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Floderstarke

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Date: 5:50 AM, 03/07/12

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A nice german interview i chased through the translater for you=) http://www.fr-online.de/leute/nicolas-cage-im-interview--ich-mag-kino--das-stimuliert-,9548600,11725948.html Frankfurter Rundschau> People Nicolas Cage Interview "I like cinema, which stimulates" Actor Nicolas Cage on his shattered dreams of Superman, drug experimentation and his third nomination as "Worst Actor" for the "Golden Raspberry". Nicolas Cage comes with a can of Red Bull for an interview and emphasizes the finding that it is already his fifth. "Caffeine has the effect on me that I am totally calm," he says, laughing. And indeed, the often difficult and inaccessible Hollywood star is completely unobtrusive and relaxed. In sharp contrast to the fiery Ghost Rider, which he now plays for the second time - and sometimes forgets to leave the dressing room ... Is the "Ghost Rider" sequel "Spirit of Vengeance" revenge, can be turned to the "Superman" movies? No, I'm crying "Superman" not a tear. Of course I would have played really well - after all, he is my favorite comic book character - but unfortunately the project didnt got the green light late 90s. I'm sure Tim Burton and I have found something magical in the legs. And in the sequel to "Ghost Rider" is, strictly speaking, the Bishop of Canterbury to blame. You need to explain. When I was the first "Ghost Rider" movie in London on a promotional tour, I met during a visit to Westminster Cathedral, the Bishop of Canterbury, and by chance an American Bishop of Colorado. At that time I was very happy black leather outfits and motorcycle boots. There I was - from head to toe in black leather - and suddenly whispered the Bishop of Colorado's ear: "I can also be quite rude and cheeky" At that moment I thought: Why not a "Ghost Rider" - film making, in which the church plays a big role? The film uses religion, however, a very striking ... While yet ... is not objectionable, because the whole film is nothing but a pure fantasy-adventure that will give pleasure. But you should, especially here in Germany do not forget that Ghost Rider is the only cartoon character that was inspired by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. How so? Because he is the only one who signs a "Faustian pact" with the devil. He is a very philosophical super hero. He uses the forces of evil to do good. This rather tricky moral approach fascinated me as a child to him the most. He was different than any other superhero. Did you have to survive in Hollywood, can complete a pact with the devil ever? He was offered to me very often, but I have never signed him. The last time you make a lot of escapist movies rather than realistic, life-like movies ... Hopefully ... not. Both me is in fact very important. I'm still films that tell the viewer something about the harshness and the beauty of life. And then fantasy films where you can escape for two hours everyday. No matter at what level? I know: If I had died 15 years ago would love me and all say what a great actor but I was. Since I had my Oscar for "Leaving Las Vegas" get. But life went on and I'm - quite frankly - very glad. They were subsequently nominated for an Oscar again. However, you also received three times a nomination as "Worst Actor" for the Golden Raspberry Awards. Does that bother you? No, I'll give anything for a long time to review whether they are good or bad. I'm interested in movies that surprise me. I like cinema, stimulates. Where do you find the strength to reinvent over and over again? Precisely this question I have asked David Bowie. And his answer was. "I've never felt comfortable with what I did" That hits the nail on the head. Is it necessary for a good actor, beating sometimes cross the line to try out for themselves, to shape his personality? I am not a supporter of self-destruction. I am against drugs. I started my career experimenting with drugs, but very quickly realized that it's not for me. Regular cocaine use, for example, would throw me off track as quickly. And alcohol is in terms of creativity rather counter-productive. They have always firmly in control? Sometimes, unfortunately not. There was the Christmas party in Romania, during the filming of "Ghost Rider". I probably had some problems with the film character of Ghost Rider on the set behind. Instead, I took him to the party - and there were some serious problems quickly. In plain English: The hell broke loose. It was probably a bit of brandy with the game ... But apart from that I keep my demons at bay pretty well since then. And while you make your way now? I want to go back to the source ... like a magician, a voodoo priest or shaman. I want to - like you - bring on a different level of consciousness, I engage into collective subconscious, and then talk about things that affect us all. I'm always looking for truth. __________________ Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? George Carlin

Lady Roxanne

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Date: 6:19 AM, 03/07/12

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That is really an interesting article! Thank Flo, for translating and posting it! :) __________________ "When you think about magic, it is imagination plus willpower focused in such a way that you can create a conscious effect in the material world..." Nicolas Cage

Lula Argante

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Date: 8:29 AM, 03/07/12

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Hi Flo! great stuff, there are a couple of new bits in here, thanks for the translation by the way...Sir Nicolas...we are also - quite frankly - very glad. __________________

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Date: 11:52 AM, 03/07/12

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Thanks Flo, good interview, I enjoyed reading it. I wonder if that remark 'naughty priests' Johnny says in Ghost Rider:SOV is a sly little reference to the Bishop's remark to Nic in Westminster Cathedral! __________________

Lula Argante

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Date: 9:26 PM, 03/07/12

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Lol! I bet it is!!! didn't the real life Bishop at Westminster Abbey say "I can be naughty too?!" __________________

Floderstarke

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Date: 7:43 AM, 03/08/12

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its my pleasure =) __________________ Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? George Carlin

Lady Trueheart

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Date: 10:29 AM, 03/08/12

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We appreciate it, Flo! Yes, I believe he did, Lula! __________________