Ditto. I Find Screen And Stage Entertaining And I Appreciate The Dedication And Effort It Takes Both

Ditto. I find screen and stage entertaining and I appreciate the dedication and effort it takes both in front of and behind the scenes to bring stories to life. The study, the technology, the art, the craft---these are the elements that have been a part of the human experience for centuries. But the artist? That is the part that for the viewer must remain somewhat a mystery unless we have been involved in some intimate way--through familial relationships, friendships, collegial interactions, etc.

I'm appreciative of the interviews (even the somewhat mundane scripted ones) that reveal some of their thoughts about characters, techniques, preparation because I find it a fascinating insight into a career that is outside the realm of my own. And also because some of them just seem like funny and interesting thoughtful people. But just like people I know personally, they are human and they deserve consideration as such. To live and to be just as we would wish. We might argue that they chose this career path, this celebrity fame, but we don't have to indulge every aspect of microscopic examination either. As you state, if they do not harm others, then their life is their own to live.

Heh heh, I step away from the platform for awhile and return to chaos with Mr. Garfield at the center of the maelstrom.

I'm cautious with respect to the latest furor regarding the tarot card philosopher accompanying AG for several reasons.

First, he's a friendly guy and going out for a meal with others and holding hands and all that is part of his personality, or at least the part of his personality he's chosen to reveal to the public. Beyond that, no one except the relevant parties really know.

Second, as you and others have pointed out, Mr. Garfield has faced some of the same life changing moments and ups and downs many of us have and that can make us seekers in many different ways. We look for understanding, we process grief or disappointment, we reach out for solace and comfort and try and comprehend the questions, "what is my purpose?" or "why am I here?" or "what makes me happy?" Through prior interviews, AG has intimated that he is contemplative about such topics and he has also expressed enthusiasm for astrology, so I don't find it particularly surprising that he might be intrigued by someone who advertises as a spiritual mentor etc. He's explored 'mainstream' religion in the past, and perhaps he considers the chakra stone spiritualist part of his journey.

Third, this is the part where I have to just admit: I really don't know this person (Andrew Garfield) beyond his public and professional life and while it's normal to want the best for those we admire (even from afar) and even if I give a slight side-eye to choices those others make, I'm not really in a position to offer help or concern or guidance as close family and friends would. And even then, I've watched people a while lot closer to my own circle go down a road and have had to stand by and let it happen because it's not my decision nor my life. Frustrating and sometimes tragic, but there it is.

Finally, for all of the above plus AG confessing that he is "rather intense" when he is preparing himself for a role and I'm going to place some hope in the thought that he's turned forty and is looking for some answers to those questions I mentioned earlier and he's giving this type of "mentoring" a try in a rather intense way. I suppose it could be a deception on the part of the "mentor," but that goes back to the idea that it's not something one can easily know, although warning signs can sometimes (as others point out--isolation, etc) be present. But in this case, correlation does not always equal causation, thus my caution.

I wish Mr. Garfield the best.

I also wish you the best, as you've tried to keep everyone updated and informed on a genuinely talented, hard working, and not unfortunate looking actor.

Peace!

Dear friend, wishing him the best and wishing him wisdom is the only thing we can do.

I cannot be the only cinemaphile anticipating the summer release of We Live In Time, the John Crowley directed drama starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield in the lead roles. The talented duo have Academy Award nominations, and the buzz from the Irish Mirror via MSN is that perhaps director Crowley has made a film that could earn him consideration as well.

Here's a blurb from the article written by Ruairi Scott Byrne:

"John Crowley's film Brooklyn was in the running for Best Picture at the 2016 Academy Awards but the Dublin filmmaker narrowly missed out on a Best Director Oscar nomination. That could change this year thanks to his latest release, the upcoming romance drama We Live in Time. The film stars Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh, both Oscar nominees, and while plot details have not been revealed, production company StudioCanal describes the drama as a “funny, deeply moving and immersive love story”. The film has been picked up by renowned US distributors A24, who were behind Oscars juggernaut Everything Everywhere All at Once, with We Live in Time expected to be given a strong awards push ahead of next year's Oscars."

Link to full article here: https://www.msn.com/en-ie/entertainment/movies/oscars-2025-the-irish-actors-and-filmmakers-who-could-be-in-the-running-at-next-years-academy-awards/ar-BB1jLxoe

From the clips of Garfield as well as Andrew Scott that I've heard thus far, it sounds like a wonderful version of Orwell's 1984. Another actor who does a splendid job with audio books is Dan Stevens (also from England). He has a lovely voice and cadence as well.

Reading and listening to novels is a great way to spend time!

ANDREW GARFIELD talking about playing Winston Smith in Audible Adaptation of George Orwell's '1984'.

Mr. Gosling is having a moment and it's well deserved. Range, charm, and some serious acting chops whether it's drama, comedy, or the old song and dance. (No slight on Ms. Blunt, she's also worthy of accolades as well). Looking forward to this film and hope it lives up to the hype.

Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt grace the new covers of Total Film.

Congratulations and perhaps, based on your comments: consolations, as no one looks forward to trainwrecks.

On a related note, is it weird that one half of me anticipates spring break as being a break from the usual, and enjoying spring and spring weather and the novelty of whatever the new year brings prior to summer and yet the other half is rather like a literal coiled spring that has been unbound and hurtles through the air with a million different ideas, activities, and the unharnessed energy that I cannot quite corral in order to accomplish them in the one week that has been allotted? That's what it's like in my brain in March.

I MADE IT TO SPRING BREAK

I may have to move grade levels and potentially work with a Trainwreck of a team next year and have also been applying to non teaching jobs but other than that, I made it to spring break!!!!