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Easy Rider (1969)
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For me, this is one of the best films ever.
What follows is a tribute to this great movie, presented as a short essay, followed by a "click"-able index of each stage of the film, and last but not least the guided tour itself presented as individual pages describing each major scene using stills taken from the film.
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if you wanna be shallow and go straight to the story, or alternatively you can compare your
opinions to my own by reading this thought
provoking and inspiring insight written by me ...
Although much intellectual critique has been directed at this film, for me, quite simply, Easy Rider is inspiring, beautiful, disturbing, humourous, provocative, thoughful ... something to get lost in.
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Throughout much of the beginning we are entranced in a world of dreamy scenes, as the two heroes Wyatt and Billy, (Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper), cruise it down the road to 60's rock'n'roll hits.
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As we travel with them we encounter all manner of people ranging from actors, farmers, young families, and young people. The mood turns scary when a turn of events unfolds with the murder of a new found friend and passanger about half way along the film. The scenes that follow this event reveal much of the underlying social tension.
I now believe that at least sevens distinct themes occur in the film... (I've watched the film quite a few times.)
The motorcycle is a focal point in each case.
Each "theme" could constitute a complete interpretation of the film, like a point of view. These are just seven I've come with having reflected on it. Have a surf through these pages and see what YOU think. Or even better, watch the film, then surf through these pages, then you can really compare.
I've compiled a little list of the music in Easy Rider, taken from the rolling credits at the end, here it is ...
I've split the film into eleven parts, (sixteen now that I've addded background RealAudio) to make it easier for me. (Otherwise I wouldn't know where to start.) You can click on each of these headings to jump straight to the relevant bit of the film. From the story pages, you can navigate back and forth using the signpost icons. Don't forget to visit my friend's Easy Rider sites, you can do this from the Links page.
So, are you ready for a tour of Easy Rider? Then zip up your leathers and let's ride. Click Next!
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