The Catch Me Interviews
BILL BLAIR
www.Alienactor.com
Eli Stone/Family Man/Saving Grace /Evolution/Babylon 5/Star Trek : Voyager/Deep Space Nine/Sliders/Alien Nation/Blades of Glory /Charmed/The Division (2003-04) /Dinosaur Valley Girls /The Puppet Masters
1) How can you be so nice in this business ?
i never really thought of me as being special in this way - i enjoy the fans - and the people i meet along the way. If it were not for all those great people watching what i do on the screen (big or small) i would not have the wonderful job and enjoyment of what i do for a living! so being nice? i feel it is more of being appreciative for what those people do for me!
2) Does it bother you that people don't recognize You ?
some actually do - but because i am not in the limelight like so many actors i know - i get to go out, relax, and enjoy myself without being trailed by cameras. i was recognizewd once a number of years ago at disneyworld - it was quite fun actually - lots of photos and all - nothing got out of hand and i went on about my vacation as usual:-)
3) Myspace, Good or Bad tool ?
it's okay - i get a lot of junk mail there - and they deleted me recently for some unknown reason - i get to keep up with a few people i know really well - and it does give others a chance to know me better - so good? more good than bad:-)
4) What is BEST of The Blair ?
i hope always that those i am around and those i work with feel i give more than expected. my philosophy in life that applies eveywhere i go - at play or on the set - is that we are not on this earth to watchout so much for ourself, but to be there for those around us. If everyone cared for those around us and extended ourselves to them - we would never have to be so concerned about ourself in that we would have hundreds if not thousands of people there, ready and ready to offer assistance at anytime - better than just you as 'the one', to take care of yourself all the time!
5) What is the WORST ?
i am first and foremost a professional on set and if there is any one behaviour of people that gets to me or can distract me from that which i am focusing on or putting my energy towards - it is the use of foul language - i don't think we need that to communicate our thoughs or feelings - some people tell me it is just words - if that is the case - then i would ask them to choose another word - so that am not distracted from my goals or energies.
6) One sentence descriptions -
IVAN REITMAN
- a good producer and director that is professional and kind to his actors
PERRY LANG
- not all that personally familiar with this person
BRANNON BRAGA
- very good writer and from my home college, and i wish i actually knew him better
7) How often have you been out of make-up appliances on film
i have actually been out of the special effects make-up more than in it the past 9 years or so. and prior to babylon 5, star trek, alien nation, and all that kept me in it for the 1990's - i started out in such shows as 'dallas', 'perfect strangers' , frazier, and a whole host of other ' non sci-fi' related drama and sit-coms. there isn't much sci-fi in the los angeles area these days as most shows of this nature are shot outside this country now.
8) Describe Toni Blair and Why You both are in Sci-Fi projects ?
toni is my ex-wife and she got into some of the shows just as any other actor, and it was nice working together at times. - other than this - i have nothing more to offer.
9) Explain STAR TREK:PHASE 2 "BLOOD AND FIRE" ?
the concept of the show? that is best left to the writer and producer to answer . i got into it through my frienship with david gerrold ( the writer and director), and i had a great time - i was also the special effects make-up designer and supervisor of part two of the double episode. it was great fun and i would welcome working with this fine group of dedicated people again.
10) Bill, What words do you want to leave us with ???
i could leave you with this simply -
' life can be fun and enjoyable no matter what or where we are, or even what comes our way - it's just a matter of persective'
JED ROWEN
myspace. com/jedrowen
• The Ghastly Love of Johnny X / Dahmer vs. Gacy / The God Complex / Rat Scratch Fever / Robot Battle / In a Spiral State / Beautysleep Symphony / Carnies / Attitude for Destruction / Zombie Farm / Terror Toons 2/ Queen Cobra / Tiny Dancer / Werewolf in a Women's Prison / Driller / Black Dahlia / The Curse of Lizzie Borden / The Young, the Gay and the Restless / Blood Legend / Cineme' Fabrique No. 1 / Maximum Cage Fighting / Psychon Invaders / The Witch's Sabbath/ B.T.K. Killer /Attack Of The Virgin Mummies/ Charlie's Death Wish/ Action Angels /Creepies 2/ Neighborhood Watch / "North Mission Road" TV series ./ Creepies
1) How would you describe your career ?
I would describe my acting career so far as 'fringy', 'risky', 'underground-y', 'on-the-edge-y'.
2) Some have compared you to classic “Character Actors”, Do you see what we are seeing ?
Well, it's certainly great to be compared to anything classic. I've only aspired to be that quirky, weird and ubiquitous character actor who works a lot. If I could be mentioned in the same breath with terrific character actors like Christopher Lloyd and Bill McKinney, well it would make all my efforts at acting even more worthwhile.
3) Favorite role or Character ?
You know, this is a very difficult question to answer but if I really had to pick one, it would probably be 'Inbred Jed' in Zombie Farm because it was inspired by the famous Chop Top character of Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, and that character and movie are a couple of reasons I decided to pursue a career in acting in the first place. Also, the fact that my real name was in the character's name before the ZFarm writers and producers even knew me is pretty cosmically cool, too. Oh yeah, it was the first role I had that was 'merchandised'...they sell a Zombie Farm golf shirt with 'Inbred Jed' emblazoned on it. Now all I need is to get cast in a movie where they make an action figure out of my character and I'll feel like I'm kinda cool.
4) BEST of “Jed” On/Off set ?
Well, I'm pretty professional, punctual, and prepared and people tell me I'm fun to be around. I really hope that didn't sound narcissistic because I'm not.
5) WORST of “The Row’n “?
Uh...I've also been told I'm a little neurotic. Oh well, no one's perfect.
6) One Sentence Descriptions ?
FORD AUSTIN
....can do it all: directing, producing, acting, DP'ing, this guy is a one-man wrecking crew.
RANDAL MALONE
...is one of those great character actors I aspire to be like.
JEFF LEROY
...is a genius filmmaker of the mad-scientist variety...probably the best filmmaker in town.
JOE CASTRO
....another genius filmmaker, of the master craftsman variety. Instead of constructing hand-crafted violas, he makes....well you know what he makes.
VINNIE BILANCIO
...a fearless producer of great ingenuity.
7) Wanna talk about music ?
What a delicious question. Music has been on my mind a lot lately, funny you should bring it up. I love metal and hard rock. The fans of bands like Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Black Sabbath are all usually, myself certainly included, fans of horror and sci-fi films. I've played blues slide-guitar on the Johnny X soundtrack and in Attitude for Destruction...it is so awesome to contribute to these films musically. I have a lot of plans actually for music...I want to continue contributing to film soundtracks, the goal is to have that be a whole other career for me. And I have plans to start my own band in the very near future of the thrash metal/punk variety.
8) Is it more fun to play the GOOD or The BAD ?
Not even comparable. Bad guy parts are by far the most fun. I'm glad I have the look and acting chops to be consistently cast in the bad guy roles.
9) Five years from now,Which will people remember more…DAHMER Vs. GACY or TINY DANCER ?
Why ?
An excellent question. I am very proud of Tiny Dancer. It screened at Cannes which was a first for me, and won some awards and screened at a bunch of film festivals around the world.
But I think Dahmer Vs. Gacy (also a Ford Austin film) is going to be such a wild ride and so absurdly fun that people will be talking about this film for years. And people usually talk about serial killers more than they do ballerinas, which was what Tiny Dancer was about.
10) Final Thoughts ,That can be quoted by your fans from now on…?
The fact that I have fans is the coolest thing about my entire acting career. I promise my fans that I will do everything I can to be in the most absurdist, intentionally stupidest, irreverent, silliest, mocking, and over-the-top films out there. I am committed to the ridiculous. How's that for a career goal??
JACKSON BOSTWICK
www.jacksonbostwick.com
Horror Grindshow Double Feature /Bloody Mary-Lite/Suitable for Murder / /Dodge City: A Spaghetto Western /Mutant Species /A Matter of Honor /Future Zone /My Science Project /What Waits Below/TRON/"Disneyland" (2 episodes, 1980)/GUS /"Shazam!" /The Island at the Top of the World
1)Do you miss Hollywood ? For Filming ?
I miss the old Hollywood that I came in on the tail of in 1969. I have no use for, or desire to, ever live out there, again. There is nothing about the “new” Hollywood and it’s radical activism and decaying morals that a boy raised in Alabama can find it in himself to identify with, or for that matter, even care to determinate with, much less raise a family around.
As for filming, I prefer the artistic freedom of the Independent, light cavalry, guerilla approach that I’m enjoying out here in the hinterlands, rather than the union-heavy, mega-budget overture favored by the quagmire, brutish dinosaurs affectionally known as the Hollywood studios.
2) You have at least 3 movies coming out soon, Details ? “Twist Of The Vampire”(aka Horror Grind show Double Feature),Bloody Mary-Lite and Suitable for Murder…
I get offed in two of them (TWIST OF THE VAMPIRE and SUITABLE FOR MURDER) and befuddled in the other [as the Devil in BLOODY MARY-LITE (an urban faerie tale)]. BLOODY MARY-LITE is still in post production while the SUITABLE and TWIST films are completed. MARY is a dark comedic, modern, noir fairy tale, with some gore; TWIST is a dark comedic, 40’s style noir, detective fare, also with some gore; and SUITABLE is a modern, action drama with -- you guessed it -- a lot of gore.
3) What is it like to be a ICON ? Definitely Shazam, Tron and for me, What Waits Below characters leave a lasting impression?
First of all, thank you for the kind entitlement, but I just feel very fortunate that I got to portray an ICONIC figure (not to mention my childhood hero) like Captain Marvel. As to what it feels like, I truly don’t know. You wake up in the morning and go outside and much to your surprise the sun has come up, again. The birds are still in the trees and singing. The ass&^%#’s car that took up two parking spaces in front of your building the night before is still there. The neighbor’s dog has taken a dump on your lawn -- for the godzillienth time. And you still can taste the hydrocarbons in the air as you clear the flim out of your chest and ptoowie it out into the street to be slimed onto the tire of some passing auto that’s belching smoke like a five dollar rent-a-car.
Ah, hell, it’s good just to be alive. it’s a great feeling. I just wonder if Clayton Moore, Johnny Weismuller and Steve Reeves, among others, had these same reflections about me when I was growing up. Hah!
Bottom line is: I reckon we all have a role model we look up to, whether it’s a movie star, rock star, religious figure, your father and mother, etc. I had The Lone Ranger, Tarzan, Hercules and Captain Marvel (as well as dad and mom). Others had Superman, Batman, Spiderman, etc. No matter who or what, though, the Universe keeps expanding -- and nobody gets out alive. And everybody is somebody’s hero in some form or other. So, to answer your question, “what’s it like to be an icon?” well, sports fans, your guess is as good as mine, cause I guarantee ya -- unbeknownst to you -- there’s somebody out there that looks up to you with a swelling chest and an adoring eye and you woke up and saw the same sun that I did. Now, that kinda makes me feel humble. How ‘bout you?
4) Do you prefer: Acting, Writing, Producing, Directing ???
Do I like king crab, lobster, scallops or shrimp? Well, most certainly, but they all have qualities that I prefer at different times and on different occasions. And depending on the project, there are times I would prefer to have acting over directing, or producing over writing, or perhaps, even all combined into one unique dish. And at the proper times they have all had their excellent qualities presented to me during the course of my film career and they all have their own artistically tantalizing challenges. But to put them in an order of the most viscerally stimulating and gratifying, I would have to put acting first, then directing, writing and, lastly, producing.
5) What is the BEST of “The BOSS twick” On/Off set?
One occasion occurred during the run of a play I did with Dorothy McGuire, "Sweet Bird Of Youth." I was told one night after a performance by a fellow actor in the play that he enjoyed being on stage in the role of the Heckler every night just to watch me do the scene where I, as Tom, Jr., blister the character, Chance Wayne, about giving my sister Heavenly a "disease of a whore." He said each night he felt in his gut that I was really going to rip this guy's head off. (Even the actor playing Chance said, he loved the petrified feeling for his life he would get during that scene.) But what was really the best was when these guys later told me what a pleasure it was to work with me. Coming from fellow actors who are just passing acquaintances, that feels really good.
After a live performance -- or doing a film -- the praise is always appreciated, but because of the way people are in such gatherings, it should mostly be perceived, more or less, as a social nicety. Ergo, I've never heard of any actor having someone come up to them after a performance and saying, "your acting stunk." So, I'm sure there are those out there that despise me, just not to my face.
6) What is the WORST?
The worst was being fired from Shazam! for a trumped up reason. Saying that I was holding out for more money, when in fact, it was due to me being at the doctors office being treated for an on-the-set injury the day before. (I was doing a take off when my stunt boxes collapsed on me.) This was a show that I busted my butt on to make it the best it could be, and these executive producers sold me (and the show) down the river out fears from their own projected, petty grudges. (I later heard that they absolutely despised my lawyer of the time.) I go into greater detail of the incident and the aftermath -- with actual photos of the injury as it happened -- in my forthcoming book "Myth, Magic, and a Mortal."
7) What can be said of working with the DISNEY company?
I had the great fortune to work in the pre-Eisner Disney when it was like being in a family -- not a hatchet studio when the Disney family was pushed out. It was a great company to be a part of and afforded me a lifelong friend in Bill Shepard, who along with Marvin Schnall, ran the casting department, at the time. The last movie I did for Disney was “The Secret of Lost Valley” that Vic Morrow directed just before his tragic death on the “Twilight Zone” set.
8) How do you stay in such great shape ?
Moose Tracks ice-cream and running my ass off -- literally.
9) YOUTUBE –Good or bad ?
Both. Good and awful.
10) Mr. Bostwick thanks for this chance to talk with a ICON, Any last words for fans or collectors ?
Well, from one ICON?? to another, he he ... like you, I always look forward to meeting and talking with as many folks as I can, while I can. This is what I enjoyed when I did my first appearance with C.C. Beck, Clayton Moore, Kirk Allen and Noel Neill, among others, and it still holds true with me today.
JONATHAN PARISEN
A Conversation with Norman / Stairwell: Trapped in the World Trade Center / Attack of the Giant Gull / The Atomic Space Bug /I Sell The Dead
1) So are you still a newsman and/ or a Teacher ?
I returned to school in 2002, I went to broadcasting school. I was the only member of my class who was working in news before we graduated. I was very lucky to have that happen. I interned at Time Warner Cable in New York City in February 2003 and a month later after getting a top story I was hired as a full time reporter. I worked at Time Warner for two years from 2004 until 2005. While there I covered hundreds of stories, some very interesting, most run of the mill stories. I decided to get out of the news business in 2005. The pay was horrible and I had accomplished much of what I set out to accomplish in television news. I occasionally teach at The Connecticut Schools Of Broadcasting, I teach television technology and television and radio performance. I also teach filmmaking to urban kids who come from low income families. That is very rewarding, sharing your skills and talents with kids who may never have the opportunity to make their own movies under normal circumstances, get that opportunity by learning from my program.
2) Think you are just going to have to explain some of your movies,’ Attack Of The Giant Gull’ ?
" The Atomic Space Bug" and "Attack Of The Giant Gull" are tributes to horror/ sci fi movies from the 1950's. I am a huge fan of those types of the films and I believe they are a lost art. When you watch todays films they lack the camp and charm of those types of films. Everything today is sleek and glossy and very very cold. I am also a great admirer of Ed Wood ("Plan 9 From Outer Space.") The fact that he was able to make the films he made (as bad as they may have been) under circumstances he made them is a great inspiration to me. If I could spend my filmmaking career making black and white, campy horror films I would be a very happy man.
3) WHY only showing ‘A Conversation With Norman’, Once ?
Besides Ed Wood and like most filmmakers I am a great admirer of Alfred Hitchcock. Being able to make my "Psycho" tribute film "A Conversation With Norman" was a dream come true for me. It took a very long time to get that film made so when I finally premiered it I wanted it to be something special for the audience. I thought it would be best for the audience to show it once in the theater and then never show it again. Also I find that there is a certain magic that has been taken away from films with the entertainment market being flooded with dvds and downloads and cable etc. When I was younger you had to wait years for a film to make it's way to televsion, so you knew when you were going to the theater to see a film such as "Star Wars" or "Jaws" or "The Towering Inferno" you knew you were in for a treat, and once you saw it unless you returned to the theater to see it again you knew it was going to be a very long time before you laid eyes on it. The waiting to see it made it a special event for me as a film lover. Now you walk out of the theater and you can buy the dvd of th emovie you just saw off of some guy on the street.
4) HOW could ‘Stairwell’ be the first 9/11 movie ?
"Stairwell" went into production five months after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It was completed four months later and it premiered in September of 2002 just one year after the attacks occurred. This ,made it the first 9/11 film to be produced and released. We beat Oliver Stone's "World Trade Center" by I beleive five years. In actuality this is the first 9/11 dramatization, there were documentaries that were released just six months after the attacks, however it took a bit long for dramatic recreations of the events to make their way to the big screen, except of "Stairwell" of course.
5) ‘Atomic Space Bug’, Is a family film and your biggest release ?
I certianly wouldn't classify "The Atomic Space Bug" as a family film. It's more of a cult horror film. Altohugh it's in black and white it has it's gruesome moments that I think would take it far away from being a family film. "Space Bug" is currently available on dvd through indie flix and it is one of their more popular dvds and of the films I have made it certainly is the most popular. I didn't realize how popular it was until one day when I was flying to Hollywood the TV that the airline provided, the one's in the back of the seat in front of you had a trivia game that you could play with all of the other participating passengers. One of the questions asked had "The Atomic Space Bug" as one of the multiple choice answers. That was a pretty amazing.
6) In one sentence descriptions-
Conrad Brooks (ASB)___ Conrad Brooks is incredibly friendly, very talented and a legend when it comes to b-movies.
Larry Fessenden(ISTD)__ Larry F is very energetic and dedicated to the craft of making horror films.
Danny De Vito(Cuz)___ Danny Devito is incredibly charming and full of energy.
7) BEST of ‘Jonny Boy’ On/Off set ?
I have had a lot of great moments on the set. Shooting "A Conversation With Norman" was pretty amazing because it took so long to get into production that when it finally was in production it was a dream taking place right in front of my eyes. It pretty amazing to see my actors pull off such legendary characters as Norman Bates and Marion Crane. Working with Conrad Brooks were incredible, having him on the set and knowing what a legendary actor he is and the amazine people that he is linked to such as Ed Wood and Bela Lugosi was an amazing experience for me. To be able to direct him was something I will never forget.
8) WORST of On /Off set ?
I have been lucky as a filmmaker not to have had too many bad experiences on the set. I have had a few though. On one of my first films, a disaster film entitled "800" I had to deal with a lot of actors who's egos outweighed their talents and it was a difficult film to make because of that. I don't care to deal with actor's egos. I find it to be totally unecessarry. I prefer to work with actors and crew that have more of a team spirit. I have been very lucky in the sense that I have worked with many talented and humble people. Other bad times I have had on the set was when an actor you thought was going to work out just totally didn't have what it took to pull off that character. Having to let them go was hard, I know how difficult it is being an actor and having to tell one that you don't have what it takes is no easy task. I've only had to fire maybe three actors in the last decade.
9) What is next for you ?
Rumors of more films with Conrad Brooks ? I am very excited that after nine years Conrad Brooks and I will be finally working together again. I am remaking a film I made back in 1996 called "toilet Gator." Conrad is going to be playing a Colonel who is a big game hunter in Africa. He captures the alligator that is eventually shipped to New York and wreaks havoc on an apartment building. He will also be playing a vampire emperor in a film I am making called "Space Vampires From The Planet Blood." This is my total tribute to "Plan 9 From Outer Space." it will totally have the feel of that film. I will also be making three disaster films all based on actual disasters that took place in New York City, one will be about the Staten Island Ferry crash entitled "Crash Of The Barberi" another will be "Steam: Terror In Midtown" which is based on the 2007 steam pipe explosion in midtown Manhattan and the last one is "The Crane" which is inspired by the two crane disasters which also took place in Manhattan. 2009 will likely be my busiest year as a filmmaker.
10) This is your “Soap Box’ what are you saying with your films ?
Never totally trust those in charge, especially the government. many of my films have an anti-authority feel to them, even the more light hearted one. I am not saying that you should be a total anarchist but you should certainly question those in charge and anything that is official.
GIA FRANZIA
Night Of The Flesh Eaters/ Nuclear /The Alpha Geek / Wild Sunflowers / Rattle Basket / Special Dead / Extras / Premonitions / Earl's Your Uncle /Fashion Murder Groove / Peace of Heart /Running Mates
1) Acting OR producing- Pick ONE ?
WHY ?
Acting. I'm never in a happier place. I wish it was a full time job. I love the entire process to memorizing, creating my character and making the character come alive. I also love the entire creation of the film being made. When I'm filming, I know that I'm the one telling the story but I find much more fascinating the director and the crew that make it all possible.
2) Getting much flack for Special dEaD?
I personally don't get the flack but I imagine I would if it was released in theatres. Then I know I would. I let the director deal with that. If anything, people get a kick out it and find it very funny.
3) One Sentence Descriptions-
Tom Selleck(Running Mates)__gentleman.
Barbara Niven( Alpha Geek)___Sweet
JR McGarrity( NOTFE)______smart
4) …Speaking of NIGHT OF THE FLESH EATERS, Did the monsters stay in character in between scenes ?
Hell no. There was always something going wrong on set that you just wound up laughing a lot. And freezing. It was cold out.
5) Who is GIA NATALE, And why does she diss you ???
Gia Natale is no more. It's Gia Franzia and she never disses because she's the one in control.
6) What can you tell us about “ Pull The Trigger”music video, That was a role reversal ?
I was sick when I auditioned. I didn't even care if I got it or not. I just wanted to be back in bed. Then I got it. I thought I should go to all my auditions feel that shitty. She was just a woman who wanted revenge.
7) BEST of The “GF” on/off set?
Always ready. Always prepared. I usually keep to myself.
8) WORST of “GF” on/off set?
I love what I do so much(I know that sounds cheezy) that I'm always happy. I just smile all the time. I'm always happy too as long as I'm fed.
9) Any tv commercials?
I did a national Meow Mix Commercial, several infomercials, a couple of Disney Commercials.
10) Final moments to impress your fans?
I make movies because I hope that there's one person in the theatre that I will make laugh, cry, or think about life. I want exactly the reason why people go to see films; to get away from everyday life and enjoy 2 hours of somebody else.
DONALD MORGAN
www.myspace.com/waragain
Dead In Love/Hobo Killer/Super Force/Even Angel’s Fall/King’s Ransom/Football Manager video game.
1) You travel a lot , WHY ?
I love to travel, I love to see new places and experience different cultures. I've been lucky enough to do most of my traveling thanks to Football (soccer). Plus, I start feeling a bit bored when in one place for too long... it's nice to see what else is out there.
2) You seem too young to have done stunts in ‘Even Angels Fall’ and ‘Super Force’, Explain ?
My father was the stunt coordinator for Even Angels Fall and Shoot (Kings Ransom), so he threw me in there. Literally. I'd been shot, blown up, stabbed, set on fire, thrown off a roof, and hit by a bicyclist all by the age of 16.
3) Your character in ‘HOBO KILLER’, Is without any redeeming qualities, Was this a hard role or Too Much Fun ?
The joke with that role was: "I'm not acting, this is me". David was based on me and some of the random things i'd say on the set of Dead in Love, so I guess that says something about my redeeming qualities, or lack thereof. It was really a lot of fun to do though.
4) One sentence descriptions –
CHRIS WATSON: Bloody Legend.
J.P. RITTER: One of the more focused, dedicated people I know.
KEN OLANDT: Looks good in Green Neon and has nice hair, reminds me of Gerard Marzilli.
PATRICK MacNEE : Very English, deadly with an Umbrella.
5) BEST of “The DONALD” On/Off set ?
Passionate guy, loyal, likes to have a joke and a bit of fun, much to the chagrin of Watson.
6) WORST of the ‘Tha’ Don’ On/Off set ?
Likes to have a joke and a bit of fun, much to the chagrin of Watson, hahah. I get frustrated easy, I want things to be perfect, and that just can't happen all the time... I tend to not express my displeasure nicely.
7) The video game world is fascinating, How did FOOTBALL MANAGER happen for you ?
First I was in a game called Championship Manager. I was playing football in the UK at the time and the games are highly realistic, so they have database specialist who make sure they have the most accurate information. One of the clubs I played for made it into the game and because of that, so did I. Then came Football Manager, which is now a rival of Championship Manager. Basically the same thing happened. I prefer Football Manager over Championship Manager though.
8) ‘DEAD IN LOVE’ seems like a star-filled quirky drama-comedy, What is your opinion ?
I am pretty excited about it... I loved Eric Edward in Sgt. Bilko, so that was a pleasure working with him. Minter was, she's going to kill me for this, but HOT. She's a great actress too... Margaret O'Brien being an Academy Award winner is pretty cool too. It was a fun, eclectic cast that I think supports the film well. Watson always amazes me with his casts, you'd think it was a bigger budget film.
9) What unusual habit/skill , Would surprise your fans ?
I'm a nerd. A huge nerd. I have something like 8000 comic books. I refuse to sell them, even if I am down to my last cent. I'll be buried with them...
Oh, and I like to play the drums naked.
10) …As Indie Cinema’s New Hope , What thoughts can you leave us with ?
I don't think I can say anything that isn't cliché... but, passion and determination will take you far in this world. If you believe in something, go for it. A philosophy that I try to live by: I'd rather regret something I have done, than something I haven't.
WES DEITRICK
www.biddleproductions.tv
Horror Grindshow Double Feature /Thousand Years Of Good Prayers/Finding Bliss/Home of the Brave /Tiki /Deadly Scavengers /Hollywood Mortuary /Riddled with Bullets /The Mark of Dracula/Guyver: Dark Hero
1) You are quite a prescence on film, Leading man or character actor…You prefer ?
Hi Chris, At my age, definitely a character actor, but even In my 20's I considered myself a character actor. Leading men tend to have a trusting look, I don't think, and casting has proved, that I don't have a trusting look. If I play the hero, it's more the anti-hero.
2) You made a couple of “A” pictures, ‘Finding Bliss’ and ‘Home Of The Brave’, What is the biggest difference between them and ‘Horror Grindshow Double Feature’ or a ‘ Hollywood Mortuary’ ?
Other than the money? Just kidding. I really enjoyed shooting a Thousand Years Of Good Prayers with Wayne Wang as the top of my "A" list experiences, but... small horror movies are really fun. Not just because you're usually working with good friends and doing friends favors, but... it's really kind of funny having your arms rip off and a compressor shoot sticky chocolate syrup all over everyone and the room. Sort of makes you laugh.
3) ‘TIKI’ was one of those little entities as villains, Can You Be Scared ?
Again it's hard not to laugh especially when you like to laugh, but Tiki is more kind of creepy that scary. Kind of like Chucky.
4)‘Deadly Scavengers’, This maybe a very IN comment ,But , You were the REAL VILLIAN and I was just a Giant Cockroach, Any jealousy on your part ?
Not at all. Giant cockroaches are cool, but... It's all good. That was one of those Ford movies that I really wasn't cast in. If I remember, someone else was suppose to do that part, never showed up and Ron made a quick call. If you check it out closely, my lines are on the table I'm sitting at. Kinda like Brando grabbing lines off the non-camera side of the horse.
5)You're known for working a DIET of Ron Ford flix?
I assume by "The Diet" you mean Fat Free productions. But of Ron Ford movies, my favorite has always been and remains the first with Ron: Hollywood Mortuary. I think it's one of his best scripts (clever, creative), but I had a lot of fun doing a sort of contemporay, film noir bit with a fast talking 40's style. However, I had a great time as well working with Roxanne Coyne in Riddled with Bullets. She is a top notch actress.
6) WORST of On/Off set ?
Probably sweating like a pig at Randall Malone's house during Hollywood Mortuary. Hottest day of summer, no air cond as the equipment required all the electricity. Couldn't keep dry and continuity was difficult.
7) You’ll always be remembered for GUYVER 2, But, We thought you were awesome in ‘Riddled With Bullets’, Which was for sale on download for computer.
Of your roles, Do you have favorite ?
Really, Guyver 2? That's funny! Favorite roll would be the Antique Dealer in A Thousand Years Of Good Prayers (released in art houses throughout the USA on September 19, 2008 (yesterday).
8) One sentence descriptions- Ron Ford -A good guy with an almost funny temper.
Julie Davis-We've talked about 4 minutes, and hey, she's cool, tiny, but powerful.
Jackson Bostwick-Older than he confesses and shouldn't get permission to rewrite scripts without letting actors playing the roles knowof the rewrite at least a day before shooting.
9) You have that look…a certain air, classic movie star persona …Do you have fans, Or people who recognize you ?
Not really that I know of. There's been a stranger here and there that would comment on a part in theater, some of my wife's friends at work or there's been a bunch who say, "I've seen you before right, you're an actor, what have I seen you in?" By which I say, no, must be someone else. So, you're wondering Chris, why I say that? Hey, if they don't remember, it can't be that memorable, right?
10) Well.., Your chance to say, What needs to be said ?
In promoting Horror Grindshow (which by the way, I didn't know was the title), I had a great time, Ron and Ray Biddle were fun as always, Richard Lee is a fun and terrificly kind fella that needs to put his cat on a major diet, and again, I had fun doing some odd contemporary film noir thing.
RAY BIDDLE
biddleproductions.tv
Ho Ho Homocidal/ Zombie Film Fest/ Timmy LaGoof
1) Your video blog on INDY MOGUL is fascinating, Why did you feel the need to do ?
If you're referring to the interview they approached me. They have a feature there in the forums titled President of Mogulville, I signed up and then they asked me the questions. Peter Bridger (President of Mogulville) put the interview together. It was fun!
If you're referring to my screen writing show? I did that as a way of saying thank you to the on air talent. They've helped me a so many ways and I knew I could teach their members some stuff about screen writing. It isn't afiliated with Indymogul.com .
2) Ever wanna move to Hollywood, USA ?
Honestly, No! My family and I love Spokane WA. If I was asked to shoot a project in Hollywood I'd go though.
3) In one sentence descriptions…
RON FORD _________
RANDAL MALONE_______?
I haven't had the pleasure to work with Mr. Malone, I am a fan of his work thought.
Ron Ford as Santa Claus is an award winning performance! The man came to work ready to be the disturbed Santa I was wishing for. There's an error on the IMDB listing, Ron was also the director. He did an amazing job! Ho Ho Homicidal is going to freak a lot of people out!
4) The BEST of “Tha’ Bidster” On/Off set ?
I seem to get things done. I don't know the meaning of the word NO. When I have trouble figuring something out, I have no problems asking for help.
5) The WORST of ‘EbayBid-Dell’ On/Off ?
My lack of film terminology. Having Ron as my mentor and having a great cast/crew gets me by.
6) Explain HO HO HOMICIDAL, And why you’all wont burn in hell for it ???
Ho Ho Homicidal is a story about how Santa spend his off time. Delivering toy to kids will stress anyone out. Santa (Ron Ford) and the two elves, Clarence (Jonathan Fleming) & Fred (Scott Kelley) go on a killing spree to get rid of the whiney pains in the ass.
7) Did’ja know they nicknamed Shia LeBouf©, Shia Le Goof –After his accident?
Coincidence to feed off your film “ Timmy La Goof” ?
Tell us about Timmy ?
Timmy LaGoof is a comedy where Timmy (Sonny Brandon) learns to be away from home for the first time. That is a part of Biddle Productions Presents along with Zombie Film Fest.
8) On your anthology , Zombie Film Fest- You have a short called ‘ Zombie Weed’, Why is it one of your favorite efforts ?
Did I say Zombie weed? That was by error, I do have a trailer out there for Zombie Weed but the film didn't really wind up watch-able. Some day i will remake Zombie weed.
Zombie Film Fest is one of my favorite projects because we busted our butts to get it done! I literally fell in love with all aspects of filmmaking while shooting that project!
9) WHO is on your short list to work with ?
I guess here is where I say those who have been around forever. I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't want to work with anyone in Hollywood now.
My wish list to work with: Ron Ford(he's a GOD), Tom Steeber(you should really speak with him, he's the best new/young visual effects artist working (Hollywood or elsewhere). Vaughn Whynot, he's a young talented filmmaker and current he is my publicist. I'd love to work with him on anything!
Lloyd Kaufman, the man can make movies! Roger Corman, with as many films as he has made it would be an honor to have my name under his.
10) Parting words, Seriously RAY ! ---Keep it short ?
To those who want to write/make movies. Do it, never take NO for an answer.
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