Joss Whedon on progress with the strike
I haven't posted about the WGA strike in a little while, there hasn't been much news. You've probably heard the rumor that the strike is going to be over soon - there does seem to be encouraging progress. However, don't assume it's a done deal. Personally, I want to wait and see what the contract looks like before I say anything.
There's an article on Variety today that mentions Joss:
"I wanted to be sure someone was out here early with one of these," said Joss Whedon, hoisting a sign, which wasn't easy given the gusty winds. (The wind even blew the water from the long rectangular fountain that runs the length of the pickets' loop onto the sidewalk, hitting strikers from the knees down and keeping the sidewalk muddy.)
Whedon arrived at Fox before 8 a.m., and helped set up the water jug and sign-in table. The "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" creator said he's encouraged by the reports of progress but won't get overly enthused until there's "something I can vote on." He also noted the emotional factors that have raged during the strike. Whedon, for one, sez he's not going to be able to paste on a big smile as soon as there's a deal.
"I'm still really angry," he said. "I can't just recalibrate (my feelings) just like that."
I am seriously in love with the Joss Whedon that's emerged as a result for the strike. I will be glad once the strike is over and everybody can finally go back to work. But I'm not happy or optimistic about anything that's become apparent throughout these last 11 weeks, and will remain true no matter how the strike is resolved. I really hope Joss stays angry, because rightly directed anger is a powerful drive for creativity.
There's an article on Variety today that mentions Joss:
"I wanted to be sure someone was out here early with one of these," said Joss Whedon, hoisting a sign, which wasn't easy given the gusty winds. (The wind even blew the water from the long rectangular fountain that runs the length of the pickets' loop onto the sidewalk, hitting strikers from the knees down and keeping the sidewalk muddy.)
Whedon arrived at Fox before 8 a.m., and helped set up the water jug and sign-in table. The "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" creator said he's encouraged by the reports of progress but won't get overly enthused until there's "something I can vote on." He also noted the emotional factors that have raged during the strike. Whedon, for one, sez he's not going to be able to paste on a big smile as soon as there's a deal.
"I'm still really angry," he said. "I can't just recalibrate (my feelings) just like that."
I am seriously in love with the Joss Whedon that's emerged as a result for the strike. I will be glad once the strike is over and everybody can finally go back to work. But I'm not happy or optimistic about anything that's become apparent throughout these last 11 weeks, and will remain true no matter how the strike is resolved. I really hope Joss stays angry, because rightly directed anger is a powerful drive for creativity.