I'm a huge fan of the movie "Lost in La Mancha" if you have not watched it you should. In fact, if you have ever asked your self "Does the universe want to stop me from making this picture" you need to see it. It's a prime example of "bad to worse" turning into "Are frikkin' kidding me?". The real lesson in the movie is, even if you got the resources and the man power to make your film, "Old man Chaos" can be a dusty A' Hole.
Well dang Bulltiger, you must think your pretty special to think the universe itself is pelting your precious project with volley after volley of pure untainted CHAOS to keep you down. Well sure, it sounds egotistical when you say it like that. To be sure, unlike poor Terry Gilliam who was "Lost in La Mancha" our current hiccups are fixable, a little recasting, replenish some funds and BAM! We back in Bid-Ness!
So what's the bloody point? Alright already, geesh! The point is "Lost in La Mancha" taught me something that has given me a freedom that many people in my position don't always understand. Here's the truth of it. You are going to fail. It is a part of the game. Keep that in mind always and you will know no fear. And in my experience it is fear that ushers mediocrity.
"Old Man Chaos" is not an enemy, he is a teacher. Sometimes he's the teacher that ticks you the Hell off, but that is how one sharpens one's adaptability. Adaptability is the second most important thing a filmmaker must have.
Dream on you crazies!
