I TALKED to THE BANA last night!
SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here's what happened: I had tickets with a friend to see the NYC premier of "Love the Beast" last night which was held at a cinema (not an auditorium) in Chelsea. We were seated before he arrived, so I didn't get pics of him entering or doing "press". The theater was not packed but most of the seats were filled. We sat in the third row.
Before the movie began, THE BANA addressed the audience, thanking us for being there and telling us how much it meant to him to show his movie at the Tribeca Film Festival. He was lovely. He was wearing a jacket, t-shirt, and jeans.
Neither my friend nor I know anything about cars or racing and both of us were impressed with the film. The "vehicle" that moves the story forward is the Ford Falcon but the movie is really about the relationships that were formed, and are maintained, through his enthusiasm for that car and for cars in general. It was a very human story and well paced. I was never bored. Lots of nice footage of Tasmania, too! At times you feel that you are speeding along in the car from the way the footage is filmed.
After the movie concluded (it's only 90 minutes), THE BANA came back out and fielded questions from the audience. I asked him something and he was delightful with his answer; he didn't make me feel stupid at all. My friend asked him whether or not the soundtrack is available for sale, but instead of answering he introduced the musical composer who was present, and his friends who collaborated on the movie who were also with him, and forgot to reply. *smile*
Later in the Q&A, he said, "Let's let the ladies ask some more questions." All the guys wanted to chat about motorsports with him, the women asked about the film itself. Ha!
Both my friend and I took pictures that I will post here. Since my friend's camera is digital I may get those today, my pictures have to be developed and will take some time. Please keep in mind that we were in a darkly lit theater and about 30 feet from him so they won't be that good. But still, they will be pics you've never seen before, that's something, right?
I did not get an autograph because he didn't sign any. The Festival organizers took him out a side door so there was no mingling.
There you have it! That was my experience seeing "Love the Beast" and asking THE BANA a question! He was charming, articulate, and funny. The movie was interesting and well paced. Overall it was a lovely evening!
SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
=D
Here's what happened: I had tickets with a friend to see the NYC premier of "Love the Beast" last night which was held at a cinema (not an auditorium) in Chelsea. We were seated before he arrived, so I didn't get pics of him entering or doing "press". The theater was not packed but most of the seats were filled. We sat in the third row.
Before the movie began, THE BANA addressed the audience, thanking us for being there and telling us how much it meant to him to show his movie at the Tribeca Film Festival. He was lovely. He was wearing a jacket, t-shirt, and jeans.
Neither my friend nor I know anything about cars or racing and both of us were impressed with the film. The "vehicle" that moves the story forward is the Ford Falcon but the movie is really about the relationships that were formed, and are maintained, through his enthusiasm for that car and for cars in general. It was a very human story and well paced. I was never bored. Lots of nice footage of Tasmania, too! At times you feel that you are speeding along in the car from the way the footage is filmed.
After the movie concluded (it's only 90 minutes), THE BANA came back out and fielded questions from the audience. I asked him something and he was delightful with his answer; he didn't make me feel stupid at all. My friend asked him whether or not the soundtrack is available for sale, but instead of answering he introduced the musical composer who was present, and his friends who collaborated on the movie who were also with him, and forgot to reply. *smile*
Later in the Q&A, he said, "Let's let the ladies ask some more questions." All the guys wanted to chat about motorsports with him, the women asked about the film itself. Ha!
Both my friend and I took pictures that I will post here. Since my friend's camera is digital I may get those today, my pictures have to be developed and will take some time. Please keep in mind that we were in a darkly lit theater and about 30 feet from him so they won't be that good. But still, they will be pics you've never seen before, that's something, right?
I did not get an autograph because he didn't sign any. The Festival organizers took him out a side door so there was no mingling.
There you have it! That was my experience seeing "Love the Beast" and asking THE BANA a question! He was charming, articulate, and funny. The movie was interesting and well paced. Overall it was a lovely evening!
SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
=D