I've been sitting on my ass, waiting for the Grammys. I'd love to show you the Decemberists video, but the release has been held up. Not sure how or why. There is a super low quality version floating around at places like Pitchfork but it's a cut we did only for MTV that I'm not happy with. Soon I hope.
Other than that I really have been doing absolutely nothing.
Here's a great interview with my favorite cinemtographer of all time, Emmanuel Lubezki. Who deserves the Oscar not just for Children of Men this year but Terence Malick's The New World last year. I think Lubezki is single handedly redefining what cinematography is meant to be by truly pushing at its boundaries. I love the ephemeral moments in his work - the flash of real lightning in The New World, the tilt up to the breeze passing through the trees in Children of Men. There's such a firmament of truth coupled with the artistry of photography in his work, and as a true hallmark of genius he's brave enough not to light things.
So I twiddle my thumb(sticks) and gain weight and just wait for the Grammys to pass. I think I've earned some time off. I realized doing a press interview yesterday that I started working on Directions about a year and a half ago. Since then I have worked full tilt on something or other ceaselessly. Right now it's really enjoyable to ignore my blackberry and just let my brain step down a notch. And then... Post Grammys hopefully come back out swinging, reenergized. I think we're going to lose the Grammy. I am just so happy to bring Nick there and be together with him since we started making films on VHS when we were twelve. It's a good moment to pause, and take stock, and realize that anything is possible. Cynicism aside I didn't think I'd get this far, and yet I have. I have even just signed to a company to rep me as a director. For years I'd been plagued by self doubt, the machinations of life, the need to get a real job, and also an adherence to reality and observation of the odds, knowing full well I was going to try but dreading most of all the day I'd have to give up. Hoping, crossing my fingers, daring to think someday I'd get to be at this point.
So here I am. This is good - it's all new territory ahead.
Other than that I really have been doing absolutely nothing.
Here's a great interview with my favorite cinemtographer of all time, Emmanuel Lubezki. Who deserves the Oscar not just for Children of Men this year but Terence Malick's The New World last year. I think Lubezki is single handedly redefining what cinematography is meant to be by truly pushing at its boundaries. I love the ephemeral moments in his work - the flash of real lightning in The New World, the tilt up to the breeze passing through the trees in Children of Men. There's such a firmament of truth coupled with the artistry of photography in his work, and as a true hallmark of genius he's brave enough not to light things.
So I twiddle my thumb(sticks) and gain weight and just wait for the Grammys to pass. I think I've earned some time off. I realized doing a press interview yesterday that I started working on Directions about a year and a half ago. Since then I have worked full tilt on something or other ceaselessly. Right now it's really enjoyable to ignore my blackberry and just let my brain step down a notch. And then... Post Grammys hopefully come back out swinging, reenergized. I think we're going to lose the Grammy. I am just so happy to bring Nick there and be together with him since we started making films on VHS when we were twelve. It's a good moment to pause, and take stock, and realize that anything is possible. Cynicism aside I didn't think I'd get this far, and yet I have. I have even just signed to a company to rep me as a director. For years I'd been plagued by self doubt, the machinations of life, the need to get a real job, and also an adherence to reality and observation of the odds, knowing full well I was going to try but dreading most of all the day I'd have to give up. Hoping, crossing my fingers, daring to think someday I'd get to be at this point.
So here I am. This is good - it's all new territory ahead.
4 Comments:
It's good to hear you're getting a moment's rest. Also: I love Audrey Kawasaki.
Hi Aaron,
Congratulations on your nomination, it
must be so exciting. You know, my
sister-in-law works at these kinds
of award shows. As the time gets closer
to the real show, her hours get longer
and her days off get to be fewer, So
by now she is working 24/7
getting things ready for you guys.
It should be a very good show.
Anyways, good luck with it all
and your new contract as well!
Yeah, this time of life seems to be plagued with questions. I hear it's normal, though that still doesn't offer me much comfort. It's hard to be patient when you know there's something out there for you.
Who'd you sign with, anyway?
Hey. I just read an article in the local paper about you and Nick. I took students to the "Grammy in the Schools" day in Seattle, so saw Nick there and had to read the article. I love the story of your friendship and success...I'll post the story on my board tomorrow. I grew up and now live in the area you are from. I am very proud and excited for you! My students love to hear of someone local being a success!
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