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A Rare Chance to see THE WHOLE SHOOTIN’ MATCH

May 21st, 2009

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This is a rare opportunity to see a truly landmark independent film in venue other than PBS. Check it out and you won’t be sorry!

Screen Door Film, THE WHOLE SHOOTIN’ MATCH
WHEN: Fri May 22, 7 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
WHERE: Jones Auditorium, St. Edward’s University (3001 S. Congress Ave)
COST: FREE
INFO: www.screendoorfilm.com

A landmark of American independent film from 1978, THE WHOLE SHOOTIN’ MATCH is a rapturous rediscovery. Eagle Pennell’s first feature details the tragi-comic struggles of two small-time schemers, Loyd (Lou Perryman) and Frank (Sonny Carl Davis), desperate to land their big break. Through its anecdotal narrative and fresh, honest observation of its characters, the film intimately captures a time and place (Austin, Texas, 1977) with its atmospheric photography and rough-hewn charm, making it an inspiration for filmmakers everywhere since its release. A panel following the film will discuss THE WHOLE SHOOTIN’ MATCH and it’s place in American independent cinema.

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Categories: Narrative Feature
Pictures 1 picture
Run time: 108 min. | USA | Language: English

No wonder this is the film that prompted Robert Redford to start the Sundance Institute. The film has been missing in action for close to 25 years.

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Actor Lou Perryman Victim of Homicide in Austin

April 3rd, 2009

Lou PerrymanSometimes you get blindsided by the news. Such was the case when I learned that actor Lou Perryman was the victim of a homicide in Austin on Thursday.

From KeyeTV.com:

Thursday officers found the body of a man in a home on the 1100 block of Darvone Circle. That is south of William Cannon Dr. between Manchaca Rd. and S. Congress Ave.

CBS 42 has learned Seth Christopher Tatum is the man whose information led police to that South Austin neighborhood. He has a violent criminal past – detailed in these court documents – including aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon.

Now he faces a capital murder charge.

Sadly, we now know the victim was Lou Perryman.

I first became aware of Lou upon seeing Eagle Pennell’s THE WHOLE SHOOTIN MATCH and then met him at an audition upon arriving in Austin in 1994. I didn’t know Lou well, but we would have a chat at auditions here and in Dallas where we’d bump into each other coming or going from readings. Lou was blessed with a lot of talent and a great character actor’s face. And, sad to say, he was an underutilized talent in this market.

In my experience, Lou was one of the good guys. Prayers go out to his family at this terrible time.

R.I.P., Lou.

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