The A24 Podcast True Obsession with John Early & Toni Collette
Apr 26, 2018
Toni Collette and John Early talk about their relationship, falling in love with Toni Collette at a young age, creating memorable characters, distribution challenges, a beautiful friendship movie, their favorite restaurants, and sentimental collages.
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Early Obsession
- John Early developed an obsession with Toni Collette at age 10 after renting Clockwatchers.
- He later created a fan website dedicated to her, titled "Toni Collette, Making Her Mark."
Impact of Clockwatchers
- Collette's Clockwatchers, discovered by Early in a Blockbuster, deeply moved him as a child.
- This film resonated with Early's feelings of life's unfairness and uncertainty.
Muriel's Wedding's Gay Following
- Collette noticed a significant gay male following after Muriel's Wedding.
- She recounts being recognized on the street, primarily by men gushing about the film.