“Best Worst Movie” is the documentary about the phenomenon of “Troll 2,” widely regarded as the worst movie ever made. Eric caught up with director Michael Paul Stephenson, star George Hardy, and Zack Carlson from Austin, Texas’ Alamo Drafthouse at the world premiere of “Best Worst Movie” at SXSW 2009. This in-depth interview was recorded directly after the premiere, just as George Hardy and Zack Carlson had seen the film for the first time. “Best Worst Movie” is currently making the rounds at film festivals across the country, and there are plenty of clips from both “Best Worst Movie” and the cult classic that spawned it, “Troll 2,” in this video. Learn more about “Troll 2” director Claudio Fragasso and his feelings about how “Troll 2” has been received and hear about a trip to mysterious “Troll 2” star Margo Prey’s house in this interview as well. Nilbog fanatics unite! “Best Worst Movie” is currently playing at film festivals everywhere.
Read Eric’s original journal entry about “Best Worst Movie” from SXSW 2009 here.
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Eric interviews Seth Rogen the morning after the red carpet premiere of Rogen’s new movie “Observe and Report” in Austin, Texas. At SXSW 2009, Eric picks Rogen’s brain about the new Jody Hill-directed film, “Freaks and Geeks,” Scorsese, and lots more. We also have exclusive interview footage with some details on Rogen’s new project “The Green Hornet.” With Michel Gondry behind the lens, it will be exciting to see how this unfolds.
Tags: 2009, austin, Freaks and Geeks, green hornet, interview, Jody Hill, Michel Gondry, Observe and Report, scorsese, SXSW, Texas, The Green Hornet.
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