Aw yes, Paranoid Park finally came out on DVD. And, of course, I bought it. I really loved this film when I first saw it at The Abbey Theatre here in Durango. But upon watching it again, now on DVD, I don't really feel the same way. Yeah, I still love the film, but I'm just not as much in love with it as I was when I first saw it. Don't get me wrong, the story is great, and so are the shots, as well as the music... but the acting is terrible! From a filmmaker such as Gus Van Sant, one would expect a little bit more. Shot in Portland, Oregon, maybe Van Sant just wanted to use all locals... and those were the best ones he could find. ? I don't know. Either way, Van Sant, and this film, are huge influences on me and my work. I have a script that I'm currently in the process of writing, about some young skateboarders. I'm not gonna go into much detail of what it's about, but I will say that Paranoid Park had a huge influence on me writing it. Another film that I love, A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, is also a major influence on the script. Although the acting in Paranoid Park is kind of shitty, I think everyone should still see it. It's still a great film. As well as A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints - this film is flawless. I love it.
PARANOID PARK trailer
A GUIDE TO RECOGNIZING YOUR SAINTS trailer
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