#42: LURIE, John: Fishing With John (1992)
LURIE, John (United States)
Fishing With John [1992]
Spine #42
DVD
Fishing With John [1992]
Spine #42
DVD
John Lurie knows absolutely nothing about fishing, but that doesn't stop him from undertaking the adventure of a lifetime on Fishing with John. Traveling with his special guests to the most exotic and dangerous places on earth, John Lurie battles sharks with Jim Jarmusch off the tip of Long Island, goes ice fishing with Willem Dafoe at Maine's northernmost point, braves the Costa Rican jungle with Matt Dillon, takes Tom Waits to Jamaica, and searches for the elusive giant squid with Dennis Hopper in Thailand.
147 minutes
Color
Stereo
1:33:1 aspect ratio
Criterion Release 1999
Director/Writer
John Lurie was 40 when he wrote and directed Fishing with John.
The Film
Lurie’s a cool dude who goes fishing with other cool dudes. It’s all very cool. (Especially the segment in north Maine where Lurie and Willem Defoe freeze to death.)
Other star anglers include Jim Jarmusch, Matt Dillon, Tom Waits, and Dennis Hopper. It’s all very entertaining, but not great repeating viewing.
Film Rating (0-60):
45
The ExtrasThe Booklet
Six-page wraparound with an essay by Michael Azerrad.
Commentary
by Lurie
Music video
"Big Heart" music video by John Lurie and The Lounge Lizards
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