Welcome to ODYSSEY ~ KEIR DULLEA ONLINE @keirdullea.org a site dedicated to the career of actor Keir Dullea. Best known for his role as Commander Dave Bowman in Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey. In a career that has spanned five decades, Keir has worked in film and television including Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Castle, Damages, The Hoodlum Priest, Bunny Lake Is Missing, The Fox, Paperback Hero, David & Lisa, Madame X, Isn't It Delicious, and the sequel to 2001, 2010: Odyssey Two. Keir's favourite medium is the stage where he's starred in such projects as the original production of Butterflies Are Free, On Golden Pond, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, P.S. Your Cat Is Dead, Doubles, Dr. Cook's Garden, I Never Sang for My Father, The Shawshank Redemption, Tales from Hollywood, The Cherry Orchard and many other workshop productions.
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A really good review of Keir’s newest film ISN’T IT DELICIOUS from Broadway World. Read on.
Kathleen Chalfant, Keir Dullea and Alice Ripley Star in ISN’T IT DELICIOUS, Screening at Manhattan Film Festival 6/23 & 25
The ultra-low budget film Isn’t It Delicious, which can be seen in the upcoming Manhattan Film Festival, stars award-winning theater actors, Kathleen Chalfant, Keir Dullea and Alice Ripley, who skillfully demonstrate that all the world is indeed a stage as they play out their drama and antics across Connecticut and New York City. “Isn’t It Delicious” will screen twice at the Quad Theatre on June 23rd and 25th respectively. The 1st screening is already sold out.
The film, directed by Michael PatRick Kelly, is delighting multi-generational audiences, having won Best Feature Film at the Rainier Independent Film Festival and taking 2nd place at the Tupelo Film Festival in May.
Don’t expect the film to bring you through the traditional dying process. The story is a mad dash through messy and often humorous attempts by Joan Weldon, played by Chalfant, to set her children on the right course before she dies. The course also includes seeing her reliable, but rather absent husband, played by Keir Dullea, for the first time in their 50-plus-year marriage. The chemistry between Dullea and Chalfant, who previously had never worked together, is so charged that they seem as if they really have been married for decades. Dullea, who broke into Hollywood in the 1960s, is best known for his portrayal of Dave Bowman in Stanley Kubrick’s film “2001 A Space Odyssey”, while Chalfant has garnered critical acclaim for her performances both on and off-Broadway.
The news of Joan’s illness brings together their children. There’s the eldest, Caroline, a successful ad executive working her way through the tail end of her drinking and failed relationships with women, who is played by Alice Ripley. Ms. Ripley won the Tony award for Best Actress in the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Next to Normal”, and is a perfect fit for this crazy family. Ripley is able to show us that despite all their flaws, it’s the showing up that really counts. It’s in the final showing up where real love emerges.
Then there’s Bobby, a money-making machine on Wall Street, played by Nick Stevenson, who can be seen in the upcoming Netflick’s series “Orange is the New Black”. Bobby turns out to be a great resource for the family as he uses his drug connections to get pain killers and pot for his mother, while her doctor, a life-long friend, won’t loosen his grip on his prescription pad for fear she may try to take her own life.
This wonderful cast is rounded out with Tony nominated actress Mia Dillon playing Molly, Joan’s former best friend, and sister-in-law, who certainly has an ax to grind as we discover Joan once had an affair with Molly’s husband. Malachy McCourt plays Father Bob, an Irish-Catholic priest who serves as a lighting rod for questions about faith and God, throws up his hands in the end when dealing with Joan and the Weldon family. Robert LuPone plays Sam, a friend from Joan’s past, will be key in helping Joan leave this world in a dignified and rather glorious way.
The production team was able to assemble this marvelous cast, and shoot the film in 25 days. So committed, both Chalfant and Ripley worked during an East coast hurricane. Director Kelly says: “Shooting a film with little money and resources forces people to do great things, and many crew members came aboard because they felt that with a cast this special, who were willing to work for so little, that we would succeed, the cast and crew rallied, working late hours under incredible conditions because they believed in the script and these wonderful actors.”
According to a recent article in Variety, the ultra-low budget feature film is no longer a method used only by independent filmmakers. Hollywood now sees it as a way to make great films with a smaller budget.
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My deep gratitude to Emily over at Keir Dullea Yeah Tumblr Page has graciously provided KEIR DULLEA ONLINE with many photos and videos from her recent encounter with Keir at the Monsterpalooza Event. Keir was there with his wife, Mia, and 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY co-star Gary Lockwood (Frank Poole). Emily also spotted Keir’s THE STARLOST co-star Gay Roman (Rachel). The photos have been watermarked as belonging to Emily. If you’re going to repost on another board, please make sure to credit Emily’s Tumblr page as well as KEIR DULLEA ONLINE. Same goes for the video.
[ 090 ] EVENT IMAGES: 04/21/2013 – MONSTERPALOOZA BURBANK; CALIFORNIA
[ 001 ] VIDEO: 04/21/2013 – MONSTERPALOOZA BURBANK; CALIFORNIA
Watchful eye of our friend Nichole Clay caught this from an article published in the 01 September 1978 edition of the Kentucky New Era. Apparently someone tried to abduct Keir’s step-daughter Sasha Coe from a restaurant Keir had taken his step-daughters to for a dinner out. I cannot imagine the fear that must have come into his heart at this. Let alone the fact the nutbar was wielding a pipe. In a followup I found on the incident, dated 10 December 1978, the man had been judged sane by a Los Angeles court to stand trial on the kidnapping as well as a weapon’s charge.
I’d like to wish Keir a Happy 77th Birthday. Here’s hoping he spends his day with Mia, good friends and a good bottle of wine. Here’s to 77 more dear man.
The Rhode Island Film & TV Office is pleased to announce the independent feature film, INFINITELY POLAR BEAR, has commenced principal photography in Rhode Island.
Starring a popular, award-winning cast led by Mark Ruffalo (The Avengers, The Kids Are All Right) and Zoe Saldana (Star Trek, Avatar), the quirky drama is set in 1978 and focuses on a bi-polar father trying to take care of his two young daughters while his wife tries to get her MBA. Amidst wild mood swings and unique challenges, the four of them manage to figure out a new and unconventional way to be a family.
INFINITELY POLAR BEAR was written and is being directed by Maya Forbes (Monsters vs Aliens, Diary of a Wimpy Kid). Paper Street Films (Detachment, Happythankyoumoreplease), Park Pictures (Robot and Frank) and Bad Robot (Star Trek, Super 8) are producing.
Shooting will occur for approximately six weeks in and around Providence.
Richard Licht, Director of the Department of Administration stated, “We are excited to bring another top notch production to Rhode Island. With our unique locations in close proximity and an organized talent pool of local artists and professional technicians, Rhode Island is the perfect place to make a successful movie. We are also pleased that many small businesses are being impacted by the film, and that kind of positive energy will keep our economy moving forward in the right direction.”
Steven Feinberg, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Film & TV Office, said, “Due to the leadership of the Governor and General Assembly, we are delighted to be able to host INFINITELY POLAR BEAR in our beautiful Ocean State. I was completely charmed by the heart-warming, cleverly written script and am certain Rhode Island will provide the perfect visual backdrop for this special tale. We look forward to helping Maya and her highly talented team of professionals maximize their potential while promoting the best of Rhode Island.”
Director Maya Forbes added, “We are thrilled to be shooting in Rhode Island. From the people to the locations to the food, we are having an amazing experience. We’ve got big love for Little Rhody!”
House Speaker Gordon D. Fox commented, “I am excited to continue to promote the arts and filmmaking as a thriving industry in Rhode Island. Our state provides a beautiful backdrop for major motion pictures like the Academy Award-nominated Moonrise Kingdom. This industry has proven to be an economic catalyst for the talented artists and the hard-working crew members, some of whom are based in Rhode Island and others who visit and fall in love with our state.”
Senate President M. Teresa Paiva-Weed said, “The Senate is pleased to welcome another production to our state. This project will provide direct jobs to the talented film industry professionals based in our state, indirect jobs to area small businesses, and tremendous exposure to the charm and diversity which make our state such an attractive setting to filmmakers and visitors alike.”
Providence Mayor Angel Taveras added, “I am pleased to welcome the cast and crew of INFINITELY POLAR BEAR to Providence. Our City is not only a beautiful and historic setting for filmmaking, but also offers world-class restaurants and attractions for the crew to enjoy during their time in Rhode Island’s capital.”
The Rhode Island Film & TV Office is a government agency under the umbrella of the State of Rhode Island Department of Administration.
The film is about a manic-depressive mess of a father tries to win back his wife by attempting to take full responsibility of their two young, spirited daughters, who don’t make the overwhelming task any easier. Here’s hoping none of Ruffalo’s alter ego The Hulk is present. Though that would sort of be iconic wouldn’t it. The Hulk and Dave Bowman together. Serve it up.
