Our Huckleberry Friend – A Tribute to Val Kilmer, Part 1

“Interesting characters are troubled characters. The only problem I’ve had in my business is very few people – unfortunately, very vocal – confusing the difficult role that I play with me. I play these guys, but I’m not like them.” – Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer’s film career is a rich tapestry of diverse roles that highlight his remarkable versatility and commitment to character. From Batman to Iceman, Jim Morrison to Doc Holliday, Kilmer’s dynamic range often brought his own wit, vulnerability, and eccentric artistry to his legendary filmography. With a succession of Iconic roles to choose from we celebrate the life and career of this incredible artist. We’d be his wingman anytime!

Heat:

30^th Anniversary!

Michael Mann’s Heat is a tense, stylish crime epic that pits two driven men on opposite sides of the law against each other in a deadly game of cat and mouse on the streets of Los Angeles. Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) is a disciplined, methodical professional thief who leads a tight-knit crew of elite criminals, including his trusted right-hand man, Chris Shiherlis (Val Kilmer), a skilled marksman and getaway driver whose volatile personal life adds tension to the group dynamic. Together, they execute high-risk, high-reward heists with military precision. On the other side is LAPD robbery-homicide detective Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino), a relentless, emotionally intense cop whose obsession with his work is slowly eroding his personal life. When McCauley’s crew pulls off a daring armored truck robbery, Hanna begins closing in, leading to a tense pursuit that blurs the lines between hunter and hunted. As McCauley plans one final bank job that could secure his freedom, both men are drawn toward an inevitable, explosive confrontation—one fueled as much by mutual respect as by duty.

Heat is a masterfully crafted saga of professionalism, loyalty, and the personal costs of living by a code. With powerhouse performances from De Niro, Pacino, and Kilmer, it remains one of the most iconic crime dramas of all time.