Sunday, August 26, 2012

BURNING MAN--MATTHEW GOODE




I've been searching the Internet today trying to find information about Burning Man starring Matthew Goode. It's the only one of his movies I haven't seen.  

I've seen many links that say "see full movie online now for free". But, alas, these are come-on ads zapping me to streaming sites with free trials. Most of the time they offer other movies besides the one's they say they're offering. Or like that.

As far as I can tell, this movie is just not available in United States yet.

I earlier saw the DVD for sale on an Australian site but I was unable to find it again today. It was over $30. And just think of the postage from there to here.

Searching online lead me to a site saying: In theaters July 27, 2012 (limited) and on demand starting July 20 on DishTV and Comcast. But theaters where? Albuquerque? United States? Plus I don't do Dish or Cable so what else can I do but.

Part of the problems in googling is that there are a number of movies with the title Burning Man. Amazon has a couple for sale right now, none of which have Matthew Goode in them. Some choices include the Burning Man or "Zozobra" Festivals. Been there, done that. You can imagine the traffic jams in Santa Fe.

But these other burning men have nothing to do with my desire to see Matthew Goode role-ing around in a bundle of emotions complete with over-the-top acting-out behavior. Hoping the trailer is for-real.
 
I see on IMDb that Matthew's Burning Man received a number of nominations for FCCA (including nomination for Matthew as best actor) and three wins in Awgie--best film [writing] and FCCA for best editor & best musical score.

It received nothing but good reviews.

The movie opened in Australian theaters October 2011. No idea when it will be available here in America.
I have it on my Netflix "save" list.

I've watched all of Matt's other movies on DVD from Netflix. Even bought Leap Year and Imagine Me and You. They're not everyone's cup of tea (romantic comedy) but I slurped them up with milk and sugar.

Goode was so good in The LookoutMy Family and Other Animals was an enjoyable, delightful, funny movie. Even though he didn't have many scenes, Goode--as usual--did very well.

I was concerned that his remarks about Leap Year a couple years ago jinxed his opportunities for doing more American movies. I loved Leap Year but evidently Matthew didn't. (No further comment from me.)

Here is the list of his roles from IMDb that he's done, or will do, since he did Burning Man.

Belle (pre-production)
2012 The Poison Tree (TV mini-series) (
filming)
2012 Birdsong (TV series) 

Episode #1.2 (2012) … Captain Gray
Episode #1.1 (2012) … Captain Gray
2012 Dancing on the Edge (TV series)  

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