Showing posts with label Hunger Games. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hunger Games. Show all posts

Saturday, May 24, 2014

YouTube Maniac Behind Santa Barbara Killing Rampage

Isla Vista, CA—Yes, I’m calling him, The YouTube Maniac.  Elliot Rodger was a very affluent young man with a sleek black BMW living in the paradise of this coastal community.  The problem was this fellow was an apparent serious social looser who could not get laid.  He was also under the out patient care of a psychiatrist.  
The killer was the 22-year-old son of Peter Rodger, an assistant director on the wildly successful Hunger Games film series.   This young man traveled the world with his father and actress stepmother.   This privileged youngster had access to stunning stars like Jennifer Lawrence and Katy Perry. 
Last night, the young Rodger stabbed three people to death then drove around looking for young women to shoot and kill.  Before it was over seven lay dead.  Police have not yet released the names, ages or sex of any of Rodger’s victims.
Before his rampage, Rodger placed a nearly seven minute video on YouTube lamenting his inability to win the affection of any woman.  On the video he made it clear he’d get even with females by killing as many of them as he could.  The stark reality is that he went on a very tragic killing rampage making good his threats.
He stalked his victims from his BMW with a gun until police caught up with him, killing him in an apparent gun battle. 
Right now we will have to wait to learn more about this twisted soul and his motivations for his murderous assault.  By all appearances Rodger had wealth, privilege and a great car.   Just what made Rodger such a pariah to women?  
This tormented killer seemingly had it all.  However Rodger obviously lacked the most basic of social skills and mental health.   I can’t imagine what his family is going through right now.  I can’t begin to think about the families and close friends of Rodger’s victims.  What a huge and senseless loss.
My first question is what medically prescribed drugs was this youngster taking? 
Here is Roger’s last video before he began his deadly rampage.

As fast as I posted this video YouTube removed it…  Somehow I knew this would happen. 

 

Sunday, February 02, 2014

Phillip Seymour Hoffman, We Hardly Knew You!


New York, NY—Becoming a successful actor is incredibly difficult for most even if they have talent.
Just getting a decent manager and or agent is a major task.  An actor without an agent is unemployed.
Aside from my investigative and media work I'm an actor.  I did my best work in community theater. 
I’ve had a SAG-AFTRA membership card since 1997.  I did a few forgettableTV spots and  films before a serious hearing loss problem sidelined me.  I have great hearing aids now but my age is not helping me to get motivated again. 
46 year-old Phillip Seymour Hoffman made to the RED Oscar Carpet winning as Best Actor for his role in Capote.  His career was on fire!  
Hoffman was also successful producer and director.  He was currently filming for the Hunger Games franchise. 
Hoffman confessed addiction problems and did a stint in rehab.  His premature death seems to indicate this was an accidental overdose of drugs.   But that is only a guess by NYC police officials that revealed he was found with a needle in his arm.  It will take weeks for toxicologists to tell us what poisons he had in his blood.
Hoffman appeared to be at least 15 years older than he should.  Perhaps drugs played a role in that too.  
It’s heartbreaking to see a talented and successful actor destroy a great life.  I know so many terrific actors today that fight so hard for small paying roles.  Many of them will be shaking their heads in disbelief. 
Hoffman like most of us had demons and I’m sure depression played a part.  He sought help but apparently it was too little too late. 
This kind of thing should make all of us understand that we are our brother’s keeper.  We must help those around us understand they are needed. 
Hoffman’s manager and agent must be devastated by this loss.  Hoffman left behind a partner Mimi and three children. 
Hoffman had many more roles to play, parties to attend and friends to meet.  That’s all over now and may he rest in peace.