Michael Beck Interview

Post by **War Chief** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 1:21 pm

I can't remember if this has been posted but I've never seen it. I found another Michael Beck interview (in addition to the one on the links page) which is very good and covers The Warriors, the remake, cast members and what Michael's up to now. I won't spoil it, read on.

Clown Face Killer · Post by **Clown Face Killer** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 2:25 pm

Great find as I don't believe I've ever seen that mentioned either...

Have you kept in touch with any of the old cast members?

I still see (The Warriors') Deborah Van Valkenburgh quite often, who played Mercy. I still see David Harris, who played Cochise (in The Warriors). James Remar (Ajax from The Warriors) and I talk every few years.

Man...what I would give to be a fly on the wall during those conversations... 8)

Coney Island Baby · Post by **Coney Island Baby** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 3:40 pm

Well done War Chief, it's good to hear what he's up to nowadays. Anyone gonna buy his novel if it's published? I probably will, and I know there's a few females on here who definitely will.

But you don't sound bitter about it at all, like some actors would be.

Why should he be bitter? He got to star in the greatest movie ever made!

Ranchgal · Post by **Ranchgal** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 3:12 am

thank you for putting up that link, I have it in my book, but is always nice to read it again.

I also plan to buy the book when/if he actually gets it out on the market---AND I am praying for a Book signing someplace I could actually get too!!!
however that is mostly just my own wishful thinking.

StevenFallonNYC · Post by **StevenFallonNYC** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 6:09 am

Wow, I gotta say I really enjoyed that interview. He seems like a good guy with a level head. I like that he seems to really like his association with The Warriors, like when it was said to him about Xanadu's age, he brought up that The Warriors turned 25 as well.

Xanadu is still a flick I have to see. I do like Olivia's music (in the 70's), and the soundtrack IS really good! Plus I have to add it to the "so bad it's good" list, as I love films like that. If it is as good as "Can't Stop The Music" or "KISS Meets The Phantom" that'd be great!

Morrissey · Post by **Morrissey** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 9:39 am

Xanadu, Kiss Meet the Phantom and Can't Stop the Music are all cult classics in my book.

I also love Rock n Roll High School.

StevenFallonNYC · Post by **StevenFallonNYC** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 2:39 pm

Oh yeah, the Ramones are my fave band actually - I think the difference between Rock and Roll High School and those other flicks is that R&RHS is actually a pretty decently-made little movie. Shows you can make a great R&R film without tons of profanity and grossness like Detroit Rock City had, which would have been a great film if it was rated PG.

Post by **The Fox** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 2:58 pm

Roller Boogie is one fantastic film while on the subject of crazy disco/music films.

I can't count how many times i watched that film at my grandparents

Rem · Post by **Rem** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 3:06 pm

You know there's some movie called "Roll Bouce" coming out sometime. it's set in the 70s. I can't wait to see Lil' Bow Wow pull off some sweet roller skating moves.

Morrissey · Post by **Morrissey** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 5:59 am

The Fox wrote:Roller Boogie is one fantastic film while on the subject of crazy disco/music films.

I can't count how many times i watched that film at my grandparents

I don't know which is Linda Blair's more terrifying film- The Exorcist or Roller Boogie!

Prom Night is fun- its like Halloween meets Carrie meets Saturday Night Fever

Coney Island Baby · Post by **Coney Island Baby** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 12:49 pm

I like Rock 'n' Roll High School too, it's a fun, crazy little movie and I love the soundtrack. When is PJ Soles gonna get a career revival? She was nice.

I heard a while ago that Howard Stern was remaking it but I don't know if he still is. I hope he isn't, I mean who are they gonna get to replace the Ramones? Good Charlotte?

Morrissey · Post by **Morrissey** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 12:57 pm

P J Soles reprised her character Riff Randell in a Donnas pop video in 2000.

She was also great in Halloween.

I love when The Ramones are serenading her in her room and Dee Dee appears in the shower.

Dee Dee Ramone- they don't make pop stars like that anymore...

Coney Island Baby · Post by **Coney Island Baby** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 3:47 pm

I love when The Ramones are serenading her in her room and Dee Dee appears in the shower.

That's one of my favourite parts of the movie, when Joey sings 'I Want You Around' to Riff in her bedroom.

I know PJ Soles is still acting, I just meant I wish she was in more stuff. I read somewhere that she's hoping Tarantino will cast her in something and do for her career what he did for Travolta's. I know she's got a small part in The Devil's Rejects, but I haven't seen that yet.

StevenFallonNYC · Post by **StevenFallonNYC** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 7:03 pm

Oh yeah, the "I Want You Around" sequence in R&RHS is magic. PJ Soles looks great, all the band look cool, especially Dee Dee in the shower. I like that little smile Marky gives when Riff falls into his arms at the end.

A looong time ago when MTV used to show "rock and roll movies," I remember they showed R&RHS but the I Want You Around sequence was cut out because Riff smokes the joint and the whole sequence is what she sees as she's high.

And not that it matters, just a little fun fact, but she puts on "Road To Ruin" from '78 for that sequence but I Want You Around isn't on that album. It's actually only on the soundtrack album (but is an extra track, both versions, on a few of the Rhino remasters).

Yeah I'm a Ramones geek. Dee Dee rules.

Snow · Post by **Snow** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 7:41 am

He states that Warriors fans aren't too happy about the remake.... maybe he's read this forum??????????