Posts Tagged ‘Interview’
M.Night Shyamalan Interviews
Sunday, November 28th, 2010 by Rohan
Thanksgiving is over and hope you guys had a good one with your relatives and friends. This weekend I have been searching the net for some important Shyamalan interviews and I selected 3 good ones which are not that long, but they are useful if you are an aspiring writer or director. The first video is from Devil Premiere which we never posted before. And the last 3 videos are 3 part interviews with Rajeev Masand where Shyamalan talks about his personal life a little bit, The Happening, Lady In The Water, The Last Airbender, The Sixth Sense and all other controversial remarks against him. Check them out. They are not new interviews, but I find them interesting. And make sure to post your comments and let us know your thoughts.
Thanks to ChannelApa for the following video.
The following are 3 part interview with Rajeev Masand. Enjoy!
Shyamalan gave himself permission to do ‘Sixth Sense’
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 by Rohan
M.Night Shyamalan sat with “American Film Institute” to talk about who gave him the permission to make “The Sixth Sense” and how he dived into filmmaking. The video is posted below and it’s a short clip, yet a important one for the fans, specially for those who are inspiring directors and writers.
Exclusive Shyamalan Interview
Monday, October 18th, 2010 by Rohan
Just few weeks back my cool friend “Patrick Samuel” the film editor from this new cool site known as “STATIC MASS EMPORIUM” had the chance to sit for an exclusive interview with the master of suspense none other than M.Night Shyamalan. He had the opportunity to meet Shyamalan at THE LAST AIRBENDER UK press conference where they talked about meeting some time later and since M.Night Shyamalan being true to his word, he called Patrick for a 40 minute interview where they talked about everything, from Unbreakable 2 to God and DEVIL. This is the first part of the interview where M.Night Shyamalan goes deep to discuss all things God and Devil.
Anyone who has looked at Night’s films, I mean really looked at them, will see a common theme which runs through them. The Sixth Sense (19990, Unbreakable (2000), Signs (2002), The Village (2004) Lady in the Water (2006), The Happening (2008) and The Last Airbender (2010) all had it; the idea of people with remarkable hidden powers and the responsibilities which come with that power.
PATRICK: Is this theme continued in Devil?
NIGHT: Devil for me is that we choose to get on that elevator. By our lack of taking responsibility for things that happen to us in our lives. “Oh I lost that job”, “Screw that boss, he always had it in for me!” and not taking responsibility for whatever you can be responsible for in that matter. Ultimately, the people who end up in that elevator have not taken responsibility for themselves or the things that have happened to them in their lives. The good decisions, the bad decisions, they haven’t taken responsibility in total. When I realise that as a human being, I feel very free. Let’s say something bad happens to me and I go “I’m responsible for that. That person did something really bad to me, but I’m responsible for that”. Then thinking how was I responsible, if my demeanour was different this way, if I hadn’t done this, if I had reacted in a different way”. You feel very free. Thematically, that’s where Devil is coming from. Of course, on the surface everyone’s gonna see a really scary rollercoaster ride!
If you’ve seen the trailer and the clips of Devil, there certainly seems to be a menacing tone, a malevolent force at work against these people trapped in the elevator. Night seems to be addressing not only ideas about power, responsibility and the nature of evil, but also the existence of God.
M.Night at NY Comic Con 2010
Thursday, October 14th, 2010 by Rohan
Thanks to MTV News for hosting an event that took a look at one of the first dark superhero films of the decade: M.Night Shyamalan’s “UNBREAKABLE”. M.Night Shyamalan himself was also present at the event. The filmmaker had the chance to sit and talk about Unbreakable, fans and also a possible sequel to the movie. Thanks to the folks at MTV for the videos. Check out the videos below and post your comments on what do you think of the event.
There are more selected highlights from the 60 minute panel. View the rest of entry for more videos. We are all fans of M.Night Shyamalan and his work, so check back soon for more information on “Unbreakable” sequel.
“Night” will be coming out into the light
Monday, October 11th, 2010 by Rohan
Academy Award nominated director M.Night Shyamalan, who shoots his films in the Philadelphia region and is most famous for “The Sixth Sense” will celebrate the first-decade anniversary of “Unbreakable.” The filmmaker will appear at a screening and answer questions afterward. The intriguing PG-13 fantasy thriller stars Bruce Willis, Samul L. Jackson and Robin Wright.
According to Sharon Pinkenson, executive director of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office, his appearance ranks as a wonderful opportunity for movie fans.
“I’m excited about the 10th anniversary of ‘Unbreakable’ and I’m thrilled that Night is presenting the film,” she said at a Center City media gathering to announce the festival’s guests and schedule. “He’s getting in touch with Philadelphia fans who admire him so much.”
“10th Anniversary Screening of ‘Unbreakable’/An Evening With M. Night Shyamalan” will be held Oct. 21 at 7:20 p.m. at the Prince Music Theater.
In addition to celebrating “Unbreakable,” the festival will be showing another 106 films from Oct. 14 to 24.
Visit their site to obtain more information about the festival and other films. http://pff10.org/
Thanks to Burlington County Times
Shyamalan speaks at New York Comic Con
Monday, October 11th, 2010 by Rohan
Writer/Director/Producer M.Night Shyamalan was present at New York City Comic Con 2010 this past weekend. His 2000 hit superhero film “Unbreakable” was screened and he took the time to answer some questions and reveals some information on the sequel. Read on below the 10 best quotes about his regrets, plans and all things ‘Unbreakable’.
10. On shooting ‘Unbreakable’ without coverage:
“There are hunters and there are gatherers. Most filmmakers are gatherers and we gather and gather [footage] and see what we have in the editing room, but I’m a hunter. Kubrick was a hunter. You just pick [your shot] and go and don’t care about anything else. If I don’t get what the movie wanted, then I’m okay living with that.”
9. On DVD commentaries:
“I don’t do them – they feel like gynecological exams.”
M. Night Shyamalan On 3D In Movies At 3D Summit
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 by Rohan
The other featured speaker of the 3D Entertainment Summit was famed Hollywood Producer M. Night Shyamalan.
In a rambling, confusing, and interesting 30 minute conversation about 3D, the industry, and how he felt the younger producers were being “forced” to plunge in and use this new approach to film making, the maker of The Devil, his newest film, went from wanting to use 3D, to not wanting to use it, to using parts of it in a film, to some place of still trying to work it all out.
‘Last Airbender’ tops Australian box office
Monday, September 20th, 2010 by Rohan
According to Digital Spy it seems like M.Night Shyamlan’s THE LAST AIRBENDER is a winner at the box office in Australia. The Last Airbender has gone straight to the top in Australia.
The big-screen adaptation of Nickelodeon’s popular cartoon series takes in $2.7 million to narrowly edge out last week’s chart topper Despicable Me to the number one spot.
The Other Guys and Tomorrow, When The War Began are at numbers three and four, while the Emma Stone-led high school comedy Easy A is a new entry at five.
Elsewhere, Cats & Dogs: The Revenge Of Kitty Galore debuts at number seven, ahead of blockbusters Salt and Inception.
DEVIL – “A serviceable burst of high-end hokum…”
Saturday, September 18th, 2010 by Rohan
DEVIL from the mind of M.Night Shyamalan – snuck into theatres this friday September 17th into theatres without advance critic screenings. Was there something to worry about or does it deliver decent B-movie chills? Reviews all over the map.
“On paper it’s a ridiculous premise, but in execution works surprisingly well. At the very least, you’ve never seen another film quite like it.”
— Luke Y. Thompson, E!
“…nothing very special or original, but it gets the job done briskly and economically.”
— Dennis Harvey, Variety
“A serviceable burst of high-end hokum…”
— Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times
“It’s not great, but it’s not bad, and the fellow who foisted the The Happening, Lady in the Water and The Last Airbender on the faithful would take that praise any day.”
— Roger Moore, Chicago Tribune
Exclusive: Interview with Dowdle brothers
Monday, September 13th, 2010 by Rohan
Little is known about the film. Cameras quietly rolled late last year in Toronto and Universal originally had it pegged for a February 2011 release. A trailer, however, received a good response and a free slot opened up on the studio’s schedule earlier than expected. Now, Devil is expected to reign in theaters on September 17.
John and Drew Dowdle, the brothers behind 2008′s Quarantine and the still unreleased The Poughkeepsie Tapes (thanks to the once indecisive and now ailing MGM), sat down with Shock Till You Drop to talk with me about their time directing and producing Devil, a film they became attached to while developing The Coup.
We cover all of the bases, from script development to working with Shyamalan to the film’s PG-13 rating.
Shock Till You Drop: Did Shyamalan seek you guys out for this or did you vie for the job?
John Dowdle: He actually saw The Poughkeepsie Tapes and he loved it. But he wanted to know we could do something fun. So he saw Quarantine and the next day invited us out.
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