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Re: 362 Border Radio
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2026 5:45 pm
by hearthesilence
I was completely unaware of this film despite being a huge Blasters/Dave Alvin and X/John Doe fan. Very disappointed to hear of its poor reputation, especially since its title was taken from one of Alvin's greatest songs. otoh I've never warmed up to films just because a favorite musician stars in it, not even the Beatles or Prince will ever get me to watch Magical Mystery Tour or Purple Rain again (as much as I love the accompanying music), so it's in "good" company.
Re: 362 Border Radio
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2026 6:15 pm
by beamish14
hearthesilence wrote: Thu Nov 12, 2026 5:45 pm
I was completely unaware of this film despite being a huge Blasters/Dave Alvin and X/John Doe fan. Very disappointed to hear of its poor reputation, especially since its title was taken from one of Alvin's greatest songs. otoh I've never warmed up to films just because a favorite musician stars in it, not even the Beatles or Prince will ever get me to watch
Magical Mystery Tour or
Purple Rain again (as much as I love the accompanying music), so it's in "good" company.
John Doe is definitely one of my favorite musicians-cum-actors. He was excellent on the show
Roswell
I think I’m among the few Allison Anders fans around these parts.
Mi Vida Loca is one of the greatest coming-of-age films ever, IMO.
Re: 362 Border Radio
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2026 9:32 pm
by hearthesilence
Yeah, Mi Vida Loca would have been my first pick for a Criterion reissue. It wouldn't surprise me if they pick it up one of these days. Sony distributed it, but I'm not sure if that means they would still have the rights.