Director Removes "United 93" From Resume
Coventry, England, UK--Director Paul Greengrass has been forced to remove the recenty released film United 93 from his director's reel and resume. Apparently, this is all due to the overwhelmingly negative response he is getting from production company secretaries, mail-room clerks, and other industry screeners responsible for forwarding his promotional materials to their superiors.
"It is just too soon for me to pass along his resume to the VP in charge of Development and Acquisitions" said one lower-eschelon movie exec who wished to remain anonymous. "Just the fact that somewhere inside that envelope is the printed name of that doomed flight is enough to make my pulse race and my hands start to sweat." Greengrass, who also directed the 2002 Irish drama Bloody Sunday, is currently out of work and looking for his next project.
As recently as last week, Greengrass had to endure three solid minutes of booing before he could pitch a script idea to a well-known production company in Los Angeles. "On top of that, I had to get my own coffee and park my own damn car," said the acclaimed director. "When the valet hands you back your keys and says that he just can't bring himself to park your Jaguar yet, you know you've got trouble." Greengrass has been sensing a similar reaction from his dry cleaner, his nanny, and his daughter's piano teacher.
United 93, a low-budget recreation of the only flight hijacked on September 11th, 2001 that failed to reach its intended target, is not failing to reach its intended audience at the box office. In fact, the film is currently sitting in the number two position in the US, which makes it all the more difficult for Greengrass to keep a low profile these days.
"When I heard people were walking out during the trailer saying that it was too soon for my movie to come out, I have to say I became a bit concerned," said Greengrass. "But I never expected this to have such an impact on my ability to secure future directing gigs and to provide for my family. Guess I should start thinking about writing another "Bourne" sequel or something instead..."
"It is just too soon for me to pass along his resume to the VP in charge of Development and Acquisitions" said one lower-eschelon movie exec who wished to remain anonymous. "Just the fact that somewhere inside that envelope is the printed name of that doomed flight is enough to make my pulse race and my hands start to sweat." Greengrass, who also directed the 2002 Irish drama Bloody Sunday, is currently out of work and looking for his next project.
As recently as last week, Greengrass had to endure three solid minutes of booing before he could pitch a script idea to a well-known production company in Los Angeles. "On top of that, I had to get my own coffee and park my own damn car," said the acclaimed director. "When the valet hands you back your keys and says that he just can't bring himself to park your Jaguar yet, you know you've got trouble." Greengrass has been sensing a similar reaction from his dry cleaner, his nanny, and his daughter's piano teacher.
United 93, a low-budget recreation of the only flight hijacked on September 11th, 2001 that failed to reach its intended target, is not failing to reach its intended audience at the box office. In fact, the film is currently sitting in the number two position in the US, which makes it all the more difficult for Greengrass to keep a low profile these days.
"When I heard people were walking out during the trailer saying that it was too soon for my movie to come out, I have to say I became a bit concerned," said Greengrass. "But I never expected this to have such an impact on my ability to secure future directing gigs and to provide for my family. Guess I should start thinking about writing another "Bourne" sequel or something instead..."
