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I had hopes for this movie. I likes me the period-pieces, and I loves me the 1950s clothes, and Adrien Brody, although a little creepy, is beautiful and Diane Lane is so very talented. Also? A murder mystery about George Reeves? That's an awesome idea for a film.
But. Well. Something didn't work. I dunno exactly. I suggested pacing, Ryan agreed and thought maybe story structure in general, but I now don't think that covers it. It just didn't satisfy. And I wasn't looking for a neat and tidy ending (which is good, since there isn't one), nor was I expecting Mr. Affleck to turn in a credible performance (but he did -- turns out playing B-list actors with little cred is his forte *snerk*)... something just fell flat.
It's worth seeing in the theatre for the gorgeousness of the production design, but I'm not going to buy it.
Little Miss Sunshine has totally spoiled me for all other movies this year. (Have I mentioned how awesome it is? So awesome! Great ensemble acting, brilliant dialogue, funniness, Steve Carrell -- go now!)
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Anyway, our discussion afterwards about famous people within two degrees of separation got me thinking about the weirdness of cult celebrity. Can you imagine how insane it would be to be a regular working actor, land a role in some TV series and all of a sudden be faced with rabid fans?
I realize this is not a new line of thought.
It's just -- Nathan Fillion. Comes from a fairly friendly small city. Basically yer average good guy, from a nice normal family, blessed with a noticeably good-looking but not saintly visage. And suddenly faced with slathering fangirls and people who start crying in his presence.
WTF, man?
FanExpo was last weekend and I opted to stay at home, because I love many of the artists who came, but I'm not going to participate in the public drooling anymore. I don't like the dichotomy it sets up. I want the people I love to know they're appreciated, but there have to be better ways to do it than paying $200 to ask them a question at a con. Also, ways that aren't intrusive and mascara-streaking.