![]() JB: We’re so excited that you were there because, as you know, that was a really great day for us. Forthright and honest, and both humble almost to a fault, nothing was off limits as we talked about THE VICTIM, the future and who’s the boss on set – director Michael or producer Jennifer. They are a wonderful couple and wonderful dynamic to watch unfold. ![]() Synergistic in their philosophies with a yin and yang approach, the two complete each other, drawing on each other’s strengths and offsetting any individual weaknesses. Joyously, now that THE VICTIM has come to theatres and DVD, neither Jennifer nor Michael has lost that “Christmas morning exuberance” that I witnessed nine months ago in fact, I think it’s only increased as I learned during my interview with them the other day. With an hysterical Annie pleading for his help, Kyle finds it impossible to turn his back on this buxom damsel in distress and soon finds himself plunging head first into a world and dangers he would just as easily have left behind. A crotchety loner with no love loss for civilization or people, Kyle hides from the world in his remote cabin in the woods. Running from the “law”, Annie stumbles upon Kyle. But as we quickly learn, our boys in undercover polyester are anything but fine upstanding law enforcement officers as an afternoon nature romp turns into a life and death situation. Well known in front of the camera, THE VICTIM is Michael’s freshman foray behind it as a writer/director.Ī taut suspense thriller with a sexy edge, as THE VICTIM opens, we meet Annie and Mary who are out in the woods hooking up with two sheriff’s deputies out for a little R&R. As we sat together initially to discuss THE DIVIDE, another film in which Michael stars and was promoting that day, Jennifer was literally busting at the seams with emotion over the news on THE VICTIM which they had received less than an hour earlier. Their excitement was contagious and I, for one, couldn’t wait to see what they were bringing to the screen. I was fortunate enough to be with the couple in January when they learned that Anchor Bay had purchased their film for distribution. Written and directed by Michael and starring Michael and Jennifer with Jennifer also serving as producer, THE VICTIM has the touchstones of a 70’s thriller with a grindhouse touch buttressed by a purposeful story, interesting characters and effective visual imagery. It’s that magic that brings us THE VICTIM. ![]() While many couples who try and mix business with pleasure generally fail, with Michael and Jennifer there is a tacitly organic give and take that not only works, but makes everything they touch thrive. And it is because of this dynamic that makes it easy to understand the sensibility of a professional pairing between them as well. ![]() There is a welcoming sincerity and comfortable easiness between the couple which osmotically extends to those around them. As far from the trappings of Hollywood glamour as you can imagine, Michael and Jennifer are genuine, refreshingly open and honest, both individually and as a couple, and are a beyond a delight and inherently nice. Michael Biehn and Jennifer Blanc-Biehn are easily my favorite “Hollywood” couple. ![]()
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