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Part historical dra ma, part thriller, this movie recreates the dark times of the Cuban Missile Crisis. The end result is a very intense film boasting performances from a cast including Kevin Cost ner as Kenny O’Donnell, a close adviser of the Kennedy.s; Bruce Greenswood as John F. Kennedy; and Steven Culp as Robert Kennedy. The Battalion recently participated in an interview with Culp and had the opportunity to let the actor talk about his role and the movie itself. Where is he at in this point in his life? What is tory? I was also working out with a trainer. I am ly several inches taller than Bobby was and a littlebroai er. Bobby was the runt. Not only was l taller than but 1 am also taller than Bruce (Greenwood]. 1 literal! almost reshaped my body. Q: The movie is really good and seems to appeal to a wider, more-universal audience instead of just an American audience. Do you agree? A: It’s not meant just for American consumption. (Di rector Roger Donaldson] was very conscious of it being a universal story, and he wanted to get away from any thing that looked like flag-waving. Q: How did it feel to perform in a historical raovi; of such magnitude in the country? A: Great. It is kind of a profound feeling. Whenever had time to reflect on it, 1 just thought how fortunate was—what a pri\ ilege to be able play this admirablek man being and to be part of this great story. It’s about extraordinary but imperfect human bek who. in a crisis situation, transcend themselves andb loesn'G come great. I think the movie is good, though, becaer^ we don’t portray them as saints. They are human bek- rights Ever mered a racial lir “It g< part of ^ :ouncih J Jay. “At jon’t tf 'oiks’ m street at hat it w In th wsed re vhich li Midland City ( aid he ' chedult rlanned “Wht here ha; ouncil c nunity t io to me Q: How long did it take to make the movie? A: Forget preparation. Cameras started rolling the first week of October [ 1999] and then we finished up princi pal photography last January [2000] and then they went off to the Philippines which doubled as Cuba. I think they were shooting the Navy ships off of Rhode Island, and that took a couple of months. There was editing, sound and looping — putting it all together — and I think they put it to bed toward the end of Octo ber [2000]. Q: Why did you want to play this role? A: What's not to like? Here 1 am, playing thisgre; role in Kevin Costner’s new movie — great script.gr{ director, wonderful cast. 1 really didn’t think about that much. Bradl nly min ssemblt Q. Have you received any feedback from historl FORI ans ■tuck t)I LI A: Actually, the feedback that I have heard has be* ^ really good so far. I think that if you are comingto^riston movie to get what you would get from a history book,m r j n ^ are going to the wrong place. . Taksna' I think everybody really respects the fact that it an( icre to the broad details of the story and the wayitotl a,.\ „ Q: How does this role compare to some of your oth er favorite roles to date? A: I feel lucky because I have had so many roles that I really enjoyed that have been really challenging. If you are doing a role like Bobby Kennedy, there is a lot that you have to assimilate and have undeY your belt. Forget about playing the scenes or acting. Just to arrive at work in the morning, you have to have acquired this stuff some how. There is just plenty to go for. adhere to the broad details ol the story and the wayitpti | c grossed. And it does a really good job of convevuiiJ^g ‘ ..| 1J more than people knew at the time,— what a ticklish,' ^ ()W nation it was. There were tiny s when they thought,.|||l n( j s ^ not going to wake up tomorrow." •Igrowin Q: A lot of actors look at the screen and see ent things than what the audience sees. Little flau|j s scenes they wish they could go back and redo... i “itwa' A: And I am one of them. I ji ie ^ Q: How would you characterize the experience of working with these people on this film? A: It was tremendous. Q: Would you work with them again? A: Definitely. Q: So what do you see when you watch thisfilmi A; You know, I can evaluate everybody else, butlolv-N not evaluate myself. Unfortunately, l will neverbealB /T to view it with fresh eyes. My in-laws were in town,r'* ,,- '^“* we took them to see the movie over New Year’s,; was the third time that l had seen it. At one point, I turned to my wife and I said, “B Q: What research did you do to prepare for this role? A: I did a ton of reading, watched film, listened to tapes. Working on the accent and trying to take on his physicality. I read about the Kennedys and not just the Cuban Missile Crisis, but their history and afterward too. just keeps getting better and better. He’s brilliant.”! AUS1 do the same thing to my own work. The most 1 is, the first time I watched the movie, I was really able® ^jy| cm | just sit and enjoy the movie despite the fact that I was ii 0 y ees \ it. Maybe in 20 years, I will be able to look at hands;they plan "That’s pretty good.” | “This working ■We will NOW IN ITS 4TH KILLER YEAR ON BROADWAY MSC 0PAS Isn’t it time you found out what all the screaming is about? rections I Sever ireased f | But w ■rison gi fhoney fc i Andfi Is estimal | Union pir reque; I mean, i |are of th 6 Startir level in tl A “rec an offic average c Currei nation’s 1 ALL 845-1234 car trill-free 888-890-5667 FOR maturt; AUDIENCES 2000-2001 Season Media Partners >, KAMU ^i<grx W in free tickets online at opas.tamu.i JANUARY 24 & 25 AT 7:30 P.M. • RUDDER AUDITORIUM TH