Alex Garland on ‘Ex Machina’, ‘Annihilation’, His Draft of ‘Logan’s Run’, and More
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- One of my favorite films of 2015 was writer-director Alex Garland’s Ex Machina. As most of you know, the film stars Domhnall Gleeson as a computer programmer who wins a contest to meet with the CEO of a large search engine company (Oscar Isaac). When he arrives, he discovers he’s part of an experiment to test the artificial intelligence of an android (Alicia Vikander). Trust me, if you want to see a great, original sci-fi movie, seek this film out. You will not regret it.
Earlier this year, before the film was released, I sat down with Oscar Isaac and Garland at SXSW for an extended interview. During that conversation we talked about the making of the film and how they worked together. So when I had the opportunity to sit down with Alex Garland last week for a follow up conversation, I decided to use my time for a more in depth conversation about his career and future stuff. During the interview he talked about making the film on a limited budget, how the first draft of the script was very different to the shooting script, his love for ‘70s and ‘80s B-movies and how he did a draft of Logan’s Run, his possible next project, Annihilation, and how it will be different from the book, his thoughts on TV, and so much more. If you’re a fan of this gifted filmmaker you’ll definitely enjoy this interview.
Alex Garland:
What was the reaction in the industry when Ex Machina came out?
Talks about making the film on a limited budget.
Looking back on the process of making the film, is there something he wishes he did differently?
Talks about how important it is to have passionate creatives in every role of the filmmaking process.
How much did the film change from the scripting phase to the final film?
Talks about how the first draft of the script was very different to the shooting script?
What is the most and least amount of takes he’s ever done?
Talks about how much the filmmaking process varies from director to director.
How does he like to run a set?
When did he first learn about the Turing test and when did it become a part of the story?
Talks about how the conversational script for Ex Machina was influenced by TV.
Talks about Jobs and the poor audience response to it.
Talks about his love for ‘70s and ‘80s B-movies and how he did a draft of Logan’s Run.
Will Annihilation definitely be his next project?
What has the casting process been like with such a female heavy project?
Talks about the process of putting together an ensemble cast.
Talks about why he’s not focusing on franchising the film.
How much is his take on Annihilation different from the book?
Does he have a few scripts ready to go?
Talks about why he’s not particularly interested in working for television.
Talks about the infinite possibility and freedom on TV.
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Garland is the one who should be directing those big budget Star Trek films. He would bring back the substance over style thing, which is what ST should be, IMO. Ex Machina was fantastic and is exactly the type of thing I would love ST films to be.
Of course you'd have to put some action scenes in to lure the general audience but in it's core ST should be an intelligent film about profound things, not just some silly space action.
Nonetheless, I cannot wait for Garland's next film whatever it is. I'm so glad filmmakers like him exist. :)
One of the best You Tube comments I've ever read. The reboot movies got real dumb in a hurry.
I always expect to see a glimmer of Richard from _The Beach_ in Alex but I never do. It's impressive that Alex was able to write such a believable character despite seemingly having nothing in common with that character.
Well said, although he did mention in one of his interviews that he based Richard on himself when he was 18 or 19. In that case, it's possible that he used to be more like Richard when he was younger and has simply matured since then.
The Beach is my favourite novel still
Really looking forward to Annihilation. Garland's been kicking ass with his previous films.
He did a great job with Dredd and setting up future movies with that character.
Dr. Schwifty do u know if "Alex Garland" has a "mental disease"?
@@mexic8l what disease?
@@ilqar887 it has bin "2 years" since I commented a reply, so I don't remember of what I was asking to the ".rD".
What a fantastic interview segment.
Love the making movies reference
This man would be perfect to write and direct a Black Mirror episode.
Ex machina really could easily be an extended BM ep
Underrated Beast
One of the few truly interesting authors at work today
interviewer talks to Alex Garland ... about Ex Machina ... and didn't know what the Turing Test is (and yes, the movie doesn't really have a Turing Test, as Nathan says it's to see if someone knows a machine is a machine and still thinks it has a soul).
Not a hater but not feeling the tone and the vibe that the interviewer is putting on. Not at all
Collider needs a better interviewer. These questions are so spastic, overly-done, and butter-coated with flattery. Alex simply restating the question concerned numerous times is not a good thing.
Tous do u know if "Alex Garland" has a "mental disease"?
14:40 on for Cracking of Remakes. Logan's Run. Remade draft prep spec script adaptation naturalistic dream like trippy focus etc. gold rush to TV
Interviewer is freaking annoying and keeps trying to get Garland to answer a certain way. Just listen to what the guy is saying and ask questions that are relevant!
It feels like spaghetti is going to come spilling out of his pockets at any given moment.
first?