Oct 30 2009
“Run Fatboy, Run!”-Michael Moore on why he most likely won’t be coming to Singapore
He premiered his highly anticipated, aptly-time Capitalism: A Love Story at the 66th Annual Venice Film Festival to a positive reception (even Variety called it one of Moore’s “best pics”).
But in the end, the Michelin Man of Docu- Movies lost the coveted Golden Lion (Best Picture Award) to Samuel Maoz’s hard-hitting Israeli war movie Lebanon. But don’t cry for the Big Man. The documentary didn’t leave Italy empty-handed, receiving the Leoncino d’oro Award from 26 local youths selected by the festival.
Persistently controversial with a touch of humour, Capitalism: A Love Story is typical Moore as he explores the root causes of the global economic crisis and takes a look at the corporate and political shenanigans that culminated in what he has described as “the biggest robbery in the history of this country” – the bailout ( using taxpayers’ money) from the US government to save financial private institutions.
The purposefully contentious filmmaker told reporters at the Venice Film Fest Press Conference that this film is for all the “good people who struggled, who worked hard and who have had their lives ruined” by corporate greed
Flick Chick had the chance to meet and interview the man himself ( Thanks Golden Village! 
) And had to, of course, ask that all-important question. No, not how many cheeseburgers does one have to eat to get that size (just kidding lah!) But will the liberal leftist ever come to our little red dot one day?
” I would love to… but would I get arrested at the airport?” quipped the Big Friendly Giant.
Well, maybe not Mike. Especially if you’re bringing the very capitalist dollars you earned by bashing capitalism ( oh the irony!), to spend it all right here Capitalist-friendly Singapore :) Viva La Tourism!
What are your thoughts on Michael Moore and his documentaries? Let me know what you think by leaving a response.
Till then, always remember to Snap, Crackle and PopCorn!
XOXO,
Your Flick Chick,
G
Check out my cover story and entire interview with Michael Moore in TODAY newspaper next Wed Nov 4
