I'm just curious when we can expect any major developments with KP or WJ?

Thanks

Joe,
Big fan ever since my girlfriend bought me the NARC DVD last Christmas. Dont know if you can wear one of them out, but Im the test. Love the commentary, really insightful and useful for an aspiring filmmaker, especially talking with and about the actors. Its something that writers and directors don't learn, we are in our own space , not understanding their process. I thank you.
question- It seemed on the Disc that you and Jason Patrick really clicked, mutual understanding and respect. I really dug White Jazz, why isn't he your Klein? Seems perfect for the gig. Actually when I first heard about the project, all i pictured was you two banging out another classic. F Clooney, you caught a break. Any chance you guys rockin this thing?

Having had so many producers on Narc did you find it hard to make the movie you wanted to make and keep everyone with the money happy? Or did you have the freedom to do more or less what you wanted?

Second question:
What are your thoughts on Peter Berg's "The Kingdom"? I know your brother wrote it, but did you like it?
I felt the influence of Michael Mann in almost every frame. That's taking nothing away from Berg though who I think is a great director and i'm looking forward to seeing more of his stuff.

Are you looking forward to seeing Pride & Glory finally on the big screen? Have u seen it yet? Is it the way you pictured it?

Dear Joe,

Do you have any concerns that Juan Pablo Escobar could be a mole for Roberto Escobar regarding your production of “Killing Pablo”? Having Pablo’s son as resource of information, photos and memories would be awesome but where does the Nephew vs Uncle relationship stand today? Since Juan Pablo contacted you I would guess he just wants to make sure that his side of his father story is heard before you begin production. It would be interesting to know if Juan Pablo has read Mark Bowden’s book “Killing Pablo” and how accurate he feels the book is to his father’s story.

Thanks,
DanV

Hey Joe,

I read your post recently re: Lions For Lambs and, while I appreciated your desire to stand-up for your bro, I actually think you were doing him a dis-service. I read the LFL script a while back and I thought it was terrific, but I think Robert Redford dropped the ball in a big way. His approach was so obvious, conventional, and one-note. He didn't capture the sense of nuance, ambivalence or authenticity of the script and he senselessly undermined the dark ending by going for false hope and cutting away in a moment of indecision, rather than make the more truthful, disturbing, and resonant point that the script made (ie. based on the "inspirational" conversation he had with his professor, this character inadvertently determines that American society will ultimately reward him for his compacency). Anyway, this is a long way of asking if a) you feel Redford was the right choice to direct LFL and b) did you ever consider directing this screenplay or any of your brother's other scripts (besides White Jazz, obviously)?

Thanks,
JD

I started out like most people being introduced to your work through NARC and then heard about smokin' aces about half a year before it was in production and followed it all the way till release. I'm a huge fan of your directing and an even bigger fan of your writing. I was just woundering if you ever planned on doing another project with Jason Patric or Ryan Reynolds again. They shined in your films and I would love to see you work with them again. And lets not forget how great Ray Liotta is. Thank you for your time. You are wounderful to your fans and I really respect and appreciate that.

Is there a franchise you would love to direct and if you got the chance how would you do it? I am thinking in terms of Bond or Indiana Jones or any of the other franchise characters or series out there.

Little light as far as questions go, but one that has been on my mind lately while doing some writing on my own.

As always, thanks for this Joe.

And of course as soon as I ask it my mind floods with other questions, but I will let those go for now.

Joe,

I love your writing and I just wanted to know how you "get to know" your characters your writing so you know what they say or do is authentic to who they are. Thanks.

Oh yeah, and about your writing, I loved Smokin' Aces, especially the dialogue. I 've read/spoken to alot of people who've said it was too much like Tarantino. I'm not the authority on whether it is or not. But I do know it's better then his. Your doesn't seem to be pandering to the audience. Not that I'm bashin' QT. I love his work.

Kevin

Joe,

Holy Shit, it's been a year?!

At 9:30 a.m., it'll have been a solid year for me posting on this blog. Congrats on the anniversary....

Any updates on Remarkable Fellows, Blowback, KP, WJ would be much appreciated. Divulge what you can....

The question I have for you is not film related but rather one from one father to another...

How do you balance your career as a filmmaker and your duties as a father? And have your children ever seen one of your films yet? Would you consider a film if they begged you to take it on?

When I go away on location, it pains me to no end to not be an active part of my daughter's life for that short period of time outside of telephone calls and what have you.

Also the other thing I find somewhat tricky is explaining exactly what it is I do for a living to her. I suppose I could tell her the truth...I shoot people and blow up buildings/cars for a living. But somehow I don't feel that would go over real well with the other kids on the playground, who would go home and possibly tell their parents about my chosen vocation.

BTW, that has happened with my older daughter.

Alright enough ramblin'....

Congrats, Joe.

Kevin

It's cool if this is a question that can't be answered, and granted its just a rumor I heard, but did you have a falling out with Jason Patric either during or after the shooting of Narc? Thanks