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Jeremy Robinson — Administrator / Writer, Pillow Shots
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How was your Website / Podcast Conceived?
It was conceived merely as blog for my own personal writing about movies. I wanted it just as my own outlet to pursue my passion.
What makes your Website / Podcast stand out from the rest?
It focuses mostly on older films both classic and foreign. I try to get involved in themes within films that link them together. I like to think of it as how film affects me in a personal way.
Where do you see your Website / Podcast in the next 5 years?
I would like to see it expanded bringing on more writers who would like to write about films they are passionate about. Also covering more festivals.
What are your Go-To Sites for Film?
Filmotomy
Roger Ebert.com
Vulture
Leonard Maltin
Classic Film you Shamefully haven’t seen?
Cleo from 5 to 7
A Film that Genuinely Scared you?
Alien
A Film that still makes you Cry like a baby?
E.T.
A Film that still has you Pissing Your Pants Laughing?
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
An Old film you would love to see on an IMAX screen?
Playtime
What is your Favorite Film of 2019 so far?
Us
Which Screenplay do you wish you had Written?
The Shop Around the Corner
Who would Play you in your Biopic?
60s James Garner according to my girlfriend.
Who should Host the Oscars next year?
Bugs Bunny
Whose Zero Oscar wins or nominations hurts the most?
Cary Grant
The Internet is no more – what is your Job now?
I would write no matter what. I’ll work at whatever just to have money.
What is one of your greatest Childhood Movie Memories?
A wonderful winter afternoon watching It’s a Wonderful Life and The Quiet Man alone in my basement. Just a picture perfect scenario outside to accompany those two cherished films.
Who were your Movie Star crushes growing up?
Jean Arthur
Barbara Stanwyck
Claudia Cardinale
Jennifer Jones
Theresa Wright
Michelle Pfeiffer
Pick 5 words that best describe going to the Cinema?
Transcendental
Magical
Spiritual
Illuminating
Fun
Where do you stand on Streaming Services and their place in film?
Some of the best films I’ve seen recently come from streaming services. They are an unfortunate necessity however for smaller films to be seen. I prefer the theatrical experience as well as physical copies but I’ll take whatever I can get. As long as they embrace smaller films, classic films, and arthouse films, I don’t have a problem with them. As of now I choose to support Netflix and the criterion channel.
What is your Honest Opinion on the entire Star Wars saga?
I like them but they take waaaaay too much of the film conversation. The original trilogy is great, I even like the prequels. The new star wars films have interesting moments especially The Last Jedi. I like how films like these can bring people together but I hate how toxic the conversation can lead to. These are literally escapist, sci-fi fantasy films meant to be fun and the level of seriousness people give them can sometimes be ridiculous to me.
We really need a Film Twitter definition – what is yours?
Film Twitter is the place where film fans discuss films.
Share one of your most Controversial movie world opinions?
We put too much stock in the Oscars and they should go away.
Change one thing about a Masterpiece, and tell us why?
I would change any masterpiece that was altered by the studio ie. The Magnificent Ambersons because it was not what the director originally intended.
What are some of the Film Quotes you use a lot in everyday life?
I can’t say I quote in every day life but some of my favorites are “You know for kids” from The Hudsucker Proxy and “I’m the plumber, I’m here to fix her pipes” from Horse Feathers.
What is the Role of a Film Critic – and how important are they?
The role of the film critic is to express a well formed opinion of a film, an argument you might say and to hopefully engage a reader in a discussion about the artform. They aren’t there to tell you if you’re right or wrong but they are to give an informed opinion. They are very important when it comes to a cultural discussion about the artform. It’s up to the general public whether or not they want to listen to them.
A Film Buff asks you for advice starting a Website / Podcast – what do you tell them?
I’m just starting myself but I’d just say talk about what you’re passionate about to begin with.