A great big thank-you goes to both Wallace Theaters, a.k.a. David Lyons, and Ed Harris for a stimulating evening Friday night, March 9, after the 7 p.m. showing of “Pollack.”
Longtime Malibu resident Ed Harris, an Academy Award nominee for his portrayal of Pollock, was invited to participate in a “question and answer.”
The film, “Pollack,” is a very real portrayal of a brilliant artist and his passion and pain.
Ed was so gracious, honest and interesting as he spoke of the process of receiving the book from his dad, many years ago, and the many roads he traveled to bring this brilliant film to the screen. He explained how he seriously took up painting to feel the emotions of what it was like to be with Pollack. He inhabited the character of Pollack with truth and simplicity as the director of the film, as well as the central character. He presented a well-documented and beautifully crafted film.
Every actor in this film is outstanding, especially Marcia Gay Harden and Ed’s very talented wife, Amy Madigan.
As I sat and listened to this knowledgeable and articulate artist Friday night I wished that this kind of forum could become a regular part of our community which is rich with talented people: directors, actors, musicians, artists, poets, etc. I realized how stimulating it would be to have more of these evenings on a regular basis.
Up until last year, the Godmother of Malibu Cafe & Catering Company was offering poetry readings on the last Wednesday of the month. These evenings were well received. Unfortunately, our poet laureate left town and left a tremendous void for cultural events. We need someone to take up this baton again and develop a program on a monthly basis, which would cover a wide range of artistic endeavors.
I bet I am not alone when I say, I want to know how the road was traveled to reach the goal of many of these talented artists and to participate in their creations. Who cares how much they earn, or who they are dating, what they are eating or what recovery program they are entering? I want to know what possessed them to climb the many rocky hills to their goals, whether it be acting, writing, directing, painting, singing, designing, photography or whatever God-given talents they possess.
Until then, my sincere appreciation to Ed Harris and David Lyons.
Incidentally, Wallace Theaters is celebrating 10 years in Malibu and David Lyons has done an outstanding job of participating in all community events. This company is committed to bringing this best entertainment into our town. They deserve a huge thank-you and congratulations from each of us. If you want to know how to do that, buy a ticket and go to the movies.
Dolores Rivellino Walsh
The Godmother of Malibu