Agreed. That early films tid bit of him playing 8mm movies backwards really knocked off his usual air of mystique he wears. His face lit up remembering that memory out loud.
There is a real joy to Willem, I like hearing about how part of his process involves his inner child. My Favourite of his lesser known films is 'The Hunter'
He definitely understands the character of Bella. I think she is much like a neurodivergent person is in neurotypical society. Punished for being herself and being honest, while beautifully enjoying wonderful things and feeling the injustice of the world deeply. Duncan is very neurotypical (selfish, knows how to manipulate society for selfish benefits, etc.)
I had this read on it as well and haven’t seen any commentary about it through that lense! I’m an AudHD therapist so thought it was just me projecting the world I’m in onto this movie.
Brilliant actor. Thank you! Great conversation. ✨
One of the best Dafoe interviews ever 👍
Agreed. That early films tid bit of him playing 8mm movies backwards really knocked off his usual air of mystique he wears. His face lit up remembering that memory out loud.
There is a real joy to Willem, I like hearing about how part of his process involves his inner child. My Favourite of his lesser known films is 'The Hunter'
Willem Dafoe seems like he'd be a great hang over dinner.
He definitely understands the character of Bella. I think she is much like a neurodivergent person is in neurotypical society. Punished for being herself and being honest, while beautifully enjoying wonderful things and feeling the injustice of the world deeply. Duncan is very neurotypical (selfish, knows how to manipulate society for selfish benefits, etc.)
Willem's character was also very funny when he said things matter of factly like people should just know these simple things 😅
I had this read on it as well and haven’t seen any commentary about it through that lense! I’m an AudHD therapist so thought it was just me projecting the world I’m in onto this movie.
The views you get! 😂😂😂
ASSSS SPHINCTER SAYS WHAT???🤪🤪🤪😒🙄🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤
Great interview. I hate The Boondock Saints, I would probably ask him about Wild at Heart if I had to choose just one movie.
Tomorrow day comes is better