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The Great Christopher Walken on DVD
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Who Am I This Time?Who Am I This Time?
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Old PBS production, I think. I have been waiting for this release for ages. Great, subtle tale of shy man (Walken) blooming during smalltown theatrical production.
Annie HallAnnie Hall
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If ever a sullen man named Dwayne offers you a ride to the airport, walk instead. Classic, early, small Walken role.
King of New York (Special Edition)King of New York (Special Edition)
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A great major role for Walken as an "honorable" drug king released from prison. Perhaps Abel Ferrara's best movie. Great supporting cast.
The Deer Hunter (Universal Legacy Series)The Deer Hunter (Universal Legacy Series)
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Walken won his Oscar for this one. Get ready for when he and DeNiro start talking about "the trees."
The ProphecyThe Prophecy
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Yes, it's a horror film (he stars in the first three of the series) but it has a great cast. Walken plays Gabriel, a rebel angel, with his usual enthusiasm.
Communion (Special Collector's Edition)Communion (Special Collector's Edition)
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In another lead performance, Walken as writer/family man abducted (perhaps) by aliens. More drama than sci-fi but solid overall. Good extras.
The Dead Zone (Special Collector's Edition)The Dead Zone (Special Collector's Edition)
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Solid supernatural thriller with Walken playing a man who can see into the future after a car accident. Good stuff.
Suicide KingsSuicide Kings
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Playing another mobster, Walken squares off against a band of young, witless kidnappers. He dances for a moment in a flashback.
Pulp Fiction (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)Pulp Fiction (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
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Appearing in one (albeit lengthy) scene, Walken plays a former Viet Nam POW who tells the tale of "The Watch" as he delivers it to a fallen friend's son.
True Romance - Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition)True Romance - Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Another film boosted by a Walken appearance. Playing yet another mobster, he verbally spars with Dennis Hopper. Walken also appears in a deleted scene (which partly appears in the movie's trailer).
Biloxi BluesBiloxi Blues
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In yet another supporting role, Walken steals this film adaptation of Neil Simon's play. The trouble is that you'll miss him every time his character disappears.
Wayne's World 1 & 2 - The Complete EpicWayne's World 1 & 2 - The Complete Epic
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Walken plays a record producer on the make in the second flick. Once again, he shines as he dances. Even Tia Carrere looks surprised by his moves.
Saturday Night Live - The Best of Christopher WalkenSaturday Night Live - The Best of Christopher Walken
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He's been on SNL plenty, and there are some great moments here. "More cowbell."
America's SweetheartsAmerica's Sweethearts
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In a smaller role, Walken plays a wacky movie director. I don't like much of this movie but wait for the scene where he springs his cinematic trap. Great stuff.
Around the BendAround the Bend
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Subtle on-the-road drama. Listed here because Walken doesn't lead much anymore (and it's better than THE OPPORTUNISTS, IMHO).
Catch Me If You Can (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition)Catch Me If You Can (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition)
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As for this writing, the last performance for which the Academy nominated his efforts. He's good, but once again, too little of him, and I am not so big on this trifle.
Batman Returns (Two-Disc Special Edition)Batman Returns (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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While there's the Penguin and Catwoman, there real villain is played by Walken (and I think that was Tim Burton's intent). Not a great role (Burton doesn't use Walken to his best) but it's here.
Pennies From HeavenPennies From Heaven
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Walken the dancer. For me, his lengthy dance number is the only reason to buy this DVD. (FYI, Walken somehow ends up throwing in a dance step in almost every film in which he appears.)
Madonna - Video Collection 1993-99Madonna - Video Collection 1993-99
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Appearing in the "Bad Girl" video directed by David Fincher, Walken gets to play another angel AND dance. For completists, of course (as is the next item).
Director's Series, Vol. 1 - The Work of Director Spike JonzeDirector's Series, Vol. 1 - The Work of Director Spike Jonze
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In the Fatboy Slim video "Weapon Of Choice," it's pure Walken dance magic.
A View to a KillA View to a Kill
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Only for the completist as Walken plays the villain in what may have been the WORST Roger Moore Bond flick. You have been warned.