The son of Hattie Jacques has praised Ruth Jones's performance in a one-off drama about the former Carry On star. Jones, who is best known for her role in Gavin and Stacey, is appearing in BBC biopic Hattie, prompting Jacques's son Robin Le Mesurier to applaud her portrayal. Hattie deals with the marriage between the actress and Dad's Army actor John Le Mesurier, as well as Jacques's (more)...
- 1/19/2011
- by By Naomi Rainey
- Digital Spy
A bold and chilling journey into the numbing world of young Hollywood nihilists, "Inside the Goldmine" is the compelling but bleak 1994 directorial debut of Josh Evans, the son of producer Robert Evans and actress Ali MacGraw. Evans co-stars and co-wrote the screenplay, which centers on the son of a domineering producer-father and his wild friends.
Opening with little fanfare for a week's run as part of the International Cinema Showcase of American Independent Films in Los Angeles, Evans' brooding, literate drama is a low-budget gem long overdue for its chance to find an audience.
Filmed in and around Robert Evans' home -- including a terrific father-son talk in the screening room -- and at several effective locations, "Inside the Goldmine" is minimalist in the tradition of independent cinema, but its autobiographical insights into alienation, loneliness and the movie business are remarkably lucid.
Decidedly uncommercial in its approach, there are many long dialogue scenes with little cutting, and the mood is dark and joyless. Some may find it self-indulgent, but the filmmakers deserve praise regardless for taking chances.
Evans plays the enigmatic Clyde, a party guy who rants about modern life and argues with best friend Jordan (Alan Marshall), who is the son of mogul Sid Dalgren (Gary Chazen). Clyde and Jordan go to parties, hang out with prostitutes and blow off steam at the coffee shop. The former has a fatalistic attitude about life and love. "I want my fucking candy", he declares.
Jordan is a tentative crown prince, with a shyness about sex that irritates his demanding father. Their few scenes together are privileged glimpses of a 1990s showbiz patriarchy at work, and it's not pretty. Another telling moment comes when Sid advises his son about a murder investigation.
As the cops zero in on Clyde, he pursues Emily Alicia Tully Jensen), a nice, pretty girl who listens to his ongoing monologue but flinches at his darker moods. Both Clyde and Jordan seek escape from the whirl of sex and drugs and endless talk, but they are already seriously damaged.
The performances are convincing, with Marshall and Evans ("Born on the Fourth of July") playing off each other in unexpected ways.
Director Evans and cinematographer Fernando Arguelles, who have reteamed for the recently completed "Glam", skillfully evoke everyday life in L.A. with a cool passion that's complemented by Robin Le Mesurier's haunting score.
INSIDE THE GOLDMINE
Dove International
Cineville
Keystone Studios
Director Josh Evans
Producer Adam Stern
Executive producers Hugh Pedy, Uri Zighelboim
Writers Josh Evans, Uri Zighelboim
Director of photography Fernando Arguelles
Music Robin Le Mesurier
Editor Nabil Mechi
Production designer Karen Hasse
Color/stereo
Cast:
Jordan Alan Marshall
Clyde Josh Evans
Emily Alicia Tully Jensen
Sid Gary Chazen
Running time -- 92 minutes
No MPAA rating...
Opening with little fanfare for a week's run as part of the International Cinema Showcase of American Independent Films in Los Angeles, Evans' brooding, literate drama is a low-budget gem long overdue for its chance to find an audience.
Filmed in and around Robert Evans' home -- including a terrific father-son talk in the screening room -- and at several effective locations, "Inside the Goldmine" is minimalist in the tradition of independent cinema, but its autobiographical insights into alienation, loneliness and the movie business are remarkably lucid.
Decidedly uncommercial in its approach, there are many long dialogue scenes with little cutting, and the mood is dark and joyless. Some may find it self-indulgent, but the filmmakers deserve praise regardless for taking chances.
Evans plays the enigmatic Clyde, a party guy who rants about modern life and argues with best friend Jordan (Alan Marshall), who is the son of mogul Sid Dalgren (Gary Chazen). Clyde and Jordan go to parties, hang out with prostitutes and blow off steam at the coffee shop. The former has a fatalistic attitude about life and love. "I want my fucking candy", he declares.
Jordan is a tentative crown prince, with a shyness about sex that irritates his demanding father. Their few scenes together are privileged glimpses of a 1990s showbiz patriarchy at work, and it's not pretty. Another telling moment comes when Sid advises his son about a murder investigation.
As the cops zero in on Clyde, he pursues Emily Alicia Tully Jensen), a nice, pretty girl who listens to his ongoing monologue but flinches at his darker moods. Both Clyde and Jordan seek escape from the whirl of sex and drugs and endless talk, but they are already seriously damaged.
The performances are convincing, with Marshall and Evans ("Born on the Fourth of July") playing off each other in unexpected ways.
Director Evans and cinematographer Fernando Arguelles, who have reteamed for the recently completed "Glam", skillfully evoke everyday life in L.A. with a cool passion that's complemented by Robin Le Mesurier's haunting score.
INSIDE THE GOLDMINE
Dove International
Cineville
Keystone Studios
Director Josh Evans
Producer Adam Stern
Executive producers Hugh Pedy, Uri Zighelboim
Writers Josh Evans, Uri Zighelboim
Director of photography Fernando Arguelles
Music Robin Le Mesurier
Editor Nabil Mechi
Production designer Karen Hasse
Color/stereo
Cast:
Jordan Alan Marshall
Clyde Josh Evans
Emily Alicia Tully Jensen
Sid Gary Chazen
Running time -- 92 minutes
No MPAA rating...
- 4/28/1997
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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