Hey McFly!

Crispin Glover will be coming to the Cleveland Cinematheque this Friday and Saturday for a screening of two of his films, along with a Q & A and book signing. You may know him best for playing George McFly in Back to the Future, but he's been in countless other films besides directing his own art flicks, writing books and even does a Nancy Sinatra cover of his album titled, "The Big Problem does not equal the solution.The Solution equals Let It Be".

Over the years he has become a cult figure and goth pin-up of sorts. His films explore his interest in what makes people uncomfortable; rater than just out there bizarro-land as some might view it. Part of me wants to liken him to a Marylin Manson type character for intellectuals...or people who think they are intellectuals. Whatever you think, all I know is that I've admired his nose and overall bone structure for years; maybe I should have taken the time to stalk him while living in L.A. rather than David Lynch (one of his mentors), but to be honest he would probably weird me out a tad too much.

In any case, I would love to meet him and tell him I want to paint him, but frankly $20 is more than I'd like to pay to sit in cramped seats sized for children for hours at the Cinematheque. I've already seen the one film, it was shot at his kick ass Spanish/Gothic looking mansion.



In other news, Asterisk Gallery has put out an open call for an exhibit taking place in November. Hey Cleveland SGS, I'm totally looking at you for this kind of theme! And you know Norton Furniture will have to be a subject lovingly explored...

An open call for artists in all mediums for an exhibition about this glorious city. Artists must be originally from or are currently residing and working in Cleveland – this is very important. The work has to be from the perspective of a Clevelander.
Please absolutely no beautiful little cityscapes, pictures of the bridge man sculptures or vibrant photos of the fireworks on the 4th at Edgewater etc. I am attempting to produce an exhibition that promotes a self deprecating view of Cleveland by Clevelanders. The work must represent or depict Cleveland in some way, shape, or form. Think more of a less positive Harvey Pekarian viewpoint, burnt perogies, the Big Chuck and Little John show on a black and white television with no antenna, the continual grief and despair we feel each and every day, the adverse effect our sports teams have on our mental state, our bleak and depressing outlook on life, etc, etc. All the good things.
The opening reception will be complete with a live polka band and sauerkraut and kielbasa will be available along with POC beer - lukewarm of course.
Please submit images or working ideas to: contact@asteriskgallery.com