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Johnny Depp and George Jung Catch Up

By Jeralyn, Section Media
Posted on Mon Jan 19, 2015 at 01:07:46 PM EST
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George Jung, the infamous cocaine dealer played by Johnny Depp in the movie Blow, was released from prison last June, having completed his 20 year sentence.

Depp and Jung recently got together to reminisce and catch up.

George Jung wrote a sequel to Blow while he was in jail called Heavy, which was released on Kindle in September. I wonder if they discussed making it into a movie.

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    I didn't really like the movie Blow (none / 0) (#1)
    by McBain on Mon Jan 19, 2015 at 10:05:31 PM EST
    My standards for that kind of film are extremely high thanks to Martin Scorsese.

    Rachel Griffiths, who was good in Six Feet Under, was terrible in this. Some people love Penelope Cruz's accent.  I'm not one. Johnny Depp is always good.  I didn't really have a problem with him or the story, I just didn't feel this was a good crime biopic.

    What are some of the best crime/drug/gangster films of all time?   Here's my top five

    The Godfather part 1:  I always have to stop and watch it when I find it on cable.  

    Heat:  The best cops and robbers film of all time. The bank shootout was epic but the earlier heist with the infra red scene was even better

    Casino: When I first saw it, I thought it was too much like Goodfellas, and gave it a so so review.  Now I realize how great it is. Sharon Stone was never better.

    Goodfellas: Still love the "do I amuse you scene"

    Collateral: Tom Cruise gives a greatly underrated performance.    

    I would add (3.00 / 2) (#4)
    by jimakaPPJ on Tue Jan 20, 2015 at 09:08:08 AM EST
    "Touch of Evil" - Charlton Heston, Orson Welles and Janet Leigh. A stark, perverse story of murder, kidnapping, and police corruption in a Mexican border town.

    And Cape Fear, the original, and Key Largo although some might say they are more psychological thrillers than pure crime stories.

    But for pure crime, though its not a "movie," the best of all has to be "Breaking Bad."

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    Looks like Bullitt and the French Connection (5.00 / 1) (#6)
    by Mr Natural on Tue Jan 20, 2015 at 11:43:42 AM EST
    have been forgotten.  Geesh.

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    Your right both should be on the list (none / 0) (#7)
    by jimakaPPJ on Tue Jan 20, 2015 at 01:37:12 PM EST


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    I'd include (none / 0) (#2)
    by Jeralyn on Mon Jan 19, 2015 at 10:54:57 PM EST
    off the top of my head:

    Blow
    Scarface
    Traffic
    The Godfather I and II

    And on the lighter side:

    Tequilla Sunrise

    But I prefer El Capo, Pablo Escabar: Patron de Mal, La Reina Del Sur, Senor de las Cielos  and the Canadian series Intelligence to all of them.

    Maybe I'm just not into 2 hour movies anymore. I like the 50 plus episode action dramas, where you can really get invested in the characters and the plots have twist after twist and time to fully develop.


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    You're not the only who tells me Blow is great (none / 0) (#3)
    by McBain on Tue Jan 20, 2015 at 12:04:32 AM EST
    Maybe I'll give it another shot at some point.

    Traffic was epic.

    The De Niro scenes in GF II were awesome.  I didn't like the Pacino scenes.

    Cable networks have really raised the bar for TV shows.  These days big stars/directors/producers will do a series  in between film projects.  Years ago that never happened.

    I like the character development of a multi season series but I also prefer the production value of a film. It might come down to how much you value the audio/visual experience. I tend to place high value on visuals, which is probably why I still think movies are better.

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    I Would Add... (none / 0) (#5)
    by ScottW714 on Tue Jan 20, 2015 at 11:39:59 AM EST
    The Departed
    Shawshank Redemption
    The Usual Suspects
    If this qualifies, The Hurricane
    Mississippi Burning
    Pulp Fiction
    Silence of the Lambs

    But I can't watch those again and again like:

    Blow, Traffic, Casino, Scarface, Goodfellas, Casino, and every Wes Anderson Movie are permanent fixtures on a SD card I have for traveling.

    Recently watched, Wolves of Wallstreet, Donnie Brasco, and Monster are worth mentioning, but not favorites.  The original Borne movie is a favorite, but probably more action that crime.

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    Miller's Crossing anyone? (none / 0) (#8)
    by jondee on Tue Jan 20, 2015 at 02:01:27 PM EST
    Monster easily qualifies as most deeply depressing good film I've ever seen that I wouldn't want to watch again.

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    Boondock Saints (none / 0) (#9)
    by CST on Tue Jan 20, 2015 at 02:38:35 PM EST
    anyone?

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    I need to rewatch... (none / 0) (#10)
    by kdog on Tue Jan 20, 2015 at 05:08:39 PM EST
    Remember it was awesome and that's about it.

    And Snatch..."I hate pikers"

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    I couldn't get into Boondock Saints (none / 0) (#11)
    by McBain on Tue Jan 20, 2015 at 07:19:19 PM EST
    but I enjoyed the documentary about it's writer/director called "Overnight".  Have you seen it?

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    no I haven't seen it (5.00 / 1) (#12)
    by CST on Tue Jan 20, 2015 at 07:23:45 PM EST
    I'm also from Boston and will pretty much watch anything based here - although I do also just like the film.

    My friend this past weekend kept saying "if it ain't broke don't break it".  Made me laugh and reminded me of the barkeep.

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