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1994 "SPEED" opening day movie review w/ ad...
1994 "SPEED" opening day movie review w/ ad...
Item # 719191
June 14, 1994
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 14, 1994
* Blockbuster "SPEED" review & ad
* Grand opening day movie premiere
* American action suspense thriller film
* Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock
Page 47 has the opening day review for the film "SPEED" with heading: "Bodies in Motion" and related photo. And page 53 has an nice advertisement for the film on it's opening day. (see images)
background: Speed (1994) is a tightly wound action thriller that blends relentless suspense with charismatic performances, cementing its place as a defining action film of the 1990s. Directed by Jan de Bont in his debut, the film follows LAPD SWAT officer Jack Traven (Keanu Reeves), who must prevent a city bus from exploding after a mad bomber (Dennis Hopper) rigs it to detonate if its speed drops below 50 miles per hour. When the bus driver is incapacitated, a quick-thinking passenger named Annie Porter (Sandra Bullock) takes the wheel, leading to a high-stakes race through Los Angeles. What sets Speed apart is its ingenious premise, sustained tension, and grounded yet heroic characters, with Bullock’s breakout performance and Reeves’s stoic intensity anchoring the chaos. Fueled by practical effects, tight pacing, and sharp editing, the film avoids action clichés of the era, delivering a story that is both explosive and emotionally engaging. Winning two Academy Awards for its sound design, Speed became a cultural touchstone and a benchmark for action filmmaking.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newspaper known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse - a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history. It is quite common to find great political cartoons, satirical cartoons and articles, thought-provoking editorials, and ads and reviews for both concerts and theater productions - both on and off Broadway. Many iconic writers and musicians credit their appearance in The Village Voice for at least a portion of their success.
Complete with 152 pages, tabloid-size, one crease across the center, nice condition.
Provenance note: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive. Rare as such.
Alert: Many issues of The Village Voice contain articles and/or photos which some consider offensive, and are certainly inappropriate for children. Please purchase with discretion.
Category: The 20th Century
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