Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Auteur Watch - Billy St. John

 Oh good!  Another short one.  I'll take it, even though he's only been an assistant director so far.  And just on one film.  And what was the film?  Well, it's called Urban Legend.  Oh, you mean the 1998 classic with Academy Award (TM) (R) (C) winner Jared Leto, and Julian Richings as Weird Janitor?  And... sorry, Auto-Correct, but that's really how you spell the man's name!  It's Julian.  And no, I mean the 2016 Urban Legend, singular, starring Robert Babcock as Officer Halloway, and Mike Brabender as Charles.  And while the 1998 classic cost $14 million to make, the 2016 film cost only $5,000 to make.  And I think they went a little bit over schedule, too... not good.  Ain't going to make it in Hollywood if you go over schedule!  Or if you work too many 19 hour days in a row.  You have to find the right medium spot.  Or just get out of the business altogether.  The 2016 Urban Legend was directed by Alix Lindbergh, who also directed 2017's Three Feet Back.  Billy St. John didn't seem to be a part of that one, however!  Something must've happened; something not good.  Make nice now, Billy!  Swallow your pride and apologize if you want to keep working.

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