This is amazing article comparing the US Men’s soccer team to one of my favorite Keanu movies, Point Break.
It’s fitting that Point Break starred Keanu Reeves, an actor who has never been as talented as his peers, but is notorious for working harder and always being prepared. It’s the reason he’s had such longevity. Let’s go a step further and call USA the Keanu Reeves of the World Cup. Bold.
Read the rest of this amazing article here and enjoy all the Johnny Utah/Bodhi quotes.
One of my all time favorite Keanu movies and was the first to make me look at him as a serious actor.
Also directed by one of my favorite directors Gus Van Sant
Two best friends living on the streets of Portland as hustlers embark on a journey of self discovery and find their relationship stumbling along the way.
If you had to choose any Keanu movie to watch, watch this one.
Have a Most Excellent Time!
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Next on the list is Rivers Edge:
A high school slacker kills his girlfriend and shows off her dead body to his friends. However, the friends’ reaction is almost as ambiguous and perplexing as the crime itself.
There’s even a song in the musical based on this…just sayin’.
Hello friends and Keanu lovers I am going on a 4 day backpacking trip and thought I should leave you with some less known Keanu movies to watch.
First on the list is:
Winston Connelly wakes up in the middle of the night in an alley with no idea of how he got there. Nor does he know where in Los Angeles he is or why he is wearing a beat-up tuxedo. Through a series of flashbacks, he remembers that he was sidetracked on his way to the prom the night before. In the meantime, he has to figure out what happened to his wallet, his car keys, his date, and why a pimp named “Tito” wants him dead.
I would love to hear your thoughts on the film. Also this will help you understand little references in the musical as well!
Enjoy!
I know this isn’t a Keanu post but I felt that I needed to share this great film They Came Together directed by David Wain and written by him and Michael Showalter. They are also the masterminds behind one of my all time favorite movies Wet Hot American Summer. So, you could only imagine the excitement that rushed through my body when I saw they CAME TOGETHER to make another movie! (also get it…I used the title of their film about them coming together…yeah, play on words…but maybe not really…anyway). The film is a rip on all the Romantic Comedy cliches with perfectly timed jokes that leave you laughing through out the whole movie.
Can rent this movie now on Amazon for $6.99!
The reason I’m sharing this with you is because I want to thank them for doing what they’ve been doing for years! With out them I don’t think I would be where I am now with my musical. The ridiculousness that are in their movies really inspired me to grab hold of the silly and never let go.
So, here I am, 4 years later still holding onto my Keanu! The Musical silliness and I couldn’t be happier. These movies really inspire me to keep going and not to give up because in the end I just want to make people laugh and I believe this musical will do that!
Thank you David Wain
Thank you Michael Showalter
Thank you the cast of Wet Hot American Summer and They Came Together.
Hope to see you when my musical opens on Broadway!
It may take people a few days, months, or years to understand the magic and beauty of Keanu Reeves.
Check out Anne Billson’s article on her doubt of Keanu and how it changed.
Keanu Reeves, I’m Sorry I Doubted You
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I was just like Anne Billson, thinking Keanu was terrible and could only play the stoner characters that had no depth. Boy, was I wrong. Once I really started to research Keanu for the musical I began to see the kindness that was in him and how serious he took his career as an actor. He’s professional, generous, and down to Earth. He’s not your typical Hollywood actor, trying to stay out of the lime light instead of in it. I have great respect for him and my musical only reflects that.
All I have to say is Thank you Keanu!
We are all aware that sandwiches don’t make Keanu happy but that leaves the question…what makes him happy?
As we see in this image it goes from being bummed about his sandwich to being, ok with some juice and looking semi satisfied with his cupcake. What is the one super food that gets him smiling? Is it steak or a nice taco salad?
Maybe it’s just a nice slice of NYC Pizza to put a smile on his face. Or perhaps a Birthday cake with his face on smattered in icing to crack a grimace across his vacant gaze.
Maybe it’s not food that makes him happy. Maybe it’s just something as simple as running through an open field with a friend. How could you be sad about that? Oh, wait! Look at his face…HE’S HAPPY! HE’S REALLY HAPPY!
So, everyone please have a Happy Friday and Enjoy your weekend everyone!!!
Thank you South Park for understanding the magic and power of Keanu Reeves.
Synopsis of the “Best Friend Forever” Episode: In Heaven, Kenny learns that God created the PSP to search for the person who can command his legions against the forces of Hell in a manner like that of the video game. They need someone skilled enough to defeat an army of 10 billion damned souls with only 10 thousand troops. Basically, he is “Keanu Reeves”.
Michael (Archangel): Basically, Kenny, you…are Keanu Reeves.
Need a fun Keanu laugh. This is it!
One of the only redeemable parts in Keanu’s 2012 film Generation Um…
Keanu! The Musical 