Roadside threw a luncheon today for Arbitrage star and possible Best Actor nominee Richard Gere at Pizzeria Mozza (641 N. Highland Avenue). Gere delivers one of his career-best performances in Nicolas Jarecki‘s film, but yes, the Best Actor field is very crowded this year. But the equation is (a) Gere is exceptional in Arbitrage plus (b) he’s also been humping it hard and long and honorably for 35 years now, so give it up for the guy.
Arbitrage star Richard Gere at Pizzeria Mozza — Friday, 11.30, 12:55 pm.
For some reason Robert Pattinson showed up toward the end of the luncheon. I’m taller than he is. He has a kind face and a warm smile, but his eyes kinda blank out when he listens to someone talking. When he’s trying to concentrate or show respect to whomever is speaking, I mean, his features go flat. That’s L.A. Times reporter John Horn to RPatz’s right (or our left) and Arbitrage director Nicholas Jarecki (right).
Arbitrage director Nicolas Jarecki.
Gere, director-writer Paul Schrader
Director-screenwriter Michael Tolkin (who said “I like your column…a little scary but…”) and Jarecki, whoi declared himself a huge fan.
Homeland costar Morena Baccarin, director-writer Rod Lurie.
