8 posts tagged “gael garcia bernal”
So why did I just found out about this today... when Rush tix are the only option (line forms 1 hr before showtime, tix sold 5 min before showtime - no guarantee of availability) at a time I can go?!??! WTF world?!? Why are you doing this to me!?!?
(*yes, I know it doesn't say that Gael's going to be there. but I believe he is. I'm having a "juju".)
AFI FilmFest
Latin Showcase, World Cinema
Mexico, 2007, 100 min, 35 MM
In Spanish with English subtitles
DIR: Gael Garcia Bernal
SCR: Kyzza Terrazas
PROD: Pablo Cruz, Gael García Bernal, Diego Luna, Luciana Kaplan
DP: Eugenio Polgovsky
ED: Alex Rodríguez
PROD DES: Mily Moreno
CAST: Luz Cipriota, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Camila Sodi, Gael García Bernal, Ana Serradilla
Actor Gael García Bernal’s directing debut is infused with an infectious, youthful energy, voyeuristically following his complex characters at a house party just outside of Mexico City.
Bourgeois, rich kid Cristobal (García Bernal) is having his friends over for a barbecue at his parents’ weekend home. His younger sister (Camila Sodi) and her hippie, pill-popping friends are also staying at the house, and the clash between the two groups of friends, brother and sister, and their childhood friend who works for the family is just the beginning of the story.
Bernal uses subtle undercurrents of tension to seamlessly interlace characters, time and place. Both comic and reflective, DEFICIT is an elegant allegory for current Mexico on the brink of change. Shot in an immediate, improvisational style that emphasizes the class chasms, Bernal elicits layered performances from his young cast, proving himself to be a gifted director as well as a charismatic actor.
Preview of the movie you have at home. awww dammnit, no longer avail.
quick, watch this one before it goes away again:
That's right, Gael, un poco pequeño. 29 miles. How did I not know he was a presenter tonight?
[Edit] My dearest darling Gael: maps.google.com says it should take you 33 min to get here. You should have a driver tonight. Go ahead to the Govenor's Ball - enjoy yourself - I'll wait up. Yes, Diego can come too.
S Factor went okay last night. Warm up was difficult. By the time we got to abs, I was already exhausted (didn't help that I hadn't eatten all day and forgot to bring a bottle of water). I wasn't thrilled about pole work and, on the first move, I tried the most basic of spins and ended up hurting my bad knee really badly. I hobbled to the sofa, sat down, and starting crying like a kid. Completely embarrassing but I was determined that I was not leaving early again.
A student, then Megan (our instructor), came by to check on me and I couldn't even talk... just nodding or shaking my head to questions - agreeing not to leave. I knew that if I actually spoke I would get hysterical. I felt like a total failure. Last night of Level 3 - just got my teal g-string - and I can't even do the most basic of Level 1 pole tricks, let alone the stuff I should have learned in Level 3. I have perfectionist issues. I spent the entire pole work time alternating between crying & pulling myself together.
To my own suprise, I decided to participate in the dances - figuring that, at worst, I could just do the routine (we're at the point of "freestyling" now). I made sure I got in the group with the "angry music" song - and ended up having a great time. I actually went freestyle. I probably looked like a 'tard. But I didn't care. When my group was up a 2nd time, the song choice SUCKED and I just stood still for a LONG time, deciding whether to walk away and sit down or to just go for it. I went for it - but I know it was bad because I never "felt" the music.
Then we got a surprise... the Level 1 class from next door was coming in to watch us! The original plan was for them to watch the 2nd group do their last dance. But they were taking so long that Megan decided to let the 2nd group do their workout - then ALL of us demo'd for the Level 1s. That was fun... 10 students, 5 poles. You really had to pay attention - which isn't easy when you're "feelin the music". I remember doing some wall work, opening my eyes to walk to a pole, and realizing my path was blocked by 3 people doing floor moves in front of me - so I had to change moves in order to kill time in that spot. I REALLY wish I could have seen how the whole thing looked. I bet it was... odd... but in a way that gave the Level 1's confidence that they're ready to become 2s!! We had fun - and that's all I really care about. I start Level 4 (where I'll stay for quite awhile) next Thursday.
Work today was lame - 2nd week of nothing to do. I heard that next week may be the same. Of course, we all know that the deadlines aren't being moved so all that these delays actually mean is that we're going to be working crazy ass hours whenever the project finally rolls to our team - which is why none of us is worrying about days wasted playing on the internet now.
I had tenative plans to meet "Einstein" at Miss Kitty's tonight but decided I would be better off getting some R&R because (1) I feel like someone punched me, hard, in the shoulder [definitely an S Factor injury but I can't figure out how I did it] and (2) I have a scratchy throat and am concerned that I'm coming down with whatever germies the "spy bitch" who sits next to me brought into the office (her whole family has been sick for 2 weeks). Besides, it's good to leave them wanting... right?
I'm kinda tripping on "Einstein" because he's been so honest with me. I literally don't know the last time a guy has done that. I mean, he doesn't seem to hide anything. I ask a question - he answers it, completely. Very much a "here's the reality - deal with it or move on" kind of thing. Quite a turn on.
I really WANT him, "Einstein", (in the naughty way) but we have some hurdles... (not his open relationship - that was explained to my satisfaction): He's allergic to cats. I have 3 - and I'm not a fan of vacuuming so my house REALLY sets people off. He lives with his family (still completing testing/licensing for his chosen profession). So.... where to score? I do not know. (I feel like this is Life's way of forcing us to get to know each other first!) Cars = No thanks. Hotels = expensive. Beach = gritty & illegal. Suggestions?!
Unrelated: Tonight I watched my future husband (Gael) in the movie "Dot the i". Loved it! Kept thinking I knew what was coming next. Kept being wrong. Gael was sexy as ever but I would have liked the movie even if he weren't. I think "The Science of Sleep" is going to arrive tomorrow - yeeeaaa... Gael weekend!!
Tomorrow is planned for shopping for a bellydancing scarf to fit around this large (but shrinking) body - and some more Healthy Hair (brand) Pumpkin shampoo. My hair has been looking fabu since I started using it - and it smells GREAT. On Sun, I might go to the finale of the Amgen Tour of California (bicycle race), since it's here in Long Beach... but I'm guessing I'll forget till about 3 hrs after it's over.
snagged from Bookmole... because doing this is SO much better than pretending to work:
What is your favourite movie?
I have many: Prelude to a Kiss, Top Hat, Bringing Up Baby, It's A Wonderful Life, A Christmas Story, The Matrix - to name a few
Who is your favourite actor?
Gael Garcia Bernal
Have you ever made any type of movie?
I was in a French exchange student's film a billion years ago. Never saw it.
When was the last time you went to the movie theatre?
Dec 3, 2006 - to see It's A Wonderful Life on the big screen
Show us a movie clip:
(first clip included only to provide his beautiful voice & accent)
I didn't go to bed - I snagged this meme from spooktastic and now I'm gonna answer it.
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1.You can press a button that will make any one person explode. Who would you blow up?
--i'd think about blowing up Cheney or Bush but I wouldn't actually blow up anyone
2. You can flip a switch that will wipe any band or musical artist off the earth?
--system of a down, or tool
3. Who would you really like to just punch in the face?
--GW Bush
4. What is your favorite cheese?
--extra sharp cheddar
5. You can only have one kind of sandwich. Every sandwich ingredient known to humankind is at your immediate disposal.
--turkey, brie, avocado, raspberry mayo, lettuce, tomato, on a baguette (just like the "French Turkey Sandwich" from Gelson's supermarket)
6. You have the opportunity to sleep with the movie-celebrity of your choice. Who would it be?
--GAEL GARCIA BERNAL!!
7. You have the opportunity to sleep with the music-celebrity of your choice. Same rules as above. Who is it?
--maybe Justin or Adam.. make that AND.. from She Wants Revenge. I'd love to know if they're as kinki as their lyrics.
8. Now that you've slept with two different people in a row, you seem to be having an excellent day because you just came across a hundred-dollar bill on the sidewalk. Holy shit, a hundred bucks! How are you gonna spend it?
--probably paying bills or donating it to charity.
9. You just got a free plane ticket to anywhere. You have to depart right now. Where are you gonna go?
--Tahiti or Fiji
10. Upon arrival to the aforementioned location, you get off the plane and discover another hundred-dollar bill. Shit! Now that you are in the new location, where are you gonna go to spend that?
--a bar on the beach
11. An angel appears out of Heaven and offers you a lifetime supply of the alcoholic beverage of your choice. "Be brand-specific" it says. Man! What are you gonna say about that? Even if you don't drink booze there's something you can figure out... so what's it gonna be?
--skyy vodka, please
12. Rufus appears out of nowhere with a time-traveling phone booth. You can go anytime in the PAST. What time are you traveling to and what are you going to do when you get there?
--[note: who's "rufus"??] the roaring 20's or just after WWII. I'm gonna dress up, go to dance clubs, drink, maybe hook up, and become a 'beard' for all the closeted gay boys.
13. You discover a beautiful island upon which you may build your own society. You make the rules. What is the first rule you put into place?
--practice love
14. You have been given the opportunity to create the half-hour TV show of your own design. What is it called and what's the premise?
--"Loser Theater"... my amazing, and not so amazing, adventures. probably something similar to The Chelsea Handler show - except not pre-arranged/scripted.
15. What is your favorite expletive?
--son of a bitch!
16. One night you wake up because you heard a noise. You turn on the light to find that you are surrounded by MUMMIES. The mummies aren't really doing anything, they're just standing around your bed. What do you do?
--wonder how they got in and if anyone evil can still get in my room that way
17. Your house is on fire, holy shit! You have just enough time to run in there and grab ONE inanimate object. Don't worry, your loved ones and pets have already made it out safely. So what's the one thing you're going to save from that blazing inferno?
--i don't know why but think about this all the time and can't ever seem to think of a thing. maybe photos (if I could find them) - that's what people always seem the most bummed about losing to fire. or maybe my laptop.
18. The Angel Of Death has descended upon you. Fortunately, the Angel Of Death is pretty cool and in a good mood, and it offers you a half-hour to do whatever you want before you bite it. Whatcha gonna do in that half-hour?
--if he can really deliver on "anything", I'll have sex with Castilo. But if it's up to me to make it happen, then I'd send some goodbye/info emails (how to claim inheritance; reminder to take care of the cats; info on body disposal [creamation]), put out extra food & water for the cats, and hug & kiss & say goodbye to my kitties. (this just made me REALLY sad)
19. You accidentally eat some radioactive vegetables. They were good, and what's even cooler is that they endow you with the super-power of your choice! What's it gonna be?
--the ability to make people I want also want me
20. You can re-live any point of time in your life. The time-span can only be a half-hour, though. What half-hour of your past would you like to experience again?
--spooning in bed with Joel, or the time John lifted me in the air and twirled me in circles on the dancefloor.
21. You can erase any horrible experience from your past. What will it be?
--i'd rather not discuss it
22. You got kicked out of the country for being a time-traveling heathen who sleeps with celebrities and has super-powers. But check out this cool shit... you can move to anywhere else in the world!
--australia or tuscany
23. This question still counts, even for those of you who are under age. Check it out. You have been eternally banned from every single bar in the world except for ONE. Which one is it gonna be?
--Hamburger Mary's OC (but only because Miss Kitty's only happens once a week)
24. Hopefully you didn't mention this in the super-powers question.... If you did, then we'll just expand on that. Check it out... Suddenly, you have gained the ability to FLOAT!!! Whose house are you going to float to first, and be like "Dude, check it out, I can fucking FLOAT!!"
--richard or kim
25. The constant absorption of magical moonbeams mixed with the radioactive vegetables you consumed earlier have given you the ability to resurrect the dead famous-person of your choice. So which late celebrity will you bring back to life?
--Oscar Wilde? Einstein? Phil Hartman?
26. The Celestial Gates Of Beyond have opened, much to your surprise because you didn't think such a thing existed. Death appears. As it turns out, Death is actually a pretty cool entity, and happens to be in a fantastic mood. Death offers to return the friend/family-member/person/etc. of your choice to the living world. Who will you bring back?
--JOEL!! (Gawd, I miss him. We left so much undone.)
"The Science of Sleep" comes out this week. I can't wait. The movie looks "abstract" - which I might enjoy - but, MUCH more importantly, the lead is Gael Garcia Bernal. I believe he is the most beautiful man I've ever seen. Just looking at images of him (movie / photos) does my heart good. I want to meet him - and not some passing, "Gael - aahhhhh!" wave & scream thing - actually MEET him. I wonder what I'd say... other than blelehlerbeluhllbb (drooling-babble speak for, "my GAWD you are SEXY!").
I recently met William Fichtner (the Sherriff Tom Underlay on Invasion, and been in bunches of movies) at a movie premier. I never really noticed him in TV/movies but, goodness that man is handsome in real life! I was late for a restaurant opening so I simply walked up, introduced myself, said, "Gawd, you are good looking. Have a nice night." and left.
and, btw, doesn't that all just sound so L.A.? "I had to rush my celeb encounter at a movie premier in order to attend a restaurant opening." I love that. It wasn't nearly as cool as it sounds - but I doubt I could even claim it if I lived anywhere but SoCal or NewYork.
i still haven't hung up the clothes (see 2 posts ago).
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