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DOC ROCK MYSTERY
When I read the headline in today's Variety -- "Hanks a Rebel Rocker for Biopic" -- I wondered what rock star Tom Hanks (or perhaps his son Colin) could be playing. So, as someone whose music knowledge is pretty good, I was surprised to read that DreamWorks has picked up the life rights to a rock figure whom I know nothing about.
According to the trade mag, the studio has bought the life story of "Dean Reed, an American singer, actor and filmmaker whose 15-year career in East Germany was halted by his mysterious death in 1986."
Reed apparently became a star in South America in the 1960s, was deported from Argentina due to his political views and, after being invited to Leipzig to guest at a documentary film festival, wound up living in East Germany for the rest of his life.
If there are any Reed cultists out there, please post some info on him below.
# posted by Scott Macaulay @ 7/9/2004 12:53:25 PM Comments (0)
Today I received the following message from artist Nancy Hwang, who is currently showing in White Room 2 at White Columns Gallery, 320 West 13th Street, NYC:
"Hope you might take some time from a lazy summer day and drop by White Columns. I am at the gallery through July 31, from noon to 6pm, Wednesday through Saturday.
"At White Columns, you can pick up a special card good for a complimentary video rental at the local video store. Take a short walk or wheel over to World of Video, pick out any movie you like, and bring it back to the gallery to view on a 60" diagonal rear projection TV screen.
"Prepare for a unique shared movie viewing experience as you lose your sense of time in a cozy loft featuring the customized mighty Vornado air circulation system, a futon overloaded with cushy pillows, delicious popcorn, an endless variety of drinks and unpredictable gallery visitors.
"You can make a reservation if you'd like to select a movie for a specific screening time and date by emailing me at nancyhwang@mac.com. Screenings begin roughly around noon, 2pm, and 4pm time slots each day. Alternatively, you can take your chances, drop by for a bit to eye someone else's movie choice, or even stay an entire afternoon.
"Take some time. Bring a friend. When's the last time you rented a DVD?"
According to the White Columns Web site: "Nancy Hwang's work grows out of concerns both social and personal. Described by the artist as 'transaction-based,' many pieces have been focused on the idea of personal service, in which she engages the audience in an intimate manner. Recent projects have included 2, S, and N -- all named after New York City subway lines -- in which she provided participants with beverages, a shampoo and a manicure, respectively. These pleasant and rather luxurious experiences were delivered to viewers free of charge."
# posted by Steve Gallagher @ 7/9/2004 12:29:21 PM Comments (0)
FREE MICHAEL MOORE!
On the 4th of July, this link, via Moviecity News is too rich to pass up: "Urge Ashcroft to brand Michael Moore what he really is -- a traitor to America!" headlines a petition by Patriotic Americans Boycotting Anti-American Hollywood found on the Web site Conservative Petitions.com. "Free speech isn't free when it costs lives," the Web site says as it argues that Moore's Farenheit 911 is endangering the lives of our troops. Those who click on the petition will find their names forwarded to House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist and Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert as well as your Congressmen and, of course, Big John Ashcroft.
Speaking of Ashcroft, join Moby, Ted Hope and John Cameron Mitchell as they judge Nerve.com's The John Ashcroft Amateur Video Contest, in which contestants try to win $1,000 by filming the sexiest one-minute video containing a discussion of our Attorney General. The 15 finalists can be streamed on the site.
# posted by Scott Macaulay @ 7/5/2004 12:53:01 AM Comments (0)
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