Matchup of the Day

It’s Marlon Brando vs. Alec Baldwin (both born on this date) operating on the wrong side of the law:

Miami Blues vs. The Wild One

From what I’ve read, The Wild One was based on a rowdy motorcycle rally that occurred in Hollister, California back in 1947.  The media portrayed the event as rowdier than it actually was, and scared some people into believing that rampaging biker gangs were speeding toward their towns.  Hollywood used the sensationalized version of the story as the basis for the film.  Marlon Brando’s performance as the motorcycle gang leader served to propagate the outlaw image associated with biker culture. Read the rest of this entry »