For Fans of "Putney Swope." We had to post this Obama-inspired Swope poster we were emailed. The "Dr. Strangelove" of the advertising world film, directed by Robert Downey Sr., is so amazing. Did you know Paul Thomas Anderson tries to work in some 'Swope' reference into everyone of his films he's such a big fan?
BTW, for New Yorkers who missed the Robert Downey Sr. retrospective at Anthology Film Archives late last year (like we did), it's coming back at the beginning of February. It's a chance to see some very obscure work, by a mischievous and subversive director that's probably never going to come out on DVD.
The New York Times did an excellent preview on the retrospective and on RDSr. himself. Definitely worth a read.
This meta advertisement from 'Swope' and its song is incredible and one of our favorite parts of the movie. Remember this was 1969! Pay close attention to the lyrics, LOL.
1/23/2009
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Remember the classic RDJ and Anthony Micheal Hall movie "Johnny Be Good". High school all-star quarterback/college recruiting theme..Uma Thurman's first movie. During the drive-in movie scene, (w/ uma and hall) Putny Swoopes is playing on the screen. Great post-80's SNL film for RDJ and Hall.
ha, i love that movie, i totally forgot about that. i haven't seen that movie since it first came out.
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