The Blu-ray release of Cosmopolis is coming out in the heart of
Oscar-campaign season. I get the sense it doesn't bug you too much that
this film isn't being discussed more as a contender.
Yes. Every year I try to be as disconnected as possible. This year it's
been very easy because we haven't been nominated for any awards. It's
not sour grapes, it's not compensation; it's a relief. It's very easy to
get caught up in it if you are nominated. The people who are releasing
the movie get excited, they want you to do more, and you understand it
because the awards can maybe get more people to see the film. This, on
its face, is a good thing. However, it is all bullshit, it is all
annoying and it is all very problematical. But it gives people stuff to
write about, gives structure, we understand. But I won't be watching any
of the awards shows.
End of the year lists, though — Cosmopolis did end up placing second in Cahiers du Cinema's top ten of the year.
Yes and on Sight and Sound's list, as well.
So the snooty-pants Euros are digging the movie. And, it'll no doubt
end up somewhere on my top 20, I think. [Note: it came in at #12.]
If I gave you money would you put it higher?
No. Well?
Depends how much money. C'mon, let's talk. A hundred grand goes a long way.
Would you give me a hundred grand to write that Cosmopolis is the best movie of the year?
No! [Laughs.] But it's a thought.
[...] Sorry, so... Cosmopolis on Blu-ray. Special deleted scenes on here?
I'm usually reluctant to include deleted scenes. They're deleted for a
reason. I like the the magic. On A History of Violence I included one or
two because they were unusual, but that's the only time I've done that.
On the other hand, I really appreciate a good “making of” documentary. I
find that film students and film fans who might otherwise never get on a
film set might really see something if you, the creator, are honest. Of
course, I'm not doing the “making of” myself — I'm too busy making the
movie — but I do encourage the reality principle. I don't want the
“making of” to just be a promotional spot. Similarly, when I do a
commentary, as I've done for Cosmopolis, I don't bullshit. I don't just
say how wonderful is to work with or how much fun we had at the wrap
party. I talk about the making of that particular moment we're looking
at.
Is your next project ready to go?
Finishing my novel right now, and I hope to be shooting Maps of the
Stars in May, written by Bruce Wagner. However, it is an indie project
which means, therefore, that it could fall apart.
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