After creating many of the most brilliant music videos and the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind director Michel Gondry is considered by many to be one of the greatest film visionaries ever. His latest project, Dave Chappelles Block Party, is a bit more human and real. Back in 2004 after Dave Chappelle made his $50 million deal with Comedy Central he decided to give something directly back to the people he loves. With Gondrys cameras following him the entire time Chappelle organized a massive...

earplug6947

Oakland, CA

OLD SKOOL

FEB 23, 2006 12:53 PM

he was "a bit stiff" at the mtv video awards.

Motionboy

Vancouver, BC

January 2004

FEB 23, 2006 01:17 PM

Michel Gondry rocks.

AndersWolleck

Astoria, NY

February 2003

FEB 23, 2006 01:24 PM

earplug said:
he was "a bit stiff" at the mtv video awards.

imagine if you were at a huge extravaganze that was entirely in a language you barely speak

blackwell

United Kingdom

October 2004

FEB 23, 2006 02:01 PM

Highlight of the interview; Dan Clowes and Michel Gondry working on the same film.

earplug6947

Oakland, CA

OLD SKOOL

FEB 23, 2006 03:18 PM

AndersWolleck said:

earplug said:
he was "a bit stiff" at the mtv video awards.

imagine if you were at a huge extravaganze that was entirely in a language you barely speak

did you not see the bonus footage on his DVD?

[Edited on Feb 23, 2006 by earplug]

BellJar

I'm lost

February 2005

FEB 23, 2006 06:09 PM

earplug said:

AndersWolleck said:

earplug said:
he was "a bit stiff" at the mtv video awards.

imagine if you were at a huge extravaganze that was entirely in a language you barely speak

did you not see the bonus footage on his DVD?

[Edited on Feb 23, 2006 by earplug]

yeah, he's remarkably well-spoken in english. didn't see the awards, but I think those things would make me a bit on-edge no matter what language was spoken. I still think he's genius.

BellJar

I'm lost

February 2005

FEB 23, 2006 06:09 PM

earplug said:

AndersWolleck said:

earplug said:
he was "a bit stiff" at the mtv video awards.

imagine if you were at a huge extravaganze that was entirely in a language you barely speak

did you not see the bonus footage on his DVD?

[Edited on Feb 23, 2006 by earplug]

yeah, he's remarkably well-spoken in english. didn't see the awards, but I think those things would make me a bit on-edge no matter what language was spoken. I still think he's genius.

AndersWolleck

Astoria, NY

February 2003

FEB 23, 2006 06:57 PM

earplug said:

AndersWolleck said:

earplug said:
he was "a bit stiff" at the mtv video awards.

imagine if you were at a huge extravaganze that was entirely in a language you barely speak

did you not see the bonus footage on his DVD?

[Edited on Feb 23, 2006 by earplug]

i dont need to. i've spoken to the man twice. once on the phone and for tthis interview, in person.

doctashock

Los Angeles, CA

September 2003

FEB 23, 2006 07:06 PM

Boo-yah... Bonus points for TeamTomFoolery!!!!!!!!

Seriously.. I've been a big fan for a long time.

Maude

I'm lost

July 2005

FEB 23, 2006 10:42 PM

wow, how come i didn't know that he did Chappelle's movie? i already really wanted to see it, and Gondry is a genius.

HorseheadFiddle

San Diego, CA

October 2004

SEP 08, 2007 02:20 PM

Michel rules.
That's cool his drumming is still in use!
Tattoos suck.

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FEB 23, 2006 06:00 AM

Oakland, CA

OLD SKOOL

FEB 23, 2006 12:53 PM

Vancouver, BC

January 2004

FEB 23, 2006 01:17 PM

Astoria, NY

February 2003

FEB 23, 2006 01:24 PM

United Kingdom

October 2004

FEB 23, 2006 02:01 PM

Oakland, CA

OLD SKOOL

FEB 23, 2006 03:18 PM

I'm lost

February 2005

FEB 23, 2006 06:09 PM

I'm lost

February 2005

FEB 23, 2006 06:09 PM

Astoria, NY

February 2003

FEB 23, 2006 06:57 PM

doctashock

Los Angeles, CA

September 2003

FEB 23, 2006 07:06 PM

I'm lost

July 2005

FEB 23, 2006 10:42 PM

San Diego, CA

October 2004

SEP 08, 2007 02:20 PM