Thanks Lisa for this great post about the terrific Actor John C. Reilly!
Via twitter, I was reminded that today is John C. Reilly’s 57th birthday. This provides me with a great reason to share a scene that I love from 1997’s Boogie Nights. After falling out with his director, 70s porn star Dirk Diggler (Mark Wahlberg) attempts to reinvent himself as a rock star. Providing support, both […]
Scenes that I love: The Boogie Nights Recording Session (Happy Birthday, John C. Reilly) — Through the Shattered Lens
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Hi have not seen Boogie Nights, John. I do know this song or something similar to it.
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The song was done just for the movie, to show how bad they were as rockers…the film is very adult, a “hard R” rated look at the world of adult filmmaking in the late 70’s…a brilliant film but edgy
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John C is a great actor, outstanding in many roles. I still haven’t seen Boogie Nights though. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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This film sits in my top ten favorites of all time Pete…it’s terrific from beginning to end!
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I really must get around to watching it one day. 🙂
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loved this movie and love John c. Reilly, one of the great character actors
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He is, indeed! Thank you for the comment!
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