Welcome to Cheryl's Movie Backlot!
As we wait for Keanu's next movie release (tick, tock, tick, tock), why not share our collective thoughts and memories about his previous releases? Keanu-based Internet websites are an informal oasis for fans to "confer, converse, and hobnob" with fellow Keanu wizards. But, as in life, it's nice to go formal once in awhile. Hence, the concept of the Movie Backlot was born.Hopefully, each of the following back stories will give fans a chance to think about the movie showcased and an excuse to watch it again.
And, hopefully, each will generate a "plethora" of responses, adding new insights and deepening our appreciation for our own "Keanu Classic Movie Channel."So sit back and enjoy our own version of "Reel Talk" as we explore together Keanu's eclectic film legacy.
~Cheryl
Here are the films up for discussion so far:
Devil's Advocate
Feeling Minnesota
Chain Reaction
A Walk in the Clouds
Johnny Mnemonic
Speed
Little Buddha
Freaked
Much Ado About Nothing
Bram Stoker's Dracula
My Own Private Idaho
Point Break
Tune In Tomorrow
I Love You to Death
Parenthood
Life Under Water
Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure
Dangerous Liaisons *NEW*
Prince of Pennsylvania
The Night Before
Permanent Record
River's Edge
Young Again
Each movie has its own page (links at the top of the sidebar) and has plenty of room for your comments, questions and discussion.
*Unfortunately due to a high amount of comment spam, discussions are now closed and the Backlot is now an archive.
For General Gabbery, please use the comments section for this post.
I'd like to thank Cheryl for all her research and insights into Keanu's filmography and for allowing me to archive them here.
...krix
Thank you, and thank you for all your comments. Hopefully more will join in soon. :)
Posted by: krix on June 18, 2002 01:09 PMI love this idea! I don't have any comments yet. But it's reminding me why I need to take another glance at all so many of these very excellent movies...
Posted by: elise on August 18, 2002 11:50 AMI have to say That Keanu was wonderful in Rivers Edge. I'm not saying that is his best movie but it is definetly on my Top 5 list of favorite Keanu Movies. I just loved his chracter in there because of the intensity & sensitivity that Keanu Portrayed in the film. I really felt his confusion & pain.
Posted by: Keana on November 2, 2002 12:03 PMI just want to know how Cheryl comes across all this information.
Posted by: Keanuette on December 10, 2002 10:58 AMShe does amazing research of a number of sources, both in publications and on the web. It's a lot of work and I'm honored to share it here.
Posted by: krix on December 10, 2002 11:31 AMHi all, I had a question: What about the movies "The Gift" and "The Watcher." I would love to read your reviews of those two. :)
Thanks for the great site!
-Angel
Posted by: Angel on December 13, 2002 09:08 AMAlong with Gift and Watcher, I'm anxious to read Cheryl's reviews for Hardball and "Will and Me".
Cheryl's Backlot is a delightful treat to your already wonderfully refreshing site, Krix!
Posted by: phoenix IX on March 30, 2003 07:33 PMBTW, as I make ALL my requests, I realize that a lot of time and effort goes into presenting the critiques. So give Cheryl our thanks for sharing this labor of love with us. (Now it's bye for sure!)
Posted by: phoenix IX on March 30, 2003 07:45 PMI've made a couple of good screensavers, sold some on EBAY and got a good response. If you'd like, you can have them for your desktop themes. Your wallpapers are great! Thanks,
Marge
(I also posted this at the Young Again section of this site...so here it is so more people can see it and maybe help me)
I am DYING to see Young Again --does anyone know where I could buy it?
I SOOO want to see this movie!!!!! Please help me...
THANKS! LOVE THE SITE!!!
Hi! I just have a question. What about Matrix Trilogy? Don't forget those because they are the best films from him. The best films of all times. I LOVE YOU, BEST.
Posted by: Yetzenia on December 13, 2003 09:10 PMHello, Goodmorning! How are you today? Is anybody here? I want to chat with Keanu but I don't know where is he now. I talked to him before but somebody was bad and locked me out. I'm a good person looking for a friend and I know Keanu is good too. Do you know him?
Posted by: Yetzenia on December 14, 2003 06:45 AM