Taking on a classic is a gutsy move, even for an award-winning filmmaker. And when director Kimberly Peirce signed on to re-imagine Stephen King's horror classic "Carrie," about a teenage girl with telekinetic powers hellbent on revenge, she knew she had some sky-high expectations to meet.
"I'd make a joke and say, 'I didn't give a f*ck,' but of course I felt pressure!" she told us recently while doing press for "Carrie." "But I think pressure is good."
All that pressure had Peirce thinking long and hard about what it would mean to sign on to a project of this scale, with its history and existing fan base. Having made just one film, 2008's "Stop-Loss," since her 1999 directorial debut, "Boys Don't Cry," it's clear, as a filmmaker, she doesn't make decisions lightly.
"I walked into this feeling a huge responsibility, much like I did with 'Boys Don't Cry...
"I'd make a joke and say, 'I didn't give a f*ck,' but of course I felt pressure!" she told us recently while doing press for "Carrie." "But I think pressure is good."
All that pressure had Peirce thinking long and hard about what it would mean to sign on to a project of this scale, with its history and existing fan base. Having made just one film, 2008's "Stop-Loss," since her 1999 directorial debut, "Boys Don't Cry," it's clear, as a filmmaker, she doesn't make decisions lightly.
"I walked into this feeling a huge responsibility, much like I did with 'Boys Don't Cry...
- 10/15/2013
- by Tim Hayne
- Moviefone
At WhatCulture! I want to start something of a campaign. You see, I really do believe right down to the bottom of my heart that Bruce Campbell, the ultimate B-movie actor, should have his own episode of Inside The Actors Studio – the stuffy and pretentious one on one interview show with James Lipton where, for the most part, the history of one’s career and the art and craft of acting is discussed at length. And before you go any further please note that I am not for one second being sarcastic or ironic. I’m being 100% honest.
People often look down on Campbell because of his B-movie roots but his critics oddly fail to admit to his success. For example he is currently starring on one of Us cable networks highest rated shows -Burn Notice. His role on the show as Sam Axe has gained him new fans and acclaim.
People often look down on Campbell because of his B-movie roots but his critics oddly fail to admit to his success. For example he is currently starring on one of Us cable networks highest rated shows -Burn Notice. His role on the show as Sam Axe has gained him new fans and acclaim.
- 8/2/2011
- by Tom Ryan
- Obsessed with Film
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