So the other day, courtesy
of Netflix I checked out on DVD the indie film “Roadie”. It’s a story of Jimmy Testagros, played
by Ron Eldard, (Sleepers) one of the few actors who can still pull off lambchop side
burns without looking ridiculous) is a roadie for the Blue Oyster Cult. After 20 years with the band he is laid off
and tail-between-his legs, returns to his mother’s home in Queens
spewing the cover story “I’m just in town for a few days.”
His mother, played by the brilliant Lois Smith (True Blood, Minority
Report) tries her best to overlook her son’s shortcomings during his stay. Jimmy reunites in a local bar with some high
school frenemies, his exgirlfriend and her now husband played by Jill Hennessy
and Bobby Cannavale.
It’s a dark film that pours salt into the wounds of anyone
who was ever bullied in high school.
Two stars, another of you’re a fan of Blue Oyster Cult, lol.
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