Johnny Depp

There are several Johnny stories floating around these days, so I thought I’d take a break from Sweeney Todd stuff, tantalizing as it is, to talk about just Johnny. There’s a story going around that Johnny is househunting in England. Apparently, he’s been looking around Fressingfield, near the Suffolk/Norfolk county boundary.

A property expert in the area, Nigel Steele, said “I have sold several houses to musicians, pop stars, actors and other very well-known people. They come here because it is one of the most unspoilt parts of the country. This is one of the least densely populated areas and they can go for long walks in beautiful countryside without being bothered.

So it wouldn’t be inconceivable for Johnny to be househunting in the area. The really surprising part of this story is that Johnny was turned away from a pub in the area, for not having a reservation!

Seems that, while he was scouting for a home in the area, Johnny went into the popular Fox and Goose Inn. But he didn’t have a reservation, and all the tables in the 18th-century inn were already taken.

Of course, I’m no pub, club, or restaurant owner, but I can’t imagine turning away Johnny Depp! Other celebrities, sure-but Johnny! I wouldn’t throw anyone out, but I’d certainly pull in another table, and put it anywhere I could!

In some older Johnny news (which, again, I’ve neglected in favor of Sweeney Todd), seems actress Eva Mendes regrets not prolonging her kissing scene with Johnny in “Once Upon a Time in Mexico.” In the 2003 Robert Rodriguez film, Mendes, as Ajedrez, has a kissing scene with Johnny’s Agent Sands.

Mendes, 33, says she has regretted, ever since, not prolonging the kiss with Johnny, who was one of her childhood idols. She says, “All of my screen kisses were the best, though I regret not kissing Johnny for longer… It was the first time I had worked with an actor who I had a crush on as a little girl.”

So, how many of you out there could see yourself in her shoes? With a chance to kiss Johnny, and regretting not prolonging it? I’m not sure I could be in her place, because I think they might have had to pry me away, I’d have prolonged it so long!

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Here’s a list of the Johnny Depp movies on TV in the coming week, according to IMDb. Times and channels are included. Times listed are Eastern time.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Monday, Oct. 1 8:00AM HBO

The Man Who Cried Monday, Oct. 1 9:30AM AMC

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Monday, Oct. 1 4:30PM HBO

Once Upon A Time In Mexico Wed., Oct. 3 1:00AM TBS

It’s always amazing watching Johnny as Willy Wonka. I find this particular performance to be one of the most unusual of his career (so far!). Young Freddie Hightower’s performance as Charlie is also one not to miss. And don’t forget Helena Bonham Carter!

“The Man Who Cried” was Johnny’s second film with Christina Ricci. Those two make an interesting pair. Other notable names here include Cate Blanchett, Harry Dean Stanton, and John Turturro (who also appeared with Johnny in “Secret Window”).

Johnny’s turn as corrupt CIA Agent Sands in “Once Upon A Time In Mexico” is lots of fun! I love the totally deadpan delivery of such lines as “Are you a Mexi-CAN or a Mexi-CAN’T?” I’m sure other actors could have pulled this off, but none of them with Johnny’s style!

Grab some popcorn and your remote and have fun this week!

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