Indeed. Theroux's at his best when
Ingratiating himself into distateful environments.
I think his work gets overlooked because of his celeb stuff, but I've been a fan of his for years. He disarms his subjects and gets them to talk, which is why his docs are so interesting.
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Monty Propps, Mon 14 Jan 2008, 14:40,
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I never really
watch the celeb ones (it's just more publicity for them) but I totally agree with you on the other stuff.
BTW: have you seen the Golden Compass yet?
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Blackdogmanguitar is out with Fat Larry's Jazz Band on, Mon 14 Jan 2008, 14:49,
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Not yet!
I'll probably wait for the DVD, the cinema full of kids puts me off ;)
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Monty Propps, Mon 14 Jan 2008, 14:57,
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