Posted by Tango at spider-tq051.proxy.aol.com on October 02, 2000 at 00:33:05:
In Reply to: American Movie Q for all. posted by Noghri on October 01, 2000 at 23:58:24:
: Did that movie hit close to home or what?
Eh. I mean, as far as being a failure and all that goes, sure. But I sure as hell can't relate to the way the man handles his personal life.
: I know, or atleast hope, that I am in a better situation then that guy, but hell I don't have 50 grand to make a movie so maybe not.
There's the rub.
: That my friends it what American independent filmmaking is like. I have friends like that, hell I am probably alot more like that then I want to admit. Hell most people probably look at alot of us wannabe's the same way we were looking at that guy so next time we flame somebody or laugh at some loser for his stupid post remember alot of people are looking at us just like you are looking at that idiot poster.
I don't know if I'd agree with that totally, but certainly I wouldn't want to be looked down upon by someone who hasn't accomplished anything for trying my hardest to
: Damn that movie made me feel like a loser. Will I make it? Probably not. Will I give up? NOPE. Am I just a joke to some people? Probably. Do I care? Nope! No matter what a loser that guy may seem to be I respect him.
Well, I'd not go that far. He's not making movies ABOUT anything, which is THE PROBLEM with movies. Sure, he's passionate about the art form, but what does he have to say? What's his perspective? From my view, he just wants in on the party. He's a movie lover, but his movies are basically just about filling up space, which is why most people aren't responding to them. I wish anyone luck in trying to make it in the business, and American Movie is one of my faves without a doubt....But take a look at Coven. It's not very good, and not just because it has bad production values. It's scattered, it's not well written, and it's not interesting visually.
To me, he's a very interesting guy, but not someone who I think could engage a large audience with new ideas or sweeping visuals.
Maybe he should just work in a factory.
-=Scott=-