June 16th, 2011 / 2:02 pm
Craft Notes

Kenneth Anger on Writing

“Nobody in America, in the modern generation, has read their mythology or legends.”

“In fireworks are released all the explosive pyrotechnics of a dream. The inflammable desires, dampened by day under the cold water of consciousness, are ignited at night by the libertarian matches of sleep, and burst forth in showers of shimmering incandescence. These imaginary displays provide a temporary relief.”

“But films are very constructed—they’re like architecture. They’re pieced together, glued together. To me, it’s a craft. It’s like making a tapestry. And I prefer to think of it—you know, um, the sweat is supposed to be invisible.”

“I’ve made several films that haven’t been shown.”

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10 Comments

  1. richard chiem

      that was very honest, I was deaf for a moment.

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  3. Janey Smith

      Blake? Wouldn’t it be neat if words were fireworks and all the space around them, night?

  4. Troyweav

      This post makes me want to wear leather, jump on a motorcycle, and delve into the occult…and possibly read up on American mythologies and legends. But last I checked the library was closed. Guess I’m in for a wild night. Thanks for the post.

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