People have actually said that to me after I tell them I’m making a documentary. I’m usually rendered speechless and sometimes I can’t even manage to raise an eyebrow. Of course I know what they mean. They mean a narrative … Continued
I was having lunch with my friend and colleague, cinematographer Wolfgang Held (who shot Tango Octogenario), and I told him I was thinking about making a documentary. Wolfgang’s background is in documentary film, so naturally he wanted to hear more. … Continued
I was at my gym riding the stationary bicycle and looking through the gym copy of the March 2004 Audubon Magazine. I came across the following sidebar: I stealthily tore it out of the magazine, filed it, and forgot about … Continued
The fourth subject is interested in participating in the film. Shooting is scheduled for early August in Chicago. I’ll reveal more details as the Ts are crossed and the Is dotted. Don’t want to jinx it. But I will say … Continued
I can usually pinpoint the moment one of my works was conceived. With A Life’s Work, I cannot precisely state day and date, but I can say with certainty the events that inspired it. When I was nine years old … Continued
Happy Birthday, Dr. Soleri. I hope you enjoy the day.