Cage said he was fed up with reviewers discussing his personal life instead of his acting work. “Now even the art of film criticism … now in the LA Times, the critic who reviewed Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call – New Orleans, incorporated how many homes I bought or sold into the review,” he said. “What the hell does Lindsay Lohan’s personal life have to do with her performance in The Canyons? It should always be about the work itself. What difference does it make if Bill Clinton had an affair – how does that affect his performance as president? In my opinion, I don’t want to see personal aspects of someone’s life eclipse [their] work.”
kcvl, I read his comments, but it’s ironic. Nicholas Cage has been in the business-so to speak-for a long time. This is nothing new.
The guy earned millions. He was one of the few actors in Hollywood who enjoyed international success. Nicholas Cage is free to spend his money as he pleases, but I feel no sympathy for a man who blows his cash like Sneezy blows his nose. I don’t feel sorry for a celebrity who dodges paying his taxes when the average citizen ( will never make close to half Nick Cages salary) pays more than his fair share and tries to be responsible with his money.
He’s lived a lavish life that most people in this world will only dream of, and so when Nicholas Cage boohoos about the business, I wish to say, “Suck it up, son.”
I also meant to say that their personal lives matter. These things matter because their lifestyle has an influence especially on younger audiences.
Lumping a political leader into that discussion is idiotic. What our public representatives do in their private lives should be of great interest and concern to the general public.
Is Mr. Cage suggesting that if a politician has a history of beating his wife we shouldn’t be concerned? Is he suggesting that an individual who drafts, signs, and passes bills which affect each and every American shouldn’t be scrutinized by voters?
Mr. Cage needs to step into our reality.