Brit’s ‘Finest’ bash Brexit
BILL Nighy, proper Brit gent, makes Prince Wil
liam sound like a Southerner. Filled with jolly aulde Englande, he, facing me, dropped to one knee. I, thus, did the only proper thing. Smacked his shoulder with my ballpoint pen.
Properly knighted, Sir Bill said: “In ‘Their Finest’, our new movie, I play a lousy human being who’s a self-absorbed actor in my declining years — which for me is good news and bad news. My character is not about to win any prizes.
“This pompous actor role is clearly unlike me — naturally. My life, when not working, is just to sit underground in my house cellar and watch soccer.”
Conversation turned to his home country. “Bombings in London, Paris, Madrid, Brussels. This cruel evil, not a fair fight, is unbearable. What can anyone do about it? Nor do I understand Brexit. The instinct is to join things so we’re not isolated. I remain suspicious about isolation.”
This being the film’s premiere, has he seen the movie? “No.” You going to see it tonight? “No.” Leading lady Gemma
Arterton is another Brit. Since moviedom’s filled with Emmas — Roberts,
Stone, Watson — but no Gemmas, she said: “The name is popular in the UK. Italian, it means ‘gemstone.’ Surprising it remains unfamiliar in America.”
And: “I never recognize myself in films. I think I look different each time. I almost try to give myself less scrutiny.”
Again, onto her homeland: “Our security’s excellent. Best in the world. What’s happening in Europe is unprecedented. We’re proud our country always manages to come together with dignity and love for each other. This, while we face Brexit.
“But I tell you, the food here’s great. Better than London. I look forward to a great dinner.”
After speaking with both stars I have zero idea what this film might be about. If you want to know, go see it.