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DECEMBER 10, 2006 at 10:13 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: MSNBC Newsweek
In an new interview
with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix director David Yates, he comments on filming the movie, working with Dan Radcliffe and what the movie is really about.
There's a really interesting principle at the heart of this story. The ministry is this bureaucratic authoritarian regime trying to impose a fundamental doctrine on this liberal wacky school. The ministry isn't very good at accepting the beauty of differences. Everything has to fit in a box, and if it doesn't fit, it must be removed. The wonderful thing this story tells kids is that it's OK to be different.
I'm having the time of my life. It's like being at filmmaking gym. You're working every single muscle as a storyteller. These films are full of comedy, adventure and a bit of thrills. It's terrific.
The Newsweek issue will be on sale next week. Thanks to Andrew for the tip.
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Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1514
MollyMomma says:
That's a neat point of view.
Posted Dec 11, 2006 at 6:31 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
Cool! Good interview! It's always good to hear more information and points of view about the movies.
Posted Dec 11, 2006 at 6:56 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 492
~Mrs. Black Wood~ says:
Yates sounds clever- I hope he was/is clever enough not to cut a lot of important scenes. :)
I'm looking forward to seeing how they did with this movie, it shall be interesting.
Posted Dec 11, 2006 at 7:08 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
I think we all know what the movie is about...if you read the book and then you would know and I'm sure about 95% of the people who see the HP movies have read the book.
glad he loved doing OOTP.
Posted Dec 11, 2006 at 7:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 713
umbridgehater_DanielLover says:
I CANT WAIT!!! IT SOUNDS SOOOOOOOO GREAT! ITS GETTING ME SOO EXCITED AND NOW IM SAD THAT I HAVE TO WAIT 6 MORE MONTHS!!!! but hey.... at least theyre actually trying to make the movie good and not change it!!!! im am so syked!
Posted Dec 11, 2006 at 7:21 PM EST
Student
Points: 209
yugi900098 says:
He really sounds intelligent...I hope he has put alot of thought into the making of OotP.
Posted Dec 11, 2006 at 7:51 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1454
xMAVERICK says:
Pretty cool interview, David Yates is a fantastic director! I'm sure he will do this movie justice =D
Posted Dec 11, 2006 at 7:55 PM EST
The Pheonix Tamer
Points: 2918
PheonixPonder says:
hehe...I think we all pretty much knew that...hehe...just hope he didn't mess up the end it all....
Posted Dec 11, 2006 at 8:43 PM EST
Student
Points: 297
Hermione_Harry_Luna says:
Wow! I just know this movie is going to be great!!!...can't wait for it to come out!
Posted Dec 12, 2006 at 1:15 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
(Moderator)
Points: 1687
jones_jj says:
Wow Yates' comments sound a lot like what's happening in the US with certain issues. A good example I've heard is the ending of the movie Happy Feet, the republicans don't like it b/c it teaches children to be aware of the environment and the destruction we do to it. I guess some republicans have been quoted as saying children should not be exposed to this line of thought. I have to say, it's ok to expose children to violence on TV on the news, and on TV shows, but not to make them aware of the environment and the impact that they will have on it? Come on let's get our priorities straight.
Posted Dec 12, 2006 at 2:18 AM EST
Witch
Points: 556
Sexyjeans says:
whoa! that's great aNd it sOunds gOOd
Posted Dec 12, 2006 at 3:04 AM EST
The Usual Suspect
Points: 3421
Orchid says:
That was a great article, I can't wait to see what David Yates has done with the movie. I think he could be the best director yet.
I loved the stuff he did for the BBC.
Posted Dec 12, 2006 at 5:43 AM EST
Dumbledore's Muse
Points: 2959
Alchemical Auror says:
Ahhh i just can't get enough of these interviews, it is all that is keeping my going at this point in time. I can't believe we still have so long to wait!
Posted Dec 12, 2006 at 5:54 AM EST
Student
Points: 228
Jlgrigsby says:
Cool. Thats a really interesting way to look at it
Posted Dec 12, 2006 at 8:31 AM EST
Malfoy by Nature
Points: 12528
WickeDraco says:
I like what he said about odd kids finding hope through the book. I think that's exactly what it was. A sort of sanctuary.
Posted Dec 12, 2006 at 9:22 AM EST
Witch
Points: 692
~Remember Snape~ says:
THat is such a good explaination of how to explain the movie.
Posted Dec 12, 2006 at 10:51 AM EST
Witch
Points: 808
Hogwarts babe says:
That was great to read he seems like a nice man who will do a fantastic job with this movie.
Posted Dec 12, 2006 at 10:53 AM EST
Witch
Points: 645
Stage Violence says:
I wish that there was more HP stuff coming out. It seems like they are dragging their heels about the inevitable...information coming out about the films. :)
Posted Dec 12, 2006 at 11:39 AM EST
Squib
Points: 151
fairyqueen says:
I read the interview given on newsweek on the link you folks provided, I liked it bunches. I think it is saying much about how some of the actors have grown, including Daniel which he mentions in the interview. It is a good interview.
Posted Dec 12, 2006 at 12:28 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 455
Krztyn says:
I absolutely love how much detail and attention they give to making the films accurate representations of the books. Although they can't practically incorporate it all, and a great deal is left unsaid, they do a really excellent job of developing the characters and recognizing themes and connections within the Potterverse. I love hearing the directors' views on how it all works. Great insights.
Posted Dec 12, 2006 at 3:37 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
I would expect the fifth film to be good, although I will wait with an open mind. However, considering how good the first two films were, i would welcome some more continuity and hope that David stays on to direct the sixth & seventh films too.
Posted Dec 12, 2006 at 5:16 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 445
Cherrybabi56 says:
It's great that Yates completely understands the "unveiling" of the ministry in the 5th. He's definately thought hard and analyzed every aspect of the book and found a fantastic method of presenting it. What he said reminds me so much of what I'm doing in my history and Language and Composition classes; analyzing what happened and the literature written at that time. It puts everything together! I can't wait to see the movie -- it looks like Yates has done a fantastic job!
Posted Dec 12, 2006 at 7:06 PM EST
The Golden Snidget
Points: 3157
Mrs. Phineas Nigellus says:
Whoa. Way to trivialize Harry Potter, there, Yates. Well, I hope the movie is a little more magical and fantastical than he makes it sound.
*The MRS*
Posted Dec 12, 2006 at 8:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1479
Newest Mrs. Weasley says:
Oh man, I am getting lulled into a false sense of trust in this man. I don't think I can take another case of heartbreak like Goblet.
Posted Dec 13, 2006 at 10:28 AM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Ahh, like that's the only picture of David Yates that we ever see. What's up with that? Oh well, that's so unimportant. Wow, he sounds intelligent there - 'bureaucratic authoritarian regime.' Wow. I'm so excited about this one. It sounds more like he's actually trying to convey a message rather than just shooting a movie. I'm really excited, maybe he'll end up directing the rest!
Posted Dec 13, 2006 at 1:46 PM EST
Hogwarts Founder
Points: 3481
Godric Gryffindor says:
Hmmm Interesting!
Posted Dec 13, 2006 at 2:16 PM EST
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