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It shows how out of it I was in trying to be in it, acknowledging that I was out of it to myself, and then thinking, “Okay, how do I stop being out of it? Well, I get some legitimate illogical narrative ideas” ā some novel, you know?
So I decided on three writers that I might be able to option their material and get some producer, or myself as producer, and then get some writer to do a screenplay on it, and maybe make a movie.
And so the three projects were “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep,” “Naked Lunch” and a collection of Bukowski. Which, in 1975, forget it ā I mean, that was nuts. Hollywood would not touch any of that, but I was looking for something commercial, and I thought that all of these things were coming.
There would be no Blade Runner if there was no Ray Bradbury. I couldn’t find Philip K. Dick. His agent didn’t even know where he was. And so I gave up.
I was walking down the street and I ran into Bradbury ā he directed a play that I was going to do as an actor, so we know each other, but he yelled “hi” ā and I’d forgot who he was.
So at my girlfriend Barbara Hershey’s urging ā I was with her at that moment ā she said, “Talk to him! That guy really wants to talk to you,” and I said “No, fuck him,” and keep walking.
But then I did, and then I realized who it was, and I thought, “Wait, he’s in that realm, maybe he knows Philip K. Dick.” I said, “You know a guy namedā” “Yeah, sure ā you want his phone number?”
My friend paid my rent for a year while I wrote, because it turned out we couldn’t get a writer. My friends kept on me about, well, if you can’t get a writer, then you write.”
~ Hampton Fancher
“That was the most disappointing thing to me in how this thing was played. Is that Iām on the phone with you now, after all thatās been said, and the fundamental distinction between what James is dealing with in these other cases is not actually brought to the fore. The fundamental difference is that James Franco didnāt seek to use his position to have sex with anyone. Thereās not a case of that. He wasnāt using his position or status to try to solicit a sexual favor from anyone. If he had ā if that were what the accusation involved ā the show would not have gone on. We would have folded up shop and we would have not completed the show. Because then it would have been the same as Harvey Weinstein, or Les Moonves, or any of these cases that are fundamental to this new paradigm. Did you not notice that? Why did you not notice that? Is that not something notable to say, journalistically? Because nobody could find the voice to say it. Iām not just being rhetorical. Why is it that you and the other critics, none of you could find the voice to say, āYou know, itās not this, itās thatā? Because ā let me go on and speak further to this. If you go back to the L.A. TimesĀ piece, thatās what it lacked. Thatās what they were not able to deliver. The one example in the five that involved an issue of a sexual act was between James and a woman he was dating, who he was not working with. There was no professional dynamic in any capacity.
~ David Simon
Big Ben? Parliament?
trafalgar square
its a scientology meeting
Omega man?
Tryouts for “The Seventh Seal II: Death Takes a Holiday”?
Stella Boy’s family reunion after election night?
Uh…the Mormon Tabernacle Choir: The Reckoning.
In other news, has anyone noticed that Mutiny City News is horrible?
Jeff: Don’t tell Dave, you’ll only hurt his feelings. He thinks it is cutting edge.
DAMN IT! That’s the last time I follow the instructions
from the Illuminati. They say we are meeting in Encida,
but they have the bloody meeting in LONDON! Accursed
Illuminati. I knew I should have taken that blasted
Tri-Lateral commission internship.
Must be a scene from “V for Vendetta.” š
nice they let them shut the place down which is rare as stories go
The Mutiny City thing must be Ray Pride.
It clearly says, executive producer David Poland and Laura someone. You don’t like Ray?
I think Laura is the person responsible for making
this and other websites all nice and professional
looking. Again….I think.
And that picture just makes no damn sense. They
close down Trafalgar Square. When they could have
easily just shot a plate, used a blue screen set,
and get the same result.
People have got to get behind this whole technology
thing.
Surely you’re joking.
I’m perfectly fine for them to use the whole blue-screen thing if the world the characters are in is extremely stylised and/or just too big and crazy to build on a limited budget, but if you can get the real Trafalga Square you USE the real Trafalga Square.
Just like how “The Interpreter” was MUCH more interesting because it really used the UN. I know it’s a bit smaller scale than The Interpreter, but still..
in OTHER news, i LOVE what Brooke Shields said about Tom Cruise and how he should shut up and go fight aliens. Precious.
Okay, I don’t know where else to put this and this thread is as much of a logical place as any.
There’s a link at MCN for a Time article announcing Paul Giamatti “The World’s Best Character Actor”
…? Am I the only one truly baffled by this? He’s had American Splendor and Sideways, and that makes him the world’s best character actor? Oh, they also mention Planet of the Apes! Yet, no Storytelling (my favourite of his). But, still, how do two movies that were good (I personally didn’t like Splendor though and Sideways missed me by about 20-30 years I reckon) and now he’s suddenly the worlds best character actor? BULL. SHIT.
And, secondly, isn’t the fourth letter down on this website ( http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=ANSWERMAN ) some of the funniest stuff you’ve ever read? I mean, seriously, HOW DARE GEORGE LUCAS WANT TO MAKE MONEY BY RELEASED A MOVIE ON THURSDAY!!!! Whoa. It’s like a conspiracy against the American Economy or something.
No Camel, I am not joking. Extras and BIG EXTERIOR
SETS can get to steppin in my mind. Again, from that
picture, it looks like they could have just used a
plate with a cgi set.
Im all about the new fangled technology. Next step;
the elimination of extras all together.
Given that it’s a Wachowski film I’m surprised they’re not going the CGI route.
Personally, I don’t think that just because you can have a totally CGI universe that means that you need to use it. Depends on the film. Sometimes you can’t beat reality.
And actors like not having to work in a totally bluescreen environment.
KamikazeCamel; I understand your frustration at the over the top accolade heaped on TIME for Paul Giammati. He’s a very fine actor, who has a great niche in pathos ridden losers, but that seems to be the major extent of his range, so far. It’s not enough for him to be declared the worlds best character actor. It’s hype and hyperbole that TIME are engaging in. Seriously, 6 months ago, John C. Reilly was the “worlds greatest character actor”, according the media. And 6 months before that, Philip Seymour Hoffmann was “the worlds greatest character actor”. It’s sad when the media seems to have the attention span of gnats, and feel the need to elevate someone else as flavour of the month every once in awhile. It smacks of laziness. I’m no huge fan of Hoffmann or Reilly, but both have a much more proven range and resume than Giammati.
And if we’re being honest, the best character actors in the world (imho) are seamless chameleons like Gary Oldman and Jeffrey Wright, who quite literally, remain unrecognisable from one part to the next and never repeat characterisations (unlike Giammati, who often does).
It’s just part of the Cinderella Man hype machine. Time and Newsweek are rapidly losing their stature as news leaders, as I’m sure Dave P. would be happy to agree.
losing? its already gone for those two. its what happens when u follow a political agenda and not real reporting. ask the ny times
Never thought I’d see the hate thrown Paul G’s way. Its not his fault he has had a few hit movies and received kudos for his performances. When he wins best Supporting Actor at the Oscars will you still hate him for selling out?
I’m more interested in this link from MCN: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8048974/
“You won
Were you in negotiations with Crowe on that one? How do you know he wanted to do it? People really shouldn’t say things they know absolutely nothing about.
the integrity is he didn’t take it did he? how do u know he didn’t get offered 7 mill for x men? or 15 for superman? the fact is he didn’t take the role.
Crowe turned down that role because Gladiator ran long and he was recovering from the injuries he got on that movie.
Dougray Scott had the role and when shooting ran long on MI 2 he had to drop out. Crowe never took the role.
Crowe had the Wolverine role if he wanted it. It was sitting on his plate for six months.
“Never thought I’d see the hate thrown Paul G’s way. Its not his fault he has had a few hit movies and received kudos for his performances. When he wins best Supporting Actor at the Oscars will you still hate him for selling out?”
1. I’ve never particularly liked Paul G as an actor and I’ve never particularly liked his movies (I did like Storytelling but I think I’m in the extreme minority there) so for me to throw hate at him isn’t strange.
2. The only movie that had a lauded performance by Paul and that was a hit (that I can think of) was Sideways. American Splendor wasn’t a hit. was it?
3. I don’t hate him for “selling out”
4. I don’t think he is “selling out”
5. If he’s good in Cinderella Man and he wins the Oscar then good for him but if he gives another performance in the “schlub” catagory (as I like to call it) that isn’t great or memorable then I won’t be happy. I won’t hate him for it because I can see how people can like him, but he’s personally not my cup of tea.
6. I just found the Time article sort of hilarious.
I once told a group of girls talking about Storytelling;
“that it’s a really funny movie.” That went over
really really badly.
Secondly, I love Paul Giamatti. As a Howard Stern
fan, seeing him as Pig Virus has sort of made me
a fan of his for life. Not to mention he has consequently
gotten better and better in each role he does. Personally,
my f0avourite bit of Giamatti’s ever can be found in
SINGLES.
Saying he has sold-out. Totally misses the point of
selling out. It also ignores the ridiculousness of
stating anyone has ever sold-out. Since, if you
are in pop-culture in anyway possible. You sell
some part of yourself to just be involved. It’s
just how it works. OF all people, calling Giamatti
a sellout makes no damn sense. None.
If his role in CM garners him an Oscar win. Good.
He should have won one in March, but ruttin Hollywood
has such a ruttin PRUTRUBENCE for Clint Eastwood.
That they cast Giamatti to the side to praise Rawhide
for such great films as The Rookie, Blood Work, and
his count with Orangutang work over the years.
If the last 9 Best Actresses can win by either being
white trash, victimized, warping their bodies, or
putting on a bloody fake nose to ugly themselves up.
Then Giamatti should get that Oscar, get all Cuba
on it, and then scream out; “WHO DO YOU LOVE
MOTHER*******? WHO DO YOU LOVE?”
Okay. That might be a bit far fetch. Yet it would
make for some really good TV, and make Terence
cry. CRY LIKE A WEE LITTLE BABY!
Boy. Someone needs to update the blog. When Poland
is off having an advantaged life. Or getting taking
a spitz in Boca.
I once told a group of girls talking about Storytelling;
“that it’s a really funny movie.” That went over
really really badly.
Secondly, I love Paul Giamatti. As a Howard Stern
fan, seeing him as Pig Virus has sort of made me
a fan of his for life. Not to mention he has consequently
gotten better and better in each role he does. Personally,
my f0avourite bit of Giamatti’s ever can be found in
SINGLES.
Saying he has sold-out. Totally misses the point of
selling out. It also ignores the ridiculousness of
stating anyone has ever sold-out. Since, if you
are in pop-culture in anyway possible. You sell
some part of yourself to just be involved. It’s
just how it works. OF all people, calling Giamatti
a sellout makes no damn sense. None.
If his role in CM garners him an Oscar win. Good.
He should have won one in March, but ruttin Hollywood
has such a ruttin PRUTRUBENCE for Clint Eastwood.
That they cast Giamatti to the side to praise Rawhide
for such great films as The Rookie, Blood Work, and
his count with Orangutang work over the years.
If the last 9 Best Actresses can win by either being
white trash, victimized, warping their bodies, or
putting on a bloody fake nose to ugly themselves up.
Then Giamatti should get that Oscar, get all Cuba
on it, and then scream out; “WHO DO YOU LOVE
MOTHER*******? WHO DO YOU LOVE?”
Okay. That might be a bit far fetch. Yet it would
make for some really good TV, and make Terence
cry. CRY LIKE A WEE LITTLE BABY!
Boy. Someone needs to update the blog. When Poland
is off having an advantaged life. Or taking
a spitz in Boca.
Uh…oops.
Storytelling was hilarious.
I kind of wish the whole James Van der Beek gay footballer storyline was still there though because that sounded like cinematic gold.
Again I’ll say it. There is nothing worse than reading a LDB posting. Its’ like sitting thru a Renny Harlin period drama.
The Dawsons story must have been really bad for them to cut it from the movie. Since that was the only reason it got funding.
camel why do u hate paul g so much? hes just doing his thing. hes not mel gibson here. he is a schlub
Terence, didn’t Van Der Beek demand that his story be cut from the film? I thought that’s why it was cut, because of him. But maybe I’m remembering wrong.
No one does the second banana, everyman type role better than Paul Giammati. You just got the backlash going. I think Paul will survive Camels hatred.
hes getting quality roles every year now. i don’t think he cares too much
The Beek didn’t demand it be cut. It was cut because it didn’t fit in the final cut because they needed to get to a certain time. Curious move by the producers since they probably would have made a fortune with people watching the Beek get some man love.
It got cut because it did not look believable on film. Well, thats what they said. Supposedly, his acting was not good and the story didn’t fit. The scene has made the rounds on vhs. Its becoming almost an urban legend.
Four people saw the movie anyway. They should have left it in.
It was a good thing they took it out. I saw it. It was really that bad.
The movie is 80 minutes long without it and a little slow at that. It couldn’t have been to make a running time.
He peaked with Welcome to the Dollhouse.
Count me in for seeing Dawson on all fours and getting it from Pacey.
Joe, nothing worse than reading the responses of
a, as we say here in the hood, “cracker ass cracker
cracker. Like a Salt Free Saltine with even less
flavour.” I will try to “white-in” up for you next
time joe. Maybe you should get in that “extrapolation”
class with jeff. You are quite a few weeks back
however. Jeff really has been making strides these
past few days.
The VanderBeek stuff got cut because it was too
close to home. Thanks to him and John Wesley
Shipp bumping uglies on Dawson’s Creek got leaked
to the press. Ol’James and his representation asked
Todd, and he cut it. Also, thanks to his need of
Wesley Shipp lovin. They had to kill of Dawson’s
dad to get those two apart. Which makes those episodes
extra creepy to watch in retrospect and even at
the time.
Maybe if you had a clue LDB, someone here would take you seriously. Too bad you’re a know it all who doesn’t know anything.
I haven’t been making strides, LDB, sometimes you just type better than other times. But seriously, why are your posts all crammed into skinny columns like that?
Why do people thing i HATE Paul Giamatti? I just didn’t agree with an article calling him “The World’s Greatest Character Actors” after a whole whopping TWO performances that people actually acknowledged and in movies that people actually acknowledged.
I do admit that I’m not a fan but I don’t hate him. I sort of liked him in Sideways for what he was doing, but maybe I’m like the Academy in that I don’t find anything particularly great in watching a shlub act like a shlub.
Virginia was definitely the performance of Sideways, without a doubt.
But as someone said up there, I’m sure Paul will survive the negative vibes that are emmenating from me. Especially considering he’s in the US and I’m here in the south of Australia (where it’s totally freezing btw)
LDB is a real jerk who really doesn’t get it. I kinda feel bad for her.
Camel, who do you hate Paul G? Do you look like him or something? Relax, buddy.
No way is LDB a her.
Yeah, the same Russell Crowe integrity that gave us Virtuosity and The Quick and the Dead… didn’t realize his fan club read this site.
Joe, what in the blue hell are you talking about? You insult me. Yet you get all uppidy. When I respond to you in kind? Why dont you stop typing out of your bloody arse, and realize that slagging people gets you slagged back. Too bad you are a little boy who cant handle it getting thrown back in his face. SUCKA! Jeff, I always type fine. I have no idea what your, or anyone else who complains about my typing, problems are. Outside of maybe total and utter pretentiousness, but I like thinking better of people. So to sum: JoeFitz a disgrace to the Joe name around. Jeff, might be pretentious or he may not. The jury is still out. One more thing; it’s not that cramped. If you have a bigger font size on your browser.
From V to Vendetta to Paul Giamatti to insult hurling…this blog has it all!
Also, we once had online poker. Fun times man. Fun times.
Anyone see the Friday box-ofice figures? “Longest Yard” as No. 1? Cowabunga!
LDB is definately a woman. No male is this annoying.
Joe, you know by calling me a ‘woman.’ You are
essentially stating your dislike for women and all
of their qualities. Not that I am a woman. Luckily,
unlike you, my manhood can be seen without the use
of a magnifying glass. So I wake up everyday knowing
I am man. You on the other hand, have to feel around,
ask your mom to look, but you still dont feel ‘manly’
enough. How sad for you. Of course, you might
have been born in 1984. Meaning, not only are you
a cracker ass cracker aka a Dulltine. But you are
also a *****. You figure out the stars. After you
have your manhood inspection.
“Camel, who do you hate Paul G? Do you look like him or something? Relax, buddy.”
I’m gonna use that old emo blogger thing here:
*le sigh*
It’s basically the only thing that can sum up my reaction to reading that.
LDB, how did you fix your column width? And why did it revert to skinny?
Jeff, I have no bloody idea? Colour me confused.
I was wondering the same thing.
LDB, I only call them how I see them. If you’re not a female please state it. I thought I was complimenting you because really theres no way you’re a male.
Your compliment was “no male could be this annoying.” Ladies, give Joe a big hand for his sensitivity.
Well, there is a more annoying male out there. His name is Jeffrey. Clap it up.
I’ll take it back. Jeff is more annoying and lets hope the parents of little Jeff didn’t name their proud daughter Jeff. You never know with these kooks.