It's true, that is what he hires me for
While discussing a passive aggressive review of The Brothers Bloom full of back-handed compliments, which Rian seemed to really find pleasing.
Me: Maybe I just don't understand critics or film (since you really seem pleased with that review), but good god damn if someone said that about my movie I'd have a hard time not punching him in the face.
Rian: Really? I found it, on the whole, to be very encouraging. I do have some strong opinions about some of Mike's opinions, and I could respond at length, but I don't think it's altogether healthy (or classy) for artists to respond to responses to their work with anything but a nod, smile and "thank you." At least not externally.
Me: That's why you're much classier than I am.
Rian: And that's why I hire you to punch people for me.
Me: Maybe I just don't understand critics or film (since you really seem pleased with that review), but good god damn if someone said that about my movie I'd have a hard time not punching him in the face.
Rian: Really? I found it, on the whole, to be very encouraging. I do have some strong opinions about some of Mike's opinions, and I could respond at length, but I don't think it's altogether healthy (or classy) for artists to respond to responses to their work with anything but a nod, smile and "thank you." At least not externally.
Me: That's why you're much classier than I am.
Rian: And that's why I hire you to punch people for me.