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Comment on Uma Thurman IS…Anita Bryant? by McSpanky McSpankerson

McSpanky McSpankerson — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:49:30 +0000

Will this be similar to playwright David Lee’s take on Anita Bryant in his Pieface show at the Fringe? I saw it and while it refreshed forgotten (repressed?) memories of the orange juice lady, I also personally thought the show was a bit strident and overly stomped on Bryant. Don’t get me wrong — the cause she espoused and her attitudes were monstrous. But as you say, product of her times and victim of her own oppression. I’d love to see something that gave her more humanity.

Comment on Movie Review: “The Great Gatsby” by McSpanky McSpankerson

McSpanky McSpankerson — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:44:47 +0000

I wonder how Daisy fits into your wonderful description of the “emptiness” of that “rotten crowd’s” pursuits?

Daisy always struck me as a vapid narcissist, and you’re right — Mia Farrow got that down.

But Carey Mulligan’s sad eyes, brimming with tears, make me think more of an abuse victim. I haven’t seen the film yet — still waiting for my film-pal to have a day off in this wretched economy of which we are not on the sculpted-hedge side. But I’m expecting her to feel as much a part of the heart of this film as Gatsby.

I enjoyed your insights. Way beyond what passes for film criticism in other parts these days.

Comment on Weekend Box Office: “Star Trek” has $27 million Friday, on pace for $100 opening by doombuggy

doombuggy — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:23:03 +0000

Good point. We’re pretty saturated with electronic entertainment.

Also, if studios want multiple blockbusters, we need economic growth and a wealthy populace. But public policy is going in the other direction.

Comment on Next Interview: Got questions for “Kings of Summer” stars Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally? by Dana

Dana — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:58:52 +0000

So Nick, you have a tattoo on each of your upper arms. What are they of? Were they procured during your rebelious youth stage?

Comment on Movie Review: “Aftershock” by Rudy Hansen

Rudy Hansen — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:03:01 +0000

There was a Chinese movie with the same name, a huge success in China, and it was fabulous.
It starts with the 1976 earthquake in China but the story is different than this one in Chile. It follows one family for 30 years or so until a later aftershock re-unites them. I think the aftershock was more the effect of finding a family member you thought had died in the big earthquake actually was alive
so many years later, and what both sides went through during the years in between.

Comment on Movie Preview: “Captain Phillips” shows the drama of a real-life Pirates of the Somali Coast attack by Wayne Bledsoe

Wayne Bledsoe — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:02:04 +0000

THAT looks like an action movie that’ll actually have some suspense.

Comment on Next interview: Got questions for Jesse Eisenberg? by A

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:53:23 +0000

Has he kept in touch with Andrew Garfield, his co-star from TSN? Is it true he’s finally engaged? What is an ideal fan encounter for him (“no encounter” is a likely answer but don’t accept it)?

Comment on Next interview: Got questions for Jesse Eisenberg? by Penny

Penny — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:22:56 +0000

I’d love it if you could ask him questions about his other projects like The Double and Midnight Sun, and also his plans for his work with theater. Other than that, maybe favorite magic trick or if he did anything in particular to get into character or if there’s a magician/anybody who he derived inspiration from?

Comment on Next interview: Got questions for Jesse Eisenberg? by Debbie Miller

Debbie Miller — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:20:53 +0000

When can we expect Richard Ayoade’s “The Double” to come out? There was a sneak peak of a couple of photos last year and nothing else after that. I’m pretty sure they finished filming that project.

Comment on Next interview: Got questions for Jesse Eisenberg? by Joy

Joy — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:52:40 +0000

Question for Jesse: “If you were forced to choose, it would be more important to you your career as an actor or as a playwright?” (invalid answer “Both”)