Often wondered if this 1952 thriller inspired Charles Whitman, the infamous sniper who killed several Texans at the UT Clock Tower in 1966? He would have been about 11 years old when this film was first released.
Thanks so much John, I used to think Deadly Tower from 1975 was the first to tackle this subject. PS Check out the way Richard Kiley is holding them chopsticks! He had a great voice.
The hat trick of Mac and Me's questionable reputations precede it. First of all, the movie has carved out an oddball niche in pop culture thanks to Paul Rudd, who brings the exact same clip of Eric rolling down a hill in his wheelchair and flying off a cliff into a lake every time he appears on Conan O'Brien's late night show. The movie is also notorious as a film partially funded and created for McDonald's, which becomes obvious during a ridiculous, movie-stopping dance sequence inside a McDonald's, filled with crowds of choreographed celebration -- even the lead character of "MAC" is a blatant reference. Coca-Cola is also a blatant sponsor, with cans of Coke popping up in nearly every scene. Finally, the film is a shamelessly cynical rip-off of Spielberg's E.T., right down to the alien creature eating handfuls of colorful candy (in this case, Skittles rather than Reese's Pieces). Given this kind of cult reputation, it's unsurprising that the movie is getting a Blu-ray treatment...but make mo mistake, this is as bad as all of that probably sounds.😅
Oh, it's great to see the great John again.
Thanks for this trailer summary, John Sayles, please return to directing movies.
John Sayles. What a pleasure!
Often wondered if this 1952 thriller inspired Charles Whitman, the infamous sniper who killed several Texans at the UT Clock Tower in 1966? He would have been about 11 years old when this film was first released.
Great to have John back here.
And they got Richard Kiley in the picture. Hah, spared no expense!
John, please get a Netflix deal or something. I miss your work, especially Lianna and Brother From Another Planet.
If only it were on home video. 😭
Thanks so much John, I used to think Deadly Tower from 1975 was the first to tackle this subject. PS Check out the way Richard Kiley is holding them chopsticks! He had a great voice.
See Targets (1968). Sort of takes on the subject as well
Of all the people doing these bits John Sayles and Ileana Douglas are the best.
I saw this on Movies TV Network (solid noir, plenty of suspense)
I miss that channel her in ri. I loved the Saturday night noir movie block
brilliant john as always
Mr Sayles! I think you should know you are my hero.
LOVE ya John! Looking good my man😁
Ps - I have to admit I've never heard of this one!😲
People talk about the 1950's being so quaint. Fools.
The hat trick of Mac and Me's questionable reputations precede it. First of all, the movie has carved out an oddball niche in pop culture thanks to Paul Rudd, who brings the exact same clip of Eric rolling down a hill in his wheelchair and flying off a cliff into a lake every time he appears on Conan O'Brien's late night show. The movie is also notorious as a film partially funded and created for McDonald's, which becomes obvious during a ridiculous, movie-stopping dance sequence inside a McDonald's, filled with crowds of choreographed celebration -- even the lead character of "MAC" is a blatant reference. Coca-Cola is also a blatant sponsor, with cans of Coke popping up in nearly every scene. Finally, the film is a shamelessly cynical rip-off of Spielberg's E.T., right down to the alien creature eating handfuls of colorful candy (in this case, Skittles rather than Reese's Pieces). Given this kind of cult reputation, it's unsurprising that the movie is getting a Blu-ray treatment...but make mo mistake, this is as bad as all of that probably sounds.😅