Joseph Cross, who stars as Owen Reilly in 'Untraceable'
who stars as Owen Reilly in "Untraceable"
Book I’m reading:“A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius” by Dave Eggers.
I used to own a copy of “A Million Little Pieces” but once I learned that the author embellished his memoir I promptly stormed into my local Barnes and Nobles and demanded a refund. I threw myself to the ground, screaming to the heavens “how could I have been duped? I will never get back the four and a half hours I spent reading!”
Three books that mean a lot to me: ”The Unbearable Lightness of Being” by Milan Kundera
“From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler” by E.L. Konigsburg
“Good Night Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd
What book would you like to see brought to the bigscreen?“Don Quixote” (someone help out Terry Gilliam). Also, I think that Pixar should make an animated version of “Oedipus the King”
Last film I saw:“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” by Tim Burton
Three films that mean a lot to me:“The Graduate,” directed by Mike Nichols
“Rebel Without a Cause,” directed by Nicholas Ray
“Badlands,” directed by Terrence Malick
Also, everything I’ve ever seen by Woody Allen.
Who do you think is the best actor in Hollywood at the moment? (male or female)Tyra Banks
Who do you think was the brightest star of the silver screen?Humphrey Bogart
Who do you look to for inspiration?My father.
Three songs that mean a lot to me:“Big in Japan” by Alphaville
“Take on Me” by A-Ha, off the album “Hunting High and Low”
“Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco, off the album “Falco 3”
Ever feel that certain song lyrics were written with you in mind? What are they?:2Pac was speaking directly to me.
Guilty pleasures:Watching QVC bloopers on YouTube for hours upon hours at a time.
Best hangover remedy?Drinking
What advice would you give to someone trying to break into your profession?Hone your craft, follow your dreams, and keep selling pot.
Do you have a dream project?:“Son of Mourning” (*shameless plug)
What helps you get out of bed in the morning?:“Son of Mourning” (*shameless plug)
Are there any activities you do to make you feel un-famousWhen I feel like making it a low-key, non-famous night I leave my famous friends at home and go the Waverly Inn for dinner. Then head over to The Beatrice Inn for drinks. My cellie chirps, I check it, Mary-Kate again, I stop in to Socialista to holler at my girl, then it’s off to Bungalow. After that I curl up into my bed at the new Ian Schrager hotel and call it a night. I enjoy the simple things.
What’s more dangerous: a mountain lion or a bitter ex?I don’t know. The only way to find out would be to have them fight gladiator style.
Would you rather see a Lakers game next to Jack Nicholson or a Knicks game next to Spike Lee?Spike Lee. I would bring a head shot and resume and prepare a monologue to perform for him. Just as the game began, I would start reciting Hamlet. Once I was done I would walk down the aisle and ask Beyonce to switch seats with me. Then I would spend the rest of the game trying to get Jay-Z to sign me to Roc-A-Fella Records.
What is the single worst purchase you’ve made in the past year?Zac Efron T-shirt
What is the real reason behind answering these questions?I don’t know but I can’t say I have anything better to do.
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