Nicholas Cage - Born to play...well Nicholas Cage really

November 26^th – There’s lots of creepy things go on in the world. In the wider world there’s the folk who spend inordinate amounts of cash on relics of the famous/infamous, like the stuffed remains of Cher Ami the famous homing pigeon that flew 12 missions in WW1; in the world of entertainment it’s just as creepy. Folk who’ll spend other inordinate amounts on star memorabilia like a pair of Madonna’s panties (that’s Madonna as in sex-book and crap film fame not Madonna as in mother of Jesus fame, you understand) or, heaven forbid, making a successful bid for Larry Hagman’s gallstones. There’s also folk who’ll go to any lengths to collect an autograph including breaking and entering, kidnapping and using a gun as a negotiating tool. There’s the avid souvenir hunter who’ll buy just about any old junk that in any way, shape or form appertains to their hero/heroine not matter how tenuous the connection; like cut-out masks of their faces, dolls that have facial features more in common with Godzilla than their target or facsimiles of invitations to various social gatherings (yup, that’s right they’re not even the real thing, they’re copies…)

I’ve heard of memorabilia sales that have included Keith Moon’s Esso jump suit, wedding stationary from Marilyn Manson/Deeta Von Teese’s wedding and the demand for Kyile Minogue memorabilia is astounding… absolutely astounding. Collectors come in all shades and have all sorts of desires some of them, IMHO, very, very shudderworthy.

My guess is Lisa Marie Presley couldn’t be mistaken for anyone else’s daughter; she’s a dead ringer for her dad who, if truth be told, was indeed a hunk of a man in his younger years. As the sole heir to her father’s fortune and memory back-catalogue she’s had a reasonably successful career as a singer/songwriter (and e-Bay punter one would think) gaining above average reviews for both recorded and live work and has (haven’t they all) managed a charity for the homeless and gotten involved in several deserving foundations. But one has to say that, worthy as her own output is she’ll always be walking under the shadow of being that man’s daughter. On the credit side is her move to the UK because;

We have found the quality of life so much more enriching and fulfilling. The civility, the culture, the people and its beauty have reawakened me and have smoothed out some of my bleak and jagged views about people and life.

An unbiased Spot-On from me, Ms. Presley.

Nicholas Cage is an actor whom I believe finds it difficult to shake off Nicholas Cage in any role he undertakes. It’s not that I could do better, I couldn’t, but my suggestion is that, because he is a professional actor, he should be more character-savvy than he has been, not so one-dimensional. I’ll give way on the reason that it may be to do with the parts he’s offered, maybe he should be more choosy or the demands of the tally-man every Friday mean he’s not got room for manouvre; don’t know. What I do know is that, for me, IMHO, I think he’s only been truly watchable in Lord of War (mainly because of the content) The Weatherman (mainly because of the character suitability) and Peggy Sue Got Married (mainly because it was a captivating story that was well acted by both Mr. Cage and Kathleen Turner). What I wasn’t aware of was his deep and meaningful interest in Elvis Presley; I mean he’s a real fan, a major fan, collecting all sorts of stuff owned by, part of or about The King. So, does anyone else find it slightly worrisome that he married Elvis’ daughter, Lisa Marie Presley and then, within four months and on this day in 2002, divorced her citing irreconcilable differences? 
Does anyone else have a flash-back to Terence Stamp in The Collector…?

No, no, sorry; ’course not. Just me and my warped imagination.