There is nothing worse than missing out on great opportunities. Especially when that opportunity is so close to you! As you know I have been hyping Martin McDonagh's 'The Cripple of Inishmaan' for months now (saw it once in London and again in here) and I can't even describe how great it is. Truly one of those shows where you walk out feeling like you've witnessed something extremely captivating.
Now, don't freak out, but 'The Cripple of Inishmaan' is ending soon. Like, in 3 weeks time (July 20th to be exact.) These are your final weeks to see Daniel Radcliffe and this amazing cast on stage. If you're a fan of good theater you'll love it. If you're a fan of Martin McDonagh's work you'll love it. If you have some weird affection for cows, then yes, you'll like this too.
To get an idea of what it's like behind the scenes, check out Daniel Radcliffe's exclusive backstage tour right here:
Did you know that there is a man who is actually ‘the most interesting man in
the world?’ His name is Shep Gordon and he is the epitome of a rock star
(without actually being a rock star.) Supermensch
(which is the directorial debut of actor/comedian Mike Myers) documents the
life of mega- music manager Shep Gordon, who is known for managing some of the
most legendary musicians in history like Alice Cooper, Blondie, Luther
Vandross, Teddy Pendergrass, and many more. He also invented the term “celebrity
chef,” which launched the career of Emeril Lagassee.
The film is a collection of celebrity interviews, reenactments, and archived
videos and photos, which showcase the legendary life of Shep Gordon. Now
you’re probably asking “Why should I care about this guy?” When I tell you that
this man has lived the most fascinating life I have ever seen, I am not lying.
He got punched by Janis Joplin, was bouncing off career ideas with Jimi
Hendrix, and had a posse that included John Lennon. Celebrities flock to his
private island to relax (he has an extremely generous open door policy) and he
can make sure that paparazzi leave them alone.
In the roughly 90 minute film you see Shep’s life as a young Jewish kid, the
crazy things he did to bring attention to his clients (there is an incident
involving Alice Cooper and a chicken), and his life now as an older man. He
talks a lot about his desire for children and it really pulls at your
heartstrings. Like I was ready to hook him up with an e-harmony account, that’s
how badly I felt for him. You really become emotionally invested and want the
best for him in the end. The film is also just really entertaining.
I felt like I could’ve sat there for another 30 minutes listening to another
crazy story. The time really flies by!
A few weeks after screening this, I was walking down the street and saw Shep
casually talking on his cell. He was so sweet, and ended his phone call just
to chat with me and tell me about all the press events he was doing. I can see why so many people care about him. He is very personable and pleasant. Like a person who has clearly had a life well-lived. I
feel that I could learn more from him in 30 minutes than I would in an entire
semester of school. He is an out-of-the box thinker and seems to truly care
about people. This is an excellent directorial debut for Myers (and I think I can
forgive him for The Love Guru, too!)
Definitely keep an eye on this film, coming out tomorrow in select theatres! B+
