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://ijulian.blogspot.com/2008/11/afi-festmatthew-modine-appears-in-black.html
Now, 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 18
Info: http://www.geffenplayhouse.com/
Discounts Tickets: 310.208.5454
Exclusively by telephone only
Use Code MME20
Performances through September 27, 2009 (20% off)
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