Thanks for an insightful interview with Bill Bennett. I thoroughly enjoyed the film- alternately laughing , tearing-up or reflecting on myself as a 73 yr male. ( I purposely didn't write " old"- either because I don't like to think of myself as " old " or maybe because you're only as old as you feel). I have not walked the Way, and probably never will, but vicariously, I experienced an epiphany through the emotional impact of Bill's film. In many ways, Bill in the film was a mirror into which I looked- not just once, but several. times during the film and after the film. Films are an artifice, but every so often a genuinely powerful one comes along which is not only entertaining but impactful. Maybe Bill Bennett has helped me have my way ( version) of The Way. For that I am grateful to him. For all those that share this blog- I wish you " buen Camino" on and in your personal journey through life.. After all, it is the journey, not the destination which matters , as we all have the same destination in the end Thanks Bill.
Thank you for generously giving us your time and being so forthcoming about the film. It's such a worthwhile project, reaching far beyond the usual confines of the screen. It was a privilege to spend time with you. Hope to do so again!
Ian, you did a great job with Andrew. I think it’s one of the best interviews I’ve ever done. We discussed stuff that I haven’t talked about anywhere else!
PS: I see you and Jennifer just held a Q&A at my old stomping ground, the wonderful independent Glenbrook Cinema in the Blue Mountains. I was a projectionist there all during high school! The awesome manager-operator Ron Curran hired me to rewind film, and progress to being a projectionist. It was he who instilled in me a love of cinema which propels me to this day. The theatre is now being very ably run by his talented son, Ben. They have a huge and appreciative clientele. I bet you enjoyed your visit there!
This interview is a must see if someone has taken the time to see the movie . Ian you have got Bill to give a very insightful account of his movie , illuminating his thoughts , motivations (or apparent lack of his understanding of why he does such a thing ) , and the search for a clear epiphany for Bill which still somehow escaped me 🫢, except maybe in the logic that Bill is a very thoughtful deep thinking person . Maybe in some ways he sees the making of the movie as taking the Mickey out of himself . As this interview highlights the many deeper qualities of Bill Bennett the film maker . The character in the movie gives us glimpses of the true thoughtful and charismatic man Bill is , I did not notice that the pilgrims used in the movie were actual pilgrims that Bill had met on the actual walk . Bill did an amazing job turning the pilgrims into very real characters for the movie . In some ways I expect the characters/pilgrims would probably claim to have gained another revealing chapter in their emotional journeys which I would anticipate to be most profound. To Ian and Bill keep up the great work . And to Bill I look forward immensely to the next movie on the front door journey 👍🚶🏼
Thanks for an insightful interview with Bill Bennett. I thoroughly enjoyed the film- alternately laughing , tearing-up or reflecting on myself as a 73 yr male. ( I purposely didn't write " old"- either because I don't like to think of myself as " old " or maybe because you're only as old as you feel).
I have not walked the Way, and probably never will, but vicariously, I experienced an epiphany through the emotional impact of Bill's film. In many ways, Bill in the film was a mirror into which I looked- not just once, but several. times during the film and after the film.
Films are an artifice, but every so often a genuinely powerful one comes along which is not only entertaining but impactful. Maybe Bill Bennett has helped me have my way ( version) of The Way. For that I am grateful to him.
For all those that share this blog- I wish you " buen Camino" on and in your personal journey through life..
After all, it is the journey, not the destination which matters , as we all have the same destination in the end
Thanks Bill.
I very much enjoyed our conversation, Ian. You came to the interview extremely well researched, and it was delightful chatting with you.
Thank you for generously giving us your time and being so forthcoming about the film. It's such a worthwhile project, reaching far beyond the usual confines of the screen. It was a privilege to spend time with you. Hope to do so again!
Ian, you did a great job with Andrew. I think it’s one of the best interviews I’ve ever done. We discussed stuff that I haven’t talked about anywhere else!
Bill, coming from you, that comment means so much to me. Very grateful that you gave so much to the interview! Very grateful. Thank you.
PS: I see you and Jennifer just held a Q&A at my old stomping ground, the wonderful independent Glenbrook Cinema in the Blue Mountains. I was a projectionist there all during high school! The awesome manager-operator Ron Curran hired me to rewind film, and progress to being a projectionist. It was he who instilled in me a love of cinema which propels me to this day. The theatre is now being very ably run by his talented son, Ben. They have a huge and appreciative clientele. I bet you enjoyed your visit there!
This interview is a must see if someone has taken the time to see the movie .
Ian you have got Bill to give a very insightful account of his movie , illuminating his thoughts , motivations (or apparent lack of his understanding of why he does such a thing ) , and the search for a clear epiphany for Bill which still somehow escaped me 🫢, except maybe in the logic that Bill is a very thoughtful deep thinking person .
Maybe in some ways he sees the making of the movie as taking the Mickey out of himself .
As this interview highlights the many deeper qualities of Bill Bennett the film maker .
The character in the movie gives us glimpses of the true thoughtful and charismatic man Bill is ,
I did not notice that the pilgrims used in the movie were actual pilgrims that Bill had met on the actual walk . Bill did an amazing job turning the pilgrims into very real characters for the movie .
In some ways I expect the characters/pilgrims would probably claim to have gained another revealing chapter in their emotional journeys which I would anticipate to be most profound.
To Ian and Bill keep up the great work .
And to Bill I look forward immensely to the next movie on the front door journey 👍🚶🏼
Insightful feedback - thank you, Graeme! Very much appreciated! Yes, Bill's front-door-journey should make a staggering film!
Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.....love the Swany cap. I think Bill, that we've moved on from "Infotainment". Today it's "Infogossip"