Michael Fassbender

Steph wrote:

I love him in 300...I haven't seen any of his other stuff, though...

Mmm....he only gets better in roles.

Fass chat? I need a distraction. Or a G chat. Or a chat.

Mmmmm....he's so beautiful.

I'm tickled that Fass (nickname for Michael) would even be considered for a nomination...I hope to hear more and more like this. This is a great article because it comes from LA. in a major newspaper.

http://theenvelope.latimes.com/env-2009-oscar-actor-watch-pg,0,4467965.photogallery

By Paul Sheehan, The Envelope

Although the supporting actor Oscar is usually considered the lifetime achievement award, this year's roster of best actor possibilities has several contenders eligible for AARP membership. The average age of the 22 men profiled here is 48, with Clint Eastwood ("Gran Torino") the oldest at 78. Indeed, only Leonardo DiCaprio ("Revolutionary Road") and Michael Fassbender ("Hunger") will still be under the age of 40 come Oscar night.

Michael Fassbender, 'Hunger'
As Bobby Sands, an IRA member who starved himself to death in a British prison in 1981, Fassbender, 31, is at the center of controversial "Hunger," from first-time director Steve McQueen. Four of the last six best actor winners played real-life men, and all but three of the last 20 races have had at least one such nominee.

Already a winner of prizes at both the Cannes and Toronto film fests, this small movie could have a big effect in Hollywood with its raw depiction of political protest. And Fassbender radically transforms himself physically, as did nominee Tom Hanks ("Castaway") and winner Robert De Niro ("Raging Bull").

Wow. Your baby may be an Oscar contender.

BIG step for his career. And SO deserving.

Yay, Michael! XXOXOXOXOXO

This is just as big and going against some heavy weights...

European Film Awards-Copenhagen, December 6, 2008

EUROPEAN ACTOR 2008
Michael Fassbender in “Hunger”
Thure Lindhardt & Mads Mikkelsen in “Flammen & Citronen” (Flame & Citron)
James McAvoy in “Atonement”
Toni Servillo in “Gomorra” (Gomorrah) and “Il Divo”
Juergen Vogel in “Die Welle” (The Wave)
Elmar Wepper in “Kirschbluten - Hanami” (Cherry Blossoms)

And what am I supposed to be doing on Dec 6? Seeing a theater production of POTO.

Copenhagen, you say? Our very own "Meretean" lives in Copenhagen.

For anyone in the UK, you can catch Michael's newest work called The Devil's Whore. Channel 4 on Nov. 19. Dominic West (Theron in 300, The Wire), John Simm (Dr. Who, Life on Mars) are also starring in the miniseries. Hopefully it will show up in the west later on.

http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/T/the_devils_whore/index.html

Oh gawwwwd! With the LEATHER and SUEDE and that SEXY SMIRK!!!

I have truly died.

OMG, Michael AND John Simm???? I do hope they show it here in the States soon.

This is better than Christmas presents:

http://www.landmarktheatres.com/Market/LosAngeles/LosAngelesInfo.htm

One Week Only!
Starts Friday, December 5 at the Nuart Theatre in Los Angeles
Actor Michael Fassbender In Person
Friday, December 5 at 7:30 & 10:00pm!

Hunger follows life in the Maze Prison, Northern Ireland, with an interpretation of the highly emotive events surrounding the 1981 IRA (Irish Republican Army) Hunger Strike led by Bobby Sands (Michael Fassbender). After riots erupt due to the treatment of 'non-conforming' republican prisoners, Sands reveals to Father Dominic Moran (Liam Cunningham) that he is going to lead a new Hunger Strike to protest their special category status. The conversation immediately intensifies into a battle of words, illuminating the prisoners' determination to begin another Hunger Strike despite the priest's questioning of their motives and morality. With an epic eye for detail, the drama provides a timely exploration of what happens when body and mind are pushed to the uttermost limit. Directed and co-written by acclaimed British artist Steve McQueen.

I take it you're going?

There's a good chance...I just put it out there for anyone who is local, who would like to meet Stelios.

If I were local, I'd be going.

See Donna's siggy? That is him. He's also in my siggy and my picture.

You did see 300, right? If not, get thee to a dvd and watch it!

He's the one who said, Then we will fight in the shade, and did a lot of other stuff in the movie--mainly stunts.

He was in Sky 1's show, Hex. He played Azazeal.

He's done a lot of British tv, and was in Band of Brothers. He's currently doing a movie with Brad Pitt in a Tarantino movie. He did a movie with Schumacher, that hasn't been released yet. Hoping next year. And his best work yet is the Indie movie, Hunger.

He did a little family movie called, A Bear named Winnie, which is the most adorable thing around.

Was that too much? Need more?

Michael is Alice's future husband.

Ah...wasn't sure if I should have answered.

ah yeah, sure, Leo.

I think in 300, he caught my eye, but watching his work in Hex... really clinched the interest, and then Winnie solidified my interest. It couldn't have been done by 300 alone. But it was enough to look for his work.

It's how fans were taken away with Gerry in POTO. That's how I was taken by Hex, but even more blown away by Hunger.

To me, he's an excellent actor. That's first and foremost. I'm amazed because I've yet to find a bad review of his performance. His work isn't for everyone, but critics agree that he's a great actor, even before he did Hunger. He's multi-talented, not just in acting; that's attractive to me.

He's been compared to Brando, Daniel Day Lewis, Ralph Fiennes, and other great actors. He's been winning awards for best actor in various festivals.

I also like that he's just coming up in the biz, so he hasn't been tainted. All the newness is fascinating.

To many fans, there are a lot of similar attributes that Michael and Gerry share.

And it doesn't hurt that I do find him attractive all around. To me, his voice is smoldering.

His voice is like liquid velvet. I could listen to that man talk for hours and never get tired of hearing him. Hearing him in person is even better.

Yeah, He's pretty nice in real life, too.

I seriously can't fathom how you guys kept your cool while in his presence. I would have been a blithering idiot.

"Oh....he he....I enjoy your work....he he he...." THUD!!!!!!!!!

Donna's always cool. I'm sure I said something silly like, I love your work.

Yep.

With that thousand kilowatt smile comin' atcha...and those EYES....

I'd be a goner.

We'd keep you up. You wouldn't want to miss out on anything...although if you fainted while taking a picture with him, while he had his arm around you, hmmm...the possibilities.