Comments on: Location scouting vs. reality

By: Jim Brennan

Jim Brennan — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 05:19:03 +0000

Oh, so the fact that he hasn't seen a specific film makes him less qualified to make worthwhile films?

BTW, do you own a dictionary? If you are going to critique a writer's craft, you may want to examine your own ability to spell first.

By: Stephen Brown

Stephen Brown — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 13:33:19 +0000

After reading the Times article in which Mr. August says that he has never seen 8 1/2 it became apparent why the state of movies that are supposedly insightful, original or edgy is declining.

The shalowness of current cinema is a blaring trait today. It is not that one must repeat or copy the past, but to use it to build from as a knowledge or cultural base.

THe fact of this man being hailed as one of Hollywoods most popular screenwriteres is certainly not a leap of imagination...lack of imagination that is.

By: Tom Corwine

Tom Corwine — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 22:25:37 +0000

Tim #8: I’m in the US and there’s no uk. on the url. It’s just http://www.youtube.com.

By: Tim Woods

Tim Woods — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:34:36 +0000

???

why is john's youtube account a british one?

(UK.youtube etc etc)

what am i missing while on dial up???

or am i missing something about the way youtube works? it says uk because i'm there? wouldn't think so. but then, wouldn't think john's youtube account is a british one.

By: Rick in Scottsdale

Rick in Scottsdale — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:06:09 +0000

John, I am thrilled that you cast Ryan Reynolds as your lead. I haven't seen a preview of THE NINES, to my chagrin, but have always felt that this guy is an amazing talent, with innately impeccable timing. He is one of those actors who can elevate any material, and with writing like yours, I can't wait to see your film and his performance. IMDb posts from those lucky enough to see the film suggest it is a tour de force performance and a great showcase for your own talents.

All the best!

By: Sean

Sean — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:35:24 +0000

See, no wonder I didn't know where they were. It entails hiking and reading trail guides. They really need to start publishing that information on cereal boxes and bar coasters.

Thanks for the info, John.

By: Erik Harrison

Erik Harrison — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:30:02 +0000

Perhaps this is neither the time nor the place, considering you have a movie coming out and a place to ask questions, but. . .

What was it like working with Nancy Schreiber? I remember being really intrigued by the look of "November" when it was being hyped. I've seen "The Celluloid Closet", of course, but as an interview driven film, the lighting and camera work tend to fade into the background. I really like what I've seen of "The Nines" and was curious what the collaboration was like.

Perhaps I should just wait for the DVD, eh?

By: John August

John August — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:01:22 +0000

Sean (#2):

It's Malibu Canyon State Park. You can actually hike up to one of the places they would film. It's listed on the trail guides.

By: Annabel

Annabel — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:55:22 +0000

Thank you for the glimpse behind the scenes. I only used still photography when I went location scouting for my short. I will definitely use a videocamera next time.

The background music playing with the location scouting footage made me feel like impending doom was just over the horizon. ;)

By: Sean

Sean — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:05:31 +0000

Last time my wife and I drove out of the city (Vegas trip, I think) I pointed to the mountains and said “Look familiar? Those are the mountains they used in MASH.” She informed me — impolitely, I thought — that I’d mentioned that at least ten times before, and that I’ve never pointed to the same mountains twice. Clearly, I have no idea what I’m talking about. Which ones are the actual MASH mountains?

By: Anna

Anna — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:35:34 +0000

I was watching a film last night that really could have used proper cinematography and colour timing: The Butterfly Effect.