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Watch eddie izzard dress to kill12/27/2023 ![]() Yes, absolutely! The bit about Pinewood Studios- creeping around there- yes absolutely. So the "Creeping Kid" bit (from Dress to Kill) is a true story? I've wanted to be in it since the age of 10 and I just love being on films. So I covered a range of things there, but I like doing them all. It was quite a bit unusual because no one knows exactly who's been put in charge with what. Italy, probably different again and so if you do a European film like the Shadow of the Vampire, which was shot in Luxembourg, right in central Europe, right between Belgium and France and Germany and it was a mixture of different methods. In Germany it works slightly differently, and Austria probably similar to Germany. French crews work in a very specific way-they have certain rules and systems. When you're shooting in England or America, the English and American crews work out similar ways, but in Europe, all crews work in different ways. All the Queen's Men is American money but a German producer so it becomes a world film and it distinctly differs from the LA experience that I had. The same with Cat's Meow, the same with All the Queen's Men. Actually I grew up with a chip on my shoulder because of the fact that things couldn't happen in Britain or wouldn't happen in Britain.Īs regards to the critical output, I wouldn't know how to say the difference because some of the film which one would think or look at as an American film, like Shadow of the Vampire, had an American director, American producers, Wilem Defoe and John Malkovich but was shot in Europe. Everyone's very good in Britain, I find crews are fantastic because they're at the top of their game, everyone is very sharp, very quick, very on the ball and like that. France is quite particularly- The French have a lot more films per year that get made than in Britain, way less than America. ![]() ![]() I think it's different in France and European countries. Often when you've finished a film in Britain there isn't as much "when will your next project be?" because there's less gigs around in Britain. It was more like how television gigs would be in Britain. The main difference I found with a 'studio film' is that everyone was very professional but it was more like a job and it was clear after the movie, everyone was going to move onto something else. Well, I've only made one pure American film, which would be "Mystery Men" which was "studio" in a way because it was shot at Universal and it was in LA. What are the differences in your perspective from making an American film and a British film? You've made some very impressive American films and British films. Now I can't wait until he hits the road again with another stand up tour and look forward to the American release of 'Circle'. He was so engaging, I could have talked to him for hours. In person (or rather on the phone), Izzard is as naturally witty as he is in his standup. Recently, I had an opportunity to speak with Eddie Izzard, who after a whirlwind tour of the US, where he attended several DVD signings, was back on his native soil. Perhaps the funniest of topics covered in "Dress to Kill":is religion, as Eddie discusses the origins and policies of the Church of England (the Church of England inquisition - "Cake or Death!" is hilarious), the origin of religious traditions like Christmas trees and Easter eggs, and the painting of "The Last Supper". One of the most impressive aspects of Eddie Izzard’s stand-up performance is the wealth of topics covered intelligently, including the murderous tendencies of Pol Pot, Stalin and Hitler, the endearing noble qualities of Shaggy and Scooby Doo, the formation of a melting pot in the European Union, the arrival at Plymouth Rock, the formation of Stonehenge, and the advancing of the British Empire through the cunning use of flags. People unfamiliar with Eddie Izzard’s material will be surprised and impressed how simultaneously funny and intelligent Eddie Izzard is. Now on DVD "Dress to Kill" is nearly two hours of standup - and rarely, if ever, misses its mark. Although Eddie Izzard has had notable roles in such films as "Mystery Men," "Shadow of the Vampire," "Velvet Goldmine" and "Cat’s Meow" the familiarity with his stand-up comedy genius has been limited to those fortunate enough to see his live tours or who have seen his HBO specials. It is surprising that so many people are unfamiliar with one of the funniest comedians working today- Eddie Izzard.
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