Indie Star Award: Alexandre O. Philippe on Horror & Nicolas Roeg
Here’s a breakdown of the gossip and engaging tidbits from the text:
* William Friedkin was feared: People were “terrified of Friedkin,” suggesting a reputation for being arduous or intimidating.
* Shatner “eats directors for breakfast”: Songwriter Ben Folds apparently quipped that william Shatner is a director-devouring force, implying Shatner is demanding and controlling on set.
* Kim Novak is a recluse: She’s described as a “complete recluse,” making the filmmaker’s access to her attic and belongings all the more surprising.
* Kim Novak & Sammy Davis Jr. Relationship: A film is already in the works (starring Sydney Sweeney) about Kim Novak’s relationship with Sammy Davis Jr., a topic the filmmaker isn’t pursuing, preferring to focus on Novak’s inner life.
* Shatner’s Deepest Fear: Loneliness is revealed as William Shatner’s ”deepest fear,” and the filmmaker claims to have captured a side of Shatner never seen before.
* Access to Private Spaces: The filmmaker had remarkably intimate access to Kim Novak, being allowed into her attic and to sift through personal boxes. He maintains this level of comfort still exists.
The overall tone suggests the filmmaker is more interested in the psychology of thes figures than in sensational stories about their past relationships or scandals.He’s “looking for gossip” in the sense of wanting to understand what makes these guarded personalities tick.