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This is your review page. If you have any opinions on these films, post your reviews using the form at the bottom of this page, and I'll put it here. I include little bits of trivia if I can find any.
Not all films are available on video. If they are, it is noted. Unless it says otherwise, most films that are available on video cassette are also available on DVD. Check your favorite vendor for copies. I'm probably missing most that are available on video, so if I've omitted or missed any, please let me know.
American Gangster | Miami Vice | Wristcutters: A Love Story | The Moguls | Me and You and Everyone We Know | Sweet Underground | Identity | Buttleman | Hardball | Sand | The Perfect Storm | Nathan Dixon | Where's Marlowe? | Blue Streak | Late Last Night | A Slipping Down Life | I Still Know What You Did Last Summer | Rush Hour | Home Fries | Deep in the Heart Of Texas | Boogie Boy | Playing God | Steel | 'Til There Was You | From Dusk Till Dawn | Angry Cafe | Night of the Scarecrow | Congo | Dead Air | Cool and the Crazy | Roadracers | Flesh and Bone | Freaked | Nails | The Rape of Doctor Willis | Sweet Poison | Never Leave Nevada | Scary Movie | Rosalie Goes Shopping | Dakota | Heartbreak Hotel | It Takes Two | Johnny Be Good | D.O.A. | Murder Rap
American Gangster (2007) (post-production) - Unknown
From IMDB: A drug lord smuggles heroin into Harlem during the 1970s by
hiding the stash inside the coffins of American soldiers returning from
Vietnam. Stars Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Cuba Gooding Jr, and
Josh Brolin.
Miami Vice (2006) - Alonzo Stevens
From the originator of the television series, Michael Mann, comes the
big screen treatment of Crocket and Tubbs. Available on home video.
Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006) (post-production) .... Yan
From IMDB:A film set in a strange afterlife way station that has been
reserved for people who have committed suicide. That's right dead
again. But then, everybody is.
The Moguls (2005) - Moe
(post-production) Co-stars Jeff Bridges, Tim Blake Nelson, Joe Pantoliano,
William Fichtner, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Glenne Headly, Brad Henke.
From IMDB: Citizens of a small town, under the influence of a man
in the midst of a mid-life crisis (Bridges), come together to make an
adult film. William Fichtner co-starred in The Perfect Storm with
Hawkes. Jeanne Tripplehorn, like Hawkes, had the misfortune of being in
Til There was You.
Me and You and Everyone We Know (2005) - Richard
Co-stars Brad Henke, Miranda July, Natasha Slayton, Miles Thompson
From IMDB: A Lonely shoe salesman (Hawkes) recommendations resorts
to desperate measures to reconnect with his family. Available
on home video.
Sweet Underground (2004) - Johnny
Identity (2003) - Larry
"I wish I had beige." Excellent film, one where I actually
found myself forgetting it was a movie and totally got into the story.
Do you know how rare that is? Co stars John Cusack, Amanda Peet and Ray
Liotta. also includes Rebecca DeMornay, Jake Busey, Clea Duval, John C.
McGinley, Alfred Molina and Pruitt Taylor Vince. The film is directed
by James Mangold ("Copland"). An excellent break down of the story is
at Upcoming
Films. Production notes and poster are here.
From IMDB:
"When a nasty storm hits a hotel, ten strangers are stranded within
and as they begin to know each other, they discover they are being killed
off one by one."
That's right, dead again. The thing is, when? Available on home video
Buttleman (2003?) (formerly known as Don't try this at Home)
- Harold Buttleman
Lead role. Written and directed by Francis Stokes. Co-stars Karen Black,
Dan Castellaneta, Stephanie Markham, Rusty Schwimmer, Leon Russom, with
Anita Barone, Stephen Falk and Mike
Lutgen. The film, according Hawkes himself in the chat
transcript, is a low budget independent film. Also appearing in the
film is Duane
Whitaker, one half of the sadomasochists in Pulp Fiction.
He also appeared in Night of the Scarecrow with John
Hawkes. Available on home video
The film is described as a comedy, and Hawkes is the lead, Stephanie Markham's character has a crush on Harold. So here is the film Hawk-eyed people have been waiting for.
Official Website: http://www.buttleman.net
Hardball (2001) - Ticky
"Damn, that's nasty." Stars Keanu Reeves, Diane Lane,
with D.B. Sweeney. Hardball is the tale of a ticket scalper who agrees
to coach a Little League team from the Cabrini Green housing project in
Chicago as a condition of getting a loan from a friend. Hawkes plays 'Ticky',
a fellow scalper and friend of Reeves. It is under Paramount Films. Here
is the official web site: http://www.hardballmovie.com/.
A
review at Lycos gives a favorable nod to John Hawkes. Available
on home video
From Sam H.:
John Hawkes was AWESOME in this movie. I absolutely loved him! I saw John
at Theater L'Homme Dieu in summer 2002. He was attending the play "One
Flew Over the Cookoo's nest" I also saw him in the play "Harvey" and got
his autograph after the play. He was amazing. He is really nice!
Sand (2000) aka Sandstorm - Hardy
Hawkes plays one of the thugs. Michael Vartan plays the hero. Marshall
Bell, Julie Delpy and Emilio Estevez, Denis Leary and Jon Lovitz star.
Directed and written by Matt Palmieri. There is a good synopsis at this
address: http://www.vartanetc.com/films/index.html#sand
Available on home video, but very expensive. I checked
on Amazon.com and found the VHS version selling for $69.99 U.S.. Strangely,
the DVD version is cheaper at a price under $30.
Is it worth it? Absolutely not. Not even John Hawkes and Denis Leary can save this flick. Populated by stupid people, with bizarre editing, (goes from a fight scene to the heroine putting her hand on the hero's face, then back to the fight scene.) and holes in the plot you could drive a Mack truck through, this film isn't even worth seeing for completists. Unless, of course, you invite a few friends over to do a Mystery Science Theater 3000 kind of thing. In that case, enjoy. I try not give my opinion too much, but this reeks of suckage. Big Time.
Oh, and what's with the elbow-in-the-face moves? Hawkes gets an elbow in his face twice. Were the fights choreographed by the Three Stooges?
If you want to see Hawkes brand of sleazy villainy, check out Boogie Boy or Playing God instead.
The Perfect Storm (2000)
- Mike "Bugsy" Moran
"Jesus lady. Where's the passion in your life?" An excellent
part, beautifully played. Based on a true event and real people, this
film was adapted from the Sebastian Junger book of the same name. John
Hawkes was singled out by Linda Greenlaw, Captain of the Hannah Boden
Swordboat as being the best portrayal of a swordfisherman. Stars George
Clooney, Mark Wahlberg and Diane Lane, with John C. Reilly. Available
on video. If you're going to buy this on video, go for the letterbox
format. One reason is the film looks closer to the way it did in the theaters.
The second is you actually see John Hawkes in the letterbox version. He
disappears in the 'formatted to fit your television' version.
From Sharon:
Well this was a great movie despite the fact it was based on real people
and a real tragedy. I discovered John's talent in this film and thought
he played a great part, loved the goodbye scene at the dock. He can come
fix my ice machine anyday!!
Nathan Dixon (1999) (TV) - Russell Keach
Unseen. I have no idea what kind of character Hawkes plays. Apparently
this was a television pilot.
Where's Marlowe? (1999)
- Earl
"You know what Scorcese would do? He'd finish it right up with
Mr. Super 8." Two documentary filmmakers face a dilemma when
they get too involved in their film subject. Earl is the camera technician
the filmmakers turn to when their camera malfunctions at a critical point.
Stars John Livingston, and Dante Beze and Miguel Ferrer. Available
on video.
Blue Streak (1999) -
Eddie
(After spitting into the elevator shaft) "It's good luck!"
Stars Martin Lawrence, Luke Wilson, and Peter Greene. Eddie is the partner
in crime in a jewel heist. Available on video.
From Sharon:
Another good movie all i can say is i would love to have a spitting contest
with John (having the diamond wouldn't be half bad either).
Late Last Night (1999) (TV) - Ponzo
Available on video, but very expensive in the U.S.
From Julie:
Stars Emilio Estevez and Stephen Webber. Hawkes plays a bizarre drug lord/pimp
sort of character who wears a boa and tempts the stars.
I got it cheap from ebay.
A Slipping Down Life (1999)
- David Elliot
Available on video. The character is the manager/drummer
of Guy Pierce's character, Drumstrings Casey. Also stars Lily Taylor,
with Marshall Bell and Bruno Kirby. Based on the Anne Tyler book. Fans
of the music from the film will want to pick up the soundtrack. Available
on home video
From Dog:
It's one of John's sweeter performances, playing the drummer in Guy Pierce's
two-person rock band. And he
doesn't die!
From Linda:
I happened to come across this movie on Pay Per View and decided to rent
it, cuz I had nothing better to do. I was so impressed with this movie
I had never heard of. John Hawkes was GREAT in this movie, along with
Guy Pearce. It was a corky but touching love story and it has some awesome
music in it. I already bought the DVD and the CD. John was quite comical
in A Slipping Down Life. I had seen him in a few other movies, but now
I want to see all of his work. Plus I had no idea he is a musician. So
I've been searching internet sites on him and found out he's been in a
few bands too. I want to check out the music on those bands too.
From Carla:
"Do you like the top or bottom?" Really funny, sweet movie.
John's bit with the contact lens should be seen by all.
I Still Know What You Did
Last Summer (1998) - Dave
(Wearing the ring meant for Julie) "Can I think about it?"
Obviously I have seen part of it, but I'm not a big fan of slasher flicks.
Dave is the buddy of Freddy Prinze Jr's character, and he foolishly goes
for a ride with him. Dave gets out of the vehicle in the most painful
way imaginable. Available on video.
From Anita:
I saw "I Still Know What You Did..." No Academy Award nominees
in that flick, but John's White Snake solo was outstanding. Geeze, what
can't he do?
From Sharon:
I love these kinda horror flicks so i was glad to see John in it i only
wish those tatts of his were real.
Rush Hour (1998) - Stucky
"For forty-five dollars, I don't know his name." PDG
(Pretty damn good) Stars Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. Hawkes is PDG too,
but he's not in it all that long. Available on video.
From Sharon:
When i watched this movie i didn't even know john was in it so imagine
my suprise when 'Spunky' flashed up on the screen although he was only
in it for about 30 seconds still a good movie.
From Leslie:
A very funny, but again, all too brief scene with John Hawkes. He plays
Stucky, an ex-con who sells maps to the stars' homes ("Find 'em and
stalk 'em. Find 'em and stalk 'em"). Det. Carter (Chris Tucker) tries
to find out what he knows about the recent kidnapping of the daughter
of a Chinese diplomat.
Home Fries (1998) - Randy
"Y'done good, son." Hawkes plays a sleazy flight mechanic
named Randy. Stars Drew Barrymore and Luke Wilson, Catherine O'Hara with
Jake Busey. Wilson also starred in Blue Streak, and guest
starred on The X Files as a vampire cop. Available
on video.
From Sharon:
My oh my Drew not one of your better movies,a film about two brothers
who end up killing their step dad who Drew was having an affair with and
ended up pregga's. Then to top it off she ends up getting with one of
the brothers that's it.The only part I liked was seeing John wriggle his
tongue another blink and you'll miss him kinda movie.
Deep in the Heart aka Deep in the Heart (Of Texas)(1998)
- Mac
Hawkes wrote sequences for the stage play of the same name and I assume
the sequences made it into the film. Available on video.
From Leslie:
"Mac, we want the dog back." This is a film based on
the stage version in which John Hawkes starred in the late 1980s. The
play consisted of several characters, all residents of Austin, Texas,
reciting monologues. To add continuity for the film version, the writers
added a British husband-and-wife team of documentary filmmakers who interview
each character. John plays Mac, who recites his monologue while driving
the husband to Mac's family's house. His monologue involves a flashback
(which was the actual monologue in the play, I'm guessing) in which he's
driving his girlfriend, who is African American, to meet his parents.
It's a very cute segment, and the entire film is one of those charming
independent movies that unfortunately most people never hear about.
Boogie Boy (1997) - T-Bone
"Peace and Love." (While blasting the hell out of characters
in the game Quake.) Stars Mark Dacascos, of The Crow: Stairway to Heaven. Joan Jett, Frederic
Forrest and Traci Lords also star. Available on video. Only
available in the U.S. on DVD. The VHS tape is really expensive. Check
your favorite vendor to see if it's available in your country on tape.
From Julie:
Hawkes is involved in a drug deal gone bad and loses his head. I also
got this one cheap from ebay.
Playing God (1997) aka
Playing Hero - Flick
"Quack! Quack! Quack!" David Duchovney of The
X Files and Angelina Jolie and Timothy Hutton star. Hawkes plays a
thug in the employ of Hutton. Flick has to be the son of the "stupidest
person on the face of the earth." There's a great scene with an exchange
between Duchovney and Hawkes, with Flick demanding Duchovney's character
'fix' his dead comrade and make him better. Available on video.
Steel (1997)
Who does he play? What is it about? Only the Shadow and possibly Jerusha
know. I don't. Available on video.
Ok, Julie knows!
Steel - Shaquille O'Neil is the title character/crimefighter. Hawkes plays
a mugger whose behavior is corrected by Shaq.
'Til There Was You
(1997) - Gawayne
I couldn't remember a quote. Stars Jeanne Tripplehorn, Dylan McDermott
(The Practice). Gawayne is one of the 'oddball' characters that Tripplehorn
meets when she moves . . . Anyway! Available on video.
From Leslie:
A very boring movie. I just didn't care about the lead characters. Jeanne
Tripplehorn was so boring, and she cries alot. This made her few 'wacky'
physical comedy scenes a la Lucille Ball all the more unbelievable. John
Hawkes plays Gawayne, one of her neighbors in the apartment complex she
moves into. He's a guitar-playing slacker dude. He helps Tripplehorn rally
when their apartment complex is being threatened with demolition by an
architectural firm. Gawayne is the typical slacker dude ("We've
got some shark on the hibachi."), but sweet (note the scene where
he puts his arm around their eldery neighbor to comfort her when they
learn of the threat to their homes) The project is, of course, headed
up by Dylan McDermott, the romantic lead in the film.
From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
- Pete Bottoms
"Look, you asked me to act natural, and I'm acting natural - in
fact, under the circumstances, I think I ought get a fuckin' Academy Award
for how natural I'm acting." True to form, the character
dies early. He's turned into a crispy critter. Stars George Clooney, Quinton
Tarantino, Salma Hayek and Juliette Lewis. Available on video.
Angry Cafe (1995) - Turtle
Unseen, no clue what this is about.
Night of the Scarecrow (1995) - Danny Thompson
Unseen. I have no idea what kind of character Hawkes plays. Available
on video.
Congo (1995) - Bob Driscoll
Hawkes plays one of Bruce
Campbell's research team. As usual, Hawkes' character dies early.
But you get a great idea how w i d e he can open his mouth.
He doesn't speak, but he screams real good. Stars Laura Linney, Ernie
Hudson, and Tim Curry. Available on video.
Dead Air (1994) (TV) - Morton
Available on video.
From Leslie:
"All I did was request 'Stomach Pump.'" John Hawkes
plays Morton Purvis, the engineer of the radio station where Gregory Hines
is a d.j. While on the air one night, Hines gets a caller who has been
stalking him. He hears her murder a woman with whom Hines had a fling
the night before. When other women that Hines knows also turn up dead,
Hines becomes the chief suspect, until an attempt is made on his life.
John isn't in this one too much. He gets a few lines, and a few weird
scenes where his character just stares at Hines for apparently no reason
at all. But you do see him again towards the end (including a scene where
Hines roughs him up). All in all, wait for it to come on tv, but don't
pay any money for it.
Cool and the Crazy (1994) (TV)
- Crazy
In this flick, part of the Showtime series that included Roadracers, A
bored housewife takes up with a dangerous thug. Hawkes plays a weirdo
with a nasty temper. He is still comic relief, however. Choppy, and somewhat
preachy at times. Alicia Silverstone and Jared Leto star.
From Sharon:
Well this movie aired last night and i carn't believe i sat through the
whole thing what a load of crap.I am glad in one way that i didn't fall
asleep because John actually got to speak towards the end of the movie
he was great as usual but the movie dragged, all i can say is i hope John
got a good pay check for doing it.
Roadracers (1994)
aka Rebel Highway (TV) - The Nixer
"Don't worry. I let it drain into my boots." Excellent
film, funny and with fantastic music. Unusual in that David Arquette (Scream)
plays the tough guy, and not the nerd. That honor goes to Hawkes.
Salma Hayek (From Dusk Til Dawn) plays Arquette's girlfirend,
and William Sadler plays a crooked cop. Jason Wiles (Third watch)
plays the crooked cop's son, and Arquette's nemisis. According to a Robert Rodriguez web site, this film was shot in only 13 days,
much to the consternation of his crew. Available on video.
From Leslie:
John Hawkes was the only interesting thing about this otherwise uninteresting
movie. He plays The Nixer, the goofy best friend of Dude Delaney, your
typical 1950s rebel-greaser-guitar-playing outcast. He was really cute
in it. I love his "French Fry Speech": "From here
(points to one end of french fry) to eternity is the time before I
was born. And from here (points to other end of french fry) to
eternity is the time after I die. This (points to entire french fry) is
the only time I get to DO IT!"
From Nathalie:
I am desperatly searching for the soundtrack of this movie on cd. Does
anyone know where i can find it? If yes, please contact me!!!!
(Email link is on Nathalie's name -Nobody)
Flesh and Bone (1993) - Groom
Dark and brooding. Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan are the stars of this one,
with James Caan and Gwynneth Paltrow. I liked this film, despite the unbelievable
reason Caan uses to go after Ryan. Hawkes plays the drunken groom whose
bachelor party and shirt gets ruined by Ryan. Available on video.
Freaked (1993) aka Hideous Mutant Freekz - Cowboy
"yer heart. Yer heart. Yer heart." (Don't twist your
knickers. I couldn't remember a better quote. Got one? Email me.) Alex
Winter of 'Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure' is the lead for this film,
that also stars Brooke Shields and Randy Quaid. Keanu Reeves apparently
shows up in an uncredited part, Ortiz the Dog Boy. This is beyond quirky.
Winter's character discovers the experiments by a mad scientist and becomes
the latest victim. Hawkes plays a boy that is a cow. Cow-boy. Get it?
Pat Buttram imitator extra ordinaire. Available on video.
From Julie:
I saw "Freaked" the other day and thought that it was extremely funny.
It took me a while to figure out who John Hawkes was, but then I recognized
the voice. I must say that Ortiz, the dog boy, was quite possibly Keanu
Reeves' best performance.
From Billy:
When is the dvd coming out for Freaked? If anyone knows, email me at bawlstar@aol.com
and title the message "freaked on dvd".
Nails (1992) (TV) - Harvey Cassler
Unseen. I have no idea what kind of character Hawkes plays. Available
on video.
Rape of Doctor Willis, The (1991) (TV) - Mateson
Unseen. "John plays the reporter the wife sends for to get the story
into the local paper".
Fom Lori:
Dr. Willis is raped by a man who later comes into the ER after having
been shot by the police, and it just so happens that Dr. Willis is the
only attending surgeon capable of attempting to save him. The rapist's
wife wants Dr. Willis arrested for murder, as she thinks the good doctor
purposely let him die. I guess payback is a bitch after all. John plays
the reporter the wife sends for to get the story into the local paper.
He is in it for literally 12 seconds and looks about 14, even though he's
in his early 30's at the time it was filmed.
Sweet Poison (1991/I) (TV)
- Jimmy
I'm assuming this is the character Hawkes talks about in the National
Post interview, where he is asked about Boogie Boy, and says he played
a heroin addict named Jimmy. In fact, he plays T-Bone in Boogie Boy. Jimmy
is described by another character as a child molester "who is being
moved for his own protection." The story is about an escaped convict
taking a man and his much younger wife hostage. This is one of those 'gone-before-the-end-of-the-first-reel'
roles.
Fom Leslie:
Oh dear, John Hawkes *does* play a sex offender in this one. He plays
Jimmy, a prisoner who, along with the main character, also a convict,
escapes from the police after a bus accident during their transfer to
another prison. While on the run, they kidnap Edward Hermann and his wife.
This is another film where Mr. Hawkes doesn't make it past the first 30
minutes. I turned this one off after Jimmy's demise, though it's almost
worth sitting through these 30 minutes just to see him kiss Edward Hermann.
Almost.
Never Leave Nevada (1990) - Christo
From Steve Swartz: I was the writer, director, and one
of the stars of Never Leave Nevada. John was great as the gay friend of
Lou Ann Pearlstein (Austin actress Kathy Catmull). NLN opened in the Dramatic
Competition at Sundance in 1990. John, wherever you are, we love you,
baby. You're one of the truly good and deserving people in that cool,
cool world east of Catalina. steve
Scary Movie (1989) - Warren
No relation to the newer Scary Movie.
From Clay:
Hilarious little independent film made in Austin starring John
Hawkes as a nervous soul entering the always terrifying carnival Haunted
House. A Halloween regular showing in Austin.
Rosalie Goes Shopping (1989) - Schnucki
Schnucki is an aspiring chef. Available on video, but
very expensive in the U.S. However, Julie says
you can get this cheap on ebay. Leslie informs us that
this is also available very cheaply from half.com.
From Leslie:
A cute movie from Percy Adlon (Bahgdad Cafe). It's about a woman who is
a compulsive shopaholic (it was a wake-up call for me!). It also stars
Judge Reinhold as her priest, Brad Davis as her husband, and Alex Winter,
who also starred with Hawkes in Freaked, as another one
of her sons. John Hawkes plays Schnuki, one of her seven children.
Schnuki is an aspiring chef, and Rosalie spends a fortune at the grocery
store so the family can eat gourmet meals prepared by Schnuki every night.
A very early performance, and Hawkes looks very young. Plus he's got some
kind of cowlick thing going on with his hair.
Hmm, I guess for a great quote, it would be "I've asked to be
put on the night shift at work" (because his mother, too busy
to have gone food shopping, ordered pizza for the family one evening,
which insulted Schnuki very much).
Dakota (1988) - Rooster
Good Lawd, I saw this a looong time ago, and walked out on it. I had rented
it, and I walked out of my house. I rented it because of Lou Diamond Phillips.
I have no recollection of the character Hawkes plays. I'm kind of curious
now.Available on video.
Heartbreak Hotel (1988) - M.C.
Unseen. I have no idea what kind of character Hawkes plays. Discontinued
on video.
From Catherine: I've seen this one recently and it's not that bad except that we don't see John enough!! Especially when you watch it for his appearance, which is maybe 2 minutes. I'd recommend this for real-real fans who can't get enough of him-like me!
It Takes Two (1988) aka My New Car (Australia) - Thief
#2
Unseen. I have no idea what kind of character Hawkes plays. Available
on video.
Johnny Be Good (1988) - Pizza Boy
Available on video. But honestly, why would you buy it?
From Julie:
Johnny Be Good - A really bad movie. Hawkes gets a pizza in the face and
then dances to "Mack the Knife" with a pepperoni stuck on his
forehead.
From Leslie:
A really bad movie. I had taped it with the timer overnight, not knowing
what it was. When I saw it starred Anthony Michael Hall and Robert Downey
Jr. I just fast-forwarded the film to Hawkes' part (which is about halfway
through the film). After seeing it, I immediately taped over it. Definitely
not a keeper. He plays a pizza delivery boy who delivers 20 pizzas as
a prank, and gets a pizza pushed in his face. His character is so moronic
that it was embarrassing just to watch it (so I could imagine how Hawkes
must feel).
D.O.A. (1988) - Sloane
Unseen. I have no idea what kind of character Hawkes plays. Discontinued
on video.
From Leslie:
An okay but predictable film. Dennis Quaid is a university English professor
who finds out he's been poisoned and only has 24 hours to live. John Hawkes
plays one of his students. You only see him once, at the very beginning
of the film. He falls asleep in class and Dennis Quaid calls on him. Another
early peformance.
Murder Rap (1987) - Christopher
The lead role. A Sound Artiste gets involved with the wrong woman who
sets him up for a murder. By sound artiste, I mean he takes sounds, edits
and manipulates the sounds, and puts a back beat on it. There is a better
term for it, but it escapes me. Co-stars S. Kathleen Feigny. You can definitely
see a spark of what's to come from him in later films. Available
on video.
From Melissa:
The box said PROVACATIVE SEX SCENES. It LIED. The XFiles was
more provacative! Lots of bare chested John tho.
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