New Project: Sex and Breakfast - Page 3

Keri · 08-08-2006, 01:46 PM

*sniggers*

Cheers Ben

**andrew r** · 08-08-2006, 01:49 PM

I hope that Culkin rumour isn't true...

ThisYearsGuy · 08-08-2006, 02:35 PM

Ummm bit unsure on this lol. A new movie is great but it sounds a bit unusual lol. It could be good but I have a couple of uncertainties lol. I doubt she would do nudity - I hope she doesn't after saying she wouldn't a while ago.

Phil 4 Eliza · 08-08-2006, 06:51 PM

This sounds like great stuff. Considering The Kiss STILL hasn't been released in the UK I welcome all new projects where i might actually be able to see them!!!!

Arrow · 08-09-2006, 10:54 AM

Quote:

'Breakfast' is served
Culkin to star with Dziena, Becker, Dushku in pic

By MICHAEL FLEMING

Macaulay Culkin will star in "Sex and Breakfast," a dark comedy written and directed by Miles Brandman.

Steven Brandman, Chip Diggins and Andy Adelson are producing the pic, which just started shooting.

Alexis Dziena, Kuno Becker and Eliza Dushku also star in the story of a couple with problems in the bedroom who seek solace from a therapist. The shrink espouses group sex as a cure-all.

I'm definitely going to wait more details on this film before guessing the size of her part. The Variety article looks to be the exact press release and her name is the third mentionned - it doesn't automatically mean that's her position in the credit but that would be a highly unusual way to present the main co-star.

Also, since she doesn't do nude scenes and it's a movie about group sex, it would make quite a lot of sense that she didn't play the girlfriend. I know it's possible to film a sex scene without showing nudity but a film with that kind of synopsis usually has nudity as a selling point. The Wedding Crashers and the 40 Years Old Virgin made a lot of money being R-Rated comedies and I would be very surprised if the film didn't try to capitalize on that!

Keri · 08-09-2006, 11:24 AM

I tend to agree Arrow. I have mixed feelings about seeing Eliza as Culkin's co-star in this anyway lol.

**eliza'snumber1fan** · 08-09-2006, 12:08 PM

im not keene on m culkin involement,espeically as he's cast as a leading role along with eliza

i guess we'll have to wait and see what devolpes

**andrew r** · 08-09-2006, 01:39 PM

Yeah, you never know Eliza could be the therapist. I think it may suit her better if the other stars are getting naked.

Aphrodite · 08-09-2006, 02:00 PM

Considering this is an indie film and doesn't have any big names, I'll be REALLY disappointed if Eliza isn't the co-lead. She deserves that much! I understand her taking smaller but good parts in certain other small films, like City by the Sea and Nobel Son, which have more famous and well respected actors in it, but this other film doesn't have anyone like DeNiro or Alan Rickman. It wouldn't make much sense for Eliza to be in this film if she wasn't the colead. And hey, Macauley Culkin is a way better love interest than say, DJ Qualls. If she can kiss him without vomiting, she can do anything! I like Ben's theory that if Eliza is the wife, then they purposely casted them to not have chemistry.

So for those of you better informed in press releases than me, wouldn't it be kind of like illegal for articles to write that Eliza was playing a part she wasn't? I mean, they can't just make stuff up because it seems likely, right? I would hope that they would need some fact to back up their story.

And as for nudity in the film, did anyone pay attention to what Culkin said? It's not some porno groupsex flick, he said it deals more with the anticipation and aftermath. I have a feeling that the sex scenes will be limited and it will be all about the emotional effects the group sex has on the characters. Although, if Eliza is the co-lead, I'm hoping for some good, sexy scenes! lol.

**andrew r** · 08-09-2006, 02:25 PM

I suppose they could also show the lead up to a scene just to give you an idea. As it can be a flashback since the film is dealing with the aftermath.

Keri · 08-09-2006, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Aphrodite

So for those of you better informed in press releases than me, wouldn't it be kind of like illegal for articles to write that Eliza was playing a part she wasn't? I mean, they can't just make stuff up because it seems likely, right? I would hope that they would need some fact to back up their story.

Not at all to be honest. As far as we know the studio or the director haven't even put out a press release. Variety *could* have put together their small article based on on simple conversation, and the other news agencies and websites pick up on it and then do their own version of the story. Some read between the lines, some just make stuff up, embellish, misconstrue... whatever.

Journalism isn't exactly an ethical profession

Arrow · 08-09-2006, 11:03 PM

Sorry you're disappointed Aphrodite but The Kiss didn't have any big stars either and Eliza just had a supporting role in it. And an Alan Rickman movie isn't as big as it sounds - we all loved the guy in Harry Potter and Die Hard but those films are ten years apart and most people couldn't name five other films he played on. And his part in HP isn't exactly a lead either. He's one of those countless British actors who works mostly in theater but makes some movies for money. So Eliza's career... not exactly on its peak right now!

As for Culkin's quote, it says less than it seems. There's a margin between "not porno" and no or very little nudity. It could approach an American Pie film, or the two other flicks I named above.

And Keri, I really do think Variety's article was a press release - at least, the form of the article seemed a lot like a press release. The mag is usually reliable and doesn't gossip much. And journalism IS usually an ethical profession... when it doesn't involved showbiz or sports!

Keri · 08-10-2006, 05:41 AM

Well I beg to differ on your last statement. It may be to differing degrees, with showbiz being the extreme, but I guess we'd have to agree to disagree.

Variety's article may well have been taken from a press release. I just said they *may* have written the article from a conversation. Publicists pick up the phone all the time to writers without issuing a press release if they want to get a story out. I wasn't implying Variety was gossiping, sorry if that wasn't clear.

lovely_disaster · 08-10-2006, 03:30 PM

i really hope its not something like The 40 year old virgin. it'd be cool if it was like "Closer"

**andrew r** · 08-11-2006, 04:25 PM

I've not seen either, but from what I've read, it seems to lean towards Closer than the 40 Year Old Virgin.

08-12-2006, 04:39 AM

According to Yahoo Movies, Joanna Miles plays Dr. Wellstone (presumably the therapist) and its filming in Los Angeles. I havn't been able to find any casting sides or breakdowns so far.

Keri · 08-12-2006, 10:50 AM

I've seen casting sides listed, for about 10 roles, dated 18 July. Roles vary from Receptionist to Driver and named characters like Betty (a waitress), Charlie, Sarah, Gale, Mickey and Brian.

The casting director is the same one as for Southland Tales

**andrew r** · 08-12-2006, 03:22 PM

It is? Porn star played by Eliza could be a possibility then....

08-12-2006, 06:24 PM

Quote:

I've seen casting sides listed, for about 10 roles, dated 18 July

ah, I didn't go back far enough - thanks Keri

08-13-2006, 04:39 AM

I actually cant wait to see Eliza in an adult movie actually discussing sex straight forward. No subtext..lol I cant help but giggle at the idea of lil Mac even saying the word sex..lol

08-09-2006, 12:08 PM	#47 (permalink)
eliza'snumber1fan moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 4,782 My Profile	im not keene on m culkin involement,espeically as he's cast as a leading role along with eliza i guess we'll have to wait and see what devolpes Last edited by eliza'snumber1fan : 08-09-2006 at 12:23 PM.

08-08-2006, 01:46 PM	#41 (permalink)
Keri Kiss My Pom Poms Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 4,023 My Profile	sniggers Cheers Ben

08-08-2006, 01:49 PM	#42 (permalink)
andrew r Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: England Posts: 27,803 My Profile	I hope that Culkin rumour isn't true...

08-08-2006, 02:35 PM	#43 (permalink)
ThisYearsGuy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: England - home to Keira and Orlando!! Posts: 762 My Profile	Ummm bit unsure on this lol. A new movie is great but it sounds a bit unusual lol. It could be good but I have a couple of uncertainties lol. I doubt she would do nudity - I hope she doesn't after saying she wouldn't a while ago.

08-08-2006, 06:51 PM	#44 (permalink)
Phil 4 Eliza Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herts, UK Posts: 20 My Profile	This sounds like great stuff. Considering The Kiss STILL hasn't been released in the UK I welcome all new projects where i might actually be able to see them!!!!

08-09-2006, 11:24 AM	#46 (permalink)
Keri Kiss My Pom Poms Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 4,023 My Profile	I tend to agree Arrow. I have mixed feelings about seeing Eliza as Culkin's co-star in this anyway lol.

08-09-2006, 01:39 PM	#48 (permalink)
andrew r Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: England Posts: 27,803 My Profile	Yeah, you never know Eliza could be the therapist. I think it may suit her better if the other stars are getting naked.

08-09-2006, 02:00 PM	#49 (permalink)
Aphrodite Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 555 My Profile	Considering this is an indie film and doesn't have any big names, I'll be REALLY disappointed if Eliza isn't the co-lead. She deserves that much! I understand her taking smaller but good parts in certain other small films, like City by the Sea and Nobel Son, which have more famous and well respected actors in it, but this other film doesn't have anyone like DeNiro or Alan Rickman. It wouldn't make much sense for Eliza to be in this film if she wasn't the colead. And hey, Macauley Culkin is a way better love interest than say, DJ Qualls. If she can kiss him without vomiting, she can do anything! I like Ben's theory that if Eliza is the wife, then they purposely casted them to not have chemistry. So for those of you better informed in press releases than me, wouldn't it be kind of like illegal for articles to write that Eliza was playing a part she wasn't? I mean, they can't just make stuff up because it seems likely, right? I would hope that they would need some fact to back up their story. And as for nudity in the film, did anyone pay attention to what Culkin said? It's not some porno groupsex flick, he said it deals more with the anticipation and aftermath. I have a feeling that the sex scenes will be limited and it will be all about the emotional effects the group sex has on the characters. Although, if Eliza is the co-lead, I'm hoping for some good, sexy scenes! lol.

08-09-2006, 02:25 PM	#50 (permalink)
andrew r Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: England Posts: 27,803 My Profile	I suppose they could also show the lead up to a scene just to give you an idea. As it can be a flashback since the film is dealing with the aftermath.

08-09-2006, 11:03 PM	#52 (permalink)
Arrow Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 81 My Profile	Sorry you're disappointed Aphrodite but The Kiss didn't have any big stars either and Eliza just had a supporting role in it. And an Alan Rickman movie isn't as big as it sounds - we all loved the guy in Harry Potter and Die Hard but those films are ten years apart and most people couldn't name five other films he played on. And his part in HP isn't exactly a lead either. He's one of those countless British actors who works mostly in theater but makes some movies for money. So Eliza's career... not exactly on its peak right now! As for Culkin's quote, it says less than it seems. There's a margin between "not porno" and no or very little nudity. It could approach an American Pie film, or the two other flicks I named above. And Keri, I really do think Variety's article was a press release - at least, the form of the article seemed a lot like a press release. The mag is usually reliable and doesn't gossip much. And journalism IS usually an ethical profession... when it doesn't involved showbiz or sports!

08-10-2006, 05:41 AM	#53 (permalink)
Keri Kiss My Pom Poms Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 4,023 My Profile	Well I beg to differ on your last statement. It may be to differing degrees, with showbiz being the extreme, but I guess we'd have to agree to disagree. Variety's article may well have been taken from a press release. I just said they may have written the article from a conversation. Publicists pick up the phone all the time to writers without issuing a press release if they want to get a story out. I wasn't implying Variety was gossiping, sorry if that wasn't clear.

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08-10-2006, 03:30 PM	#54 (permalink)
lovely_disaster Me? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: US, Texas Posts: 645 My Profile	i really hope its not something like The 40 year old virgin. it'd be cool if it was like "Closer"

08-11-2006, 04:25 PM	#55 (permalink)
andrew r Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: England Posts: 27,803 My Profile	I've not seen either, but from what I've read, it seems to lean towards Closer than the 40 Year Old Virgin.

08-12-2006, 04:39 AM	#56 (permalink)
BD100 Posts: n/a	According to Yahoo Movies, Joanna Miles plays Dr. Wellstone (presumably the therapist) and its filming in Los Angeles. I havn't been able to find any casting sides or breakdowns so far.

08-12-2006, 10:50 AM	#57 (permalink)
Keri Kiss My Pom Poms Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 4,023 My Profile	I've seen casting sides listed, for about 10 roles, dated 18 July. Roles vary from Receptionist to Driver and named characters like Betty (a waitress), Charlie, Sarah, Gale, Mickey and Brian. The casting director is the same one as for Southland Tales

08-12-2006, 03:22 PM	#58 (permalink)
andrew r Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: England Posts: 27,803 My Profile	It is? Porn star played by Eliza could be a possibility then....

08-13-2006, 04:39 AM	#60 (permalink)
NycSunny Posts: n/a	I actually cant wait to see Eliza in an adult movie actually discussing sex straight forward. No subtext..lol I cant help but giggle at the idea of lil Mac even saying the word sex..lol