May 17, 2008

Trumpeting While LA Burns

By: James Poulos

Sonny’s right — dead right — that Kilmer’s Doc Holliday is one of ’90s cinema’s indelible figures. “They want revenge.” “Fer what?” “Bein’ born.” Brrr! That’s movie magic.

But what about Kilmer’s attempted comeback film, Salton Sea? And while we’re on it, if Val Kilmer can ruin his career by starring as The Saint, and Robert Downey Jr. can restore his career by becoming Iron Man, can Val return to glory taking a turn in a cape or a fancy suit? And if so…which?

PS don’t forget Willow.

(Photo courtesy Salton Sea press kit.)