Here they are. Remember this was supposed to be a brief email Q & A. I tried to sneak a few extras in there. No crying if you're question wasn't picked :)
1. Let's talk about Couch. Was it shot on 16mm? Furthermore, was it shot on a Bolex? Tell me about the location? Lots of people have been asking.
2. The "Solar Flares" or "Lens Flares" in PDL appear at remarkably timed moments throughout the film. Were all these intentional down to the specific moment? Please explain.
3. Finish these sentences...:
You might be surprised to learn that I can...
One thing I can't live without is... (refrain from saying movies, music, television, etc.)
I don't get it. They can put a man on the moon, but they can't...
I'm not obsessive-compusive, but I always have to...
Besides "A warm gun," Happiness is...
My favorite meal is...
4. What's going on with the largo/jon brion collaborations? i see largo the site still has a spot reserved for pta movies coming soon...???
5. Name a recent film that you thought was amazing, and why do you consider it that way.
6. Andy Serkis has expressed a strong interest in working with you. What did you think of his work on the character Gollum in Lord of the Rings, and what are your feelings about the effect that computer generated special effects are having on cinema?
7. How many drafts do you usually write for each screenplay?
8. Lot of people stand by the theory that Lena was an alien from outer space based on a few things you said and all the lunar footage shown on TV. Thoughts?
9. You've mentioned that you've been working on an adventure type film for awhile. Can you give us a bit more info? Any timelines on when you might finish up and begin filming?
10. Tell me about your relationship with Quentin. How did you meet? Do you spend much time together. Talk about your trip to the Kill Bill set and your thoughts on the film?
11. Have you seen the new DVD collection of short films and music videos by Spike Jonze,Chris Cunningham and Michel Gondry. Any chance in hell you'd collect your stuff?
11. How about some new DVD Picks.
weak, weak, weak....all I have to say....very typical and nothing more.
I am disappointed.
ughh man, an answer to my question would have made my prof giddy and increased my chances at a good grade on that paper.
u guys don't know what ur talking about, those questions r excellent! don't change a thing gregster.
stupid unappreciative fanboys.
Eh, they were okay. I'm looking forward to him answering the sublist of questions (i.e. Happiness is a..., etc.)
Kinda bummed my Fiona question wasn't included though...
yeah my questions really sucked
Quote from: depooter
My favorite meal is...
waitaminute, at least one of mine was combined!
Quote from: aclockworkjjweak, weak, weak....all I have to say....very typical and nothing more.
I am disappointed.
I'm hurt.....c'mon....most if not all would NEVER be asked by typical newsprint or any media....
Quote from: depooterI'm hurt.....c'mon....most if not all would NEVER be asked by typical newsprint or any media....
Ignore them all. Those are really good choices.
Quote from: depooterI'm hurt.....
don't be hurt...just my opinion...
i like them
I do wish we could have asked jj's question about his financial situation around the time of PAing and pre-Hard Eight stuff...
You forgot to ask him POINT BLANK what his next project is going to be. I think that's more important than anything. What if his next is not an adventure film? He said a while back he wanted to do something along the lines of Baraka (in that radio interview). He also said he wanted to try to get rid of dialogue more and more, and/or perhaps someday do a musical.
My two cents: Nice set of questions. I look forward to the answers.
I agree with SoNowThen and Ono on those questions. But all in all, my questions were boring and the ones lined up for him are good.
I like 'em...
Awesome, I hope we can finally get a straight answer about this Lena/alien business (though, why do I suspect that Paul will be pretty vague about this, if he even answers it).
Excellente selection.
QuoteExcellente selection.
I agree. It'll be a fine day when he answers.
Quote from: SoNowThenI do wish we could have asked jj's question about his financial situation around the time of PAing and pre-Hard Eight stuff...
Yeah, that was a really great question the more I think about it...
Quote from: coffeebeetleQuote from: SoNowThenI do wish we could have asked jj's question about his financial situation around the time of PAing and pre-Hard Eight stuff...
Yeah, that was a really great question the more I think about it...
second that.
well, I guess I am just bitter cause I actually put thought into all the questions I asked...
...and even more bitter cause I think no matter how you look at things, the questions got influenced by sum prick. It's just human nature so I am not blaming anyone...but that thread should have only been questions. The opinions shoulda been left here...
I liked mac's questions.
again, just my opinion.
good questions
when do we expect some answers? :roll:
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I'm hurt.....c'mon....most if not all would NEVER be asked by typical newsprint or any media....
I thought it was a great selection, but just a question Gregg, isn't this kind of q&a supossed to be different from the ones that are always done by the newsprint or any media? I mean, from the interviews PTA gave for PDL the 'why Sandler' was asked every single time, there's really no creativity by most of these journalist, I know am not creative but this is their job and most of them suck at it (note that I'm not saying all newsmedia suck at make interviews), as a matter of fact the ones you've made so far are the best (IMO).
A playboy int. would be nice, those are always great.
i'm intersted in the answers.
Actually, I can't wait for 'em.
How about we get the answers on audio recording?! :-D
Once Martin Scorsese was asked, "Who's the next Martin Scorsese?" and he said, "Wes Anderson." Kinda surprised me, for the simple connections between PTA's style and Scorsese's, and considering Scorsese doesn't really do dark comedies. But anyhow...
Another good question would be to ask PTA about his other contemporaries, and how he feel they're changing cinema.
Quote from: Gamblor the ManwhoreScorsese doesn't really do dark comedies.
King Of Comedy
After Hours
Bringing Out The Dead
Quote from: Gamblor the ManwhoreOnce Martin Scorsese was asked, "Who's the next Martin Scorsese?" and he said, "Wes Anderson." Kinda surprised me, for the simple connections between PTA's style and Scorsese's, and considering Scorsese doesn't really do dark comedies. But anyhow...
Another good question would be to ask PTA about his other contemporaries, and how he feel they're changing cinema.
He said Wes Anderson? That's kinda suprising. :?
QuoteLot of people stand by the theory that Lena was an alien from outer space based on a few things you said and all the lunar footage shown on TV. Thoughts?
no offense, but its in my humble opinion that this question is not only a waste of time, but also something that we really shouldnt know. PT is famous for maintaining mystery in his movies, so even if the alien theory is true i dont expect him to ever let us know. but even more than that, what do you guys think about that kubrick qoute, something about how if we knew exactly what was going through mona lisa's head, no one could apreciate her? we all have our theories of what things represent in PT's movies, but dont you think that if he told us exactly what they meant, it might be a little dissapointing?
Quote from: SoNowThenQuote from: Gamblor the ManwhoreScorsese doesn't really do dark comedies.
King Of Comedy
After Hours
Bringing Out The Dead
Well, considering that's about a tenth of his body of work, and it's 100% of Wes Anderson's, it's a little weird. But a decent choice nonetheless. I'll see if I can't find the article.
Edit: Found it: http://www.wesanderson.org/articles/2002/goodfellas.html
Haven't read it yet.
Quote from: travisbickle1000QuoteLot of people stand by the theory that Lena was an alien from outer space based on a few things you said and all the lunar footage shown on TV. Thoughts?
no offense, but its in my humble opinion that this question is not only a waste of time, but also something that we really shouldnt know. PT is famous for maintaining mystery in his movies, so even if the alien theory is true i dont expect him to ever let us know. but even more than that, what do you guys think about that kubrick qoute, something about how if we knew exactly what was going through mona lisa's head, no one could apreciate her? we all have our theories of what things represent in PT's movies, but dont you think that if he told us exactly what they meant, it might be a little dissapointing?
Yeah, that question is a waste of a question. More on his next project would be nice, although I expect his answer to be vague, cryptic or both. Asking him about the state of movies, is a good question, though the question about Andy Serkis would kind of put him on the spot, where he'd be obliged to say something complimentary back to Serkis.
i think greg needs his car waxed for this. any volunteers?
I gotta say the questions are good.
he's being great, letting us ask fucking PTA questions...
express your feelings but 'weak, weak, weak' is just not nice.
Who are we kidding? I know that I'll be happy no matter what questions he answers. We should ask him which emoticon is his favorite.
Quote from: Gamblor the ManwhoreWho are we kidding? I know that I'll be happy no matter what questions he answers. We should ask him which emoticon is his favorite.
yeah...and what he knows about XIXAX...someone got a "to xixax" autograph from him...it was posted here.
Sound like a Brad Pitt fan girl...but wouldn't it be great if he checked in here without us knowing? :oops:
Quote from: kotteQuote from: Gamblor the ManwhoreWho are we kidding? I know that I'll be happy no matter what questions he answers. We should ask him which emoticon is his favorite.
yeah...and what he knows about XIXAX...someone got a "to xixax" autograph from him...it was posted here.
Sound like a Brad Pitt fan girl...but wouldn't it be great if he checked in here without us knowing? :oops:
not entirely....
Quote from: kotte...but wouldn't it be great if he checked in here without us knowing? :oops:
he's the 360 people that registered and never posted anything... :wink:
QuoteHe said Wes Anderson? That's kinda suprising.
I don't think Scorsese was thinking in terms of style. I think he was just talking in terms of being a damned good filmmaker. You'll notice in his top ten of the 1990s, he names
Bottle Rocket. I think he just really likes Wes Anderson as a filmmaker.
And good for him.
Quote from: aclockworkjjQuote from: kotte...but wouldn't it be great if he checked in here without us knowing? :oops:
he's the 360 people that registered and never posted anything... :wink:
360 people? Jesus...
Quote from: Gamblor the ManwhoreQuote from: SoNowThenQuote from: Gamblor the ManwhoreScorsese doesn't really do dark comedies.
King Of Comedy
After Hours
Bringing Out The Dead
Well, considering that's about a tenth of his body of work, and it's 100% of Wes Anderson's, it's a little weird. But a decent choice nonetheless. I'll see if I can't find the article.
Edit: Found it: http://www.wesanderson.org/articles/2002/goodfellas.html
Haven't read it yet.
One sixth, to be more exact.
That's a great article!!
Quote from: The Silver BulletQuoteHe said Wes Anderson? That's kinda suprising.
I don't think Scorsese was thinking in terms of style. I think he was just talking in terms of being a damned good filmmaker. You'll notice in his top ten of the 1990s, he names Bottle Rocket. I think he just really likes Wes Anderson as a filmmaker.
And good for him.
Damn right!
Quote from: kotteSound like a Brad Pitt fan girl...but wouldn't it be great if he checked in here without us knowing? :oops:
:yabbse-wink:
silly rabbits