Of all the films I’ve seen so far this year, one that’s stayed with me the most is A GHOST STORY from writer/director David Lowery. It’s one of the most quiet movies you’ll ever see, and definitely an acquired taste, but there’s so much brilliance behind it that it demands to be seen. Starring Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara, the production was shot almost completely in secret in Irving, Texas. Most knew nothing about it until it was already finished. Despite its modest budget and almost singular setting, the movie feels much bigger and more expensive that it actually is. But that’s the brilliance of Lowery, he knows how to give the most simple stories a grand scale and scope that feels elaborate yet respectful. He and I have crossed paths many times through the years, but had never done an interview together until now. I was actually surprised when speaking with him the night before this chat (after a packed screening at the historic Texas Theatre) that he had sat through multiple Q&As I had hosted on the film festival circuit, so he was familiar with my interview style even if he and I had never done one. Check out our chat below. My apologies for the focus going in an out… which is odd, as the camera was supposedly NOT on auto-focus (perhaps a ghost?). Oh, and here’s the link to the “Ghost Store” we talked about.
David Lowery interview for A GHOST STORY – how he made his secret amazing film so brilliant
Posted in: Interviews, News
Published: July 28, 2017