Post by buckeyechick47 on Sept 27, 2009 11:40:47 GMT -5
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Alexander Skarsgård is a consummate gentleman. The True Blood star --who lent his voice to competition narrative feature Metropia -- flew in for the evening to support director Tarik Saleh. There were no handlers protecting him from a swarm of women, several of which were very demonstrative. It was kind of embarrassing to watch. After a nearly 30-minute Q&A, and at least 30 more of autographs and pictures, he managed to make his getaway.
Skarsgård and Saleh ended up over at the Highball, and while the crowd was much better behaved, it was hard not to get caught up in the fervor, although only one woman was clutchy at that point. The man handled it very graciously, and my Grandma would be impressed with his manners; he stood up every time someone approached him. And he was constantly approached. He shook hands with me no less than a dozen times. It was fun watching people watch and talk to him.
Even though Skarsgård (Zoolander, Generation Kill) won't be at the second screening of Metropia, I highly recommend the film. My screener only had the first 30 minutes and I was hooked. The detail is incredible, and the animation is outstanding. I think it's my favorite film of the fest so far, as I found it mesmerizing.
I talked with the actor briefly along with Alamo programmer Caitlin Stevens, and she stole my question about whether or not he knew that his brother Bill had a film in the fest (Kenny Begins, which plays Sunday). He didn't, but was happy to hear it.
Unfortunately, he's leaving this morning to go back to filming Straw Dogs in Louisiana, so no, he won't be here for the Vampire Prom closing party. Devin Steuerwald, Fantastic Feud co-host, did give the old Alamo try. I must say, Skarsgård, in his blazer and semi-transparent shirt, made that Highball booth look good. You can see more on the Slackerwood Flickr page.
But Fantastic Feud wasn't the only social time today. I attended the filmmaker lunch at Tim and Karrie League's house, with an amazing lunch from Alamo Drafthouse Executive Chef John Bullington. Everything was wonderful. And as a foodie and former gardener, it warmed my already overheated heart to hear that he picked the basil for the chevre and quince jam appetizers. The food was incredible, and very eclectic Texan, with many local farms represented on the menu.
Alexander Skarsgård is a consummate gentleman. The True Blood star --who lent his voice to competition narrative feature Metropia -- flew in for the evening to support director Tarik Saleh. There were no handlers protecting him from a swarm of women, several of which were very demonstrative. It was kind of embarrassing to watch. After a nearly 30-minute Q&A, and at least 30 more of autographs and pictures, he managed to make his getaway.
Skarsgård and Saleh ended up over at the Highball, and while the crowd was much better behaved, it was hard not to get caught up in the fervor, although only one woman was clutchy at that point. The man handled it very graciously, and my Grandma would be impressed with his manners; he stood up every time someone approached him. And he was constantly approached. He shook hands with me no less than a dozen times. It was fun watching people watch and talk to him.
Even though Skarsgård (Zoolander, Generation Kill) won't be at the second screening of Metropia, I highly recommend the film. My screener only had the first 30 minutes and I was hooked. The detail is incredible, and the animation is outstanding. I think it's my favorite film of the fest so far, as I found it mesmerizing.
I talked with the actor briefly along with Alamo programmer Caitlin Stevens, and she stole my question about whether or not he knew that his brother Bill had a film in the fest (Kenny Begins, which plays Sunday). He didn't, but was happy to hear it.
Unfortunately, he's leaving this morning to go back to filming Straw Dogs in Louisiana, so no, he won't be here for the Vampire Prom closing party. Devin Steuerwald, Fantastic Feud co-host, did give the old Alamo try. I must say, Skarsgård, in his blazer and semi-transparent shirt, made that Highball booth look good. You can see more on the Slackerwood Flickr page.
But Fantastic Feud wasn't the only social time today. I attended the filmmaker lunch at Tim and Karrie League's house, with an amazing lunch from Alamo Drafthouse Executive Chef John Bullington. Everything was wonderful. And as a foodie and former gardener, it warmed my already overheated heart to hear that he picked the basil for the chevre and quince jam appetizers. The food was incredible, and very eclectic Texan, with many local farms represented on the menu.
