Nicolas Cage arrested for 'drunken' New Orleans row

[Fish In The Water]

Originally Posted by Dowly

I don't judge actors by their real life (they are just humans too after all), but their performance.

A good policy me thinks...

I've never understood how some people have such a hard time separating the two. Of course Nic Cage is screwed up - news flash - everyone is screwed up. The guy's done some good work and that's good enough for me.

[Feuer Frei!]

Originally Posted by Fish In The Water

I've never understood how some people have such a hard time separating the two.

It's quiete simple really.
Because so-called stars are in the spotlight.
And they should realise that ANYTHING they do will attract the wrath of the media hounds and the general populous.
Like me.
If Joe Blow from next door did something like this you wouldn't know or read about it, but because it's a famous or well-known identity then of course it will get plenty of exposure.
And that is where these morons go wrong, time and time again.
Surely they realise that they are idolised, followed, looked up to and/or imitated in some cases by the fans.
So when something like this happens, it's either a major letdown to that fan or, worse case scenario, they follow their lead.
Because you are famous doesn't give you a license to do what you want in life.
So, you see, it is easy to seperate the two. Very easy.
With famosity comes responsibilty. Accountability. Why should we have to abide by rules and regulations but if you are famous, it's an open license.
Pah!

[Jimbuna]

I judge people by their actions and whilst those mentioned are undoubtedly fine accomplished actors they are sadly flawed in other qualities...but aren't we all in one way or another?

[kiwi_2005]

I fail to see what he did wrong, obviously the whole story aint told but what ive just read is he was having an drunken argument with the wife, grabs her arm, hits some cars. Sounds pretty normal to me.

Nicolas Cage in 'Lord of War' One of his best performances for me.

[Gerald]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

I judge people by their actions and whilst those mentioned are undoubtedly fine accomplished actors they are sadly flawed in other qualities...but aren't we all in one way or another?

Could not have expressed myself better...

[Jimbuna]

I know

[Gerald]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

I know

NATURALLY!

[Jimbuna]

[Fish In The Water]

Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!

So when something like this happens, it's either a major letdown to that fan...

Why should it be a major letdown? If it is, it suggests the fan probably had a false assumption that the star is somehow above human flaws.

Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!

Because you are famous doesn't give you a license to do what you want in life.

Of course not, but it doesn't stop you from being human either.

Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!

So, you see, it is easy to seperate the two. Very easy.

Sorry but I think we missed the point. I was referring to the seeming inability of many people to separate the 'stars' professional work from their obvious character flaws.

I've encountered a large number of people who lose respect for certain individuals based on a new found (scandal driven) perception that they are suddenly no longer larger than life. Whereas the truth was, they never were in the first place.

Personally, I'm not disappointed in Cage because I already knew he was flawed before any of this broke.

Since I was able to appreciate the quality of his work before, I have no reason to change my opinion now (even if I happen to think he's a low-life in his private life). An easy distinction in my mind, but for a lot of people a difficult one.

Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!

With famosity comes responsibilty. Accountability. Why should we have to abide by rules and regulations but if you are famous, it's an open license.
Pah!

We're in complete agreement here...