Applauding

I first knew of Charlton Heston when my brother got me into the whole Planet of the Apes series. Despite his ‘acting’ I found Charlton Heston’s technique to be quite interesting. It was like all the William Shatner jokes, except without the self-deprecating nature. Heston had a weird robotic conviction behind his words. Years later and viewings of Spartacus, the 10 commandments, The Naked Jungle, The Omega Man and many other great movies, I could really appreciate Heston’s distinctive persona.

Later as I hear about his personal views and ideas, I sit a bit more uncomfortable, but still appreciate. I’ve never seen why a person’s personal views (screwing your adopted daughter, beating your wife) has anything to do with your work. Be it acting or making a sandwich.

Heston was a great actor who took his craft extremely serious. Whatever happens here forward, his style of acting will probably never be seen again.

(EDIT: In retrospect, it was Kirk Douglas who played Spartacus, I think Heston played Michaelangelo, which was also a slave in his own way, except not)

Some very amazing people are working on a film as we speak (I think). I’m not going to complicate matters with things like ‘details’ and ‘ideas’, but only throw in what is important. The film is called “This side of truth“, and takes place on an alternate earth where no one can lie. Now for the roll call.

Ricky Gervais - Boss from ‘The Office (UK)’ (Writer/Director/Actor)

Starring
Jennifer Garner (Juno)
Jonah Hill (Loud fat co-star of Superbad)
Christopher Guest (Everything awesome)
Tina Fey (SNL)
Jeffrey Tambor, Jason Bateman (Arrested Development)

It can’t fail, it better not.

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