Mystery Movie Director Seeking Date on Craig's List
Filed under: RumorMonger, DIY/Filmmaking
I've seen weirder ads show up on craigslist, but this one certainly takes the cake for being one of the more pathetic (if it's true). Here's what we know from the ad: A male director (age 33) is looking for a male date to take to a movie premiere in Los Angeles. And based on the following description (provided by the mystery author), it appears to be a fairly big event. He writes, "Yes, there will be celebrities and industry weirdos at the premiere. Yes, there is a big party afterwards. Yes, I really am the director. Yes, it really is a real movie with real celebrities at a real premiere with a red carpet and everything." Really? You don't say.
He goes on to explain that the reason why he's on craigslist looking for a date is because he just recently moved from New York to LA (to make the movie) and he hasn't had time to meet anyone seeing as he's been too busy working "14 hours a day 7 days a week." Of course he lists a bunch of requirements ("not insane," "reasonably intelligent," "clean and sober," "not an actor looking to network") and if you're also a fellow ex-pat New Yorker then that should win you a few extra bonus points. Now, judging from the fact that he's a "director" who doesn't know anyone in LA, that he calls this premiere a "once in a lifetime event," and that he's actually looking to take someone he met on craigslist -- chances are he's either a first-timer premiering some indie film or a real moron. Ooohh ... is it Michael Bay?! Well, Bay is 42, not 33, but I wouldn't put it past him to lie. Then again, that guy's ego is way too big for something like craigslist.
Slashfilm points out that it might be George Ratliff (38) who's indie flick Joshua (filmed entirely in NYC) is due out July 6. Yes, he's 38, but the ad calls for someone between the ages of 25 and 40 (which means he may be fibbing a bit on the age to throw off his identity). Or -- and here's a gigantic leap -- the entire thing could be fake; just some jackass talking himself up so that he can meet a handsome young male. You be the judge, and feel free to take some guesses as to who this mystery man could be.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
6-20-2007 @ 4:59PM
akaison said...
It's official. It's the decline of Cinematical as a place for interesting discussion. Do you honestly think this is the most interesting story or that it's any our business who this guy wants to date or where he finds his dates? And what year are you in? People use online ads all the time. I dated a guy who was also a director offline. Maybe what needs to change is the decade you are from? It's truly bizzare to see an online film critic (not exactly the most respected of film critics) put down someone else for using online dating.
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6-20-2007 @ 5:04PM
ANewLow said...
What the hell is this thing doing on cinematical? This is worse than the Tyler Perry post about a week ago. Do you guys have an executive editor? What the hell is going on here? Is this a fucking joke?
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6-20-2007 @ 5:34PM
Erik Davis said...
Oh please people. This is a blog; from time to time we find little stories like this that make you go hmmm. And yes, I find it interesting (and somewhat hilarious) that a director would look for a date to a big hollywood movie premiere on craigslist. End of story. Don't like the post, don't read it -- we have a slew of other movie-related stories today for you to sift through.
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6-20-2007 @ 6:27PM
akaison said...
So your defense is this is your blog. That's true, but we also your readership. Remember that before telling us to essentially 'fuck off' for not wanting to read this crap.
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6-20-2007 @ 7:46PM
Bubba8193 said...
I agree with Erik Davis. It made me laugh.
Every now and then it's funny to put up something random. And who knows, maybe it's really a real director that we all know of...
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6-20-2007 @ 10:23PM
Erik Davis said...
Wow akaison, where is all this anger coming from. I thought I was pretty clear in my answer, and I'm certainly not out to humor anyone. This is A blog (not my blog), and so there's room for creativity and experimentation. There's also a lot of different stuff to sort through, and I'm not telling people to "f*ck off," I'm telling them they have the option to skip posts that aren't to their liking. That's me not being a d*ck about it. And when you choose to insult someone personally with your comments (see comment number one) then don't expect us to come running to you with a reader questionaire.
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6-20-2007 @ 11:53PM
Eklen said...
Hm, I really didn't see the big deal about this post. It's not that bad, not super interesting in terms of movies, but nothing to declare the downfall of cinematical. Although, I also must admit that your a little late on the Worst Movie Moments video, but I still do like your posts much and think akaison should calm the f**k down
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6-21-2007 @ 12:35AM
charles gorshant said...
Hey Erik
Is my ad really that pathetic? I was kind of surprised to read that on your blog. Actually I was really surprised to find a story about my ad at all. Someone who had responded to my ad sent me links to your article and the one on slashfilm. His guesses are all wrong - although one of them is close.
The ad is all true. And I've received a number of interesting responses. As well as some really freaky responses. And a number of responses that included naked pictures of people who probably shouldn't be sending out naked pictures.
I have to say I kind of agree with akaison (up above) when he says: "Do you honestly think this is the most interesting story or that it's any our business who this guy wants to date or where he finds his dates? And what year are you in? People use online ads all the time."
I think I pretty much summed up my ambivalence about the ad in the ad itself. It seems weird but then again - why not? I had a week or two to find a date and didn't know anyone in this city. Many of the responses begin with "I can't believe I'm responding to this but.." And most of the guys have a pretty good sense of humor about it.
I'm not to familiar with your site - but is it a movie site/blog? Or a gawker-esque place to rip people to shreds and humiliate them? Or are you just "choosing to insult someone personally with your comments?"
Whatever. No hard feelings. You think I'm pathetic. Maybe you wouldn't feel that way if I took YOU to the premiere.
thanks,
mystery director
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6-21-2007 @ 12:50AM
charles gorshant said...
Hey - so I'm commenting again to say I checked out your site thoroughly and it's awesome. Lots of great info. Props for the Margot Kidder info in the Gay and Lesbian section (but why is it IN that section?)
Read some of your other posts and they were funny.
And lastly, I made a typo in my first entry: "to" instead of "too". Drank too much coffee today.
thanks
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6-21-2007 @ 1:47AM
mystery director said...
What? Who is this impostor!!? I am the REAL mystery director!
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