So…I'm working on two very different, and relatively ambitious posts. I intend to finish both soon, but I'm a little torn (for various reasons having little to do with competing interest, just so you know) as to which one to complete, and post, first. So I throw it out to you, my readership; tell me what you're more chomping at the bit to see. Neither will be done today, but I'll compile the results of this poll tomorrow morning (Eastern time) and proceed accordingly.
The choices are:
1) A consideration of Peter Biskind's biography of Warren Beatty, Star, and its significance in the larger context of Biskind's and Beatty's respective oeuvres;
or,
2) A dual analysis of Eric Rohmer's 2004 film Triple Agent and Vladimir Nabokov's 1948 The Assistant Producer, both of which are based on the same true-life story.
I know, I know; six of one, a half-dozen of the other. But as I can't make up my mind as I go back and forth working on them, it's your choice. And thanks.
UPDATE: The votes are in, and Nabokov/Rohmer wins; that post will go up later today. The Beatty/Biskind post will go up tomorrow or Saturday. Thanks for the input; comments are now closed!
I am eager to hear your take on Biskind’s Beatty bio. Did you guys cross paths at PREMIERE?
Biskind and Beatty.
Thirded.
Assistant Producer, please.
Chalk another vote for Rohmer/Nabokov.
Anything dealing with Nabokov is almost guaranteed to be more interesting than anything else. Throw in Rohmer and it’s a no-brainer.
Biskind and Beatty. I’m finally reading Mark Harris’s “Pictures at a Revolution” and just this morning I noticed “Star” on the front table at Borders, so basically the universe is voting with me too.
Rohmer & Nabokov.
Hollywood gossip vs. timeless film & literature? I want both!
Good seeing you last night, sir.
Both.
(This is Chicago and I get to vote as many times as I want.)
Salacious gossip, please. Perfect with a piping hot cup of tea and a generously buttered hot cross bun.
biskind
I look forward to both posts of course. I found “Triple Agent” fascinating, and even suggested it your best of the decade poll, so I’ll vote for Rohmer/Nabokov first.
Oh come on, Rohmer dies and everyone votes for Biskind? Triple Agent needs more love!
Choice no. 1, please.
Personally, I don’t chomp, nor do I engage in “more chomping”; I prefer to champ at the bit. But that’s a horse of a different color.
Option one, option one!
Rohmer
Biskind et Beatty.
I’m a Nabokov-nut: The Assistant Producer, please, Mr. Kenny.
Much as Biskind-Beatty would be a thing to see, I’m more interested in Rohmer – and his undervalued TRIPLE AGENT.
Biskind’s Beatty bio because 13,000 has long since been my favorite number.
Nabokov/Roehmer. I was planning on watching TRIPLE AGENT this weekend anyway, and I have the Nabokov story ready, as well. I’m coming prepared to this one.
Beatty.
Beatty/Biskind.
Tonight we shall go to the movies.
Rohmer definitely. Triple Agent is a fantastic film and one that deserves very careful consideration.
Both sound interesting, but I’ve gotta go with Rohmer/Nabokov here.
Rohmer/Nabokov for certain.
Nabokov! Nabokov! Nabokov!
Rohmer/Nabokov, please.
Rohmer … that biskind/beatty business seems a bit tabloid.
Beatty I’d be interested in reading about, but Biskind doesn’t deserve any more attention than he already has, so I’d go with the Nabakov/Rohmer post.
I bet I know how the chick on the VOTE! poster would vote.
Nothing related to Biskind seems to me of interest. Instead, Nabokov and Rohmer…
Miguel Marías
Star.