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Todd Haynes Writer Director and Creator
Todd is, by far, one of my favorite directors. But I can't say that he's very creative (considering, it's pretty much the David Bowie/Iggy Pop story, and pratically every other line is written by Oscar Wilde). DON'T GET ME WRONG, I still LOVE Todd for wrapping it all up in a glittery package named Velvet Goldmine, and even adding his own Barbies. (go to my Todd Haynes site, Outspoken).
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Christian Bale as Arthur Stuart
(Little Women, A Midsummernight's Dream) I recently heard that Christian is "the most popular actor on the net," and not very surprising, if you've seen any of his work. He's not only a good actor, but VERY good looking (of course most people in Velvet Goldmine are). The alluring Christian takes us through Arthur's adolesence WITH him. He manages to not only represent the eyelined-teenage-glam-rock fans, but also appeal to us as the New York Herald leather-jacketed reporter with a glittery past.
[see We're Not Through Yet (my American Psycho Site)]
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Ewan McGregor as Curt Wild
(Trainspotting, A Life Less Ordinary, Star Wars) The first time we see Curt, he covers himself in oil, then glitter, strips (an Ewan custom), hops around the stage, then flips-off the audience. How anyone could not like Curt is beyond me. Curt is VERY much like Iggy Pop, and all the songs he performs are by Iggy. The georgous Ewan Mcgregor plays Curt in a way that leaves us all hoping he might just go on tour.
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Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Brian Slade/Maxwell Demon
(Micheal Collins, The Maker, The Governess) The beautiful Jonathan plays 70s platformed-glittery glam-rock-pop star Brian Slade. Johnny's perfect for the part, he's graceful, playful, looks good in make-up and platforms, has the moves, and has the voice (he sings three songs in the movie). Johnny manages to make Brian real, and when Brian's happy we're happy, when Brian's depressed, we're sad. When he's on the screen you can't take your eyes off him. (go to my JRM Site)
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Toni Collette as Mandy Slade
(Muriel's Wedding, The Sixth Sense) Mandy is the kind of character that could just tell a story, and we could forget about her when the movie's over. But Toni makes the character human. From Mandy's early annoying days, to her present reflective days. Toni gives Mandy depth of both happiness and pain. And, unlike most actors, we feel what she feels. (go to my Toni Collette page)
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Eddie Izzard as Jerry Devine
(The Anvengers, Mystery Men) No one's lines come across in Velvet Goldmine with more clearity than Eddie's. He's very articulate and enunciates extremely well. His dialogue doesn't go over my head (as at least one line of all the other characters do). Instead, his points make perfect sense the first time I heard them, and I remember them, because he says them with such importance. Most people dilike his character, Jerry, but I love him, and I think that partly is due to Eddie.
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Emily Woof as Shannon Hazelbourne
(The Full Monty, Fast Food) Emily puts alot of spirit in a part that could have easily been over looked. As we watch her cry over Brian and Curt, and then stick with Brian when his career flops, we can only come to the conclusion that she is madly in love with Brian. I think this would have been hard to play, but Emily makes it look so natural. She takes her character from soft to hard. Everytime I watch her performance, I notice something new in her style. Emily is packed with surprises. And everytime I pop in my VG tape, I look forward to see what new emotion she'll bring out.
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Micko Westmoreland as Jack Fairy
(other movies) Micko has a gracefulness and beauty about him that IS Jack, and Jack couldn't be anyone but Micko. It works perfectly. And eventhough he only has one line and one song, Micko is at the beginning and the end, and he ultimatly makes the movie.
