Monday, February 5, 2024

"Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot"

Although it's set in Portland, Joaquin Phoenix is onstage in a wheelchair at the Rialto Theatre in South Pasadena at the beginning of Gus Van Sant's film "Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot" (Amazon, 2018). 

He's playing John Callahan, paralyzed in a car accident, who overcomes a drinking problem and becomes a cartoonist. We see this shot several more times in the film. Also featured are Rooney Mara, Jonah Hill, Jack Black and Beth Ditto. The cinematography was by Christopher Blauvelt. 
 
 
 
A look toward the stage. 
 

Out into the house. Like the first shot, we come back to this view several times.

See the Los Angeles Theatres page about the Rialto Theatre for lots of history and many photos. It's a 1925 design by Lewis A. Smith at 1023 Fair Oaks Ave. Since 2017 it has been used as a church.  

On IMDb: "Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot"

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