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Guillermo on Everything

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An hour-long chat with Hellboy II director Guillermo del Toro at the Four Seasons early Sunday evening, from roughly 6 to 7 pm.

We talked a little bit about the film, but mainly we discussed The Hobbit (the first part will be more Guillermo, the second more Tolkien/Jackson), the creation of "Bleak House" (his creative hideaway studio he built about five blocks away from the regular family home), his amazing 12 year-old daughter, relations with his father, the conservative tendencies and judgments of video-game producers, his admiration for the "Shadow of the Collossus" video game (engaging storyline, super-intelligent game play), the current doings of Cha Cha Cha, a discussion of "Hitchcock/Truffaut," etc.

He's one of the gentlest, kindest and most brilliant guys I've ever known. If you don't know him, listen to the whole hour and it'll serve as a kind of introduction. I shot a whole video of our chat but it was visually dull and not worth transferring to mp4 so I dumped it.

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Posted by Jeffrey Wells on June 30, 2008 at 12:31 AM

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Deschain says ...

Mornin' Sir. Link's not working :-/

Thx

Posted by Deschain at June 30, 2008 1:00 AM

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gruver1 says ...

Wells to Deschain: Fixed.

Posted by gruver1 at June 30, 2008 1:17 AM

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GKLondon says ...

Cheers Wells, though I'm still downloading, I already feel like Monday has been worth it.

Posted by GKLondon at June 30, 2008 1:21 AM

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bluelouboyle says ...

Thanks. Isn't there some doubt over whether they will make a second movie? In a recent interview Del Toro said something like "If we can'y find a good story then we won't make it"

I'm sure they weill, though. too much cash at stake.

Posted by bluelouboyle at June 30, 2008 1:43 AM

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NotImpressedYet says ...

But where did he stand on Obama and Hillary during the primary?!?!?

Just kidding. Thanks for posting this! Can't wait to listen later today!

Posted by NotImpressedYet at June 30, 2008 5:39 AM

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TigerUppercut says ...

Thanks Wells, this just about beats the David Fincher interview you did earlier in the year. A Del Toro on Del Toro book would be great.

Posted by TigerUppercut at June 30, 2008 6:37 AM

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otakuhouse says ...

Thanks so much for this. I wish to fuck that Del Toro was my college professor / Obi Wan Kenobi. True Renaissance guy. Every time I hear him speak I am educated, inspired, amused, and enlightened.

Posted by otakuhouse at June 30, 2008 7:36 AM

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bents75 says ...

Shadow of the Colossus was, or rather is, an awesome game. If there was ever a video game worthy of being called a work of art, that was it.

And it was fun on top of that. I think the industry needs smart people like Del Toro to speak out in favor of games like that.

The more dumbed down the medium gets as a result of the Nintendo Wii, the more important it is to recognize the memorable accomplishments that have elevated it to what should be a much more respected story-telling format.

Posted by bents75 at June 30, 2008 8:48 AM

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MovieBob says ...

"The more dumbed down the medium gets as a result of the Nintendo Wii"

Egh... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByPcQBveWOA

Yeah, because prior to this machine being released two years ago the industry was an endless sea of high-quality games-as-art titles all making boku bucks. Gimme a break. Highly artistic titles haven't dominated the gaming industry since the end of the 16-bit era. From the Playstation 1 on, genuinely brilliant work like Colossus, Ico, No More Heroes, what have you have all had to fight for scraps in a market dominated by GTA-style pandering Scarface-worship and the one-two fratboy-B.S. punch of Madden and Halo.

There's something telling about the fact that when truly great, elevating games DO sell big numbers it only tends to be modern continuations of franchises that started in the 80s (take the beloved mascot characters out of Mario Galaxy, Zelda: Twilight Princess, Metroid Prime 3, Metal Gear Solid 4, Ninja Gaiden etc. and they'd probably do the same middling numbers as Shadow did. Sad but true.)

Posted by MovieBob at June 30, 2008 9:20 AM

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Richardson says ...

I was bored playing 'Shadow of the Collossus'. It's not particularly what I want from a video game. But it's amazing to watch somebody else play, somebody who is into it.

Posted by Richardson at June 30, 2008 9:39 AM

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bents75 says ...

Oh, I agree Moviebob. I would only disagree with the claim that even during the 16 bit era they dominated.

They majority of business has never gone towards more artistic games, nor do I expect it to. I'm just saying, while the motion sensing gimmick might sell systems to the masses, it doesn't do shit to improve the quality of games, be it the story, mechanics, visuals, or arguably, controls.

I'd sooner look forward to playing another round of Ms. Pacman than Wii Sports. Some wii games are fun and intuitive, but there's hardly anything memorable about 99% of them.

But to each his own. I'm sure the majority of nursing homes would disagree with me. Personally, I don't think 6 year olds and 85 year olds should be considered the ideal demographic to design for. There's plenty of intelligence desired inbetween.

Posted by bents75 at June 30, 2008 9:44 AM

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djiggs says ...

Any comments on Dave Poland getting married over the weekend?

Posted by djiggs at June 30, 2008 9:45 AM

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Bocephus says ...

SotC would make a terrific movie, Del Toro needs to cash in his studio cred after Hobbit and make it himself. There is not a line of English dialogue in the game, the movie could be brilliant if they stuck with that beautiful made-up language.

Posted by Bocephus at June 30, 2008 9:48 AM

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York "Budd" Durden says ...

djiggs: I cried when I heard the news.

Posted by York "Budd" Durden at June 30, 2008 10:37 AM

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Jesse Perry says ...

bents75, I'm a married 33 yr old avid gamer that owns and enjoys a Nintendo Wii. Sorry to provide an exception to your sweeping generalization.

Posted by Jesse Perry at June 30, 2008 11:00 AM

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NotImpressedYet says ...

I'll suffer through ten Obama posts if it means every now we get a treasure like this.

Awesome interview! I could listen to this guy for hours. So smart, enthusiastic and cool.

Was this a junket interview? If so, you elevated it to a new level of quality (and length). Keep it up!

Posted by NotImpressedYet at June 30, 2008 12:18 PM

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DarthCorleone says ...

The Wii is a blast. I play other platforms as well with a more "artistic" bent. There is plenty of room for both.

Posted by DarthCorleone at June 30, 2008 12:47 PM

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fausti says ...

Nice interview!

It's nice to see a director see the potential in other media such as video games instead of being defensive or dismissive.

It's also nice to know that Guillermo and I have the same general tastes. i love how ICO (correct spelling) and Shadow of the Colossus (sequel to ICO) are singled out by him. I still count ICO as the single game that brought tears to my eyes.

Posted by fausti at June 30, 2008 12:50 PM

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Aladdin Sane says ...

I'm about halfway through the interview. Man the guy is brilliant. Plus he is recommending The Wire. Wells are you on board yet?!!!

Posted by Aladdin Sane at June 30, 2008 1:21 PM

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Rothchild says ...

GdT is one of the nicest guys in Hollywood, but he's also one of the most interesting. And anyone that gets why The Wire is the greatest show/book/movie ever is cool in my book.

Posted by Rothchild at June 30, 2008 1:47 PM

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Midwest Doug says ...

Jeff,

Really great interview. Only one awkward lag, if I recall at about the 30 minute mark where perhaps you thought your time was up but instead he continued with you? In any case, great stuff, and I really appreciate being able to better understand del Toro's interests and passions. And I am very thankful I have never had to utter a sentence that included "After my father's kidnapping."

Posted by Midwest Doug at June 30, 2008 5:57 PM

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NotImpressedYet says ...

Hey Midwest Doug, I heard that lag too and thought it was a nice human moment! On a promotional interview like this I'd wonder if my time was up after thirty minutes. And then to get thirty more, and it's all genuine and interesting material to boot? Kick ass!!

And everyone, take a cue from Guillermo on his The Wire praise. You don't hit people over the head with it by saying IT'S. THE. BEST. SHOW. EVER and then berate the person for not watching it. No, you just express your love for it and move on. Class act.

Almost makes me want to see Hellboy 2!

Posted by NotImpressedYet at June 30, 2008 7:23 PM

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