Saw V: Inside the Scene Offices (a Steve Haruch production)
This week’s Desperately Seeking the News details the temperament of Tennessean editor Mark Silverman, who apparently enraged his staff when he recently threw a newspaper at features editor Cindy Smith. Is that wrong? In the interest of full disclosure, that kind of thing happens around here all the time, because I find that such negative reinforcement tends to inspire. Unfortunately, an employee recently caught some of my motivational methods on video. This clip offers an unflinching, if disturbing, look at how the sausage is made and how I run the news operation at the Nashville Scene. It will make me look like a bully, but I don’t care.
Comments
The reviews are in:
"Throw an Oscar at Liz Garrigan, the most triumphant newcomer to the screen since Gretchen Mol. Garrigan gives a mesmerizing performance that's daring in its simplicity."
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
"Other than a heartfelt, finely-rendered portrayal of a young idealist played by Jim Ridley--the true star of the film--Saw V is barely worth a look."
Jim Ridley, Nashville Scene
"Garrigan's menacing performance makes the acting of Daniel Day Lewis look as fearful as a David Spade cameo in a lost dog movie."
Dennis Miller, CNBC
"Jack Silverman is a delight. An eloquent performance that speaks to the mind and sings to the soul."
James Lipton, Inside the Actor's Studio
"Wes Anderson, you mean nothing to me. Steve Haruch broke my heart all over again."
Actor Bill Murray
"I laughed, I cried. An authentic look at the news business, that shuns empty platitudes of inspiration in favor of a big, chunky dose of truth."
Posted 02/13/2008 at 02:38:08 PMMark Silverman, The Tennessean
Questions:
What was asked/said by Mr Ridley?
Who was the helmet wearer?
Who rides a motorcycle to work in the snow?
Posted 02/13/2008 at 02:44:20 PM1. "I'm fucking Matt Damon."
2. Lee Stabert
3. Nobody. We asked our photographer to bring it to work in anticipation of filming this fine indie production.
Posted 02/13/2008 at 03:19:22 PMBravo! I wish I could shoot a script like that! I wish I could have actors of that caliber! What am I doing with my life?
- Brian Robbins
Posted 02/13/2008 at 03:21:48 PMMy Bucket List is now complete.
Posted 02/13/2008 at 03:57:27 PMStop the presses, Oscar! SAW V has teeth! Liz is a whiz and Pulle is fully...deserving, that is! If this doesn't take home Best Picture, it's no country for old men, and there will be blood!
Posted 02/13/2008 at 04:02:25 PMI want to kiss your helmet...your sweet wet helmet.
Posted 02/13/2008 at 04:06:08 PMClearly you deserve this more. I stand aside.
Posted 02/13/2008 at 04:07:10 PMI object!
Posted 02/13/2008 at 04:07:42 PMYour fate was decided the second you posted this, friendo.
Posted 02/13/2008 at 04:08:23 PMIt's OK, I guess, but where's the crappy music?
Posted 02/13/2008 at 04:08:58 PMThe title's all wrong! This epic piece of trash deserves this week's book page headline, "Beyond Heavy Breathing and Heaving Breasts."
And howza 'bout a subtitle of "Mocking Matt's Mops" for the DVD extras. (You DID remember to shoot extra footage for the DVD, didn't you?) Given the depth of his performance in BHBHB, Pulle can play one of the mops.
I drink your milkshake, indeed!
Posted 02/13/2008 at 04:20:20 PM"nothing's going to change Liz's mind"
Posted 02/13/2008 at 04:20:21 PMLiz, caution!
Posted 02/13/2008 at 04:23:37 PMHaruch, why did you airbrush out half of my hair and make me look balder? Did you feel the character needed a more mature image?
Posted 02/13/2008 at 04:26:52 PMI thought the plot was rather weak.
Posted 02/13/2008 at 04:34:35 PMJesus, that looks like something I woulda made.
Posted 02/13/2008 at 04:36:36 PMI see you couldn't afford doves.
Posted 02/13/2008 at 04:37:49 PMI'm glad I didn't live to see this.
Posted 02/13/2008 at 04:39:01 PMHow'd you get your movie to look like it was made by someone having a stroke?
Posted 02/13/2008 at 04:41:02 PMWhat he said.
Posted 02/13/2008 at 04:42:54 PMlooks staged to me. none of the characters were believable. well except liz who throws like roger clemens.
Posted 02/13/2008 at 04:57:21 PMThat explains it, she's 'roid raging.
Posted 02/13/2008 at 05:20:06 PMThere weren't enough car chases, but the explosions were EXCELLENT.
Posted 02/13/2008 at 09:44:17 PMWhat horrible camera work, acting and lighting.
Posted 02/14/2008 at 08:54:58 AMObviously there was no chemistry between actors here; you could have used Affleck and... oh, say, Lopez, maybe?
Posted 02/14/2008 at 05:37:03 PMDid someone say "brest?"
Posted 02/14/2008 at 10:25:53 PMI found the acting rather sproncy and the dimly lit office of the queen effectively conveyed Shakespeare's attempt to draw his audience into her internal angst.
Posted 02/15/2008 at 09:35:23 AMOh...my heart...!
Posted 02/15/2008 at 09:49:58 AMNot enough zombies.
Posted 02/15/2008 at 10:48:27 AMI admit it: I was the guy singing "I'm Fucking Matt Damon" on a Valentine's Day double-date at Ombi last night. But I blame society. And Jim Ridley.
Posted 02/15/2008 at 10:59:40 AMThe popcorn was too salty and the Coke was flat.
Posted 02/15/2008 at 11:49:12 AMSerpentine Shel! Serpentine!
Posted 02/15/2008 at 03:09:47 PM