Caffeinated Clint
A big congrats to my old bud Richard Shepard on discovering where his next meal is coming from (most of us have no friggin idea). The filmmaker, who in recent times has been helming a lot of TV (albeit, good TV), has been hired to direct ”The Angriest Man in Brooklyn” (originally titled “92 Minutes”) for Overture Films.
The flick, which I don’t believe I’ve mentioned here before (or have I?), tells of a New York City man who uses the last hour and a half of life he’s been told he has left. Sounds like it could be a good role for Pierce Brosnan… I know Shepard’s dying to work with him again.
‘Shep’ also directed “The Matador” starring Pierce Brosnan and Greg Kinnear, and “The Hunting Party” with Richard Gere and Terrence Howard. Also, if you’ve got a good video store nearby (one with quite a range), have a look for a title called “Oxygen” – the terrific little thriller starring Adrien Brody, was one of Richard’s first pics.
Richard’s been nothing but supportive, encouraging and endlessly helpful in my, er, career and I can’t thank him enough. I am just prouder than punch (and Judy, for that matter) for the guy. He deserves to do well. His last couple of films haven’t exactly garnered the audience they deserved, but hopefully this one will. Sounds like it’s got a fighting chance. I’m betting he’s already got a couple of solid names lined up for it too.
I’m sure we’ll be reporting more on this one soon..
