OH. MA. GAH. BECKY! That was amazing! I was flooded with memories of 80s arthouse films, the Pickle Man, Bette Midler, the Carlyle. WOW. I am coming down from it now. What a terrific interview with Peter Reigert. He is a singular talent and I'm so glad you invited him on to tell his stories. I would love to be a fly on the wall to hear him and Cornelia talking, talking, talking. Well done, Russell. I am off to watch "Local Hero" again for the first time in a billion years. I just think he is irresistible to watch and I know it will be a joy.
I'm so glad I tapped into such fond memories for you, my friend. I enjoyed the interview so much, and it makes me happy that someone else did as well. :)
I loved your interview with Peter Reigert. I realized as you two walked down "Memory Lane," that I've seen all of these films but he mentioned so many more that I must research and make a plan. I particularly liked how he discussed those "Firsts," how "Animal House" was one of the first films with truly young people portraying young people for young audiences. I recall how Richard Gere, because of his director, Paul Schrader [American Gigolo] made fashion for men acceptable as he laid out those Armani suits, and layered them with shirts and ties; I do love discovering those trailblazers. And I was taken aback, pleasantly, by his desire to make films in all those unfamiliar places; how he could admit to what was good about being an actor and yet also quietly slip in a few of the "bads"--- the Paparazzi, or by being recognized and interrupted while living your life by people you don’t know! I was enamored with how he has fulfilled his dream of filming in--- what was it ---12? countries? He is a talent and comes through as a thoughtful but willing to talk, talk, talk man as long as he is across from a worthy conversant person. I'm going to go back and find those 6 Soprano episodes to remind myself of how he portrayed Ronald Spellman as the dubious Assemblyman who made things happen for the Soprano Crew. "He aided them in securing the Esplanade construction contract." Oh so appropriate at this time in history!
Nice interview. Like he said, he really likes to talk! I especially enjoyed hearing him speak about those days and nights at Cafe Central. I had just arrived in NYC in 1982, doing Pirates of Penzance at the Minskoff theater. I actually met my girlfriend at Cafe Central. She was a waitress there. And he's right, I would see lots of actors hanging out there. Bruce Willis was a bartender. John Goodman was a regular. Harvey Keital would be hanging around outside, looking suspicious. I remember seeing Kevin Kline sitting at a corner table entertaining some ladies. I was very young and didn't feel like part of that scene. But NY was so exciting back then. You could feel it everywhere you went. I'm gonna watch Local Hero tonight. It was a wonderful film when I saw it all those years ago.
OH. MA. GAH. BECKY! That was amazing! I was flooded with memories of 80s arthouse films, the Pickle Man, Bette Midler, the Carlyle. WOW. I am coming down from it now. What a terrific interview with Peter Reigert. He is a singular talent and I'm so glad you invited him on to tell his stories. I would love to be a fly on the wall to hear him and Cornelia talking, talking, talking. Well done, Russell. I am off to watch "Local Hero" again for the first time in a billion years. I just think he is irresistible to watch and I know it will be a joy.
I'm so glad I tapped into such fond memories for you, my friend. I enjoyed the interview so much, and it makes me happy that someone else did as well. :)
I keep forgetting to thank you and congratulate your son for the great music that winds throughout your podcasts!
Thank you, Kim.
I loved your interview with Peter Reigert. I realized as you two walked down "Memory Lane," that I've seen all of these films but he mentioned so many more that I must research and make a plan. I particularly liked how he discussed those "Firsts," how "Animal House" was one of the first films with truly young people portraying young people for young audiences. I recall how Richard Gere, because of his director, Paul Schrader [American Gigolo] made fashion for men acceptable as he laid out those Armani suits, and layered them with shirts and ties; I do love discovering those trailblazers. And I was taken aback, pleasantly, by his desire to make films in all those unfamiliar places; how he could admit to what was good about being an actor and yet also quietly slip in a few of the "bads"--- the Paparazzi, or by being recognized and interrupted while living your life by people you don’t know! I was enamored with how he has fulfilled his dream of filming in--- what was it ---12? countries? He is a talent and comes through as a thoughtful but willing to talk, talk, talk man as long as he is across from a worthy conversant person. I'm going to go back and find those 6 Soprano episodes to remind myself of how he portrayed Ronald Spellman as the dubious Assemblyman who made things happen for the Soprano Crew. "He aided them in securing the Esplanade construction contract." Oh so appropriate at this time in history!
Nice interview. Like he said, he really likes to talk! I especially enjoyed hearing him speak about those days and nights at Cafe Central. I had just arrived in NYC in 1982, doing Pirates of Penzance at the Minskoff theater. I actually met my girlfriend at Cafe Central. She was a waitress there. And he's right, I would see lots of actors hanging out there. Bruce Willis was a bartender. John Goodman was a regular. Harvey Keital would be hanging around outside, looking suspicious. I remember seeing Kevin Kline sitting at a corner table entertaining some ladies. I was very young and didn't feel like part of that scene. But NY was so exciting back then. You could feel it everywhere you went. I'm gonna watch Local Hero tonight. It was a wonderful film when I saw it all those years ago.