Just wading through the reams of media coverage I've been collecting on Bright Star since it first premiered in Cannes in May and I came across this interview with Ben Whishaw.
It's probably the most relaxed I've seen him in an interview, normally he just comes across as a bag of nervous tension. In it he just oozes with enthusiasm for the role and experience of making it in a way I haven't seen from him before.
Just want to ruffle his hair, pinch his cheeks and give him a large slice of cake to eat.
(Interview is in two parts)
- 23:50 The White Ribbon: an amazing piece of cinema. Best thing I've seen in long time. Have never known a cinema so silent at end of a film. #
- 23:52 Too tired to go to bed. Think I'll just curl up here on the sofa. #
- 08:14 Canny marketing from Muse. Just as they round off their London dates at O2 announce a Wembley date for next year bit.ly/jYlaL #
- 09:40 Time for pancakes. Or is that pancake time? #
- 11:31 Just finished editing my pics from the Muse O2 gig on Thurs bit.ly/1ogAoN #
- 13:09 Absolutely not getting out of my jimmy-jams until it stops raining. So there. #
- 16:50 Tweeting for 1 year, 6 months, 2 weeks, 6 days, 14 hours, 37 minutes, 14 seconds (April 25, 2008). How about you? bit.ly/eC942 #
- 17:41 @polyg I nearly got a free ticket to see that tomorrow. Sadly they over allocated :0( Will go and see it though. #
- 17:45 @electricfields Perhaps your body has gone travelling to another time zone #
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A bit of canny marketing from the Devon lads, while I'm still buzzing from the O2 gig on Thursday I get an email announcing a Wembley date for next year. Tickets go on sale next week, you know I'm gonna...
Meanwhile here are all the pics from Thurs:
After a horror start to the week for the Liberal Party of Oz (see earlier post) the later half did indeed improve with some valuable comment from some Liberals.
Unfortunately for the Party it came from elder members who no longer have much input but nevertheless it was nice to see something a bit more thoughtful for a change.
First cab off the rank was Malcolm Fraser (pictured at left) who made an insightful reply to Fran Kelly on RN Breakfast. When asked what he thought Kevin Rudd should do (principally about boat people) he said "Kevin Rudd should get out of the way and let his Ministers manage their portfolios."
A very good observation although I appreciate he is viewing it from a different angle. The problem with Oceanic Viking got blown way out of proportion and Kevin 07 did not need to be in center stage as it exploded. He should have left it for his Ministers to solve and only get involved if it really went pear shaped.
The problem arose from some misreading of a poll and Labor is not the only interest group to get it wrong. Even Michelle Grattan got carried away and started reading more into the data. For those who missed it a poll was undertaken just after the rescued Sri Lankans refused to leave the Oceanic Viking at an Indonesian port. Now some Voters were excited and the Press certainly got their knickers in a twist but the Public in general were just watching things unfold. A few different Labor folk started jumping in front of cameras too and that also caught the publics attention.
The results of the poll were Labor down 15 points but Kevin himself only 2 points. For some reason the pundits and even Kevin himself, decided the love affair with Kevin was over. I thought the data was clear. The Voters were happy enough with Kevin but unhappy with all the other members of the Party and trade unionists loudly asking for the asylum seekers to come straight through.
More detailed polling has since shown that the Voters are pretty evenly split over how to treat asylum seekers. Some want to push them away while others want an "Open Door" policy.
The upshot was Kevin hitting the airwaves a la John Howard and popping up all over the place. Personally, I think this is a bad tactic. Eventually you will say something that offends just about everyone or people just get sick of seeing you around. I simply wouldn't go there.
If Rudd hadn't jumped in he could still be relaxing back at the Lodge instead of having to keep going over the same ground.
The second Elder Liberal to make an intelligent comment was a real shock. None other than Sadam Hussien's bag man Alexander Downer. His observation was uncharacteristically accompanied by an admission of having made the same mistake himself. The comment was about carrying on negotions with a megaphone ie. through the Press. He equated it to their (The Libs) dealing with the Tampa the same way. When you use the Press to publicise your agreements you paint the Indonesians into a corner and you will struggle to get the desired result.
Normally Kevin 07 understands this as shown by the Hu Stern case, but somehow this one slipped through. Being the clever clogs that he is, I'd be surprised if he doesn't learn from this error of judgement and he probably recognises disunity was part of the problem after the more detailed polling.
Rudd has had a challenging week, not a disastrous one, and if he reflects on the lessons and fine tunes himself and his party, life for Turnbull is going to be a hard row for quite some time yet.
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11/14/09
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Such a nice night for mid-November at the 400 Bar. Athletes in Slacks (myspace) warmed up the crowd with their laidback loungey harmonizing sound that only two keyboarders and a guitarist can produce. The band claims all their songs are about love, except later on their hour-long set, they introduced a song about hating two guys from New York. They did finish strong with a cover of INXS's "Never Tear Us Apart", and that's what really matter.
The first time I heard about Swedish band Little Dragon, was in January. Ceji was really into them. Since we generally like Swedish bands here, I did try and keep up with their whereabouts. As it turns out, they're in the middle of their tour through the US to promote their sophomore album, Machine Dreams. Although the band's been here already, they confessed last night that this was their first time in Minneapolis.
From what I heard from their live set, their new songs seems to drifts from the R&B and Jazz influence to more electro and beats. I think the combination works well for them, especially since I like their big beats/electronica sound.
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I've been to a lot of shows lately, and I can tell you that this was one of the best shows yet. They're heading their way to the East Coast, so definitely check them out. If they're not heading through your city, you should check out Machine Dreams, out now on Peacefrog Records.
11/14/2009 03:52:14 ♥ vu (
) ♥ little-dragon.se ♥ myspace.com/yourlittledragon What's the longest you've ever waited in line?
Thursday night at the O2 felt like the longest time in a queue. Only one cash point was working and it was the slooowwwweeeessst cash point on the planet. No it was, I swear. I was ready to take out every penny I have by the time it was my turn. And to add insult to injury it charged for the withdrawal.
The lesson: always stock up on cash before you get to the O2, preferably from a Barclays cash point which are the fastest in the world. Fact. They almost anticipate what buttons you are going to press.
At the start of the day I thought I knew what today's "Note From The Universe" meant and I laughed out loud at its perfect timing and choice of words.
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However, at the end of this day, I am less certain what it means than when the day started.
But it is Friday the 13th and perhaps it's time to think some entirely new thoughts.
The Universe is looking out for me. I just need to keep listening.
To do before M-----l arrives tomorrow for a visit:
Finish my job work for the week- I have to do that tonight before going to sleep.- Vacuum - I'll do that in the morning.
- Shampoo rug - er, that's just not gonna happen. I finally put the rug shampooer together, though, after four months of sitting in the box in the closet. Maybe you will be inspired test it out while I'm at work next week.
- Remove hair from cat "tree" - um, maybe if I get up early enough tomorrow. Try not to breathe near it, though; that's where Muki does most of his shedding.
Change out litter in box.- Clean bathroom - I'll scrub the toilet seat and the sink... in the morning.
- Wash sheets and blankets - if there's a load in the washing machine when you get here, that counts, right?
Wash hair- I kind of let it go this week, but am about to do.- Wash dishes - maybe in the morning. I'll at least run the dishwasher and try to scrub out that one pan that's been sitting on the counter for three days.
- Take out the recycling and "yard waste" - in the morning. It's too dark and scary out there now.
- Take the comforter that the cat pooped on, since before your last two visits, to the cleaners (did you ever wonder what was stuffed in that giant blue Ikea bag in the closet?) - maybe in the morning. (I've been meaning to haul it to the laundromat. It is machine washable but requires a jumbo front-loader, and I only have an apartment-sized top-loader. Since it's pretty clear I'm never going to the laundromat, I decided to spring for a professional cleaning, and finally get it out of the closet. I did hand-wash the pooped-on part at the time of the incident, though, just so's you know I haven't been knowingly storing cat poop in the closet.)
- Sort through that crate of random papers, old bills, receipts, etc. - maybe next year. or, if I wait two more years, I can probably just dispose of everything in that crate.
- Also balance my checkbook for the first time since, oh, May? Fail. (The bills are paid, though.)
Reserve the community TV room for 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday- Finish knitting the black and orange scarf -- I'll need something to keep myself entertained during the game.
- Clean the front of the kitchen cabinets and fridge -- um, maybe if I get up early enough tomorrow. Oh, who am I kidding? FAIL!
So... I have decided: I am no longer going to hide my slovenliness from M-----l. The truth shall be revealed.
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Another truth that must be revealed: despite all the misanthropic bluster, Hotrod really is nice, and also a fun person to hang out with even when there is no karaoke or live music. He was in town for a few days on business, and we met up at the Elysian for beers last night. Thank you, Hotrod! If I make it out for Karaoke to the Death, I owe you a couple of rounds.
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If you have a few minutes to spare and nothing else better to do, try this listening test to see if you can taxi/take-off/fly and land an aircraft safely.
Listening and looking are still the key fundamental skills required in aviation. It's called situational awareness.
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