I dont know if theres shared values because there are people all over the map. I finish it when I feel like finishing it. Exactly. To volunteer, visit our Volunteer Sign Up page. John McCrea is an English actor, musician, internet phenomenon, and media figure. People have many interests and generally, you are not going to be able to do it all. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. The band has recorded in a solar-powered recording studio since 2011, and McCrea serves on the board of directors for HeadCount, a non-partisan organization that works with musicians to promote participation in democracy. Are you on the road more of the year usually than at home? Cruella Star John McCrea Reveals Just How Perfect It Was Working With Emma Stone - Exclusive Interview. In a recent interview, lead singer John McCrea discusses the current state of music with the Internet, the benefit of a band to have cheap rent, and that the anomaly of Cake's continued. Weve never done a TV ad, you know, for a product. McCrea is descended from a prominent British family. Concerts Cake's John McCrea talks optimism, pessimism and the future of music. What you ??? Yeah, totally, and not just from that core group of people, but from everybody. STEREOGUM: Right. Its sort of becoming the 21st century technology and service of feudalism, really. MCCREA: You know, holy shit. We need to fucking wake up and pay attention. We thought it wouldnt take that much effort to get this kind of community engaged. Cake's front man Matching search results: Well, here's why they're disaffected. In Yondu #2 by Zac Thompson, Lonnie Nadler and John McCrea, it's revealed that after the Fallen One's death, Thanos had his remains turned into an Urn that allows its holder to use the Power Cosmic themselves. Is that actually your voice that we're hearing doing that? So, when something does become really popular and the people really like something, I think that there are people who sort of automatically turn off. "It's the luckiest gift that . It always felt hyperbolic and too negative, but it somehow it feels appropriate now. By John McCrae. So we can still exist I guess. In the scenes with Estella in Artie's shop, how was it sharing space with Emma Stone? I tend to stay away from the horror genre. It is one of those [moments that] when you're in it, you're not thinking about the fact that it's Emma Stone, because she really is so transformative as an actress. "It usually takes me two to three issues of a comic before I have really nailed the design of any new character -- tidied up little details, got the overall shape." Okay. That's a memory that sticks out for me. Did he teach you anything about yourself as a performer? For some reason, this song worked out rather easily. Theres also more two-way communication between musicians and listeners. Ive never really wanted to get my hands icky with direct support on candidates, but Ive made an exception this time, McCrea says in a phone call. Let The Roundup Begin: The Month In Hardcore, The Number Ones: Mims This Is Why Im Hot, Weve Got A File On You: Marshall Crenshaw, The 10 Best Flaming Lips Songs (That Even Flaming Lips Fans Might Not Know), Cast And Crew Members Describe The Weeknds HBO Show, Watch Weezer And The Detroit Youth Choir Blow Away Simon Cowell On. Artists havent really been able to organize, but I think ultimately we should be able to say, Altogether, wed like to say that .0006, whatever it is, of a penny Maybe wed like .005. We cant do that. Upon request, McCrea sung the steamboat song, "Blow Cornie Blow" for the interviewer John Avery Lomax. Can you tell me a little bit about that and how all that got started? I lived in Koreatown for a little bit. Yeah. note: Age Of Aquarius was released in 1969.]. I think that keeps me excited about music. You definitely feel that. Its a high-stakes adventure right now. Tracking Down is a Stereogum franchise in which we talk to artists who have been out of the spotlight for a minute. He is a founding member of the band Cake. Then the next day you show up instead you will be in that tiny tiny shop surrounded by beautiful clothes. Well, heres why theyre disaffected. If you cant make money doing something that you like, you might as well do some other job and then keep your music pure. Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae and Bonneau. McCrea studied English and anthropology at State University of Sacramento . Its more important to me than any of the other issues because you dont get to have any of the other issues if you dont have a working environment and ecosystems. Not very many artists can get billions of streams, so its a math thing. [Ed. You know whats always bothered me? John McCrea: I'm always a fan of the villain, always (laughs). Conspiracy theories that the whole thing is rigged - they really run rampant. And in this case it really seemed like it didnt. I don't believe I went back again. Thats pretty rad.. It is strange to me when were traveling in a country like Turkey that people are singing along to Stickshifts and Safetybelts. That was really bizarre. At one point, you're rocking out on stage at a Cruella fashion show. MCCREA: Age Of Aquarius will come out in January, probably like March or something for another single. Red Carpet News brings you all the latest Film & Entertainment News. To tune out like that - its sort of like the housewife in the 60s on valium or something. We never have been part of a big movement, cultural phenomenon, or explosion. Then, you drive to the next town. He almost comes at things from sort of like he shot it like it was an indie movie. I love your introduction when Emma Stone's Cruella Estella, actually, at that point when she comes into your shop and you say to her, "My name is Artie or Art, as in work of." MCCREA: I think no matter what happens, we have to keep our eye on the ball for a while. "When I was growing up, the great EC horror titles were long gone, but I would find them in reprints or anthologies. The gatekeepers of the label, we can go around them now. Featuring exclusive content and interviews for Game Of Thrones, Sherlock, Marvel, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, Doctor Who and so much more. MCCREA: I think I resisted it for a long time, just because I thought music can subliminally get through to people who may overtly disagree with you. And I took care of it for a while, but then my life went on, and the band started touring a lot. Its not a clean victory; its a nuanced victory, isnt it? John McCrae was born on November 30 th, 1872, in a small limestone cottage in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It's under the wings of the '70s fashion icon that Estella learns of the Baroness' cold and calculating ways and worse yet, how she's involved in a dark secret involving her new boss. And I think that's what makes this film so wonderful. Cruella star John McCrea has confirmed that his character in the film is queer, saying he "lives by his own rules". You'll find it in their live performances, defined by a unique brand of audience interaction. The quirky, sardonic, half-spoken/half-sung vibe of Cake's music extends far beyond their recorded material. Was that career changing just in the short term? I think a lot of us are kind of just pinballing from processing horrible news cycles to feeling emboldened by small moments of redemption. Would be interested to know. Interview: John McCrea of Cake. Its mostly just made things more smoother in terms of announcing shows and things like that. As a young boy, he had overflowing energy, which often led him into mischief. I thought maybe wed just play new songs and do it that way. I've got to be honest, I was a '90s Disney kid, so for me it was sort of more about "The Lion King" and the like. International Women's Day Post-Show Event Announced For MEDEA at Sohoplace March 2, 2023 The Producers of Medea today announce a free one off post-show event @sohoplace on International Women's . Years and years went by, and because the band was getting more and more successful, I wasnt home at all and I moved away. I remember the cartoon, but I remember the live-action movie a bit more. So, cheap rent is an amazing gift for musicians that are trying to make a living at their craft. If there is anything in your way then you have to get rid of that. This terrific cover brought to mind a classic Jay Ward character "Super Chicken" who was featured on the "George Of The Jungle" Show. Your home base is in Sacramento. [Ed. Lovecraft. John McCrea Interview Everybody's Talking About Jamie Subscribe to Red Carpet News: http://bit.ly/1s3BQ54Red Carpet News TV talk to Bryan Cranston, Andrew Scott, Victoria Hamilton, John McCrea, Dominic Cooke, Sheila Atim and Dan Gillespie Sells at the Critics Circle Theatre Awards 2018 in London. It's like that for a lot of bands. Also starring Kirby Howell-Baptiste and Paul Walter Hauser, "Cruella"is now playing in theaters and streaming on Disney+ with Premier Access. So when I go to auditions I'll really stand out. "I love writing short-form comic stories, especially ones that pack a visceral punch in the style of Creepshow," Dini said before adding that they were an important part of his formative years. Especially if you really love music, do something that you don't like in order to make money. Though the single sounds inspired by our current polarized landscape, McCrea reveals that hed actually been sitting on Sinking Ship for more than a decade. After all, David Bowie was so influential in the 1970s, so you have to believe that there's some sort of connection there. John A. Lomax:Well you said you, they all kept going, tell be about them coming through here with cannons. Slowly a reaction against sentimental, patriotic, and derivative Victorian verse set in. I actually knew most of what you told me, but Im glad that I asked you because I like that Hunter S. Thompson quote. HeadCount does not endorse, support or coordinate with any political party or candidates for elected office, or take positions on any ballot initiatives.Privacy Policy, Registration Deadlines And Election Dates. Theres more of a feedback loop. People need to understand that its work. HeadCount provides voter registration assistance on a strictly nonpartisan basis to any U.S. citizen age 18 or over without regard to political affiliation, race, religion, or age. Walking down that street, making tea a couple of weeks later, is there something that made you sit back and say, "Boy, that really surprised me about Emma and the way she performed in that scene?". Red Carpet News brings you all the latest Film & Entertainment News. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Theatre 4 Filmography 4.1 Film 4.2 Television 5 Awards and nominations 6 Personal life It sounds like it could address any number of things. In a certain respect, would you consider yourselves an anomaly? Thats just a fact. I think it's the closest I'll ever come to feeling like a rock god. But as the group sets out on yet another tour that on July. I would have gone in a hundred times more if they asked., John never imagined he would be joining the Disney family, especially as part of Cruellas crew, but he is so glad to have become part of that history, for ever and ever. Youve licensed Short Skirt Long Jacket to Apple for an iPod Nano commercial. No, not really, Im not an idealist. "So there was considerable pressure, and every time I sent in a design or a page of a story, I waited with creeping terror for the email that confirmed, yes, I did suck, and I was fired! Joel McCrea, a tall, trim, ruggedly handsome actor who radiated a casual, amiable image in 80 movies, many of them westerns, died yesterday of pulmonary complications at the Motion Picture and. "The main problem with short stories for the artist is to hit the ground running visually," McCrea revealed. In some way, I think it is kind of wasteful because I dont think that cultural criteria should be used to judge musical criteria. [1] [2] is a great British stage and television actor and singer [3]. Its more a feeling that you get when you actually engage in that sort of cooperation with the natural world. He recently relocated to the United Kingdom's capital, London. Yeah. Do Cake fans kind of fit into what youre describing, or do you think its a different sort of community? Bands are sort of flushed down the toilet really quickly by the fickle whimsy of an overfed cultural marketplace. The Democrats changed a lot of things, like using CFL bulbs [at the Capitol building], and tried to make their whole existence a little bit more environmentally friendly. It occurred to me that there are all these songs that we have that we should probably formalize in sound recording. Yeah, I think so. McCrea added that his father made him a deal: "My father had given me 12 months in which to prove myself in pictures. But thats yesterdays CAKE. I think that's a testament to him really knowing what he wants. Not only in Cruella, but in many of their recent endeavors, Disney is getting more inclusive and diverse. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. It's between Jasper, Horace, and Estella, but Artie joins that family, too. But I do remember Glenn Close in the live-action "101 Dalmatians" and just being absolutely terrified of her. That didnt answer your question. It's a pretty boring story, but that's how it went. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. This unique sound first reached a small cadre of in-the-know fans in . He is so collaborative, as I've said before, but I think I was always just really impressed by his vision. He was nominated for a Olivier Award for the role Jamie New in the coming-of-age stage musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie , [1] and portrayed Artie in the 2021 Disney crime comedy-drama Cruella . Or even just beneficial to CAKE itself? It seemed like the right thing to do. In Flanders fields the poppies blow. (Image source: WikiCommons) In 1943, McCrea, 52, embarked on a new career path - one that would take him much closer to the action. "Shingo" is the standout story of the first issue as it chills the blood and turns the stomach, with the spooky premise of a peculiar birthday performer named Shingo who doesn't demand payment, only lunch. There were also then-contemporary horror comics like the Warren magazines Creepy, Eerie, and DC's House of Mystery and House of Secrets. We interview Cruella star John McCrea about what drew him to take a role in the film, working with director Craig Gillespie, and much more. Theres all kinds of like weird rites of passage that they dont warn you about beforehand that can actually just really impact all kinds of things in your life. Tell me your origin story if you dont mind. I was more of a Hercules, Lion King, sort of nineties era, but I do remember the live-action one and I remember Glenn Close. sort by * Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. We just kind of showed up, there were a lot of people, and they all knew the words. It's an infectious energy, for sure. The popular alt-rock group combines caustic lyrics with pulsing guitar music and is influenced by many different styles: rock, funk, synth-pop, mariachi and cuban. Its good that we have a lot of different ideas. In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Well, it worked out, though, didn't it? Guest also include Sam Mendes and the cast of Hamilton. In this film Luca meets a new friend, Alberto, but they are . John A. Lomax: Toting salt? I think theres a sense at least of shared aesthetic. Uncle Billy McCrea: Yes, yes. Well, maybe we can explore a little bit of more of that storyline in a sequel. What has passed for gritty rebellion is really just like fucking foam on a cappuccino. . Back in the very beginning, we played these radio festivals where we were opening and it seems that everybody there was a way bigger deal than we were. One day you could be on the biggest soundstage like Hellman Hall with hundreds and hundreds of hand lit candles everywhere. I need to think of a tag line, don't I? There are some people that think its terribly hippy just to be concerned about toxins in your drinking water. I know high school is hard for people. STEREOGUM: Yeah, I identify as a liberal, but Ill be the first to say that I think its way too easy for liberals to get caught up in rhetoric and fail to see the bigger picture. Do you feel that it operates like that? Frankfurt Cancels Roger Waters Concert, Calling Him One Of The Worlds Most Well-Known Antisemites, Nicki Minaj Goes After Megan Thee Stallion On Her New Single Red Ruby Da Sleeze, Cast And Crew Members Describe The Weeknds HBO Show The Idol As Degrading Torture Porn, HBO Responds, The Number Ones: Justin Timberlakes What Goes Around Comes Around, Watch Weezer And The Detroit Youth Choir Blow Away Simon Cowell On Americas Got Talent. They varying scale of the movie is really quite something to behold because its massive and its loud, and its quiet., When it comes to Disneys Cruella, there is so much about it that begs to be seen on the big screen, which is something John agrees with. I mean, I was very lucky because my character doesn't exist in any of the previous iterations [of "101 Dalmatians"]. Well, I found cheaper rent when I came home. But releasing it now feels like part of his civic duty, which also includes performing at benefit concerts for grassroots politicians like Andrew Janz and Beto ORourke. Let's start at the beginning. Jane McCrea was a Loyalist who was killed and scalped during the American Revolution on the way to meet her fianc in a British camp. Without the villain, you have no story. I think thats amazing. I just dont know when they became marginalized into political issues at all. note: We spoke to McCrea one week prior to the midterm election.] We never have been part of a big movement, cultural phenomenon, or explosion. "My main worry was that I was working with Paul Dini, who is no slouch in the design department himself," McCrea said. That the people who I think should be the most concerned and aware in our society tend to be the ones who are just sort of tuning out. Born in Guelph, Ontario, on November 30, 1872, John McCrae was the second son of Lieutenant-Colonel David McCrae and Janet Simpson Eckford McCrae. Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky. What part do those films play in your personal history? Yeah, we took a risk on self-releasing our album during a time of precipitous decline in music sales. Theres sleep deprivation. Check out our other video for more exclusive theatre interviews, thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe. But then, a couple of weeks after, you'll just be walking down the street or making a cup of tea and you'll be like, "Wait a minute. Thats kind of huge actually. I really enjoy opera and I enjoy country western. For Dini, though, it's something he embraces. She was just such a joy to work with. Yeah, yeah, he really joins that gang at the end, doesn't he? Where journalists, independent filmmakers, artists, musicians, photographers and the like are expected just to produce work because we love what we do while other people monetize it. So thats the challenge, I think, of an organization like yours. So I take it Cake fans arent bashful? Stop by the HeadCount table at Cake shows throughout the United States this year. "Stephen Langford and I would keep those guidelines in mind when we wrote for the TV series and now for the Creepshow comic. The singer is also funneling his energy into the bands first new music since 2011, beginning with the unambiguous protest anthem Sinking Ship, the profits of which will go to Doctors Without Borders. The other thing people get angry about, that I dont think should be a partisan issue, is when well post something about an environmental issue. "It depends on who you're asking I suppose - but for me, yes, it's official: he's queer," McCrea explained. I mean, yeahit is. You know were not saving the entire world, but maybe like 100,000 kids will be better educated. About ten years or so later I just happened to be walking in that part of town for some reason and walked by the tree that I planted when it was about three feet tall and it was about twenty-five or thirty feet tall. I guess television is still incredibly powerful, so yes, in some ways. After the tour for their popular 2004 disk Pressure Chief, McCrea could . But as an audience member, no, I'm terrified of everything. Did I do that?" You have to have a job thatll let you tour all the time. Featuring exclusive content and interviews for Game Of Thrones, Sherlock, Marvel, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, Doctor Who and so much more.Visit our homepage at http://www.redcarpetnewstv.com or follow us on Twitter @RedCarpetNewsTV for exclusive daily updates, reviews, photo galleries and more. "It's wonderful to create a role," McCrea shares. We started in 2004; just some music fans and musicians getting together and saying lets make sure that people are getting out to the polls. We were kind of inspired by a Hunter S. Thompson quote that said If every Deadhead in Florida had voted the world would be a different place. Our basic model is we have volunteers in every major city. Our culture as a band was very do it yourself - very interactive from the very beginning. John McCrea Education. I appreciate it. If you hand over all the decision making to other people, I think it becomes less of a lifes work and more of a 9 to 5 job. I was just thinking about Yemen and Saudi Arabia and all the culpability of the United States in that situation and just how much worse things will probably get and how humans are going to be killed. Plus, reacting to that range, you have to make adjustments yourself as an actor. McCrae began writing poetry when he was a student at the Guelph Collegiate Institute and also showed an early interest in joining the military. To combat this, he was sent to acting school. What made you decide to donate to that particular organization? One of the freshest faces in the new Cruella de Vil origin story "Cruella" is actor John McCrea, who plays Artie, an independent fashion store owner who helps kick off Estella's ( Emma Stone). There are many things to love about Disney's Cruella, and John McCrea playing Artie is near the top of that list. Yeah, we got a lot of complaints all the time, every day. I think most artists wouldnt mind recorded music being free as long as no one was getting paid for that music. We have to put some of our agenda aside in order to do whats best for the group. . Whatever the reason, I think partially we were allowed to survive because we are outsiders. That is not necessarily something that I think is so healthy, but it certainly does a good job of cleaning things out. STEREOGUM: Yeah, definitely. He casually reveals his track record with his early leading ladies (he got 'em all) before he married his wife of fifty years, the classically beautiful . Interview: Cake's John McCrea - HeadCount Interview: Cake's John McCrea The quirky, sardonic, half-spoken/half-sung vibe of Cake's music extends far beyond their recorded material. What a great way to introduce your character, especially with the sense of style that Artie has. Every three years, there is a new group of important bands mostly. I'll be honest it's not one of the movies I grew up watching. In a recent interview, lead singer John McCrea discusses the current state of music with the Internet, the benefit of a band to have cheap rent, and that the anomaly of Cake's continued survival is partially because they are outsiders. I think Nadia Stacey, the makeup designer, was obviously influenced. He has written reviews, lists, and features for the likes of CBR, Screen Rant, IGN, Looper, Ranker, Grunge, SYFY Wire, Wrestling Inc., and Fortress of Solitude, while also hosting a podcast and scripting YouTube videos for a variety of highly acclaimed channels.
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