Naw. That's can't be right!
What woman would marry him (outside of Medea Benjamin -- if she liked men)?
Just damn.
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Posted on 12/05/2004 7:50:38 AM PST by NYpeanut
HOLLYWOOD - Chopping logs. Taking long walks in the woods outside his home in northern Michigan. Reading the latest Robert B. Parker detective novel. Going to church on Sunday. And catching up on sleep.
That's how filmmaker Michael Moore is spending his time these days. He's no longer sparring with Fox News' Bill O'Reilly or trying to sway opinion with his Bush-bashing "Fahrenheit 9/11," but is instead watching "Desperate Housewives" with his wife, Kathleen Glynn.
Taking a postelection breather before launching into an Oscar campaign that he hopes will earn his documentary a best picture nomination, Moore is also preparing to work on a new documentary about the worlds of health care and pharmaceuticals, tentatively titled "Sicko," after the start of the new year.
Since the election, the highly visible Moore has retreated to his two-bedroom cabin on a four-acre spread in Michigan, where he and his wife are adjusting to life without their 23-year-old daughter, Natalie, who recently moved to the San Francisco area.
On Sunday, Moore, 50, headed to the biannual meeting of the Democratic Party, where the mood, he reports, was "remarkably upbeat." The last gathering had only four participants, he said, and this time there were 40. A big fan of movies ("I go to everything"), he has recently caught up with "The Incredibles" and the "Bridget Jones" sequel and drove 45 minutes to the nearest six-plex to see "National Treasure."
There's also a potential follow-up, Moore said, to "Fahrenheit," the highest-grossing feature-length documentary ever with $250 million in ticket sales worldwide. The same threesome that backed the documentary - Miramax co-chairmen Harvey and Bob Weinstein, Lions Gate Entertainment and IFC Films - is behind him again, giving him "a pretty good foot in the door," he said. Although no deal is in place for "Fahrenheit 9/11 1/2," they're all committed to the project in theory.
The original, meanwhile, won't be considered for an Oscar in the best documentary category, although it had been considered the front-runner (he won that award in 2003 for "Bowling for Columbine").
He became ineligible for the documentary category with his decision to maximize the impact of his film by airing it on TV before the election. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences prohibits films eligible for best documentaries from being televised within nine months of release.
Plans to air "Fahrenheit" as part of a pre-election special never materialized, though. A subsequent arrangement was worked out with DISH Network, the satellite TV company owned by EchoStar Communications Corp., and the movie was available for download on the Web. Although it wasn't what he'd hoped for, Moore says he'd take the same gamble again.
"The film is still eligible in other categories" including editing, direction and best picture, he said. "No documentary has ever been nominated for best picture, so that would be a great boost for all nonfiction filmmakers."
While he's depressed that President Bush was re-elected, he said the Republican victory could help at Oscar time. He theorizes that if Sen. John Kerry had won, Hollywood - and the country - would want to move forward instead of rubbing salt in the wounds. With four more years of Bush, the best picture vote could give the movie industry one more referendum, he points out. But he insists that such handicapping is not in the forefront of his mind.
Part of the Democratic loss, he said, was due to the party's inability to come up with a simple story that spoke to the masses. Republicans, on the other hand, were deft in their creation of Bush as a post-9/11 hero who protected the country from further attack. Moore counters the notion that the entertainment industry's support worked against Kerry at the polls. Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam and the Dixie Chicks collectively prevented what would have been a landslide victory for Bush, he claims. It was star power that put "The Terminator" in the governor's seat in the bluest of states - and thrust Ronald Reagan, George Murphy and Sonny Bono into the national arena. The Democrats should embrace the entertainment community, he says, instead of running away.
"The way to win is to run someone people are familiar with, and trust: Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, Martin Sheen," he said.
What of charges that "Fahrenheit" is not a documentary but an op-ed piece, or even propaganda? All movies have a point of view, the director said - that's "artistic vision." "Why didn't I point out the good stuff about Bush? Because the president has gotten a blank check from the press and we see that every night on the news."
If he wins another statuette, Moore says, half in jest, his wife, who also produced the film, will give the acceptance speech in order to maintain the peace. His antiwar comments at the 2003 awards triggered a chorus of cheers and boos.
Moore recalls an incident from that night: A crew member came out of nowhere to mutter an expletive in his ear.
"That guy came up to me last month on "The Tonight Show,' where he's working now, and held out his hand," Moore said. " "You were right,' he told me . . . "We weren't told the truth.' "
The Truth According to Moore, however, has been pouring out nonstop. His books, including "Stupid White Men . . . and Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation!" have been best sellers. And by his own estimates, he continues to get 6,000 to 10,000 e-mails a day from supporters.
1. He has money, fame and status.
2. He has the backing of the Democrats and Hollywood.
3. People love ANYTHING Hollywood. LOW standards.
4. He has the backing of the lamestream media and will be on every talk show. Oprah will put her star of approval on him.
He WILL succeed, up to a point. It won't be enough for him because of his innate gluttony. (Gluttons: never happy with what they have but ALWAYS truly believe that more will make them happy.)
Lol.
Bear would have enough to eat for an entire winter...if the Moore ass didn't give him diarhea.
Naw. That's can't be right!
What woman would marry him (outside of Medea Benjamin -- if she liked men)?
Just damn.
If you want on the list, FReepmail me. This IS a high-volume PING list...
1. He has money, fame and status.
2. He has the backing of the Democrats and Hollywood.
3. People love ANYTHING Hollywood. LOW standards.
4. He has the backing of the lamestream media and will be on every talk show. Oprah will put her star of approval on him.
Excellent points, the more More succeeds the more Senate seats we'll pick up in 2006 He He He
Moore for President in 2008!
Howie Dean in charge of the DNC!
Al Ghorroid and Moi Kerri campaigning for Moore!
Follywood going orgasmic in their support of Moore!
Republicans laughing all the way to a massive sweep in 2008!
Damn straight.
The head of the RNC REALLY wanted Dean to get the nomination. He wuz LICKIN' HIS CHOPS at the idea.
For 2008:
HILLARY/MOORE
versus
RUDY/CONDI
Smiles-o-rama
She's a Micheal Moore fan. Lying comes naturally.
Exactly!
Oh, he's already started on this gem. He was in Indianapolis 6 weeks ago, offering $50,000 to any doctor who would let him film the doctor interacting with drug reps. And $5,000 to any drug rep who would consent to be interviewed. Like $5,000 is better than keeping your job. I hope he gets desperately ill and needs a few of the meds we sell...it'd be a pleasure to say, "But you think we're all greedy, selfish morons...sorry, no drugs for you!"
That would even be better: Godzilliary and Moore on the same ticket.
Am currently shaving head with cheese grater- I almost, ALMOST felt sorry for this guy.
***Moore recalls an incident from that night: A crew member came out of nowhere to mutter an expletive in his ear.
"That guy came up to me last month on "The Tonight Show,' where he's working now, and held out his hand," Moore said. " "You were right,' he told me . . . "We weren't told the truth.' "***
I would love to ask Moore if he could name the person or identify him if shown pictures of current show hands on the Tonight Show.
It might of happened but knowing liberals they make things up.
"A big fan of movies ("I go to everything")...."
I wonder what his take is on "Team America?"
I recognize him as a shoe scrapping that had a homeless man kicked off his street grate so Sheen could camp there for the night to show his solidarity with the homeless.
Sure Mickey Baby, run Sheen.
Nope. The problem is that the Democratic does have a simply story that speaks to the masses: "We identify and sympathize with enemies of America and of liberal civilization." It's the same simple story they've been pushing since around '68/'72, and it just keeps sinking in deeper with the masses, especially since 911.
The 'Rats would like to think there are superficial fixes to their minority party status, but there are not. The problem is at a profound, world-view level.
"Sparring"?? How generous.
What I saw was Big Mac Moore kicking The Big O's buttocks up one side and down the other!
"I was wondering what a woman looks like that is married to that buttface..."
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Me too! Thanks for posting the pic.
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