Film Buff Friday - American Gigolo

On June 18th, Paul Schrader’s stylish neo-noir crime drama American Gigolo makes its debut on 4K UHD and Blu-ray in Limited Edition sets featuring a brand new 4K remaster from the original negative. Julian (a mesmerizing Richard Gere, in his breakthrough performance), a high-priced male escort, has the perfect car, the perfect wardrobe, the perfect house, and the perfect life. He desires the same lifestyle that his elite clients enjoy, but that desire turns to jealousy and one of his clients ends up dead. The drama builds as Julian realizes he’s being framed for the murder and races to prove his innocence.  

 

American Gigolo was shot by John Bailey (In the Line of Fire, The Big Chill), and features music by Golden Globe nominee for Best Original Score, Giorgio Moroder, who co-wrote “Call Me,” the film’s signature theme song by Blondie. The costuming by Giorgio Armani defined the era of disco and 80s extravagance and is widely credited for establishing the designer’s brand in North America. Featuring performances by Lauren Hutton, Bill Duke, and Héctor Elizondo.

 

The 4K UHD and Blu-ray editions feature an audio commentary, seven brand new interviews with cast and crew, original trailer, and more. 

 

View the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN7sz-T_tUY&t=2s

Hump Day & Chill

Richard Gere

A little while back I was having lunch with a friend at my favorite local Square One Dining. When this Silver Fox in a mask walked in, he oozed sex appeal out of every pore of his being. He sat at the table adjacent to me and my friend, when he removed his mask I kept thinking there was something familiar about him. Then it hit me Richard Gere was sitting next to us.

This of course got me thinking about his high profile controversial role in Paul Schrader's American Gigolo. It featured something rare in American Films, full frontal nudity courtesy of it's leading man, Richard Gere, naturally. 

Of course I then wondered if Tye Briggs had done a piece on this particular film for his Favorite Hunks & Other Things blog. Guess what? He did!!!

Thus today Minions we are going to Hump Day & Chill to Mr. Gere baring it all as the American Gigolo. Hey, that's what gigolos do, take off their clothes. 

You know what to do, the link below awaits your clicking!

https://favoritehunks.blogspot.com/2010/02/flashback-richard-gere-in-american.html