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Jeff Fahey: A Prospective Glance

Written by Aaron Fleming
Published May 24, 2006
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A very interesting standout in the Fahey filmography is Diablita, which apparently is still being made in 2005. This shows just how much of a professional Fahey truly is, not even the passing of years can prevent him from doing his work. Well this flick concerns a screenwriter whose filmic idea is taken over by some rowdy execs and turned into a madcap escapade, lots of guns, fast cars, and, according to the website, it is "T&A laden." Now on this last point, from browsing the production stills, I can verify that there are indeed some very pleasant ladies involved in said production.

And what of Fahey? He's there, suited out and looking big. It'll be a blockbuster for sure. This could be the big one for our Jeff. People mocked, people said to give up on Fahey, "move over to C. Thomas Howell," they spouted, "he's got a buncha new lower shelf fare and TV movies coming out for you to salivate over." But no, Diablita will make The Lawnmower Man look like Darkhunters. Don't be surprised to see Fahey swishing dollar bills in a wine glass next to Johnny Depp in a chic L.A nightclub this time next year.

I leave you with a reminder to never forget the wonderment and compassion of the man, he is an aegis for us all. Jeff Fahey is the cascading grass in Onibaba, the bare bosom of Emmanuelle Beart in Manon Des Sources, the use of the word "intercrural" in Will Self's Greg Matter, and the cheeky, drug-addled grin of Jennifer Connelly in Requiem For A Dream all in one.

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Aaron Fleming is a waster and an idler - prone to pomposity - forever enchanted by the filmic and the sonic, words and the aesthetic - given to the most ludicrous appraisal of Culture's finest icons and compositions. He resides in London.
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Jeff Fahey: A Prospective Glance
Published: May 24, 2006
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Section: Video
Filed Under: Video: Action, Video: Adventure, Video: Drama, Video: Thriller
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#1 — May 24, 2006 @ 02:32AM — JR

Huh. Just saw him in Silverado on cable the other day. Could it be part of the pre-release build up?

His "big one" was supposed to be that movie where he starred opposite that chick from Witchblade; that was a good match up.

Well, this is America - it's all about second chances. Good luck to him.

#2 — May 24, 2006 @ 08:21AM — Mary K. Williams [URL]

I hope for all our sakes that Mr. Fahey will have his moment in the sun very soon.

Now, if you want to talk eyes, check out the peeps on David Wenham (Faramir - Lord of the Rings)


Anyway, as always Sir Fleming, you approach your subject with such zest - it's a great thing.

#3 — May 31, 2006 @ 17:43PM — Kathleen Rose

I have been checking out Fahey's past flicks, studying his implementation of the craft, so to speak. I'm impressed. From the Execution of Raymond Graham to Body Parts to Iron Maze to Losusts: The Eighth Plague to that bit he did in Epicenter. This guy will seemingly take on anything, no matter how diverse and THAT is worth noting, since he can crawl into the skin of his characters so successfully! He fascinates me with his talent and I look forward to what he intends to tackle next...:-)))

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