Tidbits: Working Actors Who Actually Work for a Living

 

Photo: Josh Haner/NYT

Was surprised by the inclusion of Ryan Metcalf in the NYT write-up about people who work catering gigs to make ends meet while pursuing artistic careers. Who's Ryan Metcalf? He played Frank in Whit Stillman's 'Damsels in Distress'. Here he is with Greta Gerwig (Violet).

This from his profile:

WHY CATERING: The pay is good and I always have a job to return to. 

FAVORITE VENUE: Anything with D.J.’s, with music blasting and people having a great time dancing. 

LEAST FAVORITE: Anything with kids. It’s not that I’m anti-children. I just really don’t like swarms of them attacking me while I serve sweets or candy. It gets vicious. 

Next up, Metcalf has 'It Just Happens', a rom-com directed by Clare Halpine. With a runtime of 42 minutes this doesn't look like a theatrical release but, hopefully, things will get rolling for Ryan soon.


















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TV Spot for Whit Stillman's 'Damsels in Distress'

From the guy that made 'The Last Days of Disco' which was crafted just so. Made with care and confidence. Should be a good rental and do well on TV/Cable.

















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Whit Stillman talks 'Damsels in Distress'

This is the guy that wrote and directed 'The Last Days of Disco', a wonderfully atmospheric meditation, way back in 1998. Remember that one?

Yeah, that one. Fast-foward 14 years -- the guy doesn't do a lot of movies -- and, poof, here's the poster for Damsels.

Great stuff. They have that 'event' feel. A cinematic marker. How does he do that?

Damsels is doing very well -- $64,000 in 4 theaters for an average of $16k.


















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