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MAY 8, 2004 at 6:54 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Various via The Leaky Cauldron
for pointing out two new interviews with Harry Potter director Alfonso Cuarón. In the interview from the Mexican edition of Rolling Stone magazine he talks about his relationship with the young stars of the movie and in the other interview from AZCentral.com he discusses how he obsessed over the most minuscule of details.
From Rolling Stone magazine:
RS: Did you feel intimidated doing the third part of Harry Potter because of the unavoidably comparison?
Cuarón: No. When they sent me the script, I was very ignorant about Harry Potter. I hadn’t read any of the books or seen any of the movies, until producer David Heyman asked me to please read it, so I did, and I saw great possibilities. I had a conversation with Guillermo del Toro, since I was having doubts about doing it, so he told me that I should do it if I could serve the material completely. In a way it was an interesting exercise for my ego. This time I tried to understand the story and the material. The cool thing was that the universe that it was all ready created made me feel very happy and very calm. The same thing with the cast, that it was already established. Better yet, the cool thing was to make the evolution of the series.
Thanks to Vale from Potter Incantatem for the translation of the intervew from Rolling Stone magazine.
From AZCentral.com:
"This is pretty much a film about identity," Cuarón said in his easy but heavily accented English. He had returned to his office down the hall in the SoHo building where post-production work was proceeding feverishly. The shoes were off again. Raking his fingers through his slightly demonic beard, he slumped on one of the sofas, near a huge pile of toys he keeps on the floor for his toddling daughter and any other children who happen to drop by.
"It's about a kid trying to come to terms with being a teenager, with being 13 and having an awareness of things," Cuarón continued. "It's the moment when you realize that the monster is not under the bed or in the closet, but inside you - and the only weapon to fight that monster also resides inside you."
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Head Girl
Points: 472
hermionee says:
I hate Alfonso! He is a really weird person. He adds too much random stuff to HP. GO HARRY POTTER!
Posted May 8, 2004 at 6:58 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1588
ravenbeaut says:
I love how frank Cuaron is about everything. I think that's what really makes him a great director.
Posted May 8, 2004 at 6:59 PM EST
The Labyrinthine Brain
Points: 3337
DevilsSnare says:
Thats good that he read the books. He seems to have thought about what to do in this movie and I am hoping it turns out. I especially like, "It's about a kid trying to come to terms with being a teenager, with being 13 and having an awareness of things," Cuarón continued. "It's the moment when you realize that the monster is not under the bed or in the closet, but inside you - and the only weapon to fight that monster also resides inside you." That is fabulous that he realizes that and he realizes it is a struggle of emotions. :)
Posted May 8, 2004 at 7:01 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1069
Minnie20 says:
Yeah he's really honest about everything and yes he adds "random stuff" in the movie but it's "random stuff" approved by J.K herself, so I don't mind.
Posted May 8, 2004 at 7:02 PM EST
Pixie Liaison
Points: 11797
carina says:
I'm so glad Alfonso decided to direct POA.. this is probably going to be one of the best HP movies out of the series!! I'm too lazy to read the whole interview right now.. so I'll look at it later!!
Posted May 8, 2004 at 7:05 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
I think he did a great job on POA because from what ive seen so far it looks AMAZING more darker and AHHHH its going to be BLOODY BRILLIANT. hehe.
WE-WANT-JUNE-4TH!!
Posted May 8, 2004 at 7:08 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1286
JessicaRadcliffeForever says:
I wish POA would just come out already! All this waiting it really getting on my nerves. I am usually pretty patient but htis is Harry Potter. Harry Potter's just so...good. At least I've go the ABC special tomorrow.
Posted May 8, 2004 at 7:10 PM EST
Transfiguration Professor
Points: 2990
Choralee says:
I am always amazed at the way Cuaron sees the HP books! His view is so different from any others that I have read. Focusing on the inner struggle, citing that the monster is inside - what depth! I am looking forward to seeing PoA - a more grown-up version of an HP film!
Posted May 8, 2004 at 7:20 PM EST
Student
Points: 219
orlib_luvr says:
He's starting to do alot of press for the movie. He seems like a kool guy!
Posted May 8, 2004 at 7:20 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1525
veta says:
Wow, cool! Interviews! I also saw an interview in an kids Australian magazine, but I don't know what to say about that. I haven't read the two interviews but they are god, I think.
Posted May 8, 2004 at 7:21 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1157
lizzie5987 says:
I have not read the interviews yet, but i will in a minute! they look really interesting and i bet they say good stuff about the relationship between the actor and the director! :)
Posted May 8, 2004 at 7:22 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1525
veta says:
Wow, now I saw them both they are interesting, that's all I am going to say...
Posted May 8, 2004 at 7:24 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1987
tigerlili_08 says:
Well, I find it quite unecessary for him to be explaining the plot of the movie...I have been saying this repeatedly : Im looking forward to POA! :)
But, Is it just me, or do you find it strange that he "was having doubts about doing it"? (I mean its HP!)
Posted May 8, 2004 at 7:27 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8785
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
I think we should judge him and his randomness by the final product - the movie. when POA is out, we can all judge for ourselves on how well done it is. It is pointless to assess things before we have a chance to fairly evaluate things.
Posted May 8, 2004 at 7:39 PM EST
Witch
Points: 722
lotusblossom75 says:
Very interesting interview. I haven't watched a lot of Cuaron's Movies. I don't even know if I have ever watched one. I do belive though, that he did a good job with POA. Well, at least from what I have seen and read, he did a good job. Only time will tell. June 4th I will be able to make my final verdict.
Posted May 8, 2004 at 8:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 644
basketballkoty50 says:
I guess he is an okay director. Before i didn't really like him, but now i don't know. Its all good between us!! haha, i am really odd
Posted May 8, 2004 at 8:32 PM EST
Death Eater
Points: 6201
Voldemort's Heir says:
Yeah! I think Alfonso did a great job on this film. Only judging on the trailers of course but I know it will be great.
Posted May 8, 2004 at 8:41 PM EST
Curse Breaker
(Moderator)
Points: 3786
Galilea says:
We shall know in a few short weeks if Cuaron has lived up to the quality of the past 2 movies. I am hopeful that he has surpassed them and created another wonderful adventure for us.
Posted May 8, 2004 at 8:45 PM EST
Professional Beater
Points: 20884
feltonluver says:
I'm really glad that cuaron is going to make this different and i'm really hoping that this is an improvement from the last movies. Nice interviews!
Posted May 8, 2004 at 9:07 PM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23464
KT Lady says:
I really think Cuaron has done a great job..I mean from what Ive seen of the movie it looks absolutely AWESOME..I dont think Ive ever looked forward to a movie as much as this one..*squeee!* 26 days!! I cant wait!
Posted May 8, 2004 at 9:22 PM EST
Ravenclaw's Heiress
Points: 3926
PhoenixFire says:
That was a nice interview! I believe Alfonso Cuaron did an excellent job with it, I can't wait to see Prisoner Of Azkaban!!
Posted May 8, 2004 at 9:24 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
DarkMagic13 says:
That was very cool, I love reading interivews. I believe that PoA will be really good.
Posted May 8, 2004 at 9:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1303
wahnaroo22 says:
I can kinda agree with hermionee. It sucks he made this film so short. I have no doubt still that the movie will be good.
Posted May 8, 2004 at 9:43 PM EST
Points: 6760
Zarry Sotter says:
From what I've seen so far, it looks like the trird film is going to be the best yet! Hopefully it'll be better than the first 2 combined!
We'll find out, come June 4th!
Posted May 8, 2004 at 9:59 PM EST
Half-Blood Prince
(Moderator)
Points: 939
Professor Scoots says:
I don't like this guy! I mean why bring your own ego into anyway... instead of worrying about how to interject yourself into the movie, how about just worrying about bring the story to life?? The good news is he won't do another one!!
Posted May 8, 2004 at 10:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 884
sirius trouble says:
From what we have seen so far in the previews... this is going to be the best HP movie ever, I think. I was quite excited to see Daniel actually ACTING! (not to offend people there, but you have to admit, his acting skills were less that perfect up to this point.) So hopefully, we shall all see it on June 4 and be overly excited because it was fantastic. (crosses fingers)
Posted May 8, 2004 at 10:26 PM EST
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