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| Geli |
Date: Wednesday, 31-Oct-12, 8:48 PM | Message # 211 |
Surfie
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Enjoyed reading this interview. Owain says of Rigsby's feelings regarding Van Pelt: "he's lost the woman that he truly loves and he probably still hasn't given up on her", so they may get together eventually. |
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| kul65 |
Date: Wednesday, 31-Oct-12, 9:05 PM | Message # 212 |
 Cobber
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I think he means Sarah, but even so this is the first time in two years Rigsby and Van Pelt have been single at the same time. No way will they be denied the opportunity. |
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| justlook3 |
Date: Thursday, 01-Nov-12, 3:16 AM | Message # 213 |
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No, I think he meant Van Pelt because he then mentions the unwanted (though thankfully when the baby came he was wanted) pregnancy where the relationship didn't work. Rigsby I think wanted to love Sarah and cared about her a great deal but it just didn't work. Pity because I liked Sarah. |
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| Fran |
Date: Thursday, 01-Nov-12, 11:52 AM | Message # 214 |
 Fair Dinkum
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Robin interview from Arcamax - 'The Mentalist's' Robin Tunney Talks Series' Future, and Hers
"The Mentalist's" 100th episode has aired and the team that makes the popular Simon Baker drama has made it clear that this season, they're going to get closer to solving the central mystery of Red John -- the serial killer that took the lives of Baker's character's wife and child. Does all that indicate that Baker and series creator Bruno Heller are envisioning an ending for the series?
Not according to leading lady Robin Tunney.
"I think it's a creative conversation," she says, speaking of the show in general and the Red John storyline in particular. "I feel like they'll go along as long as the audience wants to, as long as they keep it interesting and not too frustrating. Historically, with television, people will get on the bandwagon with something and then it's very clear when they've given up," she continues. "Everybody wanted to know who killed Laura Palmer in 'Twin Peaks' -- but it went to a certain point and then everyone turned on (creator) David Lynch. I think there's a certain point where you resolve something when the audience needs it."
According to Tunney, Heller and the other writer-producers "read everything that's written about the show, I think. Bruno actually reads letters that people send in. I think they are genuinely curious. Both Bruno and Simon are really into what the fans think and sort of servicing them."
The fans' devotion has helped "The Mentalist" remain a strong show despite the fact, "the move to Sunday nights has been rough, because we get pre-empted by football," Tunney acknowledges. "People can't watch when the show starts at 11 o'clock -- and they can't even properly TiVo it, because they don't know when it's going to start."
The Chicago-born actress, who rose to fame as the suicidal teen who shaved her head in "Empire Records," and as a girl with occult powers in "The Craft" -- and counts the series "Prison Break" among her credits -- says she is happy to continue playing Agent Teresa Lisbon of the fictional California Bureau of Investigation.
In fact, she says, "I love playing this character, and I think as far as female roles on TV, it's one of the great ones. I feel like she's incredibly three-dimensional. She's strong, she's powerful. I think she's effective, but at the same time I think she's human. I don't get bored. I think that's largely due to Simon because I do most of my scenes with him and I enjoy acting with him.
"At the same time, this has created a perfect atmosphere for me. It's not soapy, where I have to jump into bed with men or wear negligees, or cry, or play something ridiculous, like I'm the twin," she adds with good-natured distaste. "Or comedy like you watch sometimes and think, 'Oh my God, this is not working'. I'll watch a show that's meant to be humorous and think there's something wrong with me because the laugh track is laughing, but I don't think it's funny."
Tunney, who is divorced, has a family of sorts among her "Mentalist" cast and crew, particularly Baker. They are close enough, as she disclosed in a CBS video, that their relationship even survived her throwing up on him one day when she was working despite a stomach virus.
"He has three children so he's had his kids throw up on him," she cheerily observes, when the incident is mentioned. "I think if you're going to throw up on somebody, you should try to throw up on somebody who has children. It doesn't freak them out quite as much."
As far as the show's marking of 100 episodes and what it means to her, Tunney says, "I was just reading about the 300th episode of 'SVU.' That just dwarfs this achievement. Television actors are sort of like athletes. You don't admire it as much until you do it yourself. You spend your life going, 'Oh my God, Meryl Streep is so amazing.' And she is amazing. But Mariska Hargitay is like Muhammad Ali."
She feels that Simon is a champ as well. "He has an abnormally strong work ethic. The fact that our show has stood up so well is really a testament to him and Bruno. They both work astonishingly hard and, you know, it all comes from the top."
http://www.arcamax.com/enterta....-846128 |
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| Thrill |
Date: Thursday, 01-Nov-12, 5:25 PM | Message # 215 |
 Dinkie-Di
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very interesting Quote The fact that our show has stood up so well is really a testament to him and Bruno. They both work astonishingly hard and, you know, it all comes from the top."
Its been mentioned several time how hard Bruno & Simon work - I for one am extremely grateful - and it pays off as the show stays fresh & interesting - what else can I say - Thankyou thankyou thankyou |
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| bee |
Date: Thursday, 01-Nov-12, 5:29 PM | Message # 216 |
 Fair Dinkum
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Nice article thanks Fran. Great to hear that Bruno actually reads the letters that fans have sent in and also Robin feels that they will continue with the RJ storyline as long as the audience wants them to. With so many creative writers on board let's hope the end will be a long time coming.  |
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| Fran |
Date: Saturday, 03-Nov-12, 2:45 AM | Message # 217 |
Fair Dinkum
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2nd November
@nerdabndro
Got to see the mentalist be filmed #la #thementalist #cool #filming #downtown @ Olvera Street http://instagram.com/p/Ri7ioNJ4Fj/ |
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| sorchauna |
Date: Tuesday, 20-Nov-12, 7:08 PM | Message # 218 |
Jillaroo
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This is an interview with Owain. He makes a few comments when asked about the fact that Simon is one of the biggest paid TV stars and how is still is down to earth and not flashy.
http://www.news.com.au/news....9785018
'Simon' Excerpts:
* Simon Baker is one of the best paid actors on TV. Do you make him pay for drinks and lunch when you're out together?
That's funny (laughs). It's something you never really talk about. Simon is such a down-to-earth guy. He was joking the other day and said 'I've bought a Lamborghini' and Tim (Kang) and I looked at him, and he's not at all flashy, and it turns out he bought a Lamborghini tractor for his farm in Australia.
* Simon's done Australian bank ads using an American accent. Would you do that for a Welsh ad?
Absolutely. I actually saw that ad and I think it's brilliant. (He's like) 'I know what you're thinking: I'm an Australian actor on Australian TV playing an American why am I doing this accent?' It's a very tongue-in-cheek way of sending up his own background. |
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| Wand6122360 |
Date: Tuesday, 20-Nov-12, 7:47 PM | Message # 219 |
Bee's Knees
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Thanks for the posting, sorchauna. I wonder who runs the farm for him (if anyone) when he's away. |
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| sorchauna |
Date: Tuesday, 20-Nov-12, 9:33 PM | Message # 220 |
Jillaroo
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I wonder that also Wand6122360. I knew he had a farm but did not know how involved he was in it. He must really like farming to be able to use farm equiment like tractors. And who know Lamborghini did tractors!!! |
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| Lena |
Date: Thursday, 22-Nov-12, 12:29 PM | Message # 221 |
 Dinkie-Di
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Thank you sorchauna for this article. It's always nice to hear that Simon is a down-to-earth guy. |
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| Fran |
Date: Saturday, 24-Nov-12, 1:50 AM | Message # 222 |
Fair Dinkum
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Excerpt from Emmanuelle Chriqui interview:
We asked Emmanuelle if it’s tough to play such a dark and devious character (Lorelei). She says “No it’s not tough, it’s thrilling to play a character like that, especially because I don’t play her like a villain. I believe she really is brainwashed, so it’s really the circumstances that she has found herself in that make it so dark. I don’t think she sees herself as evil. But more than anything, those are the kind of challenges you’re after as an actor. I’m really in my bliss portraying Lorelei.
And what’s it like to work with Simon Baker? Emmanuelle says, “Working with Simon has been a fantastic experience. He’s so talented you could watch him read a book and it would be fascinating! He’s charismatic, warm, and has a great sense of humour, but he’s also a consummate professional. He represents the calibre of people I always want to be working with.”
http://www.myvirtualpaper.com/doc....html#28 |
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| justlook3 |
Date: Saturday, 24-Nov-12, 2:11 AM | Message # 223 |
Bee's Knees
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I'd have assumed he rented out that land to tenant farmers but if he's buying a tractor, he must have people he employs to take care of the farm. He certainly can afford it, plus he's providing employment opportunities.
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| Evy |
Date: Saturday, 24-Nov-12, 10:46 AM | Message # 224 |
 Fair Dinkum
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We've seen pictures of him on a tractor on his property in Australia last year. Do you remember ?  |
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| Fran |
Date: Thursday, 29-Nov-12, 1:05 AM | Message # 225 |
Fair Dinkum
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CBS Video - 'The Mentalist - Behind the Scenes: The Designers'
(2:55) http://www.cbs.com/shows....signers
youtube version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXEocd6WZog |
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