Reviews
Smoke Signals (1998)
Perspective matters in viewing "Smoke Signals"
I've heard this movie described in various ways, but the description always revolves around the perspective of the young son of Arnold. Frankly, I viewed it from the perspective of Arnold, himself. What I took away from it was the great pain Arnold goes through when he cannot forgive himself for his part in a terrible accident. He complicates this by later separating himself from the very people who could have helped him heal, and he dies a very lonely man.
Gary Farmer's acting in this film was superb. It was moving...powerful.
Powwow Highway (1988)
PowWow Highway scene mimics real life antics
I first saw PowWow Highway last year, and one scene in particular made me laugh myself to tears. You may remember the scene where Gary Farmer's character crashes the cars in front and in back of him until his car fits into the parking space. Those of you who know Gary may not be surprised that that scene mimics one from Gary's own illustrious past. As one of his old friends from high school and early college, I can tell you that that particular story is one of many, very funny Gary Farmer stories that his old friends love to recount when they get together. I hope he never loses that incredible sense of humor.