There’s nothing common about Common, but you probably knew that already. The platinum performer’s earned multiple Grammys, Image Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and more. But we’re not here to talk about his outstanding career in the music industry, this time it’s all about Common, the actor.
He first transitioned to the big screen with Smokin' Aces in 2007, followed by Street Kings and now Wanted (the festival's opening night film). With high profile projects like Terminator 4 on the horizon, it is no wonder the Los Angeles Film Festival chose Common as their Artist in Residence for 2008. We sat down with Common for an exclusive chat about this prestigious honor, Wanted, Terminator 4 and more.
Hollywood.com: Congratulations! How did you find out you were being honored as the Artist In Residence at the LA Film Festival?
Common: My publicist told me that the film festival was considering having me do that and I said I thought it was an honor and that I definitely wanted to do it…I'm really enthused to be regarded and seen and known as an actor too.
HW: What are the duties of an Artist in Residence?
Common: Tonight I have a talk. I've let them know two of my favorite movies and tonight I get to talk about them and discuss why I love them and why I think they're great and talk about different details about them. We're also going to discuss my acting career which is new. It's evolving.
HW: What are your two favorite films?
Common: Well, I have to say that these two are in my top five. Pulp Fiction and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. I love both of those movies. Quentin Tarantino is one of my favorite directors. I love his work. Then Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, to tell a love story like that is just beautiful. It's really asking if you would wipe out the memories of a loved one that you had before, and if you think about that, if you did that you wouldn’t be who you are.
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