JAMIE BABBIT

JPR—What’s your take on 3D movies, HD cameras and the so-called “death of film.”

J—I couldn’t care less. I would love to make a 3D movie. It would just be so cool to make an art film in 3D.  You know, like, I would love to see a Gus Van Sant movie in 3D. That would be amazing. I totally embrace all new technologies. I just think you can create art in any technology. Who cares? It’s whatever you make of the medium that matters.

JPR—Cool, I remember talking to you awhile back about your music choices for the TV series, The Unusuals and I loved all the songs you picked. What are some of the bands that you’re listening to now??

J—I mean, I’m really into Bon Iver, but also Discovery, The xx, OK Go and PJ Harvey.

JPR—I know we’ve had hilarious discussions about this before so I have to ask… If another director asked you out, and you didn’t like their films, would you date them?

J—I don’t know, I feel like there’s romantic tension to be had in coming from really different places.  So, I could understand… As long as… if I had respect for their films, but I didn’t particularly like it, that would be fine.  If I have no respect for their films… for example, there’s no way in hell I could ever date Michael Bay… You will never see me stepping out of Michael Bay’s Lamborghini!

JPR—[Hysterical laughter]

J—And I’m sure it’s yellow… [laughing]  You know it is.

JPR—It’s totally yellow. (still laughing trying to regain composure) If you had an unlimited budget to make your dream film, what would it be about and would there be any certain stars you’d pick?

J—Oh my God, that would be amazing. It would definitely be in 3D. [laughs] How about Toni Collette and Julianne Moore in a lesbian breakup-ship decide to road trip to the music festival in Mali, West Africa and pick up Diego Luna. Like Y Tu Mama Tambien for the ladies although not sure I could ever top that amazing movie!

JPR—What are some of your favorite movies be?

J—Hmm…  Sweetie – directed by Jane Campion and La Vie En Rose – directed by Alain Berliner.

JPR—Cool, I think that’s everything.  That was fun!  Thank you, very much.

J—Thanks for coming over.

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