Angela Haddon's Lounge Discussions

Angela - I can certainly say that we're glad you came back to Stage 32 from a few years ago, a lot has changed here, huh? ; ) I took a look at your work and your illustrations are fantastic. You somehow balance beautiful and a little f*cked up (in a good way!) all at the same time. I read a couple of your blogs, too, and you really are storyteller...you should add writer to your bio. Looking forward to seeing more of your work, you are so talented.

I've planned to film in Brisbane. Regards to all Aussies.

Thanks so much for your kind words and support, Julie! Stage32 has definitely changed since I last checked - it's looking fantastic.

Hi back at ya, Michal :)

Thanks, Kathryn :)

That was a pretty good article, Chris, can't say I disagree.

I think you may have jumped to a few conclusions, LindaAnn - I would never expect 100% truth, not anywhere near it and as a writer appreciate where and why one must make changes to "enhance" the telling of the story - my complaint is the "degree" of fabrication - if you haven't seen the movie, don't read on, but THE fabrication that irks me is Mustafa - he is barely mentioned in a single paragraph in the book, yet so much hinges on this character - Chris Kyle and Mustafa NEVER crossed paths, Chris did not shoot Mustafa with that FAMOUS long range shot - NEVER happened, yet so vital to the screen version, a character mentioned in a short paragraph - I can handle the little lies and story re-arrangements, that's part of storytelling, but when so much hinges on a "duel" that never occurred, great cinema, but completely untrue - if you see the movie you'll know what I mean - some people don't care either way, which is fine, but I am simply expressing my DISAPPOINTMENT considering how hard they pushed the "true" story aspect.

I read a smart, insightful article about Chris Kyle, 'truth' and storytelling by Michael McCaffrey the other day - thought-provoking stuff http://mpmacting.com/blog/2014/7/19/truth-justice-and-the-curious-case-o...

I read the article, Angela, found it really interesting, thank you for bringing it to our attention.

My pleasure - thanks for the interesting thread!

So much Van Damme crazy-eye!

Best worst (watchable): Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter. Worst worst (totally unwatchable): Dragon Wars

LOL - just for laughs and giggles, here, I present: My Rotten Tomatoes 'review' of Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter: ...Like one person at a movie review site summed up: Jesus Christ...with VAMPIRES! This is precisely the sort of film my friends and I would love to make. I can't in good faith rate it 5 stars...but I have no qualms about giving out 4. Right from the start, with the narration recalling Plan 9 From Outer Space, I was hooked. And, when Jesus broke into a song and dance number...that was the icing on the cake. Just when things seemed to be bogging down in the middle, here comes the character El Santo. This movie is NOT for everybody. If you're expecting to find a gem in a pile of dung, don't bother. If you're looking in that same pile for some fertilizer, then this should have the roses looking beautiful immediately... *** and...my RT review of Dragon Wars: ...Tripe is a dish best served...to someone else. If I can spare but ONE person from wasting 90 minutes of their life, by keeping them from watching this unwatchable piece of trash, then my job here is done. Essentially, it's: Boy finds out about girl, boy finds girl, girl holds the mystical "Yu-Gi-Oh!" or whatever, boy and girl flee evil forces, girl eventually is sacrificed to the good "Omura" (or whatever), boy stands alone (since the theater has since been emptied). First, I will say the opening started off with an old man faking a heart attack in front of a boy's father; sending the father off for 'help' as an excuse to explain to the boy that he's a re-incarnation of a 'protector' from 1507 a.d. Korea. Next was a pitched battle scene from that same era, and that actually fooled me into thinking this could be an interesting movie. How wrong I was. To me, it all went downhill from there. This film tries to invoke imagery from such classics as "The Neverending Story", "Dragonheart", and even "Raiders Of The Lost Ark". However, I'm left debating whether this was actually worse than "Reign Of Fire". From the moment I first saw the 'evil dragon', I had my doubts, and they were satisfied. Instead of wings on the side of it's head, there's a 'hood' similar to that which cobras exhibit. There are even mild attempts at comedy relief, and those failed miserably. Solid half-star material if I've even seen it (and trust me...I have)...

Catwoman, Daredevil, Hunk,

Her. Those are two hours of my life I can never get back.