The final two episodes of Fishing with John feature Dennis Hopper, and they go together to Thailand in search of a Giant Squid. It must be said the music in Fishing with John is quite excellent, and to be expected given John Lurie’s position with lounging lizards. It becomes apparent that the Giant Squid is also hunting the fishermen. Hunt or be hunted, they must pursue it deeper into the bosom of Thailand. They find an ancient tribe that apparently holds the giant squid in high esteem, and take some time to eat in a remote village. Dennis Hopper orders an Iced Smoothie beverage, but is disheartened to find that it has blended ice in it. He sends it back, asking only for fruit. The smoothie is delivered, and the men continue their expedition for the squid by stealing the ancient tribe’s boat, but the squid has a large eye and hypnotises them.
Fishing with John: Dennis Hopper (1991)
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