Also saw a preview of Mike Leigh's new movie, Happy-Go-Lucky, followed by a Q&A with the irascible old sod himself. It was half-funny, half-uncomfortable as he first shot down the BFI interviewer, and then members of the audience who asked questions. I managed to corner him afterwards for a couple of seconds and he signed my copy of Vera Drake, but (although I was grateful) he wasn't very gracious about it. Oh well, they do say you shouldn't meet your idols!
15 April 2008
Daniel Craig and Mike Leigh at the BFI
Went to a special preview of Daniel Craig's new movie, Flashbacks of a Fool, at the BFI. He was there with the director and producer to introduce it, before rushing off to the premiere-proper at Leicester Square:
Also saw a preview of Mike Leigh's new movie, Happy-Go-Lucky, followed by a Q&A with the irascible old sod himself. It was half-funny, half-uncomfortable as he first shot down the BFI interviewer, and then members of the audience who asked questions. I managed to corner him afterwards for a couple of seconds and he signed my copy of Vera Drake, but (although I was grateful) he wasn't very gracious about it. Oh well, they do say you shouldn't meet your idols!
Also saw a preview of Mike Leigh's new movie, Happy-Go-Lucky, followed by a Q&A with the irascible old sod himself. It was half-funny, half-uncomfortable as he first shot down the BFI interviewer, and then members of the audience who asked questions. I managed to corner him afterwards for a couple of seconds and he signed my copy of Vera Drake, but (although I was grateful) he wasn't very gracious about it. Oh well, they do say you shouldn't meet your idols!
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