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Duke of Groove Chanticleer Films (1995) Written and Directed by: Griffin Dunne Starring: Kate Capshaw, Tobey Maguire, Elliot Gould, Udo Kier, Jennifer Lloyd, Keifer Sutherland, Uma Thurman Rating: N/A (not yet seen) |
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Info Duke of Groove was a short film released in a compilation feature of four films called "Four Tales of Two Cities". As far as I know it has never been released on video. Review From TVGuide.com (edited):"The Duke of Groove," is set in 1970, in LA. On the night of a big Hollywood party, Rebecka (Kate Capshaw) invites her 15-year-old son, Rich (Tobey Maguire), to escort her while her husband is away. Rich is excited at the prospect of meeting celebrities at the party, and gladly accepts the invitation. At the wild shindig, Rebecka gets stoned, while Rich looks on in awe at the arrival of Janis Joplin (Jennifer Lloyd) and other celebrities. He also receives his first kiss from a beautiful hippie named Maya (Uma Thurman). After the party, Rebecka tells Rich the truth about her marriage: it's over. Later in his bedroom, Rich is comforted by a vision of Janis Joplin. The Oscar-nominated "The Duke of Groove," is an ambitious (albeit unconvincing) effort to recreate another era. Co-written by Griffin Dunne (who directed) and Adam Brooks, it features the biggest stars (Kiefer Sutherland and Elliot Gould make cameos). Unfortunately, it sours as it progresses due to the writers' reactionary attitude toward hippie culture and women. The final shot involving the vision of Joplin also rankles because of its pretentiousness and the inexplicable use of a Bob Dylan (not a Joplin) song on the soundtrack. |
