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Thank You Audrey for your Help
And here my very humble translation ..(corrections are accepted
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Women. Ah! the women, they would be happy if we took dance lessons to move (dance) like Gerard Butler in one of his most hilarious scenes with Thandie Newton in RocknRolla (2008), Guy Richie's black comedy . They would be fascinated if we sing as Gerry in the film version of the musical The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Joel Schumacher in 2004, and though they deny it would not mind if we were louts like Butler played in the romcoms The Ugly Truth (2009) with Ketherine Heigl and The Bounty Hunter (2010), with Jennifer Aniston.
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However, we not only do not hate him, is that he's one of those guys quedeseas go drink some beer, partying in Garibaldi, until the early hours of the morning, and also to be his friend, as well meet Madalina his current girlfriend.
For this reason, and because he has a new movie, in which he stars and produces (Olympus Has Fallen), we insist on have Gerry on our pages.
After receiving the e-mail with the assignmentto interview him, maybe I was the first person outside the directly-involved- to watch Olympus Has Fallen at a showroom in Santa Monica, California.
It is an action-thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day), which is focuses on Mike Manning, a former President of of the United States bodyguard fallen into disgrace. Banning is the only one able to neutralize a terrorist attack at the White House.
The attackers came from North Korea and take the president hostage to demand the removal of U.S. troops from his country's international waters, in case of non to yield, the U.S. will be attacked with nuclear weapons. Banning, in charge of saving the skin of the hostages (and all of us) is played by Gerard Butler, of course.
Is the afternoon of a holiday Monday in the United States, where by coincidence is celebrated Presidents Day. The site of meeting with Gerry, is the Figaro Bistrot, a cafe in the bohemian district of Los Feliz.
Butler drink a café latte, remembering how was his arrival in Hollywood.
"I knew that acting could be a lost cause but if one do not keep trying, never find out how far you can go. And believe me, it is not easy to stand out in this business. If there is someone who I have a deep gratitude for believing in me is Joel Schumacher (director of The Phantom of the Opera). I have great affection for him, and it not been for him, I would not be here talking about my career and the movies that have starring these years, " (he says)
Esq: How it came that trust towards you,?
GB: I do not know. I think it was something intuitive because after making the audition, Joel knew my voice did not have right conditions to sing in a musical. But he kept knocking at my people, asking if I had already learned to sing (laughs). He always kept the faith on me despite everything And he gave me the role and responsibility. There are few like him, he's a great man.
Esq: Esq: How arose the project of Olympus Has Fallen?
GB: I found it an interesting story and entertaining, and always wanted to work with Antoine Fuqua. I knew he could create a believable story about a potential attack at the symbolic center to which represents the free world. Having seen what happened on September 11, 2001, I find that everything is possible in terms of logistics of destruction by terrorists. We should not forget that this is entertainment but, at the real world we must remain vigilant because the threat will always be present.
Esq: To be a compelling actor in action movies, you need to infuse to character the ingredient of revenge to give it attitude?
GB: I am one who believes in the saying "live and let live". However, there are people in my life who have hurt me and made me react in wrong or even violent way. I come from Scotland where we are taught not to surrender at anyone. The people of Scotland will do not tremble the hands when have to give a punch. Although usually I think that in life is best to be relaxed and seek happiness in any way possible, instead to get involved in violent or embarrassing situations. But, and I think people will agree with me, if the family is hurt and in danger, emotionally or physically, You end up surprising of things that you can do to seek revenge.
Gerard, pauses when he receives a text message on his phone. It is his mother, Margaret, who lives in Florida.
GB: ah, moms. Always taking care of us.
Resorts: Yes, Mom is Mom.
GB: Well, where were we? Oh yeah, we talked about this place. Today's a great day to go out, do not you think?.
The way that one is treated by this actor is not common from Hollywood celebrities. His confidence and sympathy seem genuine. He is interested on to establish a conversation, without that require the rush, agendas negotiated by publicists and managers. The Scot's done all a California man. It is usually seen riding his Harley Davidson on a road that cross the Santa Monica Mountains and leading to the beautiful views of the Pacific Coast Highway. It is an ideal place to appreciate nature and do outdoor activities. It was there, Butler learned to surf for his role in Chasing Mavericks, that was released last year.
ESQ: Do you like to live in America?
GB: I can not be ungrateful. I feel lucky to enjoy this fantastic climate, unlike Scotland where sunny days are numbered. There I felt locked up. I like to be outside and enjoy nature. But I can not deny that, like everything else, this is not perfect. The traffic in this city can become a nightmare and not being the seasons so pronounced like in Europe or New York, you stop appreciate seasons like spring or autumn.
Esq: Do you miss Scotland?
GB: I was just thinking this morning in Scotland. I want to make a train trip over the summer to explore the Highlands. Every time I go there, something revives in me. It's like a spiritual experience that blends the landscape and the environment good vibe, this, without wanting to sound presumptuous, makes it one to the most beautiful places in the world. I am very proud to be Scottish and to have that warrior soul. But here, in Los Angeles, where is my business. Luckily, my job requires me to travel frequently.
He made one of those trips last February to Mexico City, Cartagena and Panama City. Butler was accompanying a friend who plans to make a movie. His visits to Latin America are infrequent. In the past he had been invited several times to the premieres of his films and others special events, but was unable to go due to some unforeseen. In fact, it was his first visit to Mexico
ESQ: What you think of Mexico City?
GB: It's an amazing city. Most striking is the human warmth of the people. They are friendly, cheerful and simple, so it's hard not to feel at home. From the people I met, anyone could be my best friend forever. It's something that can not be felt anywhere in the world. I was also surprised that my name was so well known there.
Esq: Good to hear you appreciate Mexico.
GB: All places in the world have interesting landscapes, but the people are what makes the difference. In addition, in Mexico I have two friends with whom I traveled on a motorcycle to a place outside the capital. It was a wonderful experience. Another nice thing about living in Los Angeles is its proximity to the Mexican culture and food. One of the greatest pleasures in my life are the fish tacos and the beef burritos.
Esq: It's great your connection to Mexico.
GB: It is also in many ways, for example, two of my favorite directors are Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu and Alfonso Cuaron. They are masters visual narrative and I would love to work with them.
Esq: Who was your first great idol?
GB: Paul Newman. He starred in the most movies that I loved as a kid. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Cool Hand Luke are magnificent. This latter is one of my favorites of all time .. On second thought, I think my favorite is Apocalypse Now, I've seen about fifteen times.
Butler enjoy doing action roles, he is attracted for the thrill and the adrenaline. Even he does most of his risk scenes. "Unless insurance companies do not leave me." But in Chasing Mavericks, where he starred as surfing legend Frosty Hesson, almost died after falling from a 10-meter wave that dragged him into the sea.
Esq: How was this encounter with death?
GB: You may not believe this, but even then I regretted anything I've done. It was scary but at the same time, all that was happening around me was exciting. I can not explain. I felt at peace with myself. If it was my time to leave this worldI was ready to die. But it was not and here I am.
Night falls and Amy, an attractive blonde who assists the actor, tells me that has to take him somewhere else.
ESQ: You're going to another interview at this hour?
GB: No, I have a meeting with people who want to talk to me about a story and to help them in production. But you have my information, see if one of these days we're going to surf. I have not stopped practicing and I assure you it is much less stressful than to save the White House to terrorists.
I hope this is understandable. I did my best.
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Thank You Audrey for your Help
And here my very humble translation ..(corrections are accepted
) Women. Ah! the women, they would be happy if we took dance lessons to move (dance) like Gerard Butler in one of his most hilarious scenes with Thandie Newton in RocknRolla (2008), Guy Richie's black comedy . They would be fascinated if we sing as Gerry in the film version of the musical The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Joel Schumacher in 2004, and though they deny it would not mind if we were louts like Butler played in the romcoms The Ugly Truth (2009) with Ketherine Heigl and The Bounty Hunter (2010), with Jennifer Aniston.
...................................................................................................
However, we not only do not hate him, is that he's one of those guys quedeseas go drink some beer, partying in Garibaldi, until the early hours of the morning, and also to be his friend, as well meet Madalina his current girlfriend.
For this reason, and because he has a new movie, in which he stars and produces (Olympus Has Fallen), we insist on have Gerry on our pages.
After receiving the e-mail with the assignmentto interview him, maybe I was the first person outside the directly-involved- to watch Olympus Has Fallen at a showroom in Santa Monica, California.
It is an action-thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day), which is focuses on Mike Manning, a former President of of the United States bodyguard fallen into disgrace. Banning is the only one able to neutralize a terrorist attack at the White House.
The attackers came from North Korea and take the president hostage to demand the removal of U.S. troops from his country's international waters, in case of non to yield, the U.S. will be attacked with nuclear weapons. Banning, in charge of saving the skin of the hostages (and all of us) is played by Gerard Butler, of course.
Is the afternoon of a holiday Monday in the United States, where by coincidence is celebrated Presidents Day. The site of meeting with Gerry, is the Figaro Bistrot, a cafe in the bohemian district of Los Feliz.
Butler drink a café latte, remembering how was his arrival in Hollywood.
"I knew that acting could be a lost cause but if one do not keep trying, never find out how far you can go. And believe me, it is not easy to stand out in this business. If there is someone who I have a deep gratitude for believing in me is Joel Schumacher (director of The Phantom of the Opera). I have great affection for him, and it not been for him, I would not be here talking about my career and the movies that have starring these years, " (he says)
Esq: How it came that trust towards you,?
GB: I do not know. I think it was something intuitive because after making the audition, Joel knew my voice did not have right conditions to sing in a musical. But he kept knocking at my people, asking if I had already learned to sing (laughs). He always kept the faith on me despite everything And he gave me the role and responsibility. There are few like him, he's a great man.
Esq: Esq: How arose the project of Olympus Has Fallen?
GB: I found it an interesting story and entertaining, and always wanted to work with Antoine Fuqua. I knew he could create a believable story about a potential attack at the symbolic center to which represents the free world. Having seen what happened on September 11, 2001, I find that everything is possible in terms of logistics of destruction by terrorists. We should not forget that this is entertainment but, at the real world we must remain vigilant because the threat will always be present.
Esq: To be a compelling actor in action movies, you need to infuse to character the ingredient of revenge to give it attitude?
GB: I am one who believes in the saying "live and let live". However, there are people in my life who have hurt me and made me react in wrong or even violent way. I come from Scotland where we are taught not to surrender at anyone. The people of Scotland will do not tremble the hands when have to give a punch. Although usually I think that in life is best to be relaxed and seek happiness in any way possible, instead to get involved in violent or embarrassing situations. But, and I think people will agree with me, if the family is hurt and in danger, emotionally or physically, You end up surprising of things that you can do to seek revenge.
Gerard, pauses when he receives a text message on his phone. It is his mother, Margaret, who lives in Florida.
GB: ah, moms. Always taking care of us.
Resorts: Yes, Mom is Mom.
GB: Well, where were we? Oh yeah, we talked about this place. Today's a great day to go out, do not you think?.
The way that one is treated by this actor is not common from Hollywood celebrities. His confidence and sympathy seem genuine. He is interested on to establish a conversation, without that require the rush, agendas negotiated by publicists and managers. The Scot's done all a California man. It is usually seen riding his Harley Davidson on a road that cross the Santa Monica Mountains and leading to the beautiful views of the Pacific Coast Highway. It is an ideal place to appreciate nature and do outdoor activities. It was there, Butler learned to surf for his role in Chasing Mavericks, that was released last year.
ESQ: Do you like to live in America?
GB: I can not be ungrateful. I feel lucky to enjoy this fantastic climate, unlike Scotland where sunny days are numbered. There I felt locked up. I like to be outside and enjoy nature. But I can not deny that, like everything else, this is not perfect. The traffic in this city can become a nightmare and not being the seasons so pronounced like in Europe or New York, you stop appreciate seasons like spring or autumn.
Esq: Do you miss Scotland?
GB: I was just thinking this morning in Scotland. I want to make a train trip over the summer to explore the Highlands. Every time I go there, something revives in me. It's like a spiritual experience that blends the landscape and the environment good vibe, this, without wanting to sound presumptuous, makes it one to the most beautiful places in the world. I am very proud to be Scottish and to have that warrior soul. But here, in Los Angeles, where is my business. Luckily, my job requires me to travel frequently.
He made one of those trips last February to Mexico City, Cartagena and Panama City. Butler was accompanying a friend who plans to make a movie. His visits to Latin America are infrequent. In the past he had been invited several times to the premieres of his films and others special events, but was unable to go due to some unforeseen. In fact, it was his first visit to Mexico
ESQ: What you think of Mexico City?
GB: It's an amazing city. Most striking is the human warmth of the people. They are friendly, cheerful and simple, so it's hard not to feel at home. From the people I met, anyone could be my best friend forever. It's something that can not be felt anywhere in the world. I was also surprised that my name was so well known there.
Esq: Good to hear you appreciate Mexico.
GB: All places in the world have interesting landscapes, but the people are what makes the difference. In addition, in Mexico I have two friends with whom I traveled on a motorcycle to a place outside the capital. It was a wonderful experience. Another nice thing about living in Los Angeles is its proximity to the Mexican culture and food. One of the greatest pleasures in my life are the fish tacos and the beef burritos.
Esq: It's great your connection to Mexico.
GB: It is also in many ways, for example, two of my favorite directors are Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu and Alfonso Cuaron. They are masters visual narrative and I would love to work with them.
Esq: Who was your first great idol?
GB: Paul Newman. He starred in the most movies that I loved as a kid. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Cool Hand Luke are magnificent. This latter is one of my favorites of all time .. On second thought, I think my favorite is Apocalypse Now, I've seen about fifteen times.
Butler enjoy doing action roles, he is attracted for the thrill and the adrenaline. Even he does most of his risk scenes. "Unless insurance companies do not leave me." But in Chasing Mavericks, where he starred as surfing legend Frosty Hesson, almost died after falling from a 10-meter wave that dragged him into the sea.
Esq: How was this encounter with death?
GB: You may not believe this, but even then I regretted anything I've done. It was scary but at the same time, all that was happening around me was exciting. I can not explain. I felt at peace with myself. If it was my time to leave this worldI was ready to die. But it was not and here I am.
Night falls and Amy, an attractive blonde who assists the actor, tells me that has to take him somewhere else.
ESQ: You're going to another interview at this hour?
GB: No, I have a meeting with people who want to talk to me about a story and to help them in production. But you have my information, see if one of these days we're going to surf. I have not stopped practicing and I assure you it is much less stressful than to save the White House to terrorists.
I hope this is understandable. I did my best.
for translating and scripting. not easy for sure. i LOVE the mexican esquire photo shoot, too. and this interview is sweet. each and every time G meets with writers, for the most part, its always good. gerry is accomodating regardless of the journalist experience. and he'll add something new to typical line of questions. i got that there was good rapport between the magazine writer and gerry. in another article gerry defined his all time favorite thing to do...oh MY goodness. melts me heart...... its so interesting that gerry is SO cosmopolitian in so many ways yet describes the lavishness from nature. he truly appreciates the simplicity of nature......and, life in general. he is such a good soul. xoxo