Very interesting article, in more ways than one. And I agree that far too often movies get made that are merely regurgitated from other movies before them.
But, yeah, you’re right. Making a movie is a completely daunting task. I’ve talked about this with Wade at length. I’ve often said that I wish I could knock out a film like I could knock out a painting (not that that’s by any means easy). Then it would be quicker to define my “style.” It took literally five years to get my first movie made.
And gearing up for another feature was difficult. Part of me was like, “GAWD, do I really want to do this again?” Go through the heartache, the worrying, the sleepless nights, the countless hours, the logistics, everything. It’s kind of like going through a gang of people swinging baseball bats. You know you’ll get hit and it’s going to hurt, but you grit your teeth, cover up all your vulnerable spots and head on through.
Because it’s not supposed to happen. We’re not supposed to make movies. I think with my limited resources and knowledge, just making a movie is breaking a rule unto itself.
I love all the movies on that list for different reasons. I can only hope to defiantly pursue my visions with as much tenacity as they have.
And not get a black eye.
-rawd
I hear ya’ brother…. so true.