Honeydripper

Even though Sayles' last foray into music, the blues-tinged "Honeydripper," was just a mangled mess, Kiedis' colorful upbringing with a father who sold drugs on the Sunset Strip should make for entertaining fare.

Archive 2009-02-01 Reel Fanatic 2009

His last movie, by the way, "Honeydripper," was just a real flaming turd in my book, so here's hoping Mr. Sayles makes a return to top form soon.

Archive 2009-11-01 Reel Fanatic 2009

RE: Your most recent film, "Honeydripper," deals with a time of transition, the evolution of electronic guitar rock from the acoustic sound of the blues.

Robert Eisele: A Conversation with John Sayles on Labor and the Writers' Strike 2008

"Honeydripper" ends with the disappearance of the blind guitarist at the crossroads, and "Matewan" with the spectral look of a miner.

Robert Eisele: A Conversation with John Sayles on Labor and the Writers' Strike 2008

Last year, she released the album "Sanctified Blues," a charming if slight gospel-blues recording that helps promote her novels; participated in Stax's 50th anniversary celebrations; and sang in New York with the "Honeydripper" musicians -- you can find her performance of "Your Good Thing" on YouTube.

The Many Callings of Mable John 2008

As a last-minute replacement, Ms. John had little time to study the "Honeydripper" material before learning her singing parts.

The Many Callings of Mable John 2008

In "Honeydripper," Tyrone Purvis stops two young cotton choppers from killing each other in his club.

Robert Eisele: A Conversation with John Sayles on Labor and the Writers' Strike 2008

She was chosen for the "Honeydripper" gig after the R&B pioneer Ruth Brown, her longtime friend, became too sick to continue in the role.

The Many Callings of Mable John 2008

"Honeydripper," set in rural Alabama in 1950, conveyed a similar aura of being too enraptured with its subject for its own good, although it must be said that given the immensity of rock mythology, such self-consciousness in a nondocumentary may be unavoidable.

Expecting Rain NY Times 2010

Don't Owe You a Thang Breakdown Outro Since it's a short trip from his home in Austin's Oak Hill section, Mr. Clark played SXSW in years past and had his moment in the national spotlight when he was featured in John Sayles's 2007 film "Honeydripper."

The Next Big Name to Come Out of Austin? Jim Fusilli 2011