Saturday, March 24, 2007
Russell Interview
David O Russell has an interesting view on life. He speaks and illustrates themes relating to everyday society and politics. He touches on important subjects in a way that the audience can relate to a character. After connecting with one of his films, it is obvious that he is trying to reach an audience of people that are all in the same boat. His honest directing allows us to see the truth of some issues, as well as address a point intelligently with evidence for each side to debate. From this quick interview he seems like a humble, average citizen trying to make a point. His auora comes off very comfortable and relaxed. "This interview took place in Russell’s home in Los Angeles. Specifically, it took place on a pair of beanbag chairs, as his dog, Fred, repeatedly licked our faces and farted during key moments in our discussion. Russell suspects this was entirely intentional." The person interviewing Russell is Eric Spitznagel who wrote this article for The Beleiver. Spitznagel also contributes to writing for other popular magazines such as Playboy and Esquire. The interview is short so check it out!!
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I really like to read interviews because you really get a chance to see what the director was thinking as he made the movie or why he wanted to make the movie in the first place. I really liked when the author said, "The real rewards of Russell’s films can be found in the details. A Desert Storm soldier complains about sand in his eyes after watching an Iraqi civilian get murdered (Three Kings). An LSD dealer gets belligerent when a dinner guest tries to light up a cigarette (Flirting with Disaster). A suburban father argues that Jesus Christ supports the consumption of petroleum (I Heart Huckabees). It’s these small, throwaway moments—which often don’t have anything to do with the plot—that define the genius of Russell’s satire." I thought that sums up Russell very nicely.
Thanks for your kind words, Annette and Amanda. I'm glad you enjoyed the interview. I wish I'd been able to spend more time with O'Russell. I could've easily talked with him for days and not been bored. He's a fascinating guy, and as you can imagine, a little eccentric.
At least a few times during our discussion, he suddenly leapt out of the beanbag chair and said, "I have to show you something!" And then he'd disappear for hours, finally returning with a random book that (I assume) he thought was somehow relevant to our conversation.
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