So...I'm working on two very different, and relatively ambitious posts. I intend to finish both soon, but I'm a little torn (for various reasons having little to do with competing interest, just so you know) as to which one to complete, and post, first. So I throw it out to you, my readership; tell me what you're more chomping at the bit to see. Neither will be done today, but I'll compile the results of this poll tomorrow morning (Eastern time) and proceed accordingly.
The choices are:
1) A consideration of Peter Biskind's biography of Warren Beatty, Star, and its significance in the larger context of Biskind's and Beatty's respective oeuvres;
or,
2) A dual analysis of Eric Rohmer's 2004 film Triple Agent and Vladimir Nabokov's 1948 The Assistant Producer, both of which are based on the same true-life story.
I know, I know; six of one, a half-dozen of the other. But as I can't make up my mind as I go back and forth working on them, it's your choice. And thanks.
UPDATE: The votes are in, and Nabokov/Rohmer wins; that post will go up later today. The Beatty/Biskind post will go up tomorrow or Saturday. Thanks for the input; comments are now closed!
I am eager to hear your take on Biskind's Beatty bio. Did you guys cross paths at PREMIERE?
Posted by: Tony Dayoub | January 13, 2010 at 04:12 PM
Biskind and Beatty.
Posted by: Mark Salisbury | January 13, 2010 at 04:18 PM
Thirded.
Posted by: bemo | January 13, 2010 at 04:23 PM
Assistant Producer, please.
Posted by: Brian | January 13, 2010 at 04:34 PM
Chalk another vote for Rohmer/Nabokov.
Posted by: Philmiv | January 13, 2010 at 04:41 PM
Anything dealing with Nabokov is almost guaranteed to be more interesting than anything else. Throw in Rohmer and it's a no-brainer.
Posted by: otherbill | January 13, 2010 at 04:50 PM
Biskind and Beatty. I'm finally reading Mark Harris's "Pictures at a Revolution" and just this morning I noticed "Star" on the front table at Borders, so basically the universe is voting with me too.
Posted by: Rob | January 13, 2010 at 04:55 PM
Rohmer & Nabokov.
Posted by: Griff | January 13, 2010 at 05:17 PM
Hollywood gossip vs. timeless film & literature? I want both!
Good seeing you last night, sir.
Posted by: cmasonwells | January 13, 2010 at 05:19 PM
Both.
(This is Chicago and I get to vote as many times as I want.)
Posted by: Pete Segall | January 13, 2010 at 05:19 PM
Salacious gossip, please. Perfect with a piping hot cup of tea and a generously buttered hot cross bun.
Posted by: Owain Wilson | January 13, 2010 at 05:55 PM
biskind
Posted by: ozzy | January 13, 2010 at 06:13 PM
I look forward to both posts of course. I found "Triple Agent" fascinating, and even suggested it your best of the decade poll, so I'll vote for Rohmer/Nabokov first.
Posted by: Eric Stanton | January 13, 2010 at 06:19 PM
Oh come on, Rohmer dies and everyone votes for Biskind? Triple Agent needs more love!
Posted by: DCK | January 13, 2010 at 06:48 PM
Choice no. 1, please.
Posted by: Sal C | January 13, 2010 at 07:11 PM
Personally, I don't chomp, nor do I engage in "more chomping"; I prefer to champ at the bit. But that's a horse of a different color.
Posted by: Flickhead | January 13, 2010 at 07:18 PM
Option one, option one!
Posted by: Sonny Bunch | January 13, 2010 at 07:38 PM
Rohmer
Posted by: Nick | January 13, 2010 at 07:39 PM
Biskind et Beatty.
Posted by: Daniel L. | January 13, 2010 at 07:42 PM
I'm a Nabokov-nut: The Assistant Producer, please, Mr. Kenny.
Posted by: Juan Martinez | January 13, 2010 at 08:03 PM
Much as Biskind-Beatty would be a thing to see, I'm more interested in Rohmer - and his undervalued TRIPLE AGENT.
Posted by: Jaime | January 13, 2010 at 08:23 PM
Biskind's Beatty bio because 13,000 has long since been my favorite number.
Posted by: Tess | January 13, 2010 at 08:26 PM
Nabokov/Roehmer. I was planning on watching TRIPLE AGENT this weekend anyway, and I have the Nabokov story ready, as well. I'm coming prepared to this one.
Posted by: bill | January 13, 2010 at 08:28 PM
Beatty.
Posted by: The Siren | January 13, 2010 at 08:39 PM
Beatty/Biskind.
Posted by: lazarus | January 13, 2010 at 08:55 PM
Tonight we shall go to the movies.
Posted by: Bruce Reid | January 13, 2010 at 09:00 PM
Rohmer definitely. Triple Agent is a fantastic film and one that deserves very careful consideration.
Posted by: Ed Howard | January 13, 2010 at 09:45 PM
Both sound interesting, but I've gotta go with Rohmer/Nabokov here.
Posted by: Jason M. | January 13, 2010 at 10:11 PM
Rohmer/Nabokov for certain.
Posted by: jwarthen | January 13, 2010 at 10:31 PM
Nabokov! Nabokov! Nabokov!
Posted by: Mark Slutsky | January 13, 2010 at 10:35 PM