Hey all,
Yep, I'm excited about this one! The Doors documentary (When You're Strange) website is up and running. There's the preview, Q&A links, etc.
View the When You're Strange web site.
Back to writing...
Elaine
Showing posts with label When You're Strange Doors documentary updates. Show all posts
Showing posts with label When You're Strange Doors documentary updates. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Add in a dash of Johnny Depp...
Looks like Johnny Depp is going to be the narrator for the Doors documentary, When You're Strange, that I've been plugging. Adding Depp's incredible voice and star status to this film is going to make it soar. I couldn't be happier for writer/director Tom DiCillo.
Read the Johnny Depp announcement.
The film also got a worldwide distributor in Berlin; the Berlin film fest is happening now. Now I just have to wonder how long it takes to get into a USA theatre in the South...cuz when it does, I'll be the first in line to buy a ticket!
Happy weekend all!
Read the Johnny Depp announcement.
The film also got a worldwide distributor in Berlin; the Berlin film fest is happening now. Now I just have to wonder how long it takes to get into a USA theatre in the South...cuz when it does, I'll be the first in line to buy a ticket!
Happy weekend all!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
The human being behind the artist...
Greetings from arctic Atlanta! Yes, it's the South. If you don't like the weather here, just wait 5 minutes. Been in the 20s this week and supposed to be in the high 60s this weekend.
Onto today's topic...I always find it fascinating to learn more about the artists in our midst, be they authors, musicians, filmmakers, painters. Anytime they're generous enough to do an interview or a Q&A with others, it helps people get to know them a bit better. My monthly writers group knows this fact and has incorporated it into every meeting. The "Ask a Published Author" segment, no matter how many times an author may speak, is always valuable and gives us some extra insight into what keeps them going.
I love the TV show on Bravo, Inside the Actors Studio, for this very reason. Actors talk about their background, how they entered the acting profession, etc. It's a chance to not only learn more about some favorite actors/actresses, but I like the opportunity to see who they are as real people. You can learn a great deal by watching or reading an interview; this tells us who the person is, what art means to them, and how willing they are to encourage others.
Those who've been following my blog for awhile know that I'm a huge Tom DiCillo fan. He's one of the few writer/directors whose films always touch my soul. I've purchased all his films on DVD and also have his 2 books. I read somewhere that he wrote a play while studying at NYU. If I could get my hands on it, I'd purchase that too.
Below is a link to a recent interview he gave regarding his newest film about The Doors, When You're Strange. The film premiered at Sundance last month, is currently being shown at the Berlin Film Festival, and will play at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival in Austin, TX in March.
Read the interview.
We all have our favorite artists, those who have a particular way of storytelling which reaches into our heart or excites some quirky spirit in us--we can't help but love everything they create. For filmmakers, my list includes Tom DiCillo and the Coen Brothers, Joel and Ethan.
In terms of books, Dennis Lehane and Jodi Picoult are my top two. Lehane has a conversational yet brutally honest Boston voice. I must have read the 3 opening pages to Gone, Baby, Gone at least 50 times. The words almost sway in the breeze, those pages are written so well. Picoult takes current events and sagas, then uses them as a backdrop to her rich fiction characters. I read about her in an airplane magazine (yes, it was an interview, so always read interviews when you get the chance!) and decided to buy one of her books. I did and have since bought everything she's done.
Remember when your artistic creations get out into the world, give interviews or Q&As. It's a great way for your audience to learn a bit more about you, the artist who's behind the art.
Y'all have a great weekend!
Onto today's topic...I always find it fascinating to learn more about the artists in our midst, be they authors, musicians, filmmakers, painters. Anytime they're generous enough to do an interview or a Q&A with others, it helps people get to know them a bit better. My monthly writers group knows this fact and has incorporated it into every meeting. The "Ask a Published Author" segment, no matter how many times an author may speak, is always valuable and gives us some extra insight into what keeps them going.
I love the TV show on Bravo, Inside the Actors Studio, for this very reason. Actors talk about their background, how they entered the acting profession, etc. It's a chance to not only learn more about some favorite actors/actresses, but I like the opportunity to see who they are as real people. You can learn a great deal by watching or reading an interview; this tells us who the person is, what art means to them, and how willing they are to encourage others.
Those who've been following my blog for awhile know that I'm a huge Tom DiCillo fan. He's one of the few writer/directors whose films always touch my soul. I've purchased all his films on DVD and also have his 2 books. I read somewhere that he wrote a play while studying at NYU. If I could get my hands on it, I'd purchase that too.
Below is a link to a recent interview he gave regarding his newest film about The Doors, When You're Strange. The film premiered at Sundance last month, is currently being shown at the Berlin Film Festival, and will play at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival in Austin, TX in March.
Read the interview.
We all have our favorite artists, those who have a particular way of storytelling which reaches into our heart or excites some quirky spirit in us--we can't help but love everything they create. For filmmakers, my list includes Tom DiCillo and the Coen Brothers, Joel and Ethan.
In terms of books, Dennis Lehane and Jodi Picoult are my top two. Lehane has a conversational yet brutally honest Boston voice. I must have read the 3 opening pages to Gone, Baby, Gone at least 50 times. The words almost sway in the breeze, those pages are written so well. Picoult takes current events and sagas, then uses them as a backdrop to her rich fiction characters. I read about her in an airplane magazine (yes, it was an interview, so always read interviews when you get the chance!) and decided to buy one of her books. I did and have since bought everything she's done.
Remember when your artistic creations get out into the world, give interviews or Q&As. It's a great way for your audience to learn a bit more about you, the artist who's behind the art.
Y'all have a great weekend!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Watch the Doors documentary trailer
Hey all,
Been a busy week; not much time to blog. Wanted to include the link to the Doors documentary trailer. "When You're Strange" has gone to Sundance, and is heading to the Berlin Film Fest in February.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoyS8YxE-C4
Have a great week; I'll blog more soon!
Been a busy week; not much time to blog. Wanted to include the link to the Doors documentary trailer. "When You're Strange" has gone to Sundance, and is heading to the Berlin Film Fest in February.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoyS8YxE-C4
Have a great week; I'll blog more soon!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
When You're Strange Interview
The Sundance Film Festival is currently going on in Park City, Utah. I so wish I was there, not only to see the amazing films but also because it is currently 10-15 degrees warmer than the South. Park City, Utah (ski town, has snow on ground) is warmer than the South (no snow, just shivering people). Go figure.
So, remaining inside with my furry slippers, I surfed the web to find this little gem. It's a Sundance Channel interview for the documentary, "When You're Strange" which premiered at Sundance last Saturday night.
The interview includes writer/director Tom DiCillo and the Doors members Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger. I love how Tom speaks of the film's title and how it relates to humankind. I love how Ray talks about Jim Morrison as if he is still an active presence in their lives. I love how Robby, though admittedly wary at first, compliments the film's honest portrayal of the Doors more than previous sources. Let's just say in short: I love this interview.
I'm hoping that "When You're Strange" will be in theatres later in 2009. Regardless of opening date, I will be first in line to buy a ticket because it's sure to be mesmerizing.
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