First, my own commentary on the end of February 2009 - I don't like the stomach flu and I'm tired of the snow.
That said, on to the topic at hand. I've become a big fan of DVD commentaries. I mean, I've always liked them, but I always looked for the ones with the cool actors and skipped the ones by the directors, etc. (Even though the actors tend to be nervous and uncomfortable and spend more time watching than they do talking.) One day on a whim I clicked the commentary for a Sex and the City episode by creator Michael Patrick King, and now I'm completely addicted! It's so fascinating to hear the thought process behind every little detail, to listen to what went on behind the scenes that actually created the scene, to hear in his voice and stories the incredible commitment that he and his stars had to making excellence in the form of this TV series. It makes you want to watch more intelligently. It reminds you that TV, done well, can also be an art form. It inspires you to want to put all your heart and mind into an art form as well.
From now on, I'll be seeking out the director/producer/writer commentaries on my favorite DVDs, listening for their thoughts on the creation process. I'm sure they'll be fascinating!
That said, on to the topic at hand. I've become a big fan of DVD commentaries. I mean, I've always liked them, but I always looked for the ones with the cool actors and skipped the ones by the directors, etc. (Even though the actors tend to be nervous and uncomfortable and spend more time watching than they do talking.) One day on a whim I clicked the commentary for a Sex and the City episode by creator Michael Patrick King, and now I'm completely addicted! It's so fascinating to hear the thought process behind every little detail, to listen to what went on behind the scenes that actually created the scene, to hear in his voice and stories the incredible commitment that he and his stars had to making excellence in the form of this TV series. It makes you want to watch more intelligently. It reminds you that TV, done well, can also be an art form. It inspires you to want to put all your heart and mind into an art form as well.
From now on, I'll be seeking out the director/producer/writer commentaries on my favorite DVDs, listening for their thoughts on the creation process. I'm sure they'll be fascinating!
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