Five Hit Films By Matt Dillon Now Playing On Satellite Tv In Pennsylvania
Matt Dillon has been many things to many people. In the 1980s he was the teen heartthrob that sent flocks of girls to the movie theater every time one of his films debuted. Later, he defined cool for the ‘90s with his roles in Drugstore Cowboy and Singles, which packaged Seattle’s grunge sensation for the world. These days, Dillon has established himself as a quality actor who can handle mainstream roles in Crash or indie films like Factotum with equal aplomb. For Pennsylvania satellite TV subscribers, here are five great Matt Dillon films for your viewing pleasure.
1. Factotum. For those who claimed Dillon was nothing but a pretty boy without real acting chops, check out this film on satellite TV channel IFC. Dillon plays the Charles Bukowski character for Factotum, based on the novelist’s early work. Looking a little paunchy, with his hairline shaved back and generally disheveled appearance, Dillon plays the best Bukowski since Mickey Rourke in Barfly. If you’re feeling fed up after a long day at the office, see this movie.
2. You, Me and Dupree. While Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson might catch most of the press, Matt Dillon’s torn character makes this movie work. Despite his friend Dupree (Wilson)’s antics, he tries to remain a loyal friend, much to the chagrin of wife Hudson and her father (a brilliant Michael Douglas). The premium movie channels on satellite TV play this comedy classic whenever the schedule gets dull.
3. Crash. The winner of 2005’s Best Picture Oscar found Dillon in a big role in a serious, big-budget film and he doesn’t disappoint. A drama about racial tension in Los Angeles, Paul Haggis made one of the most compelling films of the decade. If you somehow missed this film when it came out, check out the many HBO and Showtime HD networks for coming show times.
4. Drugstore Cowboy. Gus Van Zant has been known for his keen interest in popular and countercultural phenomena and Drugstore Cowboy fits into that list perfectly. A rousing look at the underground drug culture, Dillon is the essence of a cool customer who has headed down an extremely dangerous path. Featuring work by a young Heather Graham and a very old William S. Burroughs -- patron saint of cautionary drug tales -- this film stacks up among Van Zant and Dillon’s best work. Pennsylvania satellite TV subscribers can see it on the Independent Film Channel.
5. Rumble Fish. Then a curious, moody, experimental piece of filmmaking, today this film can be viewed as a modest classic featuring great work by Dillon and a very young Mickey Rourke as the elusive Motorcycle Boy. Francis Ford Coppola directs, in a film that couldn’t possibly be any further from The Godfather.
When you want to get the best in home entertainment, you can try out the traditional cable tv in Philadelphia, PA or you can ride the exciting new wave. Satellite TV subscribers already know that direct tv in Pennsylvania offers TV programming without equal.
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