While I was talking today to Bright Star’s talented Ben Whishaw (the full chat will be coming to Movieline next week), we landed on the topic of Taymor, who directed him in her upcoming adaptation of The Tempest. As the actor discussed her, suddenly the thought crossed my mind: Whishaw himself is bookishly handsome, has a theatrical background, and has sung in roles before (including one scene in Bright Star). Surely Taymor approached him to play Peter Parker at some point?

So I asked. And, pay dirt.

“She did, yes!” Whishaw said. “She did ask me to speak to her about it.”

Still, despite Taymor’s vote of confidence, Whishaw wasn’t sure he’d be right for the role. “I don’t feel confident enough as a singer,” he admitted, though he has nothing but praise for Taymor’s methods.

“She’s working at a very furious pace. You almost have the sense that she could do anything on a project: she could act in it, she could light it, she could design it, she could direct it. She’s working at a real speed, and you’ve either got to be up to her speed or lag behind. I like that kind of challenge.”

Certainly, a Spider-Man musical would have posed a very different challenge than the sedate Bright Star. “Yeah,” Whishaw said, laughing. “And maybe not a bad one! I’d love to do a play or something with her, or even another type of musical. I’m just not a strong enough vocalist for Spider-Man.”


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Thank Baby Jesus he said no holy shit.The role has been cast now, though - Reeve Carney got the part and I think he'll be awesome.

For people who went to the Boston show 10/19, has anyone seen a video of Hayley receiving the drawing of her from a fan in the crowd? Or do you remember between what songs it was given? I have been looking on YouTube and have had no luck :(

For my English class I had to write a review about something, so I chose to review the Paramore concert :). It is a very positive review, and we need a 5 minute presentation backing up the review we wrote. So I wanted to show a clip of Hayley saying thanks for the drawing and whatnot. If anyone has any other videos from the show that they think are worth showing feel free to post them. I have one for the Miracle Outro, Misguided Ghosts, and the end BBBB (I found a good one of Hayley on her knees passionately.. I wanted to show Josh on his but it just doesn't come off as passionately. I found a good one for Misguided Ghosts where Hayley took out her earplug, and the BBBB one is to show the insane crowd)

Also, kind of OT, but for the videos I found they are of the whole song (except BBBB). Does anyone know if there is any way to cut certain parts out (say 20 second clip) and then put the clips you cut out into one video? If that makes sense. I just really want to show / prove the talent Paramore has, but because it is a five minute presentation getting to the right spots and waiting for the videos to load probably won't work out. I thought I'd check with you guys to see if anyone knew because I know some of you are really talented with computer-related things.
 

I hate asking for things, sorry =/. I'd really appreciate any help or input though :)
 

I love gingersnaps but most of the time end up playing with recipes to make them, well, less snappy. I’ve always been a fan of those “extra soft” versions of store-bought chocolate chip cookies (it’s practically like eating raw cookie dough, mm) so the idea of a soft ginger cookie piqued my interest quite a bit. Also because they have two very unconventional ingredients in them: molasses and Dijon mustard. I know, I know, most people are going to scrunch up their face and say “WHY?” but trust me when I tell you – it adds this smoky, mysterious flavor layer to the cookies that gives it an extra zing without tasting at all like actual mustard.

Tons more pics and info at my blog, jonesing for...