Comments on: 53. MOJO RISIN http://www.tomdicillo.com/blog/?p=143 WRITER/DIRECTOR Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:47:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: steph http://www.tomdicillo.com/blog/?p=143#comment-5638 steph Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:56:28 +0000 http://www.tomdicillo.com/blog/?p=143#comment-5638 hi Tom, I'm Stephane from France, i write a critic of your movie for a nice french webzine, Critikat.com. Your film is very interesting for a fan like me. You show the life, the music, the group (not only Morrison), and not only the death like an other director...Nice too see that. Thanks for your movie. hi Tom,
I’m Stephane from France, i write a critic of your movie for a nice french webzine, Critikat.com. Your film is very interesting for a fan like me. You show the life, the music, the group (not only Morrison), and not only the death like an other director…Nice too see that. Thanks for your movie.

]]> By: Themis http://www.tomdicillo.com/blog/?p=143#comment-5120 Themis Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:50:53 +0000 http://www.tomdicillo.com/blog/?p=143#comment-5120 Hi, Tom, I have so enjoyed reading your blog and following updates regarding "When You're Strange." I am more than excited for its release and thankfully live in NYC, so I'm looking forward to next month. I have a quick question -- in that photo from HWY, where Jim Morrison has the unlit cigarette in his mouth and is talking to the guy in glasses, is that Pam Courson in the car? I didn't realize she was in the film. I saw Highway on the big screen once in Paris in 2001, when Ray Manzarek and Danny Sugarman had a wonderful Doorsfest for the 30th anniversary of Jim's death. Thanks again, and I am very excited to see your film! An unadulterated Doors fan Hi, Tom,

I have so enjoyed reading your blog and following updates regarding “When You’re Strange.” I am more than excited for its release and thankfully live in NYC, so I’m looking forward to next month.

I have a quick question — in that photo from HWY, where Jim Morrison has the unlit cigarette in his mouth and is talking to the guy in glasses, is that Pam Courson in the car? I didn’t realize she was in the film. I saw Highway on the big screen once in Paris in 2001, when Ray Manzarek and Danny Sugarman had a wonderful Doorsfest for the 30th anniversary of Jim’s death. Thanks again, and I am very excited to see your film!

An unadulterated Doors fan

]]> By: Raeanne http://www.tomdicillo.com/blog/?p=143#comment-5079 Raeanne Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:53:12 +0000 http://www.tomdicillo.com/blog/?p=143#comment-5079 @ Cyn: Hi, there! I'm in the process of writing a book about Pamela, and would love to speak with you. As someone long fascinated with Pamela, I've always wanted a true account of what she was like as a person. Please let me know if you wouldn't mind being asked a couple of questions. I'm in contact with a few of Pam and Jim's friends, but not so many, and so all accounts are greatly appreciated. Thanks! Raeanne. @ Cyn:

Hi, there!

I’m in the process of writing a book about Pamela, and would love to speak with you.

As someone long fascinated with Pamela, I’ve always wanted a true account of what she was like as a person. Please let me know if you wouldn’t mind being asked a couple of questions. I’m in contact with a few of Pam and Jim’s friends, but not so many, and so all accounts are greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Raeanne.

]]> By: Tom Martin http://www.tomdicillo.com/blog/?p=143#comment-4972 Tom Martin Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:05:11 +0000 http://www.tomdicillo.com/blog/?p=143#comment-4972 Mr. DiCillo, You might be the only person who will be able to assist. Several months ago I purchased a musical book from a Salvation Army thrift store in Corona, CA. Long story short, it appears to have belonged to Pamela Courson with her signature appearing in in the front of the book. Inside there are 7 or 8 poems and one is signed J Morrison. I would like to talk to someone about this who might have more knowledge. You have my email and I have photos as well as a description detailing the what, where and hows. I need some help and direction. Thank you very much. Tom Mr. DiCillo,

You might be the only person who will be able to assist. Several months ago I purchased a musical book from a Salvation Army thrift store in Corona, CA. Long story short, it appears to have belonged to Pamela Courson with her signature appearing in in the front of the book. Inside there are 7 or 8 poems and one is signed J Morrison. I would like to talk to someone about this who might have more knowledge.

You have my email and I have photos as well as a description detailing the what, where and hows.

I need some help and direction.

Thank you very much.

Tom

]]> By: Tom http://www.tomdicillo.com/blog/?p=143#comment-4589 Tom Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:21:34 +0000 http://www.tomdicillo.com/blog/?p=143#comment-4589 <p>Hey Cyn,<br /> Nice to hear from you. I did try to tell this story as authentically as I could, with regard to everyone--not just Jim. I know Jim's relationship with Pam was complex. I know there is a whole film to be made just on the two of them.<br /> But, I tried to capture something truthful about them. It is tricky because both of them have entered the realm of myth at this point. I've discovered some people prefer to wander that fantasy land.<br /> I'm much more interested in them both as real human beings.<br /> Again, the film's main focus is on the band and their music so veering too far away from that into the day to day workings of Jim and Pam's relationship would have thrown things off balance.<br /> Quick question: there is some debate on the exact date Jim left LA to join Pam in Paris. Do you know anything about this?<br /> best,<br /> Tom</p> Hey Cyn,
Nice to hear from you. I did try to tell this story as authentically as I could, with regard to everyone–not just Jim. I know Jim’s relationship with Pam was complex. I know there is a whole film to be made just on the two of them.
But, I tried to capture something truthful about them. It is tricky because both of them have entered the realm of myth at this point. I’ve discovered some people prefer to wander that fantasy land.
I’m much more interested in them both as real human beings.
Again, the film’s main focus is on the band and their music so veering too far away from that into the day to day workings of Jim and Pam’s relationship would have thrown things off balance.
Quick question: there is some debate on the exact date Jim left LA to join Pam in Paris. Do you know anything about this?
best,
Tom

]]> By: Cyn http://www.tomdicillo.com/blog/?p=143#comment-4588 Cyn Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:52:08 +0000 http://www.tomdicillo.com/blog/?p=143#comment-4588 Spent a lot of time with Pamela Courson and a circle of "groupies" (Zappa's GTOs included) with whom she was acquainted back in my college days, and I've always wanted this story to be told with real compassion and "authenticity." I'm looking forward to this! It'll be slightly painful, but...it sounds like the real deal. Thank you. Spent a lot of time with Pamela Courson and a circle of “groupies” (Zappa’s GTOs included) with whom she was acquainted back in my college days, and I’ve always wanted this story to be told with real compassion and “authenticity.” I’m looking forward to this! It’ll be slightly painful, but…it sounds like the real deal. Thank you.

]]> By: Tom http://www.tomdicillo.com/blog/?p=143#comment-4448 Tom Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:15:14 +0000 http://www.tomdicillo.com/blog/?p=143#comment-4448 Hey Mark, I can try to get some more stills up with in a few weeks. I created the stills myself from the last finalized dvd output of the film. As soon as I get the newest version I'll pull some more shots. best, Tom Hey Mark,
I can try to get some more stills up with in a few weeks. I created the stills myself from the last finalized dvd output of the film. As soon as I get the newest version I’ll pull some more shots.
best,
Tom

]]> By: Mark http://www.tomdicillo.com/blog/?p=143#comment-4447 Mark Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:11:00 +0000 http://www.tomdicillo.com/blog/?p=143#comment-4447 Hi Tom, is there a way that you could put more 'when you're strange' stills on your photos section? Hi Tom, is there a way that you could put more ‘when you’re strange’ stills on your photos section?

]]> By: Tom http://www.tomdicillo.com/blog/?p=143#comment-4444 Tom Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:42:47 +0000 http://www.tomdicillo.com/blog/?p=143#comment-4444 Hey Mauro, I had access the entire Doors film library. That is where these shots came from. But in my film you see the whole shot, not just these little pieces. Plus, the material is in its original 16 mm or 35 mm negative original. It looks amazing, like it is brand new. You will see these entire shots and much more. There is material from Jim's film HWY which we just got the original negative for and it looks unbelievably beautiful. Mainly, the material is put together in a fluid and emotional way to tell the story of the Doors, making sure the shots are specific to where they occured in the Door's story. best, Tom Hey Mauro,
I had access the entire Doors film library. That is where these shots came from. But in my film you see the whole shot, not just these little pieces. Plus, the material is in its original 16 mm or 35 mm negative original. It looks amazing, like it is brand new.

You will see these entire shots and much more. There is material from Jim’s film HWY which we just got the original negative for and it looks unbelievably beautiful.

Mainly, the material is put together in a fluid and emotional way to tell the story of the Doors, making sure the shots are specific to where they occured in the Door’s story.

best,
Tom

]]> By: Mauro http://www.tomdicillo.com/blog/?p=143#comment-4443 Mauro Sat, 13 Jun 2009 02:31:00 +0000 http://www.tomdicillo.com/blog/?p=143#comment-4443 Hi Tom, I left a link to a video, skip to part 0:29, we can see Morrison looking at the mirror,then we see him doing his shamanic dance and later we see him surrounded by a crowd of people and cops, are we going to see more of this in your film? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEaf5INcEAI Thanks!! Hi Tom,
I left a link to a video, skip to part 0:29, we can see Morrison looking at the mirror,then we see him doing his shamanic dance and later we see him surrounded by a crowd of people and cops, are we going to see more of this in your film?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEaf5INcEAI

Thanks!!

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