Comments on: EW’S CONVERSATION WITH ROBERT DOWNEY JR. http://cinematicpassions.wordpress.com/2008/05/07/ews-conversation-with-robert-downey-jr/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:00:49 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Miranda Wilding http://cinematicpassions.wordpress.com/2008/05/07/ews-conversation-with-robert-downey-jr/#comment-664 Miranda Wilding Thu, 08 May 2008 14:15:25 +0000 http://cinematicpassions.wordpress.com/?p=450#comment-664 I heard Clive say on a talk show that Bond was never formally offered to him. Was it at some later date? I don't know. (Plus he's also a spokesmodel for Lancome and has been for some time. That will bring considerable income in that's not related specifically to acting.) But I do know that if you're going to have a long, successful career in the film industry that you have to be realistic (as opposed to idealistic) in regards to the roles that you choose... I heard Clive say on a talk show that Bond was never formally offered to him. Was it at some later date? I don’t know.

(Plus he’s also a spokesmodel for Lancome and has been for some time. That will bring considerable income in that’s not related specifically to acting.)

But I do know that if you’re going to have a long, successful career in the film industry that you have to be realistic (as opposed to idealistic) in regards to the roles that you choose…

]]> By: Cliff Burns http://cinematicpassions.wordpress.com/2008/05/07/ews-conversation-with-robert-downey-jr/#comment-662 Cliff Burns Wed, 07 May 2008 20:29:43 +0000 http://cinematicpassions.wordpress.com/?p=450#comment-662 Gals: Rumor had it that the Bond producers offered Clive Owen everything but the kitchen sink to be the new James Bond and he turned them down with alacrity because he wanted to be respected as an actor, make <strong>GOOD</strong> films and not part of a franchise. It's a myth that you have to attach yourself to these dopey popcorn movies to get ahead. Owen has more integrity than that and Downey--an admittedly fine actor--should have told the comic book people to get stuffed. Do you really think anyone will be talking about "Iron man" five years from now? It's time audiences grew up and started watching adult fare. "Chimes at Midnight" just arrived in my mailbox and I'll take that one over these superficial, CGI extravagances any day... Gals: Rumor had it that the Bond producers offered Clive Owen everything but the kitchen sink to be the new James Bond and he turned them down with alacrity because he wanted to be respected as an actor, make GOOD films and not part of a franchise.

It’s a myth that you have to attach yourself to these dopey popcorn movies to get ahead. Owen has more integrity than that and Downey–an admittedly fine actor–should have told the comic book people to get stuffed. Do you really think anyone will be talking about “Iron man” five years from now? It’s time audiences grew up and started watching adult fare. “Chimes at Midnight” just arrived in my mailbox and I’ll take that one over these superficial, CGI extravagances any day…

]]> By: Miranda Wilding http://cinematicpassions.wordpress.com/2008/05/07/ews-conversation-with-robert-downey-jr/#comment-645 Miranda Wilding Wed, 07 May 2008 16:22:09 +0000 http://cinematicpassions.wordpress.com/?p=450#comment-645 Great minds think alike, Alison. Or great minds that happen to be <strong>ROBERT DOWNEY JR.</strong> fans, as the case may be. Thanks for thinking of me, though. I appreciate your thoughtfulness a great deal... Great minds think alike, Alison. Or great minds that happen to be ROBERT DOWNEY JR. fans, as the case may be.

Thanks for thinking of me, though. I appreciate your thoughtfulness a great deal…

]]> By: Alison Flynn http://cinematicpassions.wordpress.com/2008/05/07/ews-conversation-with-robert-downey-jr/#comment-644 Alison Flynn Wed, 07 May 2008 16:08:17 +0000 http://cinematicpassions.wordpress.com/?p=450#comment-644 Well, I don't hold this against Mr. Downey, just like I didn't hold POTC against Depp. As Miranda points out, it's the way it is. I consider myself a discerning moviegoer with a mental age over 14 and a high IQ and I enjoyed IRON MAN. Not every movie made has to be - or can be - a groundbreaking classic. Movies are for entertainment, too, and this was a fun time at the movies and pretty damn good for what it was. I'm glad that Downey is getting the boost to his career and is proving himself a box office draw, even if he had to do a superhero movie (which, as I said, is not bad for what it is - and I'm not a fan of the genre. I saw the movie because RD Jr. was in it). This success will hopefully allow him to now choose the better, meaty roles that he can really sink his teeth into, in quality 'higher-art' films. I look forward to seeing him land a role where he can truly show off the amazing talent and virtuosity that he showed in CHAPLIN. Nice article. I found it online this morning and was going to post a comment on the other RD Jr. post to point you to it, Miranda. But you already found it. :) Well, I don’t hold this against Mr. Downey, just like I didn’t hold POTC against Depp. As Miranda points out, it’s the way it is. I consider myself a discerning moviegoer with a mental age over 14 and a high IQ and I enjoyed IRON MAN. Not every movie made has to be – or can be – a groundbreaking classic. Movies are for entertainment, too, and this was a fun time at the movies and pretty damn good for what it was.

I’m glad that Downey is getting the boost to his career and is proving himself a box office draw, even if he had to do a superhero movie (which, as I said, is not bad for what it is – and I’m not a fan of the genre. I saw the movie because RD Jr. was in it). This success will hopefully allow him to now choose the better, meaty roles that he can really sink his teeth into, in quality ‘higher-art’ films. I look forward to seeing him land a role where he can truly show off the amazing talent and virtuosity that he showed in CHAPLIN.

Nice article. I found it online this morning and was going to post a comment on the other RD Jr. post to point you to it, Miranda. But you already found it. :)

]]> By: Miranda Wilding http://cinematicpassions.wordpress.com/2008/05/07/ews-conversation-with-robert-downey-jr/#comment-641 Miranda Wilding Wed, 07 May 2008 14:19:21 +0000 http://cinematicpassions.wordpress.com/?p=450#comment-641 You are completely right. <strong>ROBERT DOWNEY JR.</strong> <em><strong>is</strong></em> an excellent actor. But this is how the game is played now. Iron Man has grossed over $100,000,000 domestically. That means that his profile is automatically boosted and he'll not only be able to have a career with a little more longevity, but the meaty, challenging projects that he wants to make will be more available to him due to his current film's wildly successful box office. Before the 70s, I understand that no prestige actors would go near fanciful comic book style movies. But <strong>JAWS</strong> and the first <strong>STAR WARS TRILOGY</strong> changed that forever. (Plus we also had a fantasy epic win Best Picture in this particular decade.) Now film artists use these blockbusters to get their names established so that they are able to find work in more "serious" genres. I don't know if that's progress, Mr. Burns. But, for good or ill, that's the way it is... You are completely right. ROBERT DOWNEY JR. is an excellent actor. But this is how the game is played now. Iron Man has grossed over $100,000,000 domestically. That means that his profile is automatically boosted and he’ll not only be able to have a career with a little more longevity, but the meaty, challenging projects that he wants to make will be more available to him due to his current film’s wildly successful box office.

Before the 70s, I understand that no prestige actors would go near fanciful comic book style movies. But JAWS and the first STAR WARS TRILOGY changed that forever. (Plus we also had a fantasy epic win Best Picture in this particular decade.) Now film artists use these blockbusters to get their names established so that they are able to find work in more “serious” genres.

I don’t know if that’s progress, Mr. Burns. But, for good or ill, that’s the way it is…

]]> By: Cliff Burns http://cinematicpassions.wordpress.com/2008/05/07/ews-conversation-with-robert-downey-jr/#comment-640 Cliff Burns Wed, 07 May 2008 13:50:27 +0000 http://cinematicpassions.wordpress.com/?p=450#comment-640 Downey's an excellent actor--his work in "Chaplin" was nothing short of brilliant. And now he's wasting his time and talent on a paper thin, superficial, CGI-filled comic book adaptation. What a shame. Since I fancy myself a discerning film-goer, with a mental age over 14 and an IQ at least twice that, I'll be giving this film a wide berth... Downey’s an excellent actor–his work in “Chaplin” was nothing short of brilliant. And now he’s wasting his time and talent on a paper thin, superficial, CGI-filled comic book adaptation. What a shame. Since I fancy myself a discerning film-goer, with a mental age over 14 and an IQ at least twice that, I’ll be giving this film a wide berth…

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