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sabato 7 marzo 2009
Mr Good Bard
"There have been moments where I have maybe not taken the right road. You can try to make up for it but sometimes you can't. It is too late. And there are times too that are part of survival as well where you instinctively fight incorrectly. A friend reminds me that I am on the wrong path, in my relationship with them or what I am doing, but the ego doesn't want to hear about it. We don't want to be reminded sometimes of what we are doing. We don't want to look in the mirror, or look in the eyes of someone who knows you well and justify yourself. I think we like to think of ourselves doing the right thing more often than we do it. But life is not black and white. It is usually more uncomfortably in the middle."
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"There have been moments where I have maybe not taken the right road. You can try to make up for it but sometimes you can't. It is too late. And there are times too that are part of survival as well where you instinctively fight incorrectly. A friend reminds me that I am on the wrong path, in my relationship with them or what I am doing, but the ego doesn't want to hear about it. We don't want to be reminded sometimes of what we are doing. We don't want to look in the mirror, or look in the eyes of someone who knows you well and justify yourself. I think we like to think of ourselves doing the right thing more often than we do it. But life is not black and white. It is usually more uncomfortably in the middle."
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mercoledì 24 dicembre 2008
From an ELLE Quebec interview:
The type of woman that attracts Viggo
How is this friendship disrupted by the insertion of a woman of intrigue, played by Renée Zellwegger?
"I can’t exactly tell you how! But let’s say I really like Renée’s role. She’s depicting a complex woman, perhaps manipulative, but very touching in the way she admits her fear of being alone. In that way she shows herself to be both vulnerable and honest."
Is this the kind of woman that attracts you?
“I like women who are honest, with others and with themselves. And if I’m lucky, with me too! “(laughs)
You’ve met such women?
(long silence) “Honest women are rare, you know...”
Why do you say that?
(He evades the question and turns it back to me: ) “Why do you think?”
Err....my opinion? Let’s say that it happens that some women are more attached to their image than to their true nature.
“Indeed, but it’s not just women that are trapped by their image and who dare not express what they really are. The same goes for men. Such men are sometimes caught up in their idea of masculinity and the roles they believe they have to play in society, or in their private life. And of course, one has to be ready to take risks to be in a couple. In fact I think that having the courage to be oneself is the most difficult thing in the world. The most essential and also the most magnificent."
more of the translated interview
The type of woman that attracts Viggo
How is this friendship disrupted by the insertion of a woman of intrigue, played by Renée Zellwegger?
"I can’t exactly tell you how! But let’s say I really like Renée’s role. She’s depicting a complex woman, perhaps manipulative, but very touching in the way she admits her fear of being alone. In that way she shows herself to be both vulnerable and honest."
Is this the kind of woman that attracts you?
“I like women who are honest, with others and with themselves. And if I’m lucky, with me too! “(laughs)
You’ve met such women?
(long silence) “Honest women are rare, you know...”
Why do you say that?
(He evades the question and turns it back to me: ) “Why do you think?”
Err....my opinion? Let’s say that it happens that some women are more attached to their image than to their true nature.
“Indeed, but it’s not just women that are trapped by their image and who dare not express what they really are. The same goes for men. Such men are sometimes caught up in their idea of masculinity and the roles they believe they have to play in society, or in their private life. And of course, one has to be ready to take risks to be in a couple. In fact I think that having the courage to be oneself is the most difficult thing in the world. The most essential and also the most magnificent."
more of the translated interview
venerdì 21 novembre 2008
martedì 11 novembre 2008
Orlando Bloom Engaged
Orlando Bloom is engaged. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor is blissfully happy with Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr, and the pair are reportedly making plans to tie the knot.
A source told America's Star magazine: "They are talking about settling down and getting married in a year. They have had a bit of a crazy year, but they do love each other and she wants to be his wife."
The couple were recently spotted enjoying a romantic meal at exclusive Californian restaurant Primitivo, where they held hands and canoodled throughout the evening.
Miranda, 25, was sporting a collection of expensive jewelry - including a stunning jewel-encrusted bracelet - most of which had been bought for her by Orlando, 31.
He reportedly spent $2,000 on Afghan jewelry for her at a recent charity auction, and has since demanded she throws out any baubles from her previous boyfriends.
A source said: "At Primitivo Miranda was saying she only wears stuff from Orlando now!"
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Orlando Bloom is engaged. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor is blissfully happy with Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr, and the pair are reportedly making plans to tie the knot.
A source told America's Star magazine: "They are talking about settling down and getting married in a year. They have had a bit of a crazy year, but they do love each other and she wants to be his wife."
The couple were recently spotted enjoying a romantic meal at exclusive Californian restaurant Primitivo, where they held hands and canoodled throughout the evening.
Miranda, 25, was sporting a collection of expensive jewelry - including a stunning jewel-encrusted bracelet - most of which had been bought for her by Orlando, 31.
He reportedly spent $2,000 on Afghan jewelry for her at a recent charity auction, and has since demanded she throws out any baubles from her previous boyfriends.
A source said: "At Primitivo Miranda was saying she only wears stuff from Orlando now!"
source
mercoledì 5 novembre 2008
lunedì 14 aprile 2008
Dominic Monaghan - Happy Accidents Exhibition
Monaghan says, "Happy Accidents refers to those moments where you don't expect what is going to happen, but it ends up being something good."
Must Be Love © Dominic Monaghan
Monaghan says, "Happy Accidents refers to those moments where you don't expect what is going to happen, but it ends up being something good."
Must Be Love © Dominic Monaghan
(February 19, 2008) Sean Bean Ties Knot in London
Sean Bean married his long-term girlfriend, British actress, Georgina Sutcliffe Tuesday morning.
The civil service took place at 11 a.m. in London, a spokesperson at Westminster's Register Office confirmed to PEOPLE.
Bean, 48, who starred as Boromir in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Sutcliffe, 29 have dated "for a long time," Sutcliffe's rep, who would not confirm any details about the wedding, told PEOPLE.
The Sheffield, U.K.-born actor, who has previously wed three times and has three children, emerged from the private ceremony in a navy pinstripe suit arm-in-arm with his new bride who was wearing a simple black pencil skirt, an ivory wrap top and carrying small bouquet of flowers.
from people.com
Sean Bean married his long-term girlfriend, British actress, Georgina Sutcliffe Tuesday morning.
The civil service took place at 11 a.m. in London, a spokesperson at Westminster's Register Office confirmed to PEOPLE.
Bean, 48, who starred as Boromir in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Sutcliffe, 29 have dated "for a long time," Sutcliffe's rep, who would not confirm any details about the wedding, told PEOPLE.
The Sheffield, U.K.-born actor, who has previously wed three times and has three children, emerged from the private ceremony in a navy pinstripe suit arm-in-arm with his new bride who was wearing a simple black pencil skirt, an ivory wrap top and carrying small bouquet of flowers.
from people.com
from the March 2008 issue of Empire
Your Question
Have you ever spoken to Stuart Townsend since replacing him as Aragorn?
I wrote to him when i arrived in New Zealand to start work on the trilogy, but have never met him. I did finally come across him one night in Los Angeles in late 2001. Driving on Santa Monica Boulevard - with Orlando Bloom as my passenger, as fate would have it - i pulled up to a red light. It turned out that Stuart was stopped next to us. Orlando, who knows Stuart fairly well, spotted him. We rolled down our windows and greeted each other. He seems a very good person and is obviously a serious artist.
Your Question
Have you ever spoken to Stuart Townsend since replacing him as Aragorn?
I wrote to him when i arrived in New Zealand to start work on the trilogy, but have never met him. I did finally come across him one night in Los Angeles in late 2001. Driving on Santa Monica Boulevard - with Orlando Bloom as my passenger, as fate would have it - i pulled up to a red light. It turned out that Stuart was stopped next to us. Orlando, who knows Stuart fairly well, spotted him. We rolled down our windows and greeted each other. He seems a very good person and is obviously a serious artist.
MORTENSEN BLASTED FOR DAREDEVIL STUNTS
Daredevil actor VIGGO MORTENSEN angered director ED HARRIS on the set of new movie APPALOOSA, by challenging a stuntman to a dangerous horseriding race.
After perfecting his equestrian skills on the set of movie Hidalgo, Mortensen dared a co-star to a race while standing on the horses' saddles - and invited cast and crewmembers to bet on the outcome.
The Danish actor's saddle slipped and he fell to the ground at high speed. He was unhurt, but Harris was furious his star risked his health, and yelled, "What the hell do you think you're doing?" reports the National Enquirer.
Mortensen was banned from riding horses for the remainder of the shoot.
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Daredevil actor VIGGO MORTENSEN angered director ED HARRIS on the set of new movie APPALOOSA, by challenging a stuntman to a dangerous horseriding race.
After perfecting his equestrian skills on the set of movie Hidalgo, Mortensen dared a co-star to a race while standing on the horses' saddles - and invited cast and crewmembers to bet on the outcome.
The Danish actor's saddle slipped and he fell to the ground at high speed. He was unhurt, but Harris was furious his star risked his health, and yelled, "What the hell do you think you're doing?" reports the National Enquirer.
Mortensen was banned from riding horses for the remainder of the shoot.
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giovedì 24 gennaio 2008
martedì 22 gennaio 2008
80th Academy Awards Nominees
Congratulations to Viggo for the deserved nomination as Best Actor for his amazing performance as Nikolai in David Cronenberg's "Eastern Promises". :D
Reactions to the announcement of this year's Oscar nominees:
"No, if there's a strike I will not go but I have a feeling they'll solve it. I hope they do. I'm sure my mom would like to see me on TV and so forth, but if there's a strike I'm not crossing the line." - Viggo Mortensen, nominated for best actor for "Eastern Promises." source
"There were a lot of candidates and a lot of the awards shows or organizations this year have had different mixes of people. It was nice to see Tommy Lee Jones in there. He hadn't been in so much of the mix and when I saw his name come up and there was only one name left to go, I thought, `Naah, well, there's no way (I'll be nominated).' So to be honest, I was quite surprised." — Viggo Mortensen, on his best actor nomination for "Eastern Promises." source
Congratulations to Viggo for the deserved nomination as Best Actor for his amazing performance as Nikolai in David Cronenberg's "Eastern Promises". :D
Reactions to the announcement of this year's Oscar nominees:
"No, if there's a strike I will not go but I have a feeling they'll solve it. I hope they do. I'm sure my mom would like to see me on TV and so forth, but if there's a strike I'm not crossing the line." - Viggo Mortensen, nominated for best actor for "Eastern Promises." source
"There were a lot of candidates and a lot of the awards shows or organizations this year have had different mixes of people. It was nice to see Tommy Lee Jones in there. He hadn't been in so much of the mix and when I saw his name come up and there was only one name left to go, I thought, `Naah, well, there's no way (I'll be nominated).' So to be honest, I was quite surprised." — Viggo Mortensen, on his best actor nomination for "Eastern Promises." source
lunedì 14 gennaio 2008
Viggo should get Oscar nod, says director
Viggo Mortensen was nominated for a Best Actor Golden Globe for Eastern Promises, but director David Cronenberg reckons he should be in line for an Oscar nod too.
The filmmaker has been at the helm of two of the New York-born actor's latest films - A History Of Violence and Eastern Promises, in which he plays Nikolai, a member of the Russian underground mafia in London.
Viggo lost out to There Will Be Blood star Daniel Day-Lewis at the Globes, but David thinks he should be in the running for an Academy Award.
"I think it's a long time coming," said David at the Bafta LA tea party in the US.
"Viggo has been a fantastic performer for years, he's very subtle, he's never showboating, it's always about the character, and I think that's why it's taken people so long to realise he's not just a good actor he's a great actor.
"A History Of Violence and this one seem to have catapulted him. He's been around for a long time and he's always been a great actor."
Viggo Mortensen was nominated for a Best Actor Golden Globe for Eastern Promises, but director David Cronenberg reckons he should be in line for an Oscar nod too.
The filmmaker has been at the helm of two of the New York-born actor's latest films - A History Of Violence and Eastern Promises, in which he plays Nikolai, a member of the Russian underground mafia in London.
Viggo lost out to There Will Be Blood star Daniel Day-Lewis at the Globes, but David thinks he should be in the running for an Academy Award.
"I think it's a long time coming," said David at the Bafta LA tea party in the US.
"Viggo has been a fantastic performer for years, he's very subtle, he's never showboating, it's always about the character, and I think that's why it's taken people so long to realise he's not just a good actor he's a great actor.
"A History Of Violence and this one seem to have catapulted him. He's been around for a long time and he's always been a great actor."
domenica 13 gennaio 2008
Sean Bean cancels extravagant wedding at the last minute
Guests invited to celebrate actor Sean Bean's fourth wedding were left surprised this weekend, when the Sharpe star and his actress girlfriend Georgina Sutcliffe called off the ceremony just 24 hours before they were due to say "I do".
"It has come as a huge shock to everyone," said a guest at the cancelled reception, which was set to take place at a plush Mayfair hotel. "We were told the wedding was off at the last minute, and that it was because of personal reasons."
The couple, who have been dating since meeting two years ago in a London bar, have a famously turbulent relationship. "We don't know what happened for sure," continued the guest. "But we assume there has been an argy-bargy and that they called the whole thing off as a result."
However, the couple themselves seem unphased by the change in arrangements. "We've just rescheduled because of personal issues and work commitments," explained the 29-year-old would-be bride. "Sean and I have just got back from Rome and I'm absolutely shattered. He's here with me at the moment. It was a wonderful holiday. We do intend to get married shortly."
The marriage was set to be the Sheffield-born star's fourth. Aged 19 he tied the knot with childhood sweetheart Debra, a relationship which came to an end when he moved to London to pursue his acting career. He then wed actress Melanie Hill in 1990. The pair split in 1997 with Sean marrying Abigail Cruttenden - who played his wife in Sharpe - the same year. They divorced in 2000.
Guests invited to celebrate actor Sean Bean's fourth wedding were left surprised this weekend, when the Sharpe star and his actress girlfriend Georgina Sutcliffe called off the ceremony just 24 hours before they were due to say "I do".
"It has come as a huge shock to everyone," said a guest at the cancelled reception, which was set to take place at a plush Mayfair hotel. "We were told the wedding was off at the last minute, and that it was because of personal reasons."
The couple, who have been dating since meeting two years ago in a London bar, have a famously turbulent relationship. "We don't know what happened for sure," continued the guest. "But we assume there has been an argy-bargy and that they called the whole thing off as a result."
However, the couple themselves seem unphased by the change in arrangements. "We've just rescheduled because of personal issues and work commitments," explained the 29-year-old would-be bride. "Sean and I have just got back from Rome and I'm absolutely shattered. He's here with me at the moment. It was a wonderful holiday. We do intend to get married shortly."
The marriage was set to be the Sheffield-born star's fourth. Aged 19 he tied the knot with childhood sweetheart Debra, a relationship which came to an end when he moved to London to pursue his acting career. He then wed actress Melanie Hill in 1990. The pair split in 1997 with Sean marrying Abigail Cruttenden - who played his wife in Sharpe - the same year. They divorced in 2000.
Orlando Bloom visits UNICEF programmes for children in Nepal
By Rupa Joshi
KASKI AND CHITWAN DISTRICTS, Nepal, 10 January 2008 – Another Hollywood movie star might have felt strange in a remote and impoverished area of Nepal, but actor Orlando Bloom seemed perfectly at ease.
A recent UNICEF-supported visit to Nepal took Mr. Bloom on a four-day journey to various programme sites in the western districts of Kaski and Chitwan.
Accompanying Mr. Bloom on the trip were UNICEF South Asia Regional Director Dan Toole and UNICEF Representative in Nepal Gillian Mellsop. Besides touring UNICEF programmes, he visited Chitwan National Park and Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha.
Women in Kalika village welcomed Mr. Bloom by smearing his forehead with red ‘tika’ and putting garlands of flowers around his neck.
In Kalika village, Mr. Bloom’s forehead was smeared red with the ‘tika’ with which local women had welcomed him, and he wore garlands of flowers they had given him upon his arrival with the guests from UNICEF. [....]
In Pokhara village, Mr. Bloom mingled with over three dozen blind girls and boys. He also played a small role in a mini-drama the children were recording that day for the UNICEF-supported radio programme ‘Saathi Sanga Manka Kura’ (Chatting with My Best Friend).
The drama dealt with the plight of girls in a hostel without a female warden. Mr. Bloom played the role of a guest who tries to offer the girls advice. “Talk about your problems,” he said, consulting the script provided by the children. “There’s no need to feel shy. It’s always good to talk about issues that concern you.”
More and a videoclip here.
Picture thanks to Just Jared
By Rupa Joshi
KASKI AND CHITWAN DISTRICTS, Nepal, 10 January 2008 – Another Hollywood movie star might have felt strange in a remote and impoverished area of Nepal, but actor Orlando Bloom seemed perfectly at ease.
A recent UNICEF-supported visit to Nepal took Mr. Bloom on a four-day journey to various programme sites in the western districts of Kaski and Chitwan.
Accompanying Mr. Bloom on the trip were UNICEF South Asia Regional Director Dan Toole and UNICEF Representative in Nepal Gillian Mellsop. Besides touring UNICEF programmes, he visited Chitwan National Park and Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha.
Women in Kalika village welcomed Mr. Bloom by smearing his forehead with red ‘tika’ and putting garlands of flowers around his neck.
In Kalika village, Mr. Bloom’s forehead was smeared red with the ‘tika’ with which local women had welcomed him, and he wore garlands of flowers they had given him upon his arrival with the guests from UNICEF. [....]
In Pokhara village, Mr. Bloom mingled with over three dozen blind girls and boys. He also played a small role in a mini-drama the children were recording that day for the UNICEF-supported radio programme ‘Saathi Sanga Manka Kura’ (Chatting with My Best Friend).
The drama dealt with the plight of girls in a hostel without a female warden. Mr. Bloom played the role of a guest who tries to offer the girls advice. “Talk about your problems,” he said, consulting the script provided by the children. “There’s no need to feel shy. It’s always good to talk about issues that concern you.”
More and a videoclip here.
Picture thanks to Just Jared
venerdì 11 gennaio 2008
The people spoke and sang
Viggo Mortensen was impressive, reading in both English and Spanish at Wednesday night's taping of the "The People Speak" at the Cutler Majestic Theatre. But his a cappella version of Bob Dylan's "Masters of War" prompted the first standing ovation of the night.source
domenica 6 gennaio 2008
giovedì 29 novembre 2007
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London Nov 29, 2007
Viggo Mortensen's performance in Cronenberg's "Promises," which includes an infamous naked knife fight in a sauna, secured best actor honours on Wednesday night at British Independent Film Awards.
Reuters UK
Viggo Mortensen was deservedly named Best Actor for his role as a svelte Russian chauffeur in David Cronenberg’s ‘Eastern Promises’, beating off powerhouse performances by Jim Broadbent, Cillian Murphy, Jamie Bell and the aforementioned Sam Reilly.
Time Out
Dennis Hopper on Viggo Mortensen
"Viggo is so minimal and so stoic. His performance in 'Eastern Promises' is one of the best I've seen all year. Viggo is such an inventive actor; he is wonderfully intuitive, and he has great improvisational skills. He does great preparation. I understand he watched Russian TV for hours. He just looks Russian in 'Eastern Promises.' There's one scene where Naomi Watts gets on the motorcycle. Viggo is standing by a post and not moving: 'Where'd you get that bike?' I was impressed with how minimal he was; I just bought that he was a Russian hitman. And I love the fight scene, and doing it nude is quite an achievement. You have no protection, no room for pads. You have no room for faking. Yes, I'm going to vote for Viggo."
Variety
Viggo Mortensen's performance in Cronenberg's "Promises," which includes an infamous naked knife fight in a sauna, secured best actor honours on Wednesday night at British Independent Film Awards.
Reuters UK
Viggo Mortensen was deservedly named Best Actor for his role as a svelte Russian chauffeur in David Cronenberg’s ‘Eastern Promises’, beating off powerhouse performances by Jim Broadbent, Cillian Murphy, Jamie Bell and the aforementioned Sam Reilly.
Time Out
Dennis Hopper on Viggo Mortensen
"Viggo is so minimal and so stoic. His performance in 'Eastern Promises' is one of the best I've seen all year. Viggo is such an inventive actor; he is wonderfully intuitive, and he has great improvisational skills. He does great preparation. I understand he watched Russian TV for hours. He just looks Russian in 'Eastern Promises.' There's one scene where Naomi Watts gets on the motorcycle. Viggo is standing by a post and not moving: 'Where'd you get that bike?' I was impressed with how minimal he was; I just bought that he was a Russian hitman. And I love the fight scene, and doing it nude is quite an achievement. You have no protection, no room for pads. You have no room for faking. Yes, I'm going to vote for Viggo."
Variety
