“The best teacher is experience.”
~Jack Kerouac
On the Road is one of those books I read in college that has stuck in my soul ever since. There’s something about Jack Kerouac’s way of writing that gets my heart beating so fast. I loved the energy I loved the rhythm it had — it got me hooked on the Beatniks, that’s for sure!
When I heard On the Road was being made into a film I was a bit apprehensive… Can they really recreate that feeling and emotion that was so special in words? I watched the trailer and unexpectedly it blew me away. Walter Salles (director of the Motorcycle Diaries) created a beautiful vision and Sam Riley and Kristen Stewart got me… they got me good and now I’m counting the days until I can watch this film on the big screen and get soaked in Jack Kerouac’s beautiful way of dramatic writing.
I wonder how it will compare with the book. I generally don’t do movies, because nothing is nearly as amazing as the original. ;)
Do you know when this movie is expected to hit theatres? I noticed it played at the Cannes festival a few months ago, is it supposed to play in the theatres, too?
This is a pretty cool coincidence, because I just went to City Lights Bookstore in San Francisco two days ago! The movie could be good, but I’m not sure if I like the choice of actors :)
The hair is wong. The clothes are wrong. The men are wimps. Kerouac was a former football player. Cassady was built like a wrestler. 1949 for 2012 Latte sippers.
I recently talked to the sweet older man who owns the beat museum in San Francisco (its across the street from City Lights) and he said that they did a fantastic job on the movie… as far as experts on Kerouac go, I trust his judgement
my favorite book. I just love Jack’s output, I also love creations of his Beatniks friends. Poetry, books, philosophy…. I was 13 years old when I heard about this book. It was an magical moment in my life when I finally bought this book. Now I’m 18 and I read it many times.
I really want to read every part of “The Duluoz Legend”. For example “The Dharma Bums” was also great. Not so shocking for soul :) like “On the road” but I was impressed too.
Do you also think that “On the road” is the perfect book for vacation?
peace,
Lou
I’ve been counting down until it’s release as well, it looks like such a wonderfully constructed movie.
Although I must admit, I haven’t read the book, I’ll have to rectify that!