Hopper leaving us...

Sad, but true. Dennis Hopper looks to be on his last leg. I'm a huge fan of Hopper in general, but all the talk is usually centered around Easy Rider. Probably because everyone wants to be part of the chopperazzi and do the fashionista thing. The reality is that Easy Rider wasn't a "chopper" or "biker" flick. It was a hippy flick. Had some good parts, but it was not his best work. My money's on Apocalypse Now, but if you know me, you already figured that out. If you don't know why, go rent Heart of Darkness - the making of the movie. You'll get it. It will also put a new light on for Martin Sheen and the rest of the crew, but it lets you know how Hopper held his shit down. Or didn't. Whatever. I'm saddened to see him exit, but the world will know it was better for having had him around while he was here for sure.