Sharp Stuff agent reveals sales in bonnie Scotland
While the release of No Time To Die put secret agent James Bond back in the limelight, in the latest in an action-packed series, PG Buzz brings you film reviews from a cast of greeting card (not secret at all) sales agents.
In the director’s chair today is Lucy Sharp, revealing whether trade has been a blockbuster, cartoon comedy or horror movie in bonnie Scotland; her highlights and tear-jerking moments of the trading year; which actor she would like to play her as well as her hopes for this year’s sequel.
What stars do you represent?
“These include Abrams & Chronicle, Caroline Gardner, Roger La Borde and Talking Tables.”
Tell us about the recent plot line of trade of the past 12 months…
“Unlike my favourite, Ferris Bueller, there has been very little in the way of days off – it’s been a jam-packed action feature leaving me and my customers on the edge of our seats, but thankfully with a happy ending.
“My customers deserve an Oscar for keeping going when it looked like all their business was Gone With The Wind. It could have been Apocalypse Now with the ups and downs of Covid and the last-minute supply chain plot twists and turns, but they pulled out all the stops to make sure it was still A Wonderful Life at Christmas.”
What have been the highlights and tearjerkers?
“Following on from a successful pop-up event in 2020, together with my co-star Easy Agency, we expanded the franchise and opened Edinburgh’s very own Pinewood Studios – our 3,000sq ft trade showroom – where all the stars hang out!
“With months of on-the-edge-of-your-seat drama, the film started to move into too long territory towards the end of the year. There were definitely some tired eyes in the cinema that started to droop but, after a good Christmas break, I think we’re all ready for the next instalment.”
What has been your popcorn strategy to get through the challenges?
“The cast of stars that fills my working life…the wonderful people I work with at the brands and the retailers alike – aided by a good coffee machine and some excellent pick ’n’ mix snacks in the showroom!”
Who’s on the casting couch for your role?
“My life would be Labyrinth, an indie classic that has stood the test of time, remastered in technicolour for 2021 and beyond!
“I’d love David Bowie to play me…who wouldn’t want to be more David Bowie!”
What are your expectations for the 2022 sequel?
“I’m writing the script as we speak, very much planning for a blockbuster!”
