Like me, you probably imagined actor Mathew Modine to be a bit of a wimp.
After all, he's built a successful acting career in the mainstream by playing nerdy-type roles, pivotal to the plot.
In Pacific Heights, for instance (a thriller which featured Mr. Nice Guy in one of his break-out roles) a mild-mannered Modine character thrust into the path of a diabolical menace, turns-the-tables on his unrelenting foe (Michael Keaton) as on-the-edge-of-their-seat audiences cheer him on.
So, when Mathew strode down the red carpet last fall at the AFI Film Festival - six-foot-two and clad in leather and jeans - I was taken aback.
Modine is a closet hunk, folks!
The handsome star was bubbling over with enthusiasm over an upcoming project, so I jotted down every little juicy tidbit, for future reference (a post, natch).
But, when I queried him about his personal life, I got a stern look from his publicist hovering protectively on the sidelines.
"A no-no. Don't go there," she seemed to be cautioning.
A second later, after a brief pause, Mathew also piped in casually.
"Pretty personal stuff."
I slightly bowed my head and apologized.
"Mr. Modine, if you are not comfortable with any question, you're welcome to pass on it."
That little gesture broke the walls down.
A few moments later, Mathew was at ease and opening up with his innermost thoughts.
That was probably my best (favorite) interview at AFI during the whole ten-day event!
Post:http://fraudphishing-financialmisdees.blogspot.com/2008/11/afi-festmatthew-modine-appears-in-black.htmlNow, Mathew will be appearing on stage at the Geffen Playhouse in Westwood.
What's the tag line for the original stage production?
The publicity department at Geffen put it this way:
"It's been decades since Modine's eighties heartthrob days."
How can he weasel his way back into the glare of the "me me me" spotlight?
"He needs... a Cause."
To quote the Emperor in Amadeus:
"There it is, then"
Matthew Modine stars as
Matthew Modine in the rollicking parody of celebrity activism:
Save the Albacas"With the help of super-publicist - Whimberly North - Matthew channels his talents toward the common good and heads off to a small South American village to meet the Chimborazzi tribe and save their alpacas."
Mathew Modine (the Geffen Playhouse and cast) graciously invite theatre-lovers to a
world premiere romp through the ridiculous, the hilarious and the utterly offensive.
Save the Alpacas was written by Blair Singer and directed by John Rando.
Theatre Engagement:September 8 -
October 18Info: http://www.geffenplayhouse.com/Discounts Tickets: 310.208.5454Exclusively by telephone only
Use Code MME20Performances through
September 27, 2009 (20% off)
