I: And I presume the Hurons were speaking French? But I made the bottom of the mask protrude a little bit more. MP: Okay. ES: Yeah, it didn't have to be as epic as the battle scene in the valley there, but maybe with half the all the guys but not the inten [breaks off] let's have a hockey game! The following interview with Eric Schweig was conducted, via telephone, on February 1 and 2, 1998. All they want to do is restrict native roles to native people. It could have been developed more. Obviously, one of the only ways to do that, since there's not too many opportunities in Hollywood or the whole industry in general . you have to sort of start making your own Available - Free Downloads Only! MP: Okay, many people are sincerely anxious to see you in more films. . It looks like this interview was written very tongue in cheek, so don't take everything too seriously. Smokies, or that Uncas does indeed leave to rescue a daughter of Munro ahead of Hawkeye & Chingachgook in the novel. Just HUGE games. Gangster rap's fine for the individual who doesn't want to pick up a gun and . MP: The scenes filmed at Cameron's Cabin; you've got the night scene when you guys gather around the table, then the next day when the Lt. is trying to recruit colonials to support the British Army, and then later on, when you guys revisit the cabin and When you do that you really have to commit. I: How did you get on with the rest of the cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Jodhi May and Russell Means? MESSAGE BOARD, STOREFRONTS! I: When the movie first premiered, did you think it would be such a hit as it has been? He'd rap with the extras and . anybody who was around. They put them in. You know the difference between Indian elders and a lot of other elders? You know, you gotta start somewhere and they're starting small but they're starting. Tell us about Andy Fraser, the character you're playing. And you know, most of them are but where most of them will do 3 or 4 takes of something, whether it's a close up or an establishing shot he'll take 12 [laughs] . or 13. E: I think it was a mix. MP: It looks real good. I: So you made the movie in Richmond: now what? That's why they cut that love scene out. Yeah, you know, I am a good guy. He also creates his own designs and concepts. MENUS! People either love it or they hate it and that's what you want. There was really very little dialogue between the two of you, but, you both presented a very strong relationship on film despite the lack of dialogue. I: Now to the slew of questions! . You see a lot of people, like I was telling Gail the other day, you see the PMRC , the Parents Music Resource Center, and Tipper Gore and her butt head husband and they're running around bands like Marilyn Manson, and they're banning them from MP: We've read that you have been involved in a children's drama group. And the colors. the picture that was taken of this mask, the colors were a bit off. Out of all the scenes that you did, what was the most difficult? E: I've been with PRIME TALENT for about three years and they audition all over the United States and Canada. Your character, Hawkeye, and Chingachgook. there seemed a sense of family. Being brothers, we would be the same. Available - Free Downloads Only! Or, at least wonder why he says it! ES: Oh, that took all night. Yeah, it's the most horrible death scene that I've ever done. MP: A lot of the people who come to our web site are coming because of an interest in you. You were cut by a Huron. MP: Supposedly.. Uncas was. "ALL THESE CHARACTERS ARE BASED ON FICTION!". Okay, I just want to backtrack just a little bit. I'll never forget his annoying voice. This may be bad energy but it is energy nonetheless and that is power. A few final comments. They reminded me of me. You should do THIS!" Yeah, probably the Magua scrap was my favorite. ES: I liked the ledge we were shooting on. ES: Yep! It will be cool because it will be the first time I'll be on a set and.. abstaining. AMAZON.COM/LOTM STOREFRONT. Guide book STILL How would you compare the role to others you've played? Guide book STILL [Laughter] "Hold on! ES: Yeah, but I understand the reason why. MP: So, I get the impression you didn't like Red River much. Before that I had no idea what they were doing up there. They employed 250 carpenters and they smacked it all up. It was really hard to get that damn ball. It's really cool to just be watching a film and there's an Indian guy there or an Indian woman, and there's no reference to them being Indian you know .. it puts a more human face on us because people are so scared because of their own Interview with Eric: All of this info came from an interview (my interview form) on May 2nd 2000. celebrity. I: How did you feel about the battle scenes, especially the scenes when the deposed British troops are leaving the fort and the Hurons are waiting for them? MENUS! He worked most of the time. They took it to the extreme with Last of the Dog Men, which is ludicrous! We realize that there are many more questions we could have asked Eric Schweig. SOUNDTRACK || The scenes the way it was shot. We find the content startling in several regards, and will comment, at length, following the conclusion of the interview. [2] an Inuit duo! ES: Yeah. SCRIPT || E: I would go on and on about the things that were wrong in the movie. He kicked off his acting career in 1985 as a cast member of the theatrical show, The Cradle Will Fall, produced at the Actor's Lab by the Theatre of Change. E: Yes, it was. I had read up on it a little bit and I told him what had happened, what was going on, and naturally, he knew. He doesn't really think that just because an American Indian becomes a director that he will be able to craft a totally objective, and accurate, film? That, perhaps, is petty stuff. She wasn't as inward. MP: Would you describe yourself as a private person? We're curious about Jodhi May's mother. You know what? scripted, which was more than "puppy love". MP: What was your favorite scene in the movie? [laughs] There could have been a few more women. We've been asked to extend to you an invitation to the gathering on behalf of these people. Rather spontaneously, a gathering of LOTM fans has been planned. So, it's sort of a moot point but regardless of the fact of whether it's art or not, it does have an impact on people .. on kids and their perception of These kids are our future and they're gonna end up going to bat for us when we're sitting around at 80 years old on the front porch. ES: Yeah, all up and down there; all over here. effects - without our expressed, written permission, constitutes copyright Could you tell us about it? This is "Eric Schweig Demo 2016" by Eric Schweig on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. The ramifications and issues surrounding interracial/cultural adoption are, ES: No, I haven't actually. Senility is a social disease. like boxing in a telephone booth. In an interview with ICTMN, Schweig discussed life experiences that have helped him to play his role in Blackstone, his belief in giving back to the community, and how he has obtained such success in his career. I think a lot of them are. It's become a horrible reality. We could work out something. MP: The photo of the mask you described. on the cover of the book, is that 18th century or 19th century? Eric Schweig makes for a dashing Joseph Brandt, the young Iroquois all the girls swoon over. MP: Throughout the film there is featured some terrific landscapes. MP: The problem, then, is if all an Indian actor can get cast as is something like that.. that's definitely a problem. out but don't stay out too late. Schweig plays Andy Fraser, the chief of the fictional Blackstone First Nations tribe alongside an award-winning ensemble cast that includes Gemini winning actor Michelle Thrush, Gemini nominee Carmen Moore and others. ES: Yeah. ES: Well, as long as it doesn't come over this way! Who is Eric Schweig? I don't know. Perhaps we are wrong. What we'd like to start with is for you to paint a picture of who you feel you are for us. anti-anybody. And I love to be around the sets, learning things. So, gradually it will get better and .. we won't be so misunderstood and maligned. Suddenly, surprisingly, Alice gives a look to her sister and jumps off after him. Yeah, they cut that out, they must have. Enjoy! ES: Oh yeah, Lake James. They found around 300 copperhead snakes and it took quite awhile to build the thing. MP: Do you remember what scene you were filming? MP: I imagine they do! ES: There's one. Things got ugly sometimes and I don't sit around like some of these lap dogs. That's good because anything that can you know what I'm into in? [Laughs] In case people liked ours better! Filled up with all those bodies in there.. in the fort. He's all business. I: You mentioned earlier about your hair. We found the one-year teacher retention rate at GDL in 2010-2011 was 79%; Green Dot Locke teachers, overall, were more highly educated than their . Ava Burnett. Mostly it was an hour and a half long sprint! Interviewing is something we hadn't done Please Note: This interview is the property of Mohican Press. Like the kiss between Hawkeye and Cora? I said "You know what? Massive games; twice the size of a football field and we are, I don't know, that's the editor's fault. Should you instead be seen simply as an individual who has chosen acting as a profession? He's a hard worker. Was she on the set all the time? It's going to be released here so just brace yourself. MP: You know, in some ways though, contemporary pieces are worse because they're filled with all sorts of horrors and things that wouldn't happen in a million years. of the interview, we felt comfortable with him, and he with us. So, pretty soon, if you start looking inside yourself for A war between blue coats and Indians. I don't know what Russell's up to. There's these assholes running around kidnapping kids. That's not to say we weren't It's there with each of these kids, though, and they'll carry that with them. Not Chimney Rock was that Chimney Rock? It's everybody's favorite spot. RIGHTS RESERVED - Use of material elsewhere - including text, images, and E: I don't mix with other actors. 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