Simon's New Movie

[bakergirl]

Even though it's the "Long Hot Summer," and "The Guardian" is on hiatus, it doesn't mean we can't talk about the show, or Simon himself !

I know a few new discussion boards have popped-up lately @ "Yahoo", but this website (plus "Simonsphere") are still the best IMHO, and we could still visit here, right?

So, I started this new thread to see if anyone has an opinion (or information) about the new movie Simon is
shooting in New York, called: "Nights in Phnom Penh."

What I know so far....it's a movie about relationships and Simon is married to Frances O'Connor.
Gregory Smith, the actor who plays in the 'WB' show "Everwood" as the son of Treat Williams, is also in this movie but don't know if he's the child of Simon and Frances. The story plays out mostly in New Jersey, and parallel with Cambodia!
That's all I know, not much news is coming out so far!

Another hot topic that's been going on at Leonie's board lately, is a lot of people are taking offense to our "Baker Boy," because of things he said in his latest interview: "Expats - Simon Baker". You can read the interview at "Simonsphere", posted by Ms. iconic soup...who's always so on top of everything.

All our Golden Boy is guilty of saying; he doesn't like the fish in L.A. (too rubbery) and the coffee (something to do with the equality of coffee and milk), and that he's missing Sydney! Of course, since he's so homesick you can expect statements like that when you're back in your own Homeland and being interviewed by the news paper of your dream City!
Anyone who's away from home for a long time, tend to fantasize about all the good things back home. I'm sure thousands of people are going through the same pain when away from home, and talk about it all the time... but it won't be printed in the local paper, because it's not Simon Baker!!

Thoughts, anyone?

[cloud9]

bakergirl:

Thanks for bringing this interview to my attention. I read it several days ago, but I've waited a bit to comment on SB's interview because I didn't want to react with anger.--But, now I find that I'm still stewing.

Actually, his remarks about LA in that interview reduced him greatly in my opinion. Before reading them I thought he was a pretty classy, mature, guy, but now, I think he comes across as something of a ingrate.

Contrary to what you say, He had a bit more to complain about LA than just that 'he doesn't like the fish'. IMHO, It's one thing to miss and love your home country and your home-town and to brag about it (and I do agree that Sydney is one of the most beautiful and delightful places in all the world!) and it's quite another to 'diss' someone else's country and hometown, especially when that city and country have been so good to him career-wise, opportunity-wise, and popularity-wise. ----A wiser, more mature, and more thoughtful man would have kept petty complaints like that to himself....

---And, if I were to see Mr. Simon Baker face to face I would tell him to grow up. ---And that's my two cents worth.----cloud9

[cecilia]

Hi, bakergirl!....I didnt want to post, because I got really mad when I read it at SBB....but then I looked at the pics that came with the article...:thud:... I cant resist bad boys, I forgave him...but I agree with cloud9; imo, SB is cute, has the sexiest voice, makes me weak when he is in Nick´s suits....but he speaks before thinking, or as she says, needs to grow up. In fact, he sort of looks like a big boy...maybe he is one and will always be. But even not being an american I found very ingrateful what he said, no matter the audience, the place, the reason why: there´s no excuse for not being smart when you are a public figure.

[cecilia]

Not that he "has" to be smart.....just that it´s not the first time, and probably has a publicist or someone who helps him with the PR....and if he doesnt have one, he obviously needs it!.....volunteers anywhere?....

[maybeoneday]

Can i just add SB seems to really like roles with sex. And i cannot agree more, with his desire to take the shirt off.

I am very interested to see the storyline of this movie.

[bakergirl]

cloud9 said:

bakergirl:

Actually, his remarks about LA in that interview reduced him greatly in my opinion. Before reading them I thought he was a pretty classy, mature, guy, but now, I think he comes across as something of a ingrate.

....... it's quite another to 'diss' someone else's country and hometown, especially when that city and country have been so good to him career-wise, opportunity-wise, and popularity-wise. ----A wiser, more mature, and more thoughtful man would have kept petty complaints like that to himself....

You almost got me there, cloud9 --but all he really said was that he didn't like the fish; the coffee, and the "high-fives" in Hollywood!
I think that after living and working (and paying his dues) for seven years in this country, he's entitled to say something like that - American or not!! I find it really petty that people could even be offended by it -- it's not the end of the world!!

It offends me more to think of the American Artists ( Movie Stars, Singers, etc.) -- also being showered in money and affection -- using their fame as a platform to express their political view... and don't even blink an eye to attack their own Country and its President!
But they call that "Free Speech!"

---And, if I were to see Mr. Simon Baker face to face I would tell him to grow up. ---And that's my two cents worth.----cloud9

....And I'd really prefer to tell the above mentioned "to grow up!'"


It took a while...because I sat on it... but that's my two cents worth,..... ;D

[cloud9]

---thanks bakergirl: I appreciate your opinion. Sorry you didn't appreciate mine. That's Life, I guess. ---cloud9

[bakergirl]

Hi, cloud9-- let's drink to that!..


PS......and I do respect your opinion---mine is just different!!

[cloud9]

;D

I'll have a Margarita---blended.
About opinions: vive la difference....
Thanks,---cloud9

[bakergirl]

MaybeOneday said:

Can i just add SB seems to really like roles with sex. And i cannot agree more, with his desire to take the shirt off.

Talking about taking his shirt off......."iconic soup" just posted 3 new (baby) pictures of the Darling Baker Boy in the gallery! ......