Isn't it wonderful when the algorithm suggest a video that warms your heart and brings you back to a time of magic? Barry is a national treasure, his "Liberty Heights" was a movie I almost missed and turned out to be one of my favorites! Love this cast and story and Thank You so much for posting it!
Reminded me of how MUCH I loved this flick! Man, when a good movie did not involve guys wearing spandex and capes, flying through million$ in CGI... I miss those days dearly.
I LOVE that despite his not participating (I'm sure he was asked) in the doc they were gracious enough to give Mickey/Boogie the last word. Very classy.
I always loved this moved since I was a kid, without ever truly realizing its nothingness. Just a bunch of guys trying to understand and make their way through life in their early 20's. But it struck a chord with me, even as a young teen. So I just watched it with my own Son who's almost 17. I don't think he knew what to make of it? But it somehow leaves an impression with many morals slipped in there. Don't marry too young, don't have unprotected sex, don't gamble, don't drink too much, and don't forget the simpler things in life, like friendships and where you came from.
Thank you for up loading this gem of a documentary. To whoever re issues the Dvd of this film, please put this as an extra! I just love this film. First saw it in 1982 at the Edinburgh Film Festival, had to tell all my friends about it.
I just got done watching it for maybe my 20th time but you certainly have me. But I will catch up to you I promise. You have great taste in movies. This is one of the all-time best. You might like the movie called The Chicken Chronicles if you ever get a chance to see it. I find it similar to this one. And of course Porky's. 🙋
Diner & Tin Men were classic....I worked for some high-pressure sales Window & Siding guys in College who came from that area .... and these movies really captured the camaraderie of guys just hanging out.
I remember when "Diner" came out on Siskel & Ebert raved about the film and the look of Baltimore coming to life loved the film. The trailers played so much I felt I had already seen it before I did. My favorite scenes. #3 Eddie & his mother sparring. #2, The football test. #1. Billy playing piano at the strip club with Eddie dancing. Years later whenever i watched Diner I thought of how a mainly unknown main cast all found film or tv success. Another film like that was The Outsiders".I also always think of the fact that "Diner" Steve Guttenberg was the shy chub guy then came "Police Academy|" films & "Three Men & a Baby" films and hello Mr Looking Good!
David here I been a movie buff for over fifty years and I think Dinner is a modern classic! The back story was very interesting. I see the movie as a film very close to American graffiti about adults having a hard time growing up. The one thing I was surprised about that they didn’t talk about the 1950’s look and sound track, I thought that was fantastic. Those 2 things really made the movie. It really showed a time we will never see again. I loved the appliance store scene. The only thing I thought was missing was someone should of gone over to the jukebox in the diner. See you at the movies! 🍿
When working in Las Vegas, I met the guy who was Barry Levinson's inspiration for Boogie (Mickey Rourke's character) He's in the clothing business and lives in Denver Co now, but he WAS Boogie. He also owned a diner in Las Vegas called "Boogie's Diner" (Was in the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace but it's closed now). Cool guy in real life also!
@@chrispierce1739 He was staying at The Venetian, (I managed their Hi-Limit Operations for 11 years), night before the Rahman/Lewis fight. Hasim Rahman was from Baltimore. Lenny comes up to me, "Michael, is the sportsbook still open?" I said, "Sure, let's walk down there." He bet $10,000 on Rahman at 12-1, we walked back to the pit and he called over me and his host. He said, "Here, I want you guys to root him in with me and handed us each a $500 ticket! Cha Ching! $6k winner! Great guy, Lenny!
WOW, the whole cast [plus Barry Levinson] still look exactly like they did in the movie (except for Mickey Roarke, who now looks like a big blob-head - which he accomplished all on his own. Notice how he was the only one not interviewed.)!!! This documentary was a real treat. I wish it were longer. Thanks for posting it!
Goremeister100 I don't dispute that he was/is a great actor. In fact, Boogie was my favorite character in Diner. On top of that, Roarke had such charisma, it was oozing out of every pore. But let's be realistic - it could be that he did not want to participate in this docu because of the way he now looks, esp. when the others seemed to have stood still in some time warp. I feel bad for him. I'm sure he's a great guy. It's a shame that he wasn't in this for WHATEVER reason.
Allison Halpin By all accounts, Mickey Rourke completely dissed the film and the cast both during and after making it, claiming that his co-actors were amateur no-hopers and such. (remember, that at the time Rourke was being touted as the next "Brando" and clearly all this adulation had gone to his head). Rourke has since recanted on this and profusely (and sincerely) apologizes for his selfish, boorish behavior as a young 'up-and-coming' actor. I am pretty sure therefore that this was the probable reason why he took no part in this touching account of this classic and iconic movie and its marvelous ensemble cast.
***** Clearly, you kiss your Mickey Rourke poster before you go to bed each night. Many of these actors involved themselves in good roles. Don't think of Rourke as a Brando or DeNiro level actor. He's not.
Loved this movie - saw it at least twice the week it came out - and of course I had to track down Sweet Smell of Success because of a scene in this film
My favorite movie about coming of age since it first came out. I loved Johnny U and the Colts then so the FB Quiz was great. Also I had 500 45's in high school and I knew every flip side and label. My High School in Colorado was the same.
Diner was the original Seinfeld.Your average person at that time didn't get it.The time frame the 50s was a common setting back in the mid 70's to the mid eighties.The was along obsession with all things from the fifties.Mickey Rourke or whats left of his mind doesn't like the movie or think it was funny.
More like "Animal House" after graduation. Better producer, better actors, better wardrobing, better barbering, but pretty much the same and not as funny. You're right; a classic, I didn't get in 1983. and still haven't been able to watch it from beginning to end.
Not an apt comparison. A lot of people did 'get it' when it came out in 1982. I was 26 when it came out, so I certainly 'got it' as did a great number of other people. It was a low budget movie released in March '82 with a number of unknown actors, so it did not receive a huge promotion budget from the studio. Word of mouth and a positive review on Siskel & Ebert helped to make its money back. The movie was so good that even Steve Guttenberg couldn't ruin it.
@@kidneymcsecrets8402 But you would never think the Animal House gang stayed in touch or even stayed in town. Not to mention they'd never make graduation! I agree this is more like Seinfeld before Seinfeld.
You can basically replace everything said in here from Barry Levinson to George Lucas and you have the American Grafitti "behind the scenes" documentary... LITERALLY!
June 2019 - I'm sure Glad I found and watched this 1st before I now go and watch the movie ...... Btw , I think I'll go with Presley also ! or Steve Perry ... " Sinatra and Mathis were GReat Too "
I think around that time Mickey was in the bad books with some producers plus bad press, he was cut out for promotion. Kind of like Amber Heard these days
Hey Actors. Stop telling that story of you not wanting or trying at all to get a role. It’s old by now. Paul!!!!! You dreamed of being in that movie,you liar
Maybe you're misusing the phrase then. When someone "steals the show", it's a reference to how they were far and above everyone else in it, not a reference to being a glory hound, which Roarke apparently has been.
***** You need to look up the difference between an opinion and a fact. Maybe it's your opinion about Rourke, but not in this movie. This was a group effort, which of course is my opinion, but I would think the popular one. But, we'll never know.
alessandro amato I forgot which show, but he said he didn't understand the humor. The male bonding among the guys was completely different from the friends he grew up with. He didn't get it.
Isn't it wonderful when the algorithm suggest a video that warms your heart and brings you back to a time of magic? Barry is a national treasure, his "Liberty Heights" was a movie I almost missed and turned out to be one of my favorites! Love this cast and story and Thank You so much for posting it!
One of my all time favorites! We are at work in 2022 talking about what a great movie it is.
Reminded me of how MUCH I loved this flick! Man, when a good movie did not involve guys wearing spandex and capes, flying through million$ in CGI... I miss those days dearly.
I LOVE that despite his not participating (I'm sure he was asked) in the doc they were gracious enough to give Mickey/Boogie the last word. Very classy.
I always loved this moved since I was a kid, without ever truly realizing its nothingness. Just a bunch of guys trying to understand and make their way through life in their early 20's. But it struck a chord with me, even as a young teen. So I just watched it with my own Son who's almost 17. I don't think he knew what to make of it? But it somehow leaves an impression with many morals slipped in there. Don't marry too young, don't have unprotected sex, don't gamble, don't drink too much, and don't forget the simpler things in life, like friendships and where you came from.
Thank you for up loading this gem of a documentary. To whoever re issues the Dvd of this film, please put this as an extra! I just love this film. First saw it in 1982 at the Edinburgh Film Festival, had to tell all my friends about it.
I must have seen this film 30-50 times! Looove this film!
I just got done watching it for maybe my 20th time but you certainly have me. But I will catch up to you I promise. You have great taste in movies. This is one of the all-time best. You might like the movie called The Chicken Chronicles if you ever get a chance to see it. I find it similar to this one. And of course Porky's. 🙋
Diner & Tin Men were classic....I worked for some high-pressure sales Window & Siding guys in College who came from that area .... and these movies really captured the camaraderie of guys just hanging out.
I remember when "Diner" came out on Siskel & Ebert raved about the film and the look of Baltimore coming to life loved the film. The trailers played so much I felt I had already seen it before I did. My favorite scenes. #3 Eddie & his mother sparring. #2, The football test. #1. Billy playing piano at the strip club with Eddie dancing. Years later whenever i watched Diner I thought of how a mainly unknown main cast all found film or tv success. Another film like that was The Outsiders".I also always think of the fact that "Diner" Steve Guttenberg was the shy chub guy then came "Police Academy|" films & "Three Men & a Baby" films and hello Mr Looking Good!
One of the coolest muthers ever - ol' Micky boy !
this movie is fantastic saw it last night for the first time
David here I been a movie buff for over fifty years and I think Dinner is a modern classic! The back story was very interesting. I see the movie as a film very close to American graffiti about adults having a hard time growing up. The one thing I was surprised about that they didn’t talk about the 1950’s look and sound track, I thought that was fantastic. Those 2 things really made the movie. It really showed a time we will never see again. I loved the appliance store scene. The only thing I thought was missing was someone should of gone over to the jukebox in the diner. See you at the movies! 🍿
When working in Las Vegas, I met the guy who was Barry Levinson's inspiration for Boogie (Mickey Rourke's character) He's in the clothing business and lives in Denver Co now, but he WAS Boogie. He also owned a diner in Las Vegas called "Boogie's Diner" (Was in the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace but it's closed now). Cool guy in real life also!
Boogie Weinglass also tried to bankroll an NFL expansion team for Baltimore back in the mid 90's.
Boogie created the GAP and tried to buy the Orioles but wouldn't wear a tie so the owner of the Orioles wouldn't meet him.
@@chrispierce1739 He was staying at The Venetian, (I managed their Hi-Limit Operations for 11 years), night before the Rahman/Lewis fight. Hasim Rahman was from Baltimore. Lenny comes up to me, "Michael, is the sportsbook still open?" I said, "Sure, let's walk down there." He bet $10,000 on Rahman at 12-1, we walked back to the pit and he called over me and his host. He said, "Here, I want you guys to root him in with me and handed us each a $500 ticket! Cha Ching! $6k winner! Great guy, Lenny!
@@dave7859 I did not know that. I left Las Vegas about 10 years ago; hope he's doing well.
My #1 of all time. Perhaps because I grew up in Philly and spent many hours in similar diners with similar characters.
This is great. Thanks for posting this.
This is my favorite movie, ever.
NO MICKEY ROURKE? At any rate, this was the best movie about guys just hanging out ever made!
The pool tables were Brunswick Gold Crowns circa 1948 . Still all time classic tables in 2023.
WOW, the whole cast [plus Barry Levinson] still look exactly like they did in the movie (except for Mickey Roarke, who now looks like a big blob-head - which he accomplished all on his own. Notice how he was the only one not interviewed.)!!!
This documentary was a real treat. I wish it were longer. Thanks for posting it!
You're an ass. Who cares what he looks like. He's a great actor.
Goremeister100 I don't dispute that he was/is a great actor. In fact, Boogie was my favorite character in Diner. On top of that, Roarke had such charisma, it was oozing out of every pore. But let's be realistic - it could be that he did not want to participate in this docu because of the way he now looks, esp. when the others seemed to have stood still in some time warp. I feel bad for him. I'm sure he's a great guy. It's a shame that he wasn't in this for WHATEVER reason.
Allison Halpin By all accounts, Mickey Rourke completely dissed the film and the cast both during and after making it, claiming that his co-actors were amateur no-hopers and such. (remember, that at the time Rourke was being touted as the next "Brando" and clearly all this adulation had gone to his head). Rourke has since recanted on this and profusely (and sincerely) apologizes for his selfish, boorish behavior as a young 'up-and-coming' actor. I am pretty sure therefore that this was the probable reason why he took no part in this touching account of this classic and iconic movie and its marvelous ensemble cast.
Welp, so much for Allison's impression that he's probably a great guy!
***** Clearly, you kiss your Mickey Rourke poster before you go to bed each night. Many of these actors involved themselves in good roles. Don't think of Rourke as a Brando or DeNiro level actor. He's not.
The popcorn scene is classic!
One of my favorite movies👌🏾
Loved this movie - saw it at least twice the week it came out - and of course I had to track down Sweet Smell of Success because of a scene in this film
Not if you served me Cleopatra on a plate!
My favorite movie about coming of age since it first came out. I loved Johnny U and the Colts then so the FB Quiz was great. Also I had 500 45's in high school and I knew every flip side and label. My High School in Colorado was the same.
it was in the casting. he put a lot of faith in the actors and they made it fun and funny
i was in this movie in 82. still havevpics and machine
Gordon Jensen What were the cast like? Mickey Rourke?
Diner was the original Seinfeld.Your average person at that time didn't get it.The time frame the 50s was a common setting back in the mid 70's to the mid eighties.The was along obsession with all things from the fifties.Mickey Rourke or whats left of his mind doesn't like the movie or think it was funny.
Let me address you with a cleaner version of jimmyspeak Wow Jimmy your a deep thinker.When are you due back in boystown
More like "Animal House" after graduation.
Better producer, better actors, better wardrobing, better barbering, but pretty much the same and not as funny.
You're right; a classic, I didn't get in 1983. and still haven't been able to watch it from beginning to end.
Not an apt comparison. A lot of people did 'get it' when it came out in 1982. I was 26 when it came out, so I certainly 'got it' as did a great number of other people. It was a low budget movie released in March '82 with a number of unknown actors, so it did not receive a huge promotion budget from the studio. Word of mouth and a positive review on Siskel & Ebert helped to make its money back. The movie was so good that even Steve Guttenberg couldn't ruin it.
@@kidneymcsecrets8402 But you would never think the Animal House gang stayed in touch or even stayed in town. Not to mention they'd never make graduation! I agree this is more like Seinfeld before Seinfeld.
Earl was the best actor in this movie.... all those sandwiches... all that chicken.
Da Flyboys it was the inclusion of the Maryland Fried Chicken that made him the legend he was...I mean, he's not human, he was a house with feet
The whole left side of the menu!
"She's not a smart girl...you ever talk to her"? Poor Carol Heathrow. LOL!
You can basically replace everything said in here from Barry Levinson to George Lucas and you have the American Grafitti "behind the scenes" documentary... LITERALLY!
Loved the movie.
This is how Seinfeld's was created
Mathis. He was a big part of the soundtrack of my very early youth. (And, actually, Nancy is the only Sinatra I ever liked.)
such a great movie
Diner, reminds me of so many "slice of life" films, like I.Q.
If anyone from Criterion is reading, a Diner/Tin Men/Avalon/Liberty Heights Blu-ray box would be swell.
Podcast like it's 1999 discussed the final film a few years ago.
How has Ellen Barkin still look amazing, even years after this.
More amazing than ever
This movie was a Home Run. No. This movie is a Home Run.
June 2019 - I'm sure Glad I found and watched this 1st before I now go and watch the movie ......
Btw , I think I'll go with Presley also ! or Steve Perry ... " Sinatra and Mathis were GReat Too "
A QUINTESSENTIAL BALTIMORE CULT CLASSIC
These are all fine actors, but the movie would be nothing without Mickey Rourke.
A 30 minute doc on the movie Diner and not only is Mickey Rourke not in it -- they never even say his name.
Probably because Mickey not part of their " Hollywood club" He is one of the most talented actors
@@user-iu1jf4hp7g Mickey is a God 🙏
He was unavailable at the time for shooting this. 😆 🤣 😂 😹
I think around that time Mickey was in the bad books with some producers plus bad press, he was cut out for promotion. Kind of like Amber Heard these days
What happened to Steven Gutenberg’s eyebrows?
put this film on nowwwww please just 4 Mickey mmwwaahh
great movie.
My question is what happened to Willard Broxton?
Why no Mickey?
Hey Actors. Stop telling that story of you not wanting or trying at all to get a role. It’s old by now. Paul!!!!! You dreamed of being in that movie,you liar
Fun fact: Ellen Barkin dated Sam Levinson from 2008 to 2011.
No M. Rourke input? The movie /popcorn scene? C'mon! Maybe some legal restriction?
Mickey stole the entire movie.
Umm....only your opinion. It's an almost perfect ensemble cast. The cast in its entirely stole the entire movie.
+Da Flyboys Funny how you say that when Guttenberg himself once said that Mickey was a scene stealer.
Maybe you're misusing the phrase then. When someone "steals the show", it's a reference to how they were far and above everyone else in it, not a reference to being a glory hound, which Roarke apparently has been.
***** You need to look up the difference between an opinion and a fact. Maybe it's your opinion about Rourke, but not in this movie. This was a group effort, which of course is my opinion, but I would think the popular one. But, we'll never know.
I got a Cameo from Steve Guttenberg bc I wanted to hear about Diner but he acted like a total putz. Too bad Paul Reiser isn’t on Cameo.
Kevin Spacey was an extra
I wonder if he tried to play grab ass back then 🤔
Anyone else here because of "Ashby?"
Rourke....? Conspicuously absent😎
wtf say trucks again
what...Mickey Rourke's too good for interviews in this...??
It's not one of his favourite movies for some reason.
Do you know those reasons? Thanks
alessandro amato I forgot which show, but he said he didn't understand the humor. The male bonding among the guys was completely different from the friends he grew up with. He didn't get it.
He's a macho douche too absorbed in himself to share the spotlight.
@@rustyjames1727 Probably that and also the way he's messed his face up.
Great movie..... Dispite the sick, vile, so NOT funny,
POPCORN SCENE.
Disrespect for women
It's amazing to me how Jewish people act offended when you point out that movies are 90% Jewish... It is what it is.
Si no sale el luchador para que veo esto 💛💙♥️🤭