I was lucky enough to have a music sensibility, an aesthetic that was palatable to enough other people to the point where I could make a living, at least fleetingly. McCrea studied English and anthropology at State University of Sacramento . Stop by the HeadCount table at Cake shows throughout the United States this year. Everybody in the supply chain gets paid except for the artist. She was just such a joy to work with. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. I actually knew most of what you told me, but Im glad that I asked you because I like that Hunter S. Thompson quote. 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. She was working a sewing machine and then she was feeding treats to the dogs to make sure the dog was well-behaved. Its good that we have a lot of different ideas. John McCrea: I'm always a fan of the villain, always (laughs). It was horrible. And trying to find some sort of emotional satisfaction in that, you know, even though theres a litany of negative concerns around those politicians. We never have been part of a big movement, cultural phenomenon, or explosion. Uncle Billy McCrea: Yes, sir. Concerts Cake's John McCrea talks optimism, pessimism and the future of music. He's one of Britain's finest actors, for sure. The touring doesnt pay if youre not a big enough artist. 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. Was that by happenstance or design? Speaking of talking about something, the conversation of Everybody's Talking About Jamie arose as the film adaptation of the West End musical is coming to Amazon Prime in October. I'd love them to make a remake of "The Lost Boys," for sure. Ive since found that it comes up in conversations; it was just a factoid that once I knew it, it kept coming up. Then three years later, we release another album, play the same festivals, and it would be a totally different group of faces. I dont know if theres shared values because there are people all over the map. I guess a lot of people still watch television. I guess its incendiary and its sort of partisan, but it was also factual so we felt like it was okay. Yeah. Though the single sounds inspired by our current polarized landscape, McCrea reveals that hed actually been sitting on Sinking Ship for more than a decade. Interviews Everybody's Talking About Jamie Star John McCrea on Making a Splash in the West End, Broadway Dreams & More. So when I go to auditions I'll really stand out. 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. You know, as long as were talking politics, Id love to know at what point you decided to use CAKE as a platform to raise awareness? He dropped out in his last year to pursue music, playing solo acoustic shows. Well, I found cheaper rent when I came home. Its mostly just made things more smoother in terms of announcing shows and things like that. When we release enough, well put them all on an album. How do you use the time during the day to incorporate all the things that you are active in and include music? Slowly a reaction against sentimental, patriotic, and derivative Victorian verse set in. Would be interested to know. So, cheap rent is an amazing gift for musicians that are trying to make a living at their craft. MCCREA: I think no matter what happens, we have to keep our eye on the ball for a while. He is perhaps best known for originating the role as Jamie New in the musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie [4]. In a certain respect, would you consider yourselves an anomaly? I just read a statistic from the Department of Labor between the years 2002 and 2011 that we have lost 45% of our working musicians in the United States. You definitely feel that. The singer is also funneling his energy into the bands first new music since 2011, beginning with the unambiguous protest anthem Sinking Ship, the profits of which will go to Doctors Without Borders. It's totally surreal. Everybody needs to organize. I mean, certainly you must have been inspired by them to want to be involved in "Cruella.". There could be an organized labor app. 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. In Flanders Fields, one of history's most famous wartime poems, written in 1915 during the First World War by Canadian officer and surgeon John McCrae. "The main problem with short stories for the artist is to hit the ground running visually," McCrea revealed. It's not one of the scariest things in the world, but I'd like to give that a go. Apart from picking up something from Craig, you not only have Emma Stone, but Emma Thompson and Mark Strong who you can glean something from, too. I dont think whether people have clean air or clean water I dont see how thats a political issue. MCCREA: To be really honest, I had kids. Thats the way I preserve my happiness in writing: by doing it because I want to do it, not because Im trying to finish a job. I felt like it was okay, because I dont have a big ideological thing about using music in movies and ads unless it fundamentally changes the meaning of the song. Ive got dozens of songs going at once. If Democrats are not able to take the House [Of Representatives], the truly horrific events have only just begun.. In some way, I think it is kind of wasteful because I dont think that cultural criteria should be used to judge musical criteria. HeadCount provides voter registration assistance on a strictly nonpartisan basis to any U.S. citizen age 18 or over without regard to political affiliation, race, religion, or age. Any good actor will tell you that doing the work is a learning experience. Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Theatre 4 Filmography 4.1 Film 4.2 Television 5 Awards and nominations 6 Personal life John flew out to LA for the first time to shoot with Emma Stone, and although he is keeping his lips sealed about which scene it is, he is very glad they added it. What has passed for gritty rebellion is really just like fucking foam on a cappuccino. People have many interests and generally, you are not going to be able to do it all. To combat this, he was sent to acting school. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. He is a scene stealer, and brought so much to the character, that the director Craig Gillespie asked him to come back and film a bonus scene about a year after filming in London. Well, we hadn't played Los Angeles for New Years. But its scary for us when people threaten to take away our livelihood not that its enough people to actually close us down. He recently relocated to the United Kingdom's capital, London. But theres something about music and music listeners that is sort of an escape from pragmatism. "I got to recognize how the horrific conflict laid out, how the victim often found themselves in a life-or-death struggle and quite frequently how they would wind up meeting a gruesome end in an unexpected but surprisingly satisfying way," he said. 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 . Our culture as a band was very do it yourself - very interactive from the very beginning. Are you a fan of the horror genre? Im still playing music all the time, but Im not sure what it was were supposed to do. I thought maybe wed just play new songs and do it that way. With a keen eye on style and trends, Artie quickly becomes a close . Unfortunately, the Internet hasnt lived up to its promise. 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. In a recent interview, lead singer John McCrea discusses the current state of music with the Internet, the benefit of a band to have cheap rent, and that the anomaly of Cake's continued. We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. Let's start at the beginning. He is a founding member of the band Cake. I'm glad you mentioned the word transformative because you get to witness her perform both Estella and Cruella, and you get to see that range. Cruella will release simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access Then, you drive to the next town. Yeah. MCCREA: The elephant in the room is its nice to get paid for something that youve worked on for a year or two. I think as things have become more of an emergency, Ive realized that that was a luxury that I dont feel like we can afford anymore. Below, McCrea elaborates on CAKEs more overtly political voice, when he expects theyll release more new music (their next song will be a cover of the 5th Dimension classic Age Of Aquarius), and why it benefits workers in every industry to unionize. I just think that the Earth cant support popular culture in the way that weve come to expect. So when the police come and bust the party, we weren't invited to the party. I think that's a testament to him really knowing what he wants. MCCREA: You know, holy shit. 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) transformation into the legendary villain fans first met in Disney's "101 Dalmatians" films. Categories Disney Movies, Interviews, Movies, Luca: Capturing the Italian Riviera & Creating Sea Monsters, The Water Man Interview: Lonnie Chavis & Amiah Miller. Walking down that street, making tea a couple of weeks later, is there something that made you sit back and say, "Boy, that really surprised me about Emma and the way she performed in that scene?". His birthday falls under the Libra zodiac sign. I guess maybe for a film; weve put our music in film and things like that. I just know that this isnt something you always did with the band. He almost comes at things from sort of like he shot it like it was an indie movie. While speaking with director Craig Gillespie, the creative had nothing but praise for the movie's composer,. International Women's Day Post-Show Event Announced For MEDEA at Sohoplace March 2, 2023 The Producers of Medea today announce a free one off post-show event @sohoplace on International Women's . Thats right, but there is also good music thrown away because people wear a different kind of pants. Wow. All I'd heard was how personable and lovely, down-to-earth and normal she is. Uncle Billy McCrea: From the boat goes back to the warehouse. 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. Yeah, thats the thing. Im thinking whats happening is were gonna be releasing singles. Well, it has allowed us to survive. I've got to be honest, I was a '90s Disney kid, so for me it was sort of more about "The Lion King" and the like. Uncle Billy McCrea: When slavery was over, let me see if I can't tell you about that. I talked with Craig Gillespie about the film, and I'm wondering, how did you get on his radar for this role? And we posted that article and a lot of Republicans got really furious with that while a lot of people said thank you for posting that, it was interesting. But for most people, I guess it didnt really look good to be bringing back the Styrofoam cup. John McCrea was born on 10 October 1992 in Aldershot, Hampshire, England, UK. E.J. MCCREA: Well, Sinking Ship is a song I worked on a long time ago. There were also then-contemporary horror comics like the Warren magazines Creepy, Eerie, and DC's House of Mystery and House of Secrets. The part that I really love is musical, but also part of it is cultural. Doctors Without Borders is just such an amazing organization, so much bravery. For some reason, this song worked out rather easily. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. You'll also find it on the Web, where the band constantly engages its fans with advice, links to news stories, and sometimes heated discussion. I was more of a Hercules, Lion King, sort of nineties era, but I do remember the live-action one and I remember Glenn Close. Qualification: High School Graduated John McCrea Career. That is my voice. Disney and Pixar's Luca is a coming of age story that is truly a love letter to real friendships, according to the Director, Enrico Casarosa. Yeah, we noticed at the time concert-goers seemed to be politically inclined, but also somewhat disaffected. Truly terrifying things can happen even in the United States when you dont have checks and balances. I really enjoy opera and I enjoy country western. Knowing that the Power Cosmic would still reside in the Fallen One's body, Thanos had the corpse brought to the Dwarves of the Asgardian realm of Nidavellir, the greatest . I think thats amazing. What were you thinking about when you wrote it? And the Republicans are bringing back the Styrofoam cup and dont want recycled stuff. I think we need to be just straight-out blunt about whats happening. STEREOGUM: As a band that got its start pre-internet, how else do you see technology as beneficial to the music industry? He was given a life sentences for raping and molesting women, plus 4 more life terms and 50 years for the murder. For 11 months I failed miserably, averaging 3 days a month as an extra at $7.50 a day.". You'll find it in their live performances, defined by a unique brand of audience interaction. Yeah, totally. First off, how familiar are you with HeadCount? At the age of fourteen, he joined the . John McCrea, the West End's newest star, is talking about the schoolboy drag queen at the heart of Everybody's Talking About Jamie. I think I was just amazed at how he interacts with the actors, which is wonderful. Plus, reacting to that range, you have to make adjustments yourself as an actor. Estella begins working at the store at the bottom, and she appears to be going nowhere until a happy accident leads Baroness von Hellman (Emma Thompson) to offer her a job as a fashion designer. Thats a tall order for people that are busy indulging in the emotional duplicity of music. "We are not part of a 'next big thing.' Like [are] we supposed to release albums or singles or just maybe play live? After you lived in L.A., you moved back to Sacramento. shelved 4,789 times Showing 24 distinct works. I remember the cartoon, but I remember the live-action movie a bit more. There are Cake fans that threaten us that if we post one more non-music related story on our website or Facebook site they will never buy our music again - they will only steal our music. Forming in 1991, the band crafted a sound that fused an array of genres as diverse as rock, folk, and elements of hip-hop and spoken word, with dynamic horn parts. I think its all over the map. STEREOGUM: Yeah, I identify as a liberal, but Ill be the first to say that I think its way too easy for liberals to get caught up in rhetoric and fail to see the bigger picture. Interview: Cake's John McCrea - HeadCount Interview: Cake's John McCrea The quirky, sardonic, half-spoken/half-sung vibe of Cake's music extends far beyond their recorded material. Well, maybe we can explore a little bit of more of that storyline in a sequel. He has written reviews, lists, and features for the likes of CBR, Screen Rant, IGN, Looper, Ranker, Grunge, SYFY Wire, Wrestling Inc., and Fortress of Solitude, while also hosting a podcast and scripting YouTube videos for a variety of highly acclaimed channels. Skybound 's Creepshow takes all the fright from Shudder's hit anthology series and brings it to comic book readers who want to get the Halloween festivities started a little earlier this year. I think the chaps name was John McRea. You've got to be hoping that Artie is going to come back with a sequel. I just think that we need to get shit done. But who doesn't love a villain, you know? He tries to walk around London like a walking art piece, and I think he succeeds. John McCrae was born on November 30 th, 1872, in a small limestone cottage in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. We were still there. Well, it worked out, though, didn't it? If you look at our website or Facebook page, whether you agree with them or not, theyre really engaging. It's not like you're sitting down and taking notes during the production, nothing like that, but certainly you absorb things. What part do those films play in your personal history? Oh, that was my favorite thing to do by far. In . He had some great stories in between takes. And I was so lucky. There are many things to love about Disney's Cruella, and John McCrea playing Artie is near the top of that list. But thats yesterdays CAKE. By telling the story of a teenage boy who dreams of becoming a drag queen, the new play wants to send . And I am still waiting -- thank goodness!". But as an audience member, no, I'm terrified of everything. I mean, if you want to do "The Lost Boys.". Tessa has been in the Entertainment writing business for almost ten years and is a member of several Critics Associations including the Critics Choice Association, Hollywood Critics Association, and the Greater Western New York Film Critics Association. We are the Dead. In a previous interview with CBR, Langford revealed "Shingo" was originally pitched by him and Dini for the Creepshow television show, but it ended up finding a home in the comics. Theres a whole bunch of people that are threatening that if we bring up any subject thats not about music, that its over, were not gonna be able to put food on our table anymore. STEREOGUM: Cool. I guess that is a good thing, to be busy. And it was sort of fun to see how different those characters were, in terms of how she played them. Its more a feeling that you get when you actually engage in that sort of cooperation with the natural world. Red Carpet News brings you all the latest Film \u0026 Entertainment News. And I took care of it for a while, but then my life went on, and the band started touring a lot. Did you pick up anything from him? Sure. Yeah. He is an actor, known for Giri/Haji (2019), Cruella (2021) and Dracula (2020). Thats pretty rad.. And the fact that we ever expect any of these massive movie stars to be anything but that, I think it says more about us than it does about them. There are many things to love about Disneys Cruella, and John McCrea playing Artie is near the top of that list. When Cake formed in 1990, McCrea was. I think for musicians increasingly, it is a matter of getting to spend more hours doing the thing that you want to do which ostensibly is music and fewer hours having to wait tables, drive trucks, and/or whatever else you have to do to pay the rent. ", Dini explained how he "read them all for the chills," but he also used them to learn more about story construction. We really feel grateful that there were still enough people who think its not foolish to buy an album and support us. Bands are sort of flushed down the toilet really quickly by the fickle whimsy of an overfed cultural marketplace. Today, McCrea is far more interested in raising awareness about causes he cares about, like world poverty and global warming. The popular alt-rock group combines caustic lyrics with pulsing guitar music and is influenced by. Was that real life? "When I was growing up, the great EC horror titles were long gone, but I would find them in reprints or anthologies. Featuring exclusive content and interviews for Game Of Thrones, Sherlock, Marvel, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, Doctor Who and so much more. My wife and I had kids. Can you tell me a little bit about that and how all that got started? Should I fail, I was to 'go out and get a job.'. The most important stories and least important memes, every Friday. Id imagine that it must really add to the vitality. Back in the very beginning, we played these radio festivals where we were opening and it seems that everybody there was a way bigger deal than we were. [1] [2] is a great British stage and television actor and singer [3]. I was just thinking about Yemen and Saudi Arabia and all the culpability of the United States in that situation and just how much worse things will probably get and how humans are going to be killed. bigjeffoh said.. So theres been a very obvious thing thats been happening. Its not a gritty sort of subversive thing its actually a sort of coddled pudgy thing. For instance, Sinking Ship I wrote probably 10 or 15 years ago. "It depends on who you're asking I suppose - but for me, yes, it's official: he's queer," McCrea explained. That is not necessarily something that I think is so healthy, but it certainly does a good job of cleaning things out. Have you found a difference in the audiences throughout the rest of the world compared to U.S. audiences? To tune out like that - its sort of like the housewife in the 60s on valium or something. Cruella Star John McCrea Reveals Just How Perfect It Was Working With Emma Stone - Exclusive Interview. If I felt culturally obligated to stay behind a certain boundary or else I would have to wear a different style leather jacket, then I feel that that would be cumbersome, physically. "My main worry was that I was working with Paul Dini, who is no slouch in the design department himself," McCrea said. Yeah. 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. Now in theaters and streaming on Disney+ with Premier Access, "Cruella" first finds Estella as a young girl who dreams of a career in fashion, but her aspirations are sidelined when she becomes a street orphan. John McCrae, soldier, physician, poet (born 30 November 1872 in Guelph, ON; died 28 January 1918 in Wimereux, France). Find a way to collectively bargain. The quirky, sardonic, half-spoken/half-sung vibe of Cake's music extends far beyond their recorded material. Red Carpet News brings you all the latest Film & Entertainment News. McCrea is excited to see a film based on the stage version that he originated because it will then be viewed by the masses. "Shingo" is the standout story of the first issue as it chills the blood and turns the stomach, with the spooky premise of a peculiar birthday performer named Shingo who doesn't demand payment, only lunch. Im feeling that way myself. LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY STITCHER Its a collective thing that we do together. It sounds like it could address any number of things. doing? I feel pretty overwhelmed by all the stuff that Im trying to do. From the very beginning, we had a song called Rock N Roll Lifestyle that was a little angry. John A. Lomax: Toting salt? It is strange to me when were traveling in a country like Turkey that people are singing along to Stickshifts and Safetybelts. That was really bizarre. We set up tables at the concerts to register voters and bring some information and socially conscious conversation to the shows. It is one of those [moments that] when you're in it, you're not thinking about the fact that it's Emma Stone, because she really is so transformative as an actress. When that doesnt happen, you have to be in the van more. I would like stuff like that to leak out off the website, into the office, the water cooler dialogue. But for some reason people get really angry and call us hippies I guess for bringing up those kinds of issues. Yeah, they play us on stations where many times, personally, I cant listen to a lot of the music around our music. His father was Lieutenant-Colonel David McCrae, a man known for his high principles and strong spirituality. I don't believe I went back again. But I do remember Glenn Close in the live-action "101 Dalmatians" and just being absolutely terrified of her. We love L.A. We'll never know. Fury of the Gods Special: Shazamily Matters, First 10 Villains To Become Heroes In DC Comics, 10 Marvel Relationships That Overstayed Their Welcome. The band includes trumpeter Vincent DiFiore, bassist Gabriel Nelson, and guitarist Xan McCurdy. There was a certain sort of underlying sort of evil, a menacing sassiness that I felt coming along every time I was around her in the Cruella wig. I think that is wasteful and disconnected from the real sort of power, which I think, is musical. It's a pretty boring story, but that's how it went. Maybe theres some innovation that can occur that can make that easier, especially if we used some of the tools of the internet and the kind of interconnectivity that could occur. McCrea is descended from a prominent British family. Did he teach you anything about yourself as a performer? Known for their hits, "The Distance," "Never There," and "Short Skirt/Long Jacket," Cake's 2011 self-release, Showroom of Compassion, hit #1 on the Billboard 200 album charts, proving not only the band's longevity, but also their cultural relevance as a pioneering and prodigious staple of contemporary music history. We never have been part of a big movement, cultural phenomenon, or explosion. --Joel McCrea in 1978 interview. Uncle Billy McCrea: Yes, yes. . An introduction to the five-factor model and its applications The five-factor model of personality is a hierarchical organization of personality traits in terms of five basic dimensions: Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism, and Openness to Experience. Q&A. by Matt Wolf Nov 27, 2017 "Everybody's Talking About Jamie . It's so often nowadays, you do auditions and it's just you and the casting director, or you do self-tapes. MCCREA: Age Of Aquarius will come out in January, probably like March or something for another single. note: Age Of Aquarius was released in 1969.]. John Joseph Joubert IV (July 2, 1963 - July 17, 1996) was an American serial killer convicted of the murders of three boys in Maine and Nebraska . HeadCount: I appreciate you taking the time today. I think he's the bee's knees. Today, we interview John McCrea who had the opportunity to try the . As it turns out, everyone is monetizing it. So I take it Cake fans arent bashful? John A. Lomax: Where that salt come from? Skybound's Creepshow takes all the fright from Shudder's hit anthology series and brings it to comic book readers who want to get the Halloween festivities started a little earlier this year. Did he make you more confident? 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. I dont feel like its hopeless completely, but it could be very easily. STEREOGUM: Yeah, you have a little more control instead of having to funnel messaging through, say, your label. ", However, McCrea did have another unexpected concern working on the story -- one that shows even the most seasoned artists also experience moments of self-doubt. In this exclusive interview with Looper to discuss "Cruella," McCrea shares his thoughts about Stone, co-star Mark Strong and director Craig Gillespie, reflects on his "rock god" moment in the film, and reveals how he'd like to parlay his appearance in a recent vampire miniseries into a role in a dream remake of an '80s horror movie classic. However, McCrea recalled how God opened a door that would eventually lead to a . Check out our other video for more exclusive theatre interviews, thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe. Now that "Cruella" has been released, McCrea has his eyes set, long term, on a dream remake of another classic vampire thriller. I keep thinking September for some reason. You have to have a job thatll let you tour all the time. MCCREA: Rebecca Solnit, a feminist writer who I enjoy, said back in 2016, Voting is a chess move, not a Valentine. I think thats really key for the left to understand that its not about your individuality or your self-expression. STEREOGUM: Yeah, at what point did you start writing this collection of songs? And I just thought, "I could barely say lines and just do that." The culture that usually surrounds me, Ive always found it very vain, narcissistic, and immature. Cheap rent. "Strong, Righteous, and Rustic": An Interview with Joel McCrea Gerald Peary April 30, 2009 "I told Hitchcock, 'I do miss my horse.'" Twenty-five years ago, Joel McCrea, the most retiring of Hollywood actors, was invited to appear at the 1982 Telluride Film Festival for a career tribute. Cruella, which is set in 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, follows a young grifter named Estella, a clever and creative girl determined to make a name for herself with her designs. Photo by Laurie Sparham. Movies. You cant ignore them just because theyre more invisible. A noted pathologist and army physician, Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae was also a poet; he wrote "In Flanders Fields" one of the most famous poems of the First World War. 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