will Interview Dario Argento.

The Chaostar · 07-21-2007, 01:23 PM

I finally managed to convince my magazine to arrange an interview with Argento. I am writting this from Rome where I just have settled everything and I will interview the maestro in September.

Any good question? I mean, what question qould you like to see written on paper? I will translate it in english for all of you, of course.

dwatts · 07-21-2007, 02:08 PM

Are there any other projects that he'd like to fulfill? Now the three mothers are done, does he feel he has any other loose ends?

And.... can't he just make the Four Flies DVD's himself and send me one.

The Chaostar · 07-21-2007, 02:45 PM

Luiggi Cozzi explained me the situation.
Now, he says, Dario and Claudio Argento owns 50% of the film. But the other 50% is owned by Paramount. Paramount doesn't want to buy Argento's 50% because they don't want to release it (damn those fuckers). They don't even allow the subdivision of Paramount Italia to release it.
So the Argentos must find the money to buy the other 50% of the film, and Paramount, of course, asks for a shitload of money...

Spacevis · 07-21-2007, 03:27 PM

A wise choice Paramount made there. It's not like anyone's waiting for this film to be released

_pi_ · 07-21-2007, 05:06 PM

Channelling Ghostbusters, I would ask: "Are you a god?"

Then again, I would probably just sit and stare and have a stupid satisfied grin on my face.

Congratulations on the interview! You must of course translate it into English and post it here for our enjoyment!

07-21-2007, 06:24 PM

I think I would die if I ever got to meet Argento. That is like a dream come true! I'm terrible at thinking up questions on the spot, but if any come to mind I will let you know!

You are so lucky!!!!

07-21-2007, 08:20 PM

It may be a bit obvious but:

Are there any new or up-and-coming directors he admires?

Some say that works of art are never finished, just abandoned. If he could go back and change one thing about any of his films, which film would he choose and what would he change?

Oh, and I'd also ask him if he could autograph my 8x10 glossy of him with Claudio Simonetti.

Nice going securing this interview!

dwatts · 07-21-2007, 08:42 PM

Yes, we should all send Chaoster a stack of pictures, discs, and posters, so Dario can sign them.

If nothing else, that should ensure it's a damn long interview.

bigdaddyhorse · 07-22-2007, 03:10 AM

Congrats on the interview.
Is it going to be in person or on the phone?

Either way, don't show up with stacks of stuff to get signed, not very professional.

Workshed · 07-22-2007, 04:09 AM

This is awesome, congrats. I'll try to think of a question.

07-22-2007, 04:59 AM

I would like to know if there is any other genre of film he would like to take a stab at. Maybe a Western or Crime film?

Erick H. · 07-22-2007, 06:13 AM

As a screenwriter,Dario worked in several genres outside of horror,Euro Westerns,war films,even a romance.You might ask him if he ever hopes to work outside of the horror genre again,either as a writer or director.
Also,Argento was originally a film critic,and was one of the few Italian writers to champion Sergio Leone and Mario Bava(when they were still living and working).It would be interesting to know if any mainstream Italian critics have ever championed HIS work,or if the establishment is still dismissive of Italian genre directors.

The Chaostar · 07-22-2007, 09:11 AM

It would be personal interview - and that's because I'm paying for the visit to Rime and for the Hotel myself. The newspaper it satisfied with a phone interview, but I cannot let this opportunity pass!!!!!!!

07-22-2007, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jefff

I would like to know if there is any other genre of film he would like to take a stab at. Maybe a Western or Crime film?

didn't he write a western? once upon a time in the west if i recall

Crystal Plumage · 07-22-2007, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

didn't he write a western? once upon a time in the west if i recall

Yes,and:
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07-21-2007, 01:23 PM	#1
The Chaostar Johnny Hallyday forever Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hell-as Posts: 4,257	will Interview Dario Argento. I finally managed to convince my magazine to arrange an interview with Argento. I am writting this from Rome where I just have settled everything and I will interview the maestro in September. Any good question? I mean, what question qould you like to see written on paper? I will translate it in english for all of you, of course. __________________ "Only on Horrordvds.com could a well intentioned get well thread turn into an infomercial about the propensity for testicular perspiration". There Is No Freedom, Wake Up.

07-21-2007, 02:45 PM	#3
The Chaostar Johnny Hallyday forever Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hell-as Posts: 4,257	Luiggi Cozzi explained me the situation. Now, he says, Dario and Claudio Argento owns 50% of the film. But the other 50% is owned by Paramount. Paramount doesn't want to buy Argento's 50% because they don't want to release it (damn those fuckers). They don't even allow the subdivision of Paramount Italia to release it. So the Argentos must find the money to buy the other 50% of the film, and Paramount, of course, asks for a shitload of money... __________________ "Only on Horrordvds.com could a well intentioned get well thread turn into an infomercial about the propensity for testicular perspiration". There Is No Freedom, Wake Up.

07-21-2007, 03:27 PM	#4
Spacevis Boo-urns! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,116	A wise choice Paramount made there. It's not like anyone's waiting for this film to be released __________________ The ego is not master in its own house. <<< DVDs Last.FM >>>

07-21-2007, 05:06 PM	#5
_pi_ Peace, bitch Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Iceland Posts: 2,620	Channelling Ghostbusters, I would ask: "Are you a god?" Then again, I would probably just sit and stare and have a stupid satisfied grin on my face. Congratulations on the interview! You must of course translate it into English and post it here for our enjoyment! __________________ "Compared to her I'm just some bland, flappy hausfrau." Baby, there ain't nothing good about this goodbye.

07-21-2007, 08:20 PM	#7
Luna Guest Posts: n/a	It may be a bit obvious but: Are there any new or up-and-coming directors he admires? Some say that works of art are never finished, just abandoned. If he could go back and change one thing about any of his films, which film would he choose and what would he change? Oh, and I'd also ask him if he could autograph my 8x10 glossy of him with Claudio Simonetti. Nice going securing this interview! Last edited by Luna; 07-21-2007 at 08:27 PM.

07-21-2007, 02:08 PM	#2
dwatts HackMaster Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crashed Posts: 16,580	Are there any other projects that he'd like to fulfill? Now the three mothers are done, does he feel he has any other loose ends? And.... can't he just make the Four Flies DVD's himself and send me one.

07-21-2007, 06:24 PM	#6
RyanPC Guest Posts: n/a	I think I would die if I ever got to meet Argento. That is like a dream come true! I'm terrible at thinking up questions on the spot, but if any come to mind I will let you know! You are so lucky!!!!

07-21-2007, 08:42 PM	#8
dwatts HackMaster Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crashed Posts: 16,580	Yes, we should all send Chaoster a stack of pictures, discs, and posters, so Dario can sign them. If nothing else, that should ensure it's a damn long interview.

07-22-2007, 03:10 AM	#9
bigdaddyhorse Detroit Hi-on Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Under a rock Posts: 11,935	Congrats on the interview. Is it going to be in person or on the phone? Either way, don't show up with stacks of stuff to get signed, not very professional. __________________ "!" My Fucking DVDS

07-22-2007, 04:09 AM	#10
Workshed Hear Our Satan Prayer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 6,719	This is awesome, congrats. I'll try to think of a question. __________________ *Films watched in: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

07-22-2007, 04:59 AM	#11
jefff Guest Posts: n/a	I would like to know if there is any other genre of film he would like to take a stab at. Maybe a Western or Crime film?

07-22-2007, 06:13 AM	#12
Erick H. HackMaster Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,440	As a screenwriter,Dario worked in several genres outside of horror,Euro Westerns,war films,even a romance.You might ask him if he ever hopes to work outside of the horror genre again,either as a writer or director. Also,Argento was originally a film critic,and was one of the few Italian writers to champion Sergio Leone and Mario Bava(when they were still living and working).It would be interesting to know if any mainstream Italian critics have ever championed HIS work,or if the establishment is still dismissive of Italian genre directors. Last edited by Erick H.; 07-22-2007 at 06:18 AM.

07-22-2007, 09:11 AM	#13
The Chaostar Johnny Hallyday forever Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hell-as Posts: 4,257	It would be personal interview - and that's because I'm paying for the visit to Rime and for the Hotel myself. The newspaper it satisfied with a phone interview, but I cannot let this opportunity pass!!!!!!! __________________ "Only on Horrordvds.com could a well intentioned get well thread turn into an infomercial about the propensity for testicular perspiration". There Is No Freedom, Wake Up.

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