Yeah. Yeah, I was so lucky. McCrea found immediate footing on "Shingo" after reading Dini and Langford's script, though, stating: "After reading the story, our titular chap seemed to me to be the bastard love child of Dr. Seuss, Sesame Street, and H. P. Our first visit there, we didnt know that we had become popular there. Interviews Everybody's Talking About Jamie Star John McCrea on Making a Splash in the West End, Broadway Dreams & More. I dont think whether people have clean air or clean water I dont see how thats a political issue. On October 10, 1992, John McCrea was born in Aldershot, England. Well, we hadn't played Los Angeles for New Years. I never felt so much like I was visiting Ancient Rome during the height of their power. There are many things to love about Disney's Cruella, and John McCrea playing Artie is near the top of that list. When they initially broke out in the 90s with the sardonic Rock N Roll Lifestyle, the Sacramento-based band mainly sought to address things they regarded as inherently shallow and insincere, like, oh, the music industry itself (How much did you spend on your black leather jacket? lead singer John McCrea sniffed at the time). The Democrats changed a lot of things, like using CFL bulbs [at the Capitol building], and tried to make their whole existence a little bit more environmentally friendly. However, McCrea recalled how God opened a door that would eventually lead to a . Sergio Pereira has been writing about pop culture for over 15 years, specializing in the areas of comic books, film, television series, pro wrestling, and video games. Last week, the Bay Area print edition of The Onion published my interview with Cake 's John McCrea, in advance of their big NYE show at the Warfield. Scarce heard amid the guns below. doing? Do Cake fans kind of fit into what youre describing, or do you think its a different sort of community? We really feel grateful that there were still enough people who think its not foolish to buy an album and support us. We need to fucking wake up and pay attention. And I took care of it for a while, but then my life went on, and the band started touring a lot. Well, it seems like you can handle the vampire stuff, though. But as the group sets out on yet another tour that on July. First off, how familiar are you with HeadCount? The larks, still bravely singing, fly. So, cheap rent is an amazing gift for musicians that are trying to make a living at their craft. When asked how it feels to be a part of that, John says it feels wonderful, and then continues to explain that to be part of Disneys history in any way shape or form is amazing, but the fact that its about representation and its a positive thing, is even better. To hear that this movie is included in the conversations about representation, and with his character specifically, is like a cherry on an already perfectly baked cake.. We were still there. In Flanders fields the poppies blow. Because of the Internet, its blown open the walls that were there in terms of gatekeepers, power of the city, or sort of entertainment hubs of New York, L.A., and Nashville. Ive never felt so much positive possibility as I do now. Frankfurt Cancels Roger Waters Concert, Calling Him One Of The Worlds Most Well-Known Antisemites, Nicki Minaj Goes After Megan Thee Stallion On Her New Single Red Ruby Da Sleeze, Cast And Crew Members Describe The Weeknds HBO Show The Idol As Degrading Torture Porn, HBO Responds, The Number Ones: Justin Timberlakes What Goes Around Comes Around, Watch Weezer And The Detroit Youth Choir Blow Away Simon Cowell On Americas Got Talent. Qualification: High School Graduated John McCrea Career. Its creating incentive to be satisfied by a nuanced victory. MCCREA: Well, the B-side or the A-side I dont know which side is which of the vinyl single Sinking Ship, we do a cover of the old Age Of Aquarius song from the early 70s. Im still playing music all the time, but Im not sure what it was were supposed to do. MCCREA: I think I resisted it for a long time, just because I thought music can subliminally get through to people who may overtly disagree with you. I think a lot of us are kind of just pinballing from processing horrible news cycles to feeling emboldened by small moments of redemption. Academy Award winner Emma Stone (La La Land) stars in Disneys Cruella, an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious and notoriously fashionable villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil. So we can still exist I guess. Its more a feeling that you get when you actually engage in that sort of cooperation with the natural world. Let's start at the beginning. Did I do that?" You have Cruella's black-and-white hair, you have the dalmatians, and you have the fashion, but at the same time, you're responsible for defining your characters. It just blew my mind, and it just dwarfed my sense of time. Yeah, we noticed at the time concert-goers seemed to be politically inclined, but also somewhat disaffected. The poem was written by a CanadianJohn McCrae, a doctor and teacher, who served in both the South African War and the First World War. We are the Dead. Intent on dismantling the Baroness' empire, Estella embarks down a dark path that leads to her villainous metamorphosis into Cruella de Vil. At a certain point, musicians, journalists as well, probably need to find a way to aggregate power. I dont feel that Im ever actually getting that much done. This unique sound first reached a small cadre of in-the-know fans in . Biography McCrea gave one of his finest performances in Hitchcock's "Foreign Correspondent" (1940) and brought an amiable, relaxed charm to his comic roles, especially when directed by Preston Sturges in "Sullivan's Travels" (1941) and "The Palm Beach Story" (1942) and by George Stevens in "The More the Merrier . And in this case it really seemed like it didnt. We set up tables at the concerts to register voters and bring some information and socially conscious conversation to the shows. Can you tell me a little bit about that and how all that got started? One of the freshest faces in the new Cruella de Vil origin story "Cruella" is actor John McCrea, who plays Artie, an independent fashion store owner who helps kick off Estella's ( Emma Stone). The touring doesnt pay if youre not a big enough artist. And I guess it occurred to me that everyone should have some sort of experience that does that. What part do those films play in your personal history? Artie is very much a part of Cruella's life now. Cake's front man John McCrea, the voice and face of much of this activity, sat down with HeadCount to discuss how he tries to infuse a sense of populism in his communication with fans, and the various reactions that invokes. Sure. One day, Estellas flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute, played by two-time Oscar winner Emma Thompson (Howards End, Sense & Sensibility). Yeah, it is sort of mind-blowing that music can kind of communicate over some huge cultural boundaries and differences. I'm a bit of a coward. Have you noticed the cost of being in the industry going up or down? He had a sister, Geills, and a brother, Tom. Weve never done a TV ad, you know, for a product. And there is something really exciting when a lot of people are all doing something together. Let's hope we get that. Thats I guess really why I like that quote. Yeah, they play us on stations where many times, personally, I cant listen to a lot of the music around our music. For instance, Sinking Ship I wrote probably 10 or 15 years ago. So weve been giving away trees at our shows for maybe five years or so. For Dini, though, it's something he embraces. The David Bowie and Mark Bolan-inspired Artie marks a landmark moment for Disney, as he historically becomes the entertainment giant's first openly queer character in a live-action production . What you ??? Anyone ever find out what happened to the one chap who made it through the fighter pilot selection process and filmed by the BBC way back in the early 80s. . It seems to be taking the audience participation - thats so integral to your live show - and bringing it to the web. When he volunteered at age 41 for service in the First World War, McCrae wrote to a friend that "I am really rather afraid, but more afraid to stay at home with my conscience . As a young boy, he had overflowing energy, which often led him into mischief. In other words, there is a massive transference of value and wealth from people who make things over to people that distribute things over the Internet. PopMatters talked with John McCrea, the main song-writer and creative force behind Cake, discussing self-reliance in the music industry, satirical song-writing, and the "petulant, bulbous . Father: Not Known Mother: Not Known Marital Status: Single John McCrea Favorites Whatever the reason, I think partially we were allowed to survive because we are outsiders. After all, David Bowie was so influential in the 1970s, so you have to believe that there's some sort of connection there. McCrea is excited to see a film based on the stage version that he originated because it will then be viewed by the masses. Cruella star John McCrea has confirmed that his character in the film is queer, saying he "lives by his own rules". He's a wonderful director. In . I loved that. Make sure that your music is still something that you like. Ive never really wanted to get my hands icky with direct support on candidates, but Ive made an exception this time, McCrea says in a phone call. It's going to lead somewhere. In the scenes with Estella in Artie's shop, how was it sharing space with Emma Stone? John McCrea is the lead singer of CAKE, a group that mixes rock, funk, country, hip-hop and jazz into one gorgeous kaleidoscope of sound. I really love Middle-Eastern music. The popular alt-rock group combines caustic lyrics with pulsing guitar music and is influenced by many different styles: rock, funk, synth-pop, mariachi and cuban. Smirking alt-rock troupe CAKE havent always used music as a platform for political change. I guess a lot of people still watch television. You know whats always bothered me? Born in Guelph, Ontario, on November 30, 1872, John McCrae was the second son of Lieutenant-Colonel David McCrae and Janet Simpson Eckford McCrae. [Ed. Featuring exclusive content and interviews for Game Of Thrones, Sherlock, Marvel, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, Doctor Who and so much more.Visit our homepage at http://www.redcarpetnewstv.com or follow us on Twitter @RedCarpetNewsTV for exclusive daily updates, reviews, photo galleries and more. The odd thing is, McCrea revealed, he is not a fan of horror. Upon request, McCrea sung the steamboat song, "Blow Cornie Blow" for the interviewer John Avery Lomax. If you look at our website or Facebook page, whether you agree with them or not, theyre really engaging. Everybody in the supply chain gets paid except for the artist. How's that? And I think that's what makes this film so wonderful. It's so often nowadays, you do auditions and it's just you and the casting director, or you do self-tapes. So theres been a very obvious thing thats been happening. People need to understand that its work. Last updated: June 7, 2022 John McCrea stars as Artie in Disney's Cruella and in this interview we talk about the music, the sets, and the bonus scene he filmed. I mean, yeahit is. He is a founding member of the band Cake. In Yondu #2 by Zac Thompson, Lonnie Nadler and John McCrea, it's revealed that after the Fallen One's death, Thanos had his remains turned into an Urn that allows its holder to use the Power Cosmic themselves. Youve licensed Short Skirt Long Jacket to Apple for an iPod Nano commercial. Its more important to me than any of the other issues because you dont get to have any of the other issues if you dont have a working environment and ecosystems. She is also a Freelance Writer. The part that I really love is musical, but also part of it is cultural. John A. Lomax: Yeah. I think that's a testament to him really knowing what he wants. Red Carpet News brings you all the latest Film & Entertainment News. In a revealing interview for John Kobal's book People Will Talk, McCrea makes it obvious that a big part of why he wanted to be in the movies was the chance to meet and bed beautiful women. note: We spoke to McCrea one week prior to the midterm election.] It seemed like the right thing to do. --Joel McCrea in 1978 interview. People have many interests and generally, you are not going to be able to do it all. Well, I dont know if youre permitted to say, but Id love to know what else you talk about in the songs you plan to roll out this year. STEREOGUM: Cool. Yeah, yeah, totally. He really joins that group of misfits. It sounds like it could address any number of things. He is also the author of various short stories, the fantasy comedy novel The Not-So-Grim Reaper, and the co-screenwriter of the drama film, The Lifesaver. Okay. Comic book artist John McCrea has officially launched a Kickstarter campaign for The Mighty World of McCrea, a collection of creator-owned work spanning the Belfast-born artist's 32-year career.