Trust The Man: directing the actor

Hi all... Sorry for the delay... I did not get to hold a baby lion but my dog cherry did sit in my lap while I watched david holding the baby lion. The premiere was a great night... though I am anxious for the film to finally come out which will allow people I dont know see it... (or lets hope)

I was reminded of a couple things on the night of the premiere. One was how odd it is that in a lot of cases I think life imitates art, as oppose to the more traditional view that art imitates life... Maggies character Elaine screams out in the film "I want to get married and have a baby!' and there she was at the premiere 18 month later hugely pregnant with her fiance... Also Julie character "Rebecca" is a film actress doing a broadway play (by Edmund Middleton... my brother and my middle names combined, [trivia tidbit]) and though Julie has never done a play or expressed any interest in doing one since we've been together she will appear on broadway this winter for the first time ever... also like maggie's character Elaine Julie just finished writing a children's book to be published next year. Anyway... its not like im saying that my movie is responsible for all those things I just think its interesting that sometimes actors are attracted to things that deal with issues that are floating around in their subconscious that have yet to come to fruition... does that make any sense? Some how they, me, we work things out in our heads by exploring them in a fictional world but then we find some of that fictional world has spilled over into our real lives...

A couple other things I was reminded of: One day on the set I approached David with a serious look on my face and he has since told me he thought "oh great, here comes a really insightful direction into my character, I could really use that right now". I then walked up leaned in close and said, "tell me the truth "(pause as I look directly into his eyes) "Do I know or have you ever thought that I have bad breath?" So much for the great directing... But thats the advantage of having such close friends on the set. It also speaks to another directorial trait... vanity... its not just for actors.

Later that night we were shooting a shot where david and Billy jump through the doors like super heros ready to reclaim their women back at all costs. It's a somewhat tongue in cheek moment, here are these buffoons acting larger than life and I kept encouraging them to make the jump bigger... "More super-hero like" I would shout... "you can even go bigger with that"... finally "Jump as high as you can on this next one". Well this wasnt a problem for Billy because he is short... I know those of you whove seen almost famous find that hard to believe but yes... 5'9"... but davis who is 6'2" leaped and smashed his head into the metal door frame above making a sound so sickening that I was sure he had cracked his skull open. To his credit he finished the take without so much as a whimper... Turned out to be just a goose egg. I always know my actors trust me when i can direct them to do something ridiculous that could very well end their careers and they do it... DD thanks for that and sorry.... I also had to throw a wooden spoon at my wifes face, but thats a different story...

bart

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That was hilarious! Thanks for sharing some of the "insider" moments - will make the film more interesting than ever. ;)

BTW, is the movie being released in Rochester, NY? Like Leno said, does Fox Searchlight think we are worthy enough? ;-)

Posted by: Jy | August 13, 2006 08:49 PM

Hi Bart
Just like you I didn't get to hold a baby lion either. My dogs were still asleep when I watched Leno Saturday morning thanks to tivo. From the clips on the entertainment programs it looks like everybody had a great time at the premiere. I watched the HBO First Look and enjoyed it. I am hoping that it doen't take too long for the movie to come to Northern California.
I laughed when I read your comments about David and the bad breath. It is nice when you have someone that you can be that comfortable with. I think women talk to other women like that alot. My husband says that women could talk about anything to another woman.
My biggest laugh though came with the story about David and Billy's jump and telling them to more Superhero like. The reason why I laugh so hard is that my kids have been watching this goofy show called Who Want's To Be a Superhero. Sorry but I couldn't get the picture of David and Billy and that show out of my head now.
Thanks for taking your time out of your busy life and doing the blog. From what I seen so far the reviews that are coming out so far have been positive. I think adults would enjoy being able to go to the movies and just relax and laugh at a movie. I know with 4 kids I could use a laugh whenever possible.

Jennifer

Posted by: Jennifer | August 13, 2006 08:51 PM

I saw the wooden spoon in the commercial, which I saw for the first time tonight!

Movie opens here on Sept. 1. I'm counting the days and will be there Friday night. Can't wait!

Posted by: Donna | August 13, 2006 08:52 PM

i love the behind the scenes stories! thank you thank you! think we'll get to see any of the filmed bloopers on the dvd extras?

i think when i finally get to see the movie it's going to be doubly funny because i'm also going to be picturing you chucking a spoon at julianne's face over and over ("great job! just one more take honey!" is that how it went?) and dd knocking himself out during the "superhero scene."

priceless.

now i can see why you like to work with friends and family: they still have to love you anyway.

allison

Posted by: allison | August 13, 2006 08:53 PM

Love reading what you had to say Bart. Your posts always put a smile on my face. That said, poor David. He is smacked in the balls twice in the film and then almost knocks himself out trying to "jump higher". For sure he is an actor that gives his all:) Oh, and I just read a review from O magazine, Ms Oprah loves your film. That's all the ladies have to hear. They really respect what she has to say.

Posted by: Anonymous | August 13, 2006 08:59 PM

What a fun post. Thanks for sharing.

I'm off to DC, hoping to get into the early screening on Monday.

Meanwhile, could you do us fans a favor? Since Mr. Duchovny seems to trust your judgment, perhaps you could drop him a hint about paragraphs.

I don't care that much about capitalization, but paragraphs would be greatly appreciated.

Kel

Posted by: Kel | August 13, 2006 09:18 PM

Do you need some help for that wooden spoon thing? Interesting little tidbits- the little lions were cute, but I'm glad they were on someone else's lap - and Bart - why don't we have a theatre in the Pacific Northwest showing your film? Vanvouver (Canada that is) would be a bonus but I can drive to Seattle - and *ouch* re: goose egg - cute story - does he still do what he's told?

Posted by: Angie | August 13, 2006 09:39 PM

A wooden spoon? Great, just add that to the list of "wooden" spoons on film that fascinate me (Linds, that one's for you). I feel like you must have to have a certain level of power hunger to be a director. "Higher, David, higher!" It must feel slightly invigorating to know that you can compell another human being to injury simply by asking. Go Bart!

A question: Do you read the reviews? I feel like that would be hard to do with projects like yours where you are both writer and director. There's so much of you in the film, is it hard to hear people's opinion of your art, good or bad?

Posted by: Lizzie | August 13, 2006 10:08 PM

I woke up with a splitting headache, so I'm reading your post with my eyes half mast, but it really made me laugh (and my headache worse, lol). It sounds you just had the right people for this movie. Looks like they were so comfortable in their roles it went on in real life, or something like that. The reviews are great, the clips are great, the posts are great and I'm sure people will love this movie. I just hope we don't have to wait too long.
Btw, I'm so glad you said how tall DD is, because that's a question I had for ages. Lol.

Linda61 (trying to keep eyes open)
Holland

Posted by: Linda61 | August 14, 2006 01:12 AM

Love the trivia tidbits.

I think the idea of being able to explore things in one's subconscious through one's work sounds like a great line of work to be in. I guess it comes back to that old saying about finding a job you love and never having to work a day in your life. I've been pretty lucky in that vein.

And Bart, can David really be 6'2"? My kid is 6'1", I've stood next to both of them and David seemed less intimidating height wise. Hmmm. Now that I give that a little more thought, maybe that's because I never had to argue with him about why I didn't think he was mature enough to take the driver's test. ;)

Can't wait to see the film! Thanks for updating us. Blessings.

Posted by: Chriswife :) | August 14, 2006 01:46 AM

Hi Bart,
it's nice to hear -or read- from you ! thanks for all the anecdotes. and good luck for the rest.
so is Cal planning to punch more Hollywood actors private parts ;p ?? that, is a great beginning.

biz

Adélaïde (from Paris)

PS : love your family name !

Posted by: Adélaïde | August 14, 2006 02:26 AM

Bart,

Thank you for the behind the scenes reports. It sounds like this movie was a little dangerous for David. I notice that he does not talk about this incident ;)

It is interesting to see the outcomes of life after the movie. Is it possible that acting out the parts did trigger wishes for the future?

I am off to DC this evening, hopefully to see Trust the Man at the screening there

Thanks for your post
Laura

Posted by: Laura | August 14, 2006 05:49 AM

LMAO Bart, thanks for sharing!

Posted by: Em | August 14, 2006 05:52 AM

ohhh bart!

thanks - and once more: having shot ttm sounded so much fun - wish i would have been there...!!!

thanks!

---sophie

Posted by: Sophie (Frankfurt, Germany) | August 14, 2006 06:28 AM

In your fictional world is it mostly ppl you know?
Seriously, alot of ppl when they daydream they use ppl they know. They think of that persons set personality and adjust the dream to how they might react. When they act that way in life . .Viola! You had a cherry on your lap? O.K, O.k my perverse sense of humor. I gotta get outta here.

Posted by: Father_Faust | August 14, 2006 08:07 AM

Hi Bart

Yes I know exactly what you mean when life imitates art. Only it happens with some TV shows for me. I can be watching something and later my life seems to dissolve into a similar situation and vice versa. Like you said it's the subconcious level coming to a fore.

Thanks for the 'bts'...love to hear all the titbits of making a movie.

Poor David looks like he's really taken some knocks in this one! What with being punched in the balls by your son, and now smashing his head on a door frame whilst trying to act like a super hero. (g) What was that about life imitating art? :-)

So what is Julianne doing on Broadway this winter? Also, good luck with her first children's book.

Penny xx

Posted by: Songbird | August 14, 2006 08:40 AM

Quote: "I just think its interesting that sometimes actors are attracted to things that deal with issues that are floating around in their subconscious that have yet to come to fruition... does that make any sense?"

It makes perfect sense. To me, the major advantage of being an actor is experience anything you want. You can do and be anything you want. You want to be a pirate, go make a pirate movie. Want to be an astronaut, go make a space movie. It's only natural to seek thrilling experiences, and sometimes, the only way one can achieve that is through movies. (I'm talking from a view and actor's POV, here.)

By the way, behind-the-scenes anecdotes are always greatly apreciated. Will that be on the DVD? *laughs* Thanks Bart.

PS: Oh! Be sure you include a bloopers section on the DVD! Everybody loves bloopers.

Justine from Montreal

Posted by: Justine | August 14, 2006 10:47 AM

Glad you brought that up Justine. :-)

Oh yes a lot of us LOVE those bloopers. So hope they end up on the DVD with the other goodies.

Posted by: Songbird | August 14, 2006 12:25 PM

No wonder people trust and flock to you for jobs, your insight's something we could all learn from.

As far as David and his head, which I could say I was surprised. But he's got a hard noggin I would venture to guess, no wonder he pulled through. Poor guy though, but look at the bright side mayde some sense was knocked into him. *cheeky grin*

I'm so excited for you and the cast and crew, knock 'em dead.

Posted by: UnderMySkinner | August 15, 2006 01:43 AM

Life imitating art versus art imitating life? I think the most gifted artists (painters, writers, singers, directors) are those who have an instinctive and uncanning perception, almost an x-ray vision into "life". And not just their own life, but life in general - with all its joy, tragedy, romance and drama. Great artists are able to see beneath obvious personality traits and into the motivators. What inspires this person? What makes this person tick? And then they are able turn around and tell it back to us. Like a mirror. Like a story. Or a song.

I think you have just answered your own question. You seem to have that ability.

Posted by: Josa | August 15, 2006 06:52 AM

Thanks for the inside story. Poor DD.

TTM will do fine!

Goodluck,
Nicole, Netherlands

Posted by: Nicole | August 15, 2006 09:21 AM

Linda, also from Holland, just told me TTM will appear in Holland!!!!!!!

Take care,
Nicole

Posted by: Nicole | August 15, 2006 09:23 AM

I'm from Holland? Lol. Oh yeah I am!!! Yaaaaay...I think..

Posted by: Linda61 | August 15, 2006 10:13 AM

hey Nicole and Linda61

you two can check on www.foxfilm.nl
but I don't see it !

Adélaïde

Posted by: Adélaïde | August 15, 2006 12:13 PM

It was in another dutch list. I don't know why it's not in this one. Guess we just have to wait to be sure. Thanks anyway Adélaïde.

Linda61

Posted by: Linda61 | August 15, 2006 01:36 PM

Great reviews till now Bart. Please send the movie to us too!!!! And hurry!!!! And bring yourself and the others with it!!! And hurry!!!

Posted by: Linda61 | August 18, 2006 11:24 AM

Thanks for the post Bart. Poor David and his goose egg!
Love Christine

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