe the rumors about Lsd. "We did not take Lsd, no matter what the rumors say, »

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People Briefs: Actor Dennis Hopper suffering from prostate cancer

30 October 2009 10:40 AM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »

Los Angeles - Actor Dennis Hopper is suffering from prostate cancer and has cancelled all engagements to focus on his treatment, his manager said in a statement Friday. Sam Maydew, told Access Hollywood that the 73-year-old actor and artist is being treated through a 'special programme' at the University of Southern California medical centre. The star of Easy Rider, Apocalypse Now and the TV series Crash would be forced to miss an exhibition at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image in Melbourne called Dennis Hopper and the New Hollywood, a collection of his artwork and photos, Mayhew added. 'We're hoping for the »

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Dennis Hopper Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer

30 October 2009 7:02 AM, PDT | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »

This is some very upsetting news.

It appears that actor Dennis Hopper has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Earlier this month, there were some reports that Hopper had been rushed to the hospital for an undisclosed reason. Now, according to the BBC, Hopper is entering a special program for treatment in California. The initial stay in the hospital was reportedly due to flu-like symptoms and dehydration.

Hopper has had a long and varied history in cinema, ranging back to his friendship in his youth with actor James Dean. He went from playing bit parts to writing, directing, and starring in Easy Rider, which many regard as one of the formative films of 1960s and 1970s cinema. Since then, he has played many memorable roles in over 200 productions, ranging from villains in Speed and Waterworld to a psychotic photographer in Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now and as Frank Booth in Blue Velvet. »

- John Cooper

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Dennis Hopper Battling Cancer

30 October 2009 6:00 AM, PDT | Extra | See recent Extra news »

Actor Dennis Hopper has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Hopper, 73, is canceling all travel plans to focus on treatment at the University of Southern California, his manager Sam Maydew confirmed Thursday. "We're hoping for the best," Maydew says.

Hopper was forced to cancel his appearance at an exhibition of his artwork and photography at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image in Melbourne.

In September, Hopper visited the hospital after suffering flu-like symptoms and was treated for dehydration. »

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Dennis Hopper battling prostate cancer

30 October 2009 5:59 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Dennis Hopper has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to his manager. The Easy Rider star, 73, has cancelled all his upcoming promotional duties and appearances in order to concentrate on his treatment. Speaking to The AP, manager Sam Maydew confirmed that Hopper is being treated through a "special programme" at the University of Southern California. He added that they are (more) »

- By Lara Martin

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Dennis Hopper diagnosed with cancer

30 October 2009 3:17 AM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »

Dennis Hopper has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 'Easy Rider' actor has now cancelled all his travel plans as he focuses on getting treatment through a "special programme" at the University of Southern California. His manager Sam Maydew added: "We're hoping for the best." The 73-year-old star had to cancel an appearance at Melbourne's Australian Centre for the Moving Image, where a collection of his artwork and photography - 'Dennis Hopper and the New Hollywood' - is being shown. Last month, Dennis was released from a New York hospital after being treated for dehydration. It was initially reported the 73-year-old star was suffering from flu-like symptoms, but further details of his illness were not been released. Dennis fell ill »

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Dennis Hopper Cancels Australian Trip

29 October 2009 9:33 PM, PDT | FilmInk.com.au | See recent FilmInk.com.au news »

The revelation that Hollywood legend Dennis Hopper has prostate cancer is a hard pill to swallow. A man of magnanimous presence on screen, and star of films such Easy Rider, Mad Dog Morgan, Apocalypse Now, Blue Velvet and Speed, he has undoubtedly made his name as a tough guy not to be messed with. However, he must now focus all his strength and attention on recovery, which, as a result, puts his artistic endeavours on the backburner.   First on the list is the cancellation of Hopper's imminent plans to arrive in Melbourne. The subject of an exclusive Australian exhibition due to open Thursday 12 November at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (Acmi), Hopper had arranged to fly in next week to oversee the installation, and take part in the official opening program. »

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Hopper Battling Prostate Cancer

29 October 2009 7:56 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Legendary actor Dennis Hopper has been diagnosed with prostate cancer - just weeks after he was hospitalised for "severe flu-like symptoms".

The Easy Rider star was admitted to a medical facility in New York at the end of September after complaining of stomach cramps while on promotional duties for his latest TV show, Crash.

Hopper's spokesperson brushed off reports the actor was seriously ill, insisting the star was back on his feet and "feeling much better" the day after he was hospitalised.

However, Hopper's manager Sam Maydew has confirmed his client is battling prostate cancer, and has cancelled all upcoming travel commitments in order to fully fight the disease.

Maydew says, "We're hoping for the best." »

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'Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen' Rolls Out, 'Blood' Leaks And More, In The DVD Report For October 20

20 October 2009 3:00 PM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

It's big, it's loud and now the bonafide monster film of the year is rolling out on store shelves. Michael Bay's "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" made gobs of money at the box office and now it almost singled-handedly owns the release calendar this week. But a few other titles do manage to break through the shape-shifting pack, and we'll cover them all in this DVD Report for Tuesday, October 20, 2009.

There's not much purpose in rehashing the plot to "Revenge of the Fallen," the follow-up to the bombastic intergalactic war between the Autobots and the Decepticons. Anyone interested in the DVD and Blu-ray has already seen the film, so the only thing really worth discussing are whether the presentation and special features make it a must-own. Well, if you count yourself a fan of the robot-friendly franchise, then it's a definite yes. Like the first film's home video release, »

- Brian Jacks

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New on DVD This Week

20 October 2009 1:00 PM, PDT | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »

Here’s a list of some of the new movie and TV shows coming to DVD and Blu-ray this week that we’re looking forward to seeing. Also, there’s some classic, and not-so-classic, movies hitting Blu-ray for the first time this week as well.

Of all the new releases, we’re particularly interested in the Blu-ray versions of movies and TV shows such as Blood: The Last Vampire, Easy Rider and the first seasons of Hawaii Five-o and Vega$. Plus, I think some movie with lots of robots, explosions and Megan Fox also came out this week as well.

Check them out.

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Blood: The Last Vampire ~ Michael Byrne, Constantine Gregory, Yasuaki Kurata (DVD and Blu-ray)

Cheri ~ Michelle Pfeiffer, Rupert Friend, Kathy Bates (DVD – 2009)

Easy Rider ~ Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson (Blu-ray)

Monsoon Wedding (The Criterion Collection) ~ Lillete Dubey, Vijay Raaz (Blu-ray)

Planes, Trains and Automobiles (Those Aren’t Pillows Edition) ~ Steve Martin, »

- Joe Gillis

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This Week in Blu-ray: Revenge of the Fallen Releases

20 October 2009 5:00 AM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »

In this edition of This Week in Blu-ray, it's another round of slim pickings as I continue to save you money at your local retailer. Usually, I'm about as buy-happy as they come -- often recommending a Blu-ray release purely on the grounds that its a good looking movie, or that its one of those must have collector's titles, despite its special feature selection. But this week, as it was last week, there just isn't much to choose from. Sure, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is dropping and I'm sure some of you will buy it, but I didn't get a chance to look at it in advance, so I'm going with the minuscule amount of information that I have. And that just isn't good enough to save it from the 'rent' pile, where it resides with a few other titles. So come with me this week, friends, and save some of that hard earned cash as »

- Neil Miller

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This Week On DVD and Blu-ray: October 20, 2009

20 October 2009 2:44 AM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »

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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen I know I shouldn't be surprised the Blu-ray, 2-disc DVD and single-disc DVD are the numbers 1, 2 and 3 best-sellers at Amazon this week, but for some reason I would have thought all the negative talk about this film surrounding its release would have discouraged folks to throw to down their hard-earned cash to endure this pummeling one more time. However, I can say it is nice to see prices on Blu-rays are dropping slightly, so much to the point the Blu-ray edition of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is actually $3 less than the 2-disc DVD, at only $19.99. That's all I really have to say about this one. Monsoon Wedding (Criterion Collection) I just reviewed the Blu-ray edition of this one (read that here) and was really impressed with the entire package, which not only includes Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding, »

- Brad Brevet

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Hopper: 'Nicholson was a ladies' man'

17 October 2009 9:39 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Dennis Hopper has reportedly revealed that in their youth Jack Nicholson was more successful with women. The 73-year-old actor, who met Nicholson on the set of the 1969 movie Easy Rider, has admitted that he could not compete with his best friend when it came to seducing ladies, reports Stv. Hopper said: "I would pull one, and then he'd pull them over to him. "He's so great. He's a proper friend; if you call him then he calls back immediately." The Rebel Without a Cause star has also said (more) »

- By Marcell Minaya

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Sam Raimi Drags Us 'To Hell,' Will Ferrell Gets 'Lost' And More In The DVD Report For October 13

13 October 2009 1:00 PM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

Director Sam Raimi made a name for himself (and boyhood friend Bruce Campbell) with a series of low-budget horror films that began in 1978 with "Within the Woods," a short college project that would chart the rest of his career. While that particular movie remains little seen, it led directly to the cult classic "Evil Dead" and its two sequels, "Evil Dead II" and "Army of Darkness," and forever cemented Sam Raimi as a bonafide member of the horror club.

So it was with some regret among his fans that -- as his career progressed -- Raimi drifted into other areas of cinema, most notably the billion dollar blockbuster "Spider-Man" franchise, and seemingly left his chainsaw and boomstick behind. That was until 2009, when he came roaring out of the gate with "Drag Me to Hell," the veteran filmmaker's return to the genre that made him a legend. The film stars Alison Lohman »

- Brian Jacks

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DVD Weekly Roundup – Mon 12th October 2009

10 October 2009 3:48 AM, PDT | FilmShaft.com | See recent FilmShaft.com news »

Coraline

Based on a brilliant book by Neil Gaiman, Coraline is about a young girl that enters a parallel reality when she discovers a hidden door in her new home. In this world she encounters strange characters that help and hinder her journey back into real life.

Directed by Henry Selick of Nightmare Before Christmas fame, Coraline is another great-animated feature that has been released recently. It can sit proud alongside Pixar’s Up and Fantastic Mr Fox. Amazing visuals and a perfect script make this perfect viewing for the whole family. Highly recommended!

Looking For Eric

One of Britain’s best directors brings us Looking For Eric. Telling the story of Eric, a postman living in Manchester desperately trying to get his life back on track after his wife leaves him. Unable to turn to anyone, it is while smoking a joint that Eric is visited by none other »

- Alex Wagner

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