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Hollywood director wants butts extinguished

My hands are bloody; so are Hollywood’s. My cancer has caused me to attempt to cleanse mine. I don’t wish my fate upon anyone in Hollywood, but I beg that Hollywood stop imposing it upon millions of others.

– famous Hollywood director Joe Eszterhas, in a New York Times editorial (free registration required to read NYT stories)

The rest of Eszterhas editorial is no less dramatic. His mea culpa for producing films which, as he bluntly admits, glamorized smoking… is both palpable and painful.

I may not agree with some of his dramatic comments, such as his suggestion that “smoking should be as illegal as heroin.” But I recognize and sympathize with his concern about the horrific impact of cigarettes on our society, and — in particular — on our society’s youth.

I wonder what impact his editorial will have on other Hollywood directors.

What do you think about his views?

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32 responses to “Hollywood director wants butts extinguished”

  1. marwan Avatar
    marwan

    hi, i wonder if can help me i’m looking for mr mario kassar the director of the terminator3 i have been looking for it in the internet but i could not find it.

    thank you for your help

    Reply
  2. Iman Avatar
    Iman

    hi i was wondering if any one has the e-mail adress for mario kassar coz i need to conatct him as soon as possible plz thanx alot 🙂

    Reply
  3. RAJAN Avatar
    RAJAN

    HELLOW ADAM I HAVE A GREAT SCRIPT FOR YOU. IAM SERIOUS, THE SCRIPT I HAVE WILL CREATE HISTORY IN THE FILM INDUSTRY OF WHOLE WORLD. PLEASE CONTACT ME.

    Reply
  4. KS Avatar
    KS

    I have got a Great story and i would like to share my story with hollywood filmakers.

    Please contact me.

    I am not getting over confidence but just confidence that it will be a Hit.

    Reply
  5. AJ Avatar
    AJ

    Hi Adam

    I am interested to act in films,presently i am in SFO,Please contact me if you have any chance.

    Thanks
    Ajay

    Reply
  6. sali Avatar
    sali

    I have superb story after II world war.
    The Hero is who dropped the Atomic BOMB from US Air. After the series of steps .. changes the world and his life. But he disappeared due to some reason.. the story starts like..
    call me for full story. I expect any holly wood directors for this story.

    Reply
  7. emmanuel ikem Avatar
    emmanuel ikem

    hi, i dont have little or any idea about script writting,but ive got some ideas that im willing to let the world see.i wrote some films like;new eden,opposite sides,gun men,daddy and i,mimis bodyguard and more.Each of this titles beautified with scenes matching the titles given to them,an era of impossibility is the wall I have built and waiting on a filmaker to plaster it up and we can put em on air and paint it all up and it could be a great acctraction like the great wall of China.so holla back.Emman.Holla back some of filmakers you know of or if u got something u wanna do even if it is a debut.

    Reply
  8. sameer Avatar
    sameer

    come on guyz…
    why the hell do youz think that any celebrity will contact you just because you have a SCRIPT, a STORY which you would wanna make in to a MOVIE you can do better than this NET itz just a machine…
    work hard, save money and make your own film industry and dont need to beg any one…
    DAMN IT

    Reply
  9. Nafees Avatar
    Nafees

    i am a writer ,i have so many ideas for film story but i am weak in english but also i want to disscuss these ideas with someone,am i right?

    Reply
  10. Somesh Avatar
    Somesh

    0Name   :        Somesh Karanam.

    Surname:        Karanam.

    D/O/B:        27/05/1985.

    Occupation:        Student.       

    Education:        10+2(Science) =12 Studied,
                Now Diploma Computer final year.

    Height:        5.4,

    Body Type:        Slim.

    Body Color:          Indian (Wheat).

    Eye color:          Black.

    Hair Color:          Black.

    Speak Language:      English (UK), English (US), Hindi.

    Address:        Somesh Karanam
                D/No.17/18,Parvathi Nagar
                2nd Main, Mallikarjuna Nilay.
                Bellary (DST), Karnataka (St),
                India-583101            

    Permanent Address:  Somesh Karanam.
                Konchigeri (PO), Siruguppa (Ta)  ,
        Bellary (DST), Karnataka (St),
                India-583120  

    Cell Phone:          +919449739622
    Dear Sir,

      Sir I?m Somesh Karanam from India, I interesting in film acting
    So I am searching for chance in film. I know acting my level best your?s may be interest in please contact.

    Somesh Karanam
    india

    Reply
  11. rajasekhar Avatar
    rajasekhar

    hi i have a scienific story with 5 animal plz give a chance tell that plz give a chance

    Reply
  12. Obinna Avatar
    Obinna

    PLEASE MY HEART IS AT GRIEF MY EYES ARE RED, PLEASE I HAVE STRUGGLED, SUFFERED TRIED SO HARD TO GET JETLI/JACKIECHAN CNTACT INFORMATION BUT TO NO AVAIL.
    PLEASE SOMEBODY FOR GODS SAKE HELP ME OUT FOR I AM STANDED AND DONT KNOW WHAT DO DO AGAIN. PLEASE HELP.
    MY PNONE NUMBER IS:+2348030400768
    THANKS AS I WAIT FOR A SAMERITAN

    Reply
  13. devender Avatar
    devender

    hai , adam

    you have written so good in smoking as this was your own real story i think i t will insipire people’s to think about effect’s of smoking

    regard’s
    devender kainthola

    Reply
  14. vivek premchand thirania Avatar
    vivek premchand thirania

    i want to do act in your film. i am not fully comfartable in english.if you have any hindi project for me pls call me. i am very good actor.
    see my profile on orkut.com
    vivek thiraniya.
    mobile – +919892989330

    Reply
  15. Cutie Avatar
    Cutie

    Hi adam, i am a actress with huge potenial and i am moving to amercia, hollywood soon to commence my career. I would like to know if you have any contacts, adivce or can help me startup within the industry. It would be greatly apperciated.

    Reply
  16. Praseed NP Avatar
    Praseed NP

    hi, my great ambition is become a actor in hollywood, plssssssssssssssssssssssssss

    Reply
  17. Lisa Avatar
    Lisa

    Hello
    I lookin for e-mal contact with any director in hollywood.I am an actress

    Reply
  18. karim khan Avatar
    karim khan

    hi my self karim khan i am 18 years old working in cable line my monthly salary is rs 1500 as well as studying i like hollywood movie and if i get a chance to work in hollywood movie i m very appreciate i m living in chopadpatti means (poor house)dont think that i asking for job because i m poor but its my wish to work in hollywood thank you for reading this articles

    my name is karim khan

    Reply
  19. Jasmine Avatar
    Jasmine

    Destiny
    Everyone has a story to tell about their life. A story that makes everyone cries, and laughs with a happy ending. This story is a happy ending with a different twist.
    The main character of this story is Sara. Sara was born with a disability. She had an open heart surgery which could have killed her. But with the help of the doctors and her parents praying she was saved.
    Sara is now alive and she is thankful to god. Sara has two best friends. One best friend is a girl and the other is a boy. Sara always believed in arrange marriage. But somehow she fell in love with her best friend (the guy). She knew he won’t like her because she always thinks she’s ugly, short, and is sick. Sara believes he doesn’t deserve her. But yet she still loves him.
    When they both turned 16 years old she was so shocked and hurt to find out that her best friend (the guy) is moving to another country. Sara didn’t express her feelings to him because she always knew the guy should always make the first move. So at the end he moved without saying anything to her and she didn’t tell him either. Sara believes that god has created someone, somewhere, that will be made for you. With that thought she tries to forget him. She starts to love a guy who doesn’t exists yet but he will come one day. He will love her even knowing that she is sick, ugly, and short.
    Her other best friend (the girl) was always with her. One day she was telling Sara that her family was looking for a wife for her uncle. Since that day she keeps seeing him in her dreams. She was confused because she doesn’t even know how he looks like and she knew that they won’t be together. They won’t be together because he doesn’t even know her. Then one day at her new job she met a guy who is her partner. They had the same time lunch break so they went together everyday to eat lunch. Slowly he fell in love with Sara. She had no clue and he didn’t tell her.
    It was Sara’s best friend’s (the girl) birthday party. Sara went to her party and was surprised to see her work partner (the guy) in her house. She was asking him what you are doing here. Sara’s best friend came to both of them and said you guys know each other. They both said yes. Sara’s best friend said he is my uncle the one whom were looking for a bride. Sara was so shocked and so was he. He ended up telling his feelings and she accepted it and so did both of their parents. The next month was their wedding day. Sara was shocked to hear that her old lover/best friend (the guy) is coming for her wedding.
    Sara and the best friend meet each other but without saying anything. The next day Sara received a small letter saying that her best friend (the guy) wants to meet her in his room. She ran to his room. At first they didn’t say anything but later he said “I Love you”. Sara was so shocked because she was waiting to hear that for such a long time. She ran and hugged him and said “I Love you too”. But then she realized she’s getting married today. She stopped hugging him and told him imp sorry but I loved u before not anymore I love my husband now. I love him because he chose me even knowing that I was sick, not pretty, and short. So at the end Sara got married to her best friend’s uncle. Do you know what’s the funny part is that her two best friend married each other. I guess this is a happy ending to all4 friends.

    Reply
  20. soumik ghosh Avatar
    soumik ghosh

    i have written few adventurous story and i want to share it with any book writer….how can i do this??? plz help me out….

    Reply
  21. KANDARP BHUPESH PATHAK Avatar
    KANDARP BHUPESH PATHAK

    HELLO SIR
        MY SELF KANDARP PATHAK. I M 21 YRS OLD.I M WORKING IN HINDI FILM .AS AN ASSI. DIRECTOR. WITH LATESH SHAH. I HV EX. OF MANY GUJRATI, HINDI, ENGLISH DRAMA(direct & act) and 5 short film directed.2 hindi siriyal in as an assit. director. if i get a chance to work with u as an asst. director so i m very appreciate.

    Reply
  22. Nagendra Avatar
    Nagendra

    hi,
    this is Nagendra,22 years old,
    i want to do work at you as a ASSI.DIRECTER,
    plz…………………..,
    give me one chance to me,
    THIS IS my GOAL&DREAM;,
    plz…………..
    i have lot of storys,
    REPLY ME SIR.
    TO MY Email-id.

    Reply
  23. Nagendra Avatar
    Nagendra

    this is my Email-id:-Rao_naga0911@yahoo.com

    Reply
  24. nilesh Avatar
    nilesh

    hellow i have a story which has three part and it is ready to shoot so kindly contect me

    Reply
  25. Partho Avatar
    Partho

    Hi everybody, I have written a terrific script for an action pack martial arts thriller movie, I want any kind of contact for any action movie director. Thanks a lot for the great help.

    Reply
  26. faizan alam Avatar
    faizan alam

    i m interested to perform a hero role in bolllwood film industry..thanks

    Reply
  27. indermeet singh sahani Avatar
    indermeet singh sahani

    Dear Sir

    I have better script for you. so i want work with you.
    and i send my script name
    The Last weapon.
    so give a chance to work with you.

    Reply
  28. praveen jaggi Avatar
    praveen jaggi

    hi, i believe i m very good actor and this is my promise to you if you give me a one chance i m gonna break all the records of great actor
    and one more thing don`t you thing u have to higher a indian boy to give your movie diff look ,for all hollywood directors
    call me at 9816615726

    Reply
  29. Anthony Jude McGowne Avatar
    Anthony Jude McGowne

    Hi, My book Highland Adventures should be a movie if only to teach the youth of today that life can be fun with only a few pounds or dollars in ones pocket. Love, friendship ,danger and the wonder of the great outdoors. So how about one of you top directors out there contact me for 2010.
    Tony

    Reply
  30. mt Avatar
    mt

    my name is MT i am from Pakistan looking for a career in Hollywood.i have so many stories i want to share and i guarantee that my stories are realistic and can be able to win Oscars if anyone just give me a chance to prove my self i wont let you down.thank you mt

    Reply
  31. krushant Avatar
    krushant

    sir,
    im krushant vanmore me and my family (mummy and sister) had suffered a lot past six years. due to my dad’s sickness he was suffering a lot on disease name pulimonary lungs fibrosis.      he was in medical treatment we have spent approximately five lakhs on his treatment. he was also in medical oxygen from past three years 24×7 oxygen and on 19\2\2009 he was dead. for giving him sufficient oxygen cylinders me and my mummy and my sister suffered a lot i used to wake on nights to change his oxygen clinders. now we are suffering a lot of financial problems. due to the loans he took we want to save our home from seal it is like the heaven to us for solving this problem. mummy has written a book on the real life story. sir please reply even if you accept or reject our offer

    Reply
  32. SKAND Avatar
    SKAND

    hi

    Reply

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