There are about five movies that make up my super-duper, all-time, best in the universe list. None of these are chick-flicks or romantic comedies. A few of them involve blood. Lots of it. And one of them uses the f-word over 200 times and involves a ton of blood.
That move is Reservior Dogs.
I can't see this image without humming "Little Green Bag"
I own two different DVDs of this movie. The first one I bought as soon as I had the money and the second is the 10th Anniversary Edition featuring Mr. Pink on the cover, which was given to me for my birthday. I love Mr. Pink and not just because he is the only one that lives (Yes, he lives. Look it up.). Steve Buscemi, who portrays Mr. Pink, is one of my top five super-duper, all-time, best in the universe actors. I have an unnatural attraction to him. If presented with Jason Statham or Steve to do with as I please, Jason would be going home alone. I know. It’s weird. (Sorry, Jason. I know you’re heartbroken. Steve? Why havent you returned my calls? Stevie?)
Ahem. Anyway . . .
This was Quentin Tarantinos first film and was shot for relatively no money. The actors used a lot of their own clothes and Michael Madsen used his own car. Its gritty, violent, vulgar and I love every minute of it.
Why am I telling you this?
Well, because if you didn’t know my affection for this movie, then what I am about to tell you next loses a lot of its meaning.
My, too awesome to be described in words, sister gave me this for Christmas:
"Mr. Orange dying in a 1972 Pontiac Lemans Coupe Convertible"
This is a print by Tim Doyle and this image does the artwork no justice. Believe me, this print is beautiful. I was speechless when Tracey, my sister, presented it before me (and rendering me speechless is no easy feat, let me tell ya). I have coveted this print since the moment I knew it existed. I never imagined that one day it would be mine.
If you don’t know, this print depicts a pivotal scene in the movie, Reservoir Dogs (the second scene in the movie, as a matter of fact). Here, Mr. White (played by the always awesome Harvey Keitel) is holding the hand of Mr. Orange (played by the only slightly less awesome Tim Roth) who is screaming in the backseat, dying of a gunshot wound to the gut after a diamond heist gone terribly wrong. In the movie, Mr. White isn’t wearing sunglasses, but I am willing to over-look that due to the sheer radness of the artwork.
Seriously. My coolness points raised three times that day.
What was the raddest present you’ve received?
Every time I hear stuck in the middle I cover my ears. Great movie!
And please do tip your server.
I get the sudden urge to dance around with a straight razor.
And I always tip at least 15%.
I’m afraid I can’t see your pictures, but I’m still thrilled on your behalf.
I have no idea what happened with my formatting. All my apostrophes are gone as well. I think it’s fixed now.
I love Reservoir Dogs. Love. It.
And although I’d love to have a drink with Buscemi, I’d go home with Statham.
Yeah, Steve is getting a bit old, so I’d probably do the same. Reservior Dogs aged Steve would definitely win, however!
That’s an awesome print. I saw a print several years ago, a giant print of a NYC newsstand, covered with newspapers and magazines, and each cover was fully detailed. It was an awesome print. I really wish I’d gotten it when I had a chance, so I’m really glad you got yours!
That does sound like an awesome print!
The same artist did a print for Raising Arizona which my sister bought for herself. It is so awesome! It shows H.I. running away from a grocery store with pantyhose on his head with dogs running after him. I’m so glad she owns this. I would have linked to it but he must have sold out of them because it’s no longer on the website.
Love The dogs. Had the soundtrack for years, though have no idea where it is now.
I have the soundtrack, too. Tarantino always has the best soundtracks.
Love this movie! I also love Mr. Pink. He’s the only one who deserved to live because he was the only one acting professional. That is a great print!
Yes! That’s exactly why he deserved to live!
Pink gets shot,
Listen closely at around 1:33, when White bends over over Orange to talk about going to jail
We do hear gunshots after Mr. Pink leaves the warehouse, however we also hear Mr. Pink say something along the lines of “I give up.” And even if he does get shot, that doesn’t mean he dies. While the movie leaves it ambiguous, most of the analysis I’ve read claim that he lives.
But no sense in taking this too seriously. After all, it is just a movie. I’m a live and let live (or, in this case, a die and let die) movie fan. I know that not everyone will interpret things in the same way.
I dont mind getting my right or not, it’s not about that at all.
I really thought he got shot and died actually, but, as you say, we can all see it in a different way ofcourse
I love when movies can be interpreted in different ways. Makes them more interesting!
I’ve got to add that film to my Netflix.
You’re so fortunate to have a sister who gets you!
Have you never seen it? Oh, you gotta see it! And yes, I am very fortunate to have a sister who not only gets me, but puts up with me as well.
Oma – they Stream Resovoir Dogs, so you don’t need to order it. I ust haven’t had the stomach to actually watch it yet. With a bit less temerity, I will now consider trying, Amy. (also, you mispelled ‘movie’ in the 2nd paragraph – or can you blame wordpress for that? Hmph. I can’t read my subscriptions for the past 4 days)
p.s. I will also blame wordpress for the missing “J”, above, in the word ‘just’. WordPress is just not on their game today!
I blame WordPress and my Firefox automatic spell checker!
The movie really isn’t that gory. There is a lot of blood, but it’s all coming out of one character in particular and another guy “loses” an ear, but it’s all in good fun.
Reservoir Dogs. Best mob movie ever. One of the best movies of any genre ever. And a depiction of brutal mayhem is one of the best ways a woman can show love for her sister. Enjoy.
I agree. About the movie and about how to show sisterly love.
Okay fine, fine, fine! I have added that movie to my queue. I have heard so much talk about this movie and well – the picture your sister gave you is drawing me in to the point of no resistance. Though honestly – Steve over Jason? Really? Perhaps I’ll have a greater appreciation for Steve after I’m ‘in the know’.
You’ve got a very cool sister.
My sister is the coolest! And yes, watch the movie and bask in the awesomeness that is Steve.
My second most favorite movie. Blade Runner is number one and Stranger than Fiction is number three.
My raddest gift? The dance cd my daughter mixed for me.
That is an interesting top three. Raising Arizona is my #1.
I’m not gonna lie, some scenes is animated Disney films are too scary for me, but the print for you is awesome! On a much less cool note, my geeky self got a book about books for Christmas. I was thrilled!
Any kinds of books are great presents!