Interview with me at DVguru
Ajit Anthony over at DVGuru.com has a two-part interview with me up on the site, in which I sound remarkably coherent. That’s probably because the interview was done over IM; my fingers are generally more eloquent than my mouth.
The downsides of an IM interview are considerable, however. You end up typing a lot. You can’t blame misquoting, so the mistakes you see are probably my own. And I recall entering a sort of fugue state by the end, so God knows what I wrote in the as-yet-unpublished Part Two.
Anyway, you can see for yourself here.
Articles
December 28th, 2005 at 11:39 pm
You know, there’s still some kind of “celebrity” thing going on, John. You just can’t imagine someone of your magnitude actually creating a blog. And knowing people in the industry.
You’ve even answered one of my questions before, and responded on a semi-personal level. Do you know how awesome and awe-inspired that makes me feel?
It breaks down the barriers somewhat. Where, you’re no longer a celebrity, per se, but. . . a peer.
And that’s fantastic. And quite possibly what the film industry needs.
When I went to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, I pointed to your name in the opening credits, and turned to my parents, and I said “I know him.” Not just of you, but I feel. . . y’know, some kind of personal crap.
December 29th, 2005 at 4:48 am
Use of the word “magnitude” always makes me chuckle. Thank you for the laughter, and… the memories.
December 29th, 2005 at 11:46 am
I have to hop on to what Caleb’s saying. We were tossing around ideas for the school paper a few months ago and someone suggested a movie review of the Corpse Bride. Well because you once answered a question about grad programs at USC and directly addressed me when you did it, I told the entire staff just how you and I were friends and how we’d spoken. I went on far too long, but really, it’s a cool feeling to have any kind of interaction with someone that you respect in a profession you long to be in.
I think the coolest thing about this blog, something that distances you from a lot of others and allows you to have so much publicity, is the fact that you don’t actively discourage anyone. You’re realistic, but you’re not pessimistic, and I think that’s really cool, especially for people in college like myself or people who are wanting to change careers. I’ve seen so many websites with arrogant guys who are honest to a fault. They say they’re just trying to weed the feeble out, but really, they’re just discouraging a new generation. I don’t get that here.
So yeah, this is a great site and I’m glad to see you recognized. I don’t know why I needed the long post here, but with the comment above, it seemed like a good time.
January 1st, 2006 at 3:50 pm
Hi! Just found your website through IMDB. I think you are a brilliant screenwriter. insert further shameless sucking up here My favorite of your movies is Go, although I also loved all of the rest of your films, except Charlie’s Angels 2. (Please don’t shoot me. Just had to be honest. I loved the first one, however.)
My fingers are also more eloquent than my mouth, though I could not have said (or typed) it nearly so succinctly. I guess that’s why you’re making the big bucks. (or, at least, I hope you are!)
January 1st, 2006 at 6:11 pm
Hi John and John’s readers,
My name is Daniel, I’m a film student (yes, yet another one) from Barcelona and I’ve been visiting your site for a long time now, but it’s the first time I leave a comment here.
Just wanted to say “great site”, and “happy new year!”. There, I said it.
Good interview by the way.